NTi Audio

What NTi Audio does

NTi Audio AG is a Liechtenstein-incorporated (Aktiengesellschaft) precision instrumentation company founded in 2000 and headquartered in Schaan, Liechtenstein, with wholly-owned regional subsidiaries in Germany (Essen), the United Kingdom (Stevenage), the United States (Tigard, OR), Japan (Tokyo), and France (Limonest). The company designs, manufactures, and supports professional audio and acoustic measurement instruments—principally the XL3 and XL2 Acoustic Analyzers, the FX100 Audio Analyzer, vibration meters, IEC 61672-1 Class 1 and Class 2 measurement microphones, and complementary signal sources (Minirator, TalkBox, DS3 Dodecahedron, tapping machines)—used for sound level measurement, room and building acoustics, speech intelligibility (STIPA), environmental noise monitoring, and manufacturing quality control. Hardware is paired with a cloud software stack (MeasurEye, NoiseScout, Data Explorer) and dedicated reporter applications, with firmware updates continuing to add capabilities such as the March 2026 Config Editor and May 2026 Noise Curve Measurements, plus the May 2026 launch of the NL1 Noise Locator, a real-time sound-intensity direction-finder for outdoor noise source identification.

NTi Audio monetizes through a hybrid model: one-time hardware sales (with optional trade-in discounts such as the 25% XL3 promotion), recurring annual calibration and service contracts (per IEC 61672-3 and EN ISO/IEC 17025, under ISO 9001:2008 quality management), and subscription-based cloud monitoring platforms. Go-to-market is executed via its own direct sales offices in five priority markets plus a network of 50+ authorized distributors reaching 100+ countries, supported by regional e-commerce storefronts (US, UK), a self-service customer portal (my.nti-audio.com), webinars, industry-event presence (e.g., Inter-Noise 2026, Forum Acusticum 2026), and a YouTube tutorial channel. The customer base is stated at 10,000+ professionals and spans acoustics consultants, public health researchers, construction and demolition firms, evacuation-system integrators, and a roster of enterprise reference customers including Yamaha, Sony, Shure, Samsung, Microsoft, Google, Cisco, Bose, BMW, BBC, Reuters, Disney, Fujitsu, ABB, AKG, and 3M. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investment and is led by CEO Hansjörg Prettner.

The technology platform is differentiated by certified measurement accuracy (IEC 61672-1 Class 1, IEC 61672-3 calibration), an integrated hardware-firmware-cloud architecture that lets the same instrument serve compliance documentation, long-term remote monitoring, and production-line QC, and a Swiss-engineering positioning that supports premium pricing in a niche B2B segment. Revenue visibility is supported by a long product lifecycle (the XL2 has been deployed for 15+ years at customers such as Cross-Spectrum Acoustics) and the recurring calibration annuity tied to regulatory re-certification cycles.

Name

NTi Audio

Legal name

NTi Audio AG

Website

https://nti-audio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NTi Audio AG manufactures precision audio and acoustic measurement instruments—sound level meters, analyzers, vibration meters, and certified microphones—paired with cloud monitoring software, serving 10,000+ professionals in 100+ countries across environmental, building acoustics, evacuation, and audio QC applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acoustic & Vibration Measurement Instruments

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards) (HLAGAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pro Audio Equipment (Mics, Interfaces, Mixers, Studio Monitors) (MPAIAJAB), Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH)

Keywords

• Acoustic measurement instruments
• Sound level meters
• Noise monitoring systems
• Audio testing equipment
• Vibration measurement devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Schaan

HQ country

Liechtenstein

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Instruments: Sale of precision measurement instruments including sound level meters (XL3, XL2), vibration meters, measurement microphones, and signal sources. One-time purchase model with recurring calibration services.
2. Calibration & Service: Annual calibration services following IEC standards and EN ISO/IEC 17025. Return Material Authorization (RMA) process for device servicing. ISO 9001:2008 certified company.
3. Cloud & Software Subscriptions: Software products including MeasurEye Cloud, NoiseScout, Data Explorer, and specialized reporter software for post-processing and reporting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NTi Audio designs, manufactures, and sells precision audio and acoustic measurement instruments, including sound level meters (XL3, XL2), acoustic analyzers, vibration meters, measurement microphones, and signal sources. The portfolio is complemented by cloud-based noise monitoring platforms (MeasurEye, NoiseScout) and specialized reporting and quality-control software. Products are calibrated to IEC standards and are used worldwide for environmental noise monitoring, building and room acoustics, evacuation-system verification, and audio equipment manufacturing quality control.

Product overview

NTi Audio is a Swiss precision engineering company offering a comprehensive portfolio of audio and acoustic measurement instruments. The product ecosystem centers on the XL3 Acoustic Analyzer and XL2 Audio & Acoustic Analyzer as the flagship hardware platforms, complemented by dedicated signal sources (Minirator, TalkBox, DS3 Dodecahedron Speaker, Delta Clapper, TM EOS2 Tapping Machine, IB01 Impact Ball), vibration measurement equipment (XL2 Vibration Meter, GSS 5GV Vibration Monitor), and specialized measurement microphones including the new NL1 Noise Locator. The software portfolio includes cloud-based monitoring platforms (MeasurEye, NoiseScout), data analysis and reporting tools (Data Explorer, Sound Insulation Reporter, Room Acoustics Reporter, Sound Power Reporter, Projector PRO), and quality control software (Speaker Test Software, Microphone Test Software) for testing audio equipment. The FX100 Audio Analyzer serves manufacturing QC applications. Together, these products enable professional noise and vibration measurements, environmental monitoring, room and building acoustics analysis, speech intelligibility testing, and audio equipment quality control across 100+ countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• XL3 Acoustic Analyzer Professional sound level meter and acoustic analyzer dedicated to noise measurements, room acoustics, and building acoustics applications. Used by acoustic consultants, environmental professionals, and building services engineers.
• XL2 Audio & Acoustic Analyzer Versatile audio and acoustic analyzer for sound level measurements, noise monitoring, and acoustic analysis, used by professionals for over 15 years.
• MeasurEye Cloud-based monitoring platform for online noise monitoring, data acquisition, and visualization, used for construction and industrial noise monitoring applications.
• NoiseScout Cloud platform for long-term environmental noise monitoring and surveillance.
• Data Explorer Software for post-processing and reporting of acoustic measurement data.
• Sound Insulation Reporter Software for measuring and reporting building sound insulation performance.
• Room Acoustics Reporter Software for measuring and reporting key room acoustics parameters including reverberation time.
• Sound Power Reporter Software for measuring and reporting sound power levels of equipment and machinery.
• Projector PRO Professional projection software for acoustic measurement visualization and reporting.
• Speaker Test Software Quality control software for testing and validating loudspeaker performance.
• Microphone Test Software Quality control software for testing and validating microphone performance.
• Minirator MR-PRO / MR2 Audio generator and test signal source for audio testing and calibration applications.
• TalkBox Speech signal source for testing public address systems and speech intelligibility (STIPA) measurements.
• DS3 Dodecahedron Speaker Omnidirectional sound source for sound power measurements and acoustic testing.
• Delta Clapper Impact sound source for testing floor sound insulation.
• TM EOS2 Tapping Machine Standardized tapping machine for measuring impact sound insulation in buildings.
• IB01 Impact Ball Impact ball for generating standardized impact sounds for building acoustics testing.
• XL2 Vibration Meter Vibration measurement instrument for measuring vibrations in structures and ground.
• GSS 5GV Vibration Monitor Continuous vibration monitoring system for structural and environmental vibration measurements.
• Noise Locator NL1 Real-time outdoor noise locator that measures sound intensity to determine dominant noise direction and elevation, even in reflective or windy conditions. Targets community noise complaints, construction sites, wind farms, industrial facilities, airports, and traffic.
• Class 1 Certified Microphones IEC 61672-1 Class 1 certified measurement microphones meeting the highest precision standards for sound level measurements.
• Class 1 Frequency Response Microphones Precision measurement microphones with calibrated frequency response.
• Class 2 Microphones IEC 61672-1 Class 2 certified measurement microphones for standard applications.
• Outdoor Measurement Microphones Weather-resistant microphones for long-term outdoor environmental noise monitoring.
• QC Microphones Quality control microphones for production testing of audio equipment.
• FX100 Audio Analyzer Flexus FX100 audio analyzer for quality control testing of audio equipment including speakers, microphones, and amplifiers in manufacturing environments.

Named customers19 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• ACE (INT'L) CO. LTDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized NTi distributor for Hong Kong covering professional audio and AV markets, voice evacuation systems, broadcast, studio, live sound, and audio quality control solutions. Products: XL2, XL3, MR2/MR-PRO, FX100.
• NTi Audio GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional office and distributor for Germany handling noise & vibration instrumentation, environmental noise assessment, building acoustics, and quality control solutions including NL1, 5GV, AQGUARD.
• NTi Audio UK LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for UK, Ireland, and South Africa covering professional audio and AV markets.
• NTi Audio Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmericas distributor covering USA, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru.
• NTi Japan LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Japan market.
• NTi Audio France SAScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for France and French-speaking Switzerland. Specializes in environmental monitoring (noise, vibration, dust) and industrial quality solutions.
• Amber Technology Pty LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Australia and New Zealand.
• GerrAudio DistributionregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Canada.
• Contrik AGregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss distributor partner.
• Caltron Pte. Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Singapore covering professional audio and AV markets, EVAC systems, broadcast, and QC solutions.
• AVC Audio Video Consulting d.o.o.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor covering multiple Balkan regions including Croatia, Bosnia, Slovenia, Kosovo, and Macedonia.
• dB Vib Côte d'IvoireregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Côte d'Ivoire covering West Africa.
• pro.media Studiokonzept GmbHregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Austria.
• Belram sa/nvregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Belgium and Luxembourg.
• NTi Audio Praha s.r.o.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Czech Republic.
• Sennberg ABregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Sweden.
• Benum Norway ASregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Norway.
• NTI CHINA CO. LTD.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for China.
• NTi KorearegionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for South Korea.
• Exton ehfregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Iceland.

Scale indicators2 records

Broad incumbents

• Fluke (Fortive): Broad-line test and measurement instrument manufacturer with calibration standards business. Comparable to NTi in industrial electrical and acoustic test instrumentation, though operating across much wider categories.
• HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær): Global leader in sound and vibration measurement, formed from the merger of Brüel & Kjær and HBM. Directly comparable to NTi Audio across sound level meters, acoustic analyzers, and environmental noise monitoring, but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• B&K Precision: Manufacturer of test and measurement instruments including audio analyzers and signal sources. Overlaps with NTi's FX100 audio analyzer and Minirator signal source product categories.

Direct peers

• CESVA: Spanish manufacturer of sound level meters, acoustic instruments, and environmental noise monitoring equipment. Closely comparable to NTi's XL2/XL3 sound level meter and acoustic analyzer offerings.
• Svantek: Polish manufacturer of professional sound level meters, vibration instruments, and environmental monitoring systems. Competes head-to-head with NTi in occupational, environmental, and building acoustics applications.
• Cirrus Research: UK-based manufacturer of sound level meters, noise dosimeters, and environmental noise monitoring equipment. Closely comparable to NTi's XL2/XL3 product family and noise monitoring use cases.
• Casella (IDEAL Industries): Manufacturer of sound level meters, noise dosimeters, and occupational hygiene monitoring instruments. Directly comparable to NTi's environmental and occupational noise measurement offerings.
• Larson Davis (PCB Piezotronics): US-based manufacturer of precision sound level meters, vibration monitors, and acoustic measurement systems. Direct competitor to NTi in environmental, occupational, and industrial noise applications.
• RION: Japanese manufacturer of sound level meters, vibration meters, and acoustic measurement instruments. Comparable to NTi's precision instruments portfolio, with strong overlap in industrial and environmental use cases.
• ACOEM (01dB, Metravib): French environmental and acoustic measurement group owning 01dB and Metravib brands. Directly comparable to NTi's environmental noise monitoring, vibration analysis, and industrial condition monitoring solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/NTiAudio
• Facebookfacebook.com/NTiAudio
• Xx.com/ntiaudio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nti-audio-ag

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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