What Audimute does

Audimute is a Cleveland, Ohio-based, privately-held manufacturer and direct-to-consumer seller of acoustic treatment and soundproofing products serving both residential and commercial/institutional markets. Founded in 2004 by Mitch Zlotnik — who developed the original soundproofing solution for his own home drumming practice — the company has operated for more than 20 years as a family-owned business and currently has 11-50 employees. Its addressable customer base spans homeowners (home theaters, home offices, pet spaces), commercial offices, recording studios and music creators, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, hospitality venues, houses of worship, and the architects/specifier channel that specifies acoustic treatments in commercial construction.

The product portfolio is anchored by a proprietary material platform, eco-C-tex®, a recycled cotton and cellulose acoustic absorber built primarily from post-consumer recycled newspaper that requires roughly one-tenth the energy of traditional fiberglass and one-fortieth the energy of foam to produce. Core products include Fabric Acoustic Panels, AcoustiColor® (Sherwin-Williams paint-matched) panels, Custom Image Panels, AcoustiWood® wood-look and AcoustiStone® stone-look alternatives, Audimute Strata® textured wall coverings, ceiling clouds/baffles/tiles/planks, and sound barriers Peacemaker® and isolé®. Most products carry Class A Fire Rating (ASTM E-84) and NRC ratings of 0.70 to 0.95, and all products are manufactured in Cleveland.

Audimute monetizes exclusively through one-time product sales with no subscription component. Pricing is unit-based: standard panels start around $3.90, custom image panels start at $106, and premium AcoustiStone tiles run $294 to $320 per pack, with custom orders supporting bespoke sizes (6x6 inches to 4x8 feet), shapes, colors, images, and framing at premium pricing. The company sells primarily through its e-commerce website with inside-sales "Acoustic Specialists" and a free consultation service, and it maintains a commercial account program targeting architects, designers, specifiers, and OEMs with BIM objects, spec sheets, and free fabric samples. Amazon serves as a secondary add-on-item channel. The company is family-owned with no disclosed outside investment, no subsidiaries, and operations confined to North America (United States and Canada).

Name

Audimute

Legal name

Audimute

Website

https://audimute.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Audimute is a Cleveland, Ohio-based, privately-held manufacturer and direct-to-consumer seller of acoustic panels and soundproofing products, serving residential customers, commercial offices, recording studios, and educational and healthcare institutions via proprietary eco-C-tex® recycled-material products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acoustic Treatment Products

NAICS

Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermal & Acoustic Insulation Textiles (Insulation Felts/Soundproofing) (IMAOADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Soundproofing & Acoustic Insulation (Walls/Ceilings) (HSAPAFAH), Acoustic & Soundproofing Works (IMAFANAL)

Keywords

• Acoustic sound absorption
• Soundproofing solutions
• Acoustic panel manufacturing
• Noise control products
• Architectural acoustic treatments

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (B2C & B2B): Audimute generates revenue through the sale of acoustic panels, soundproofing products, ceiling treatments (baffles, clouds, tiles, planks), and custom acoustic solutions directly to consumers and commercial customers. Products are sold as one-time purchases with no subscription component. The company also offers custom product options at premium pricing.
2. Custom Acoustic Solutions: Revenue from custom-designed acoustic products including custom sizes, shapes, images, fabrics, and framing options. Custom orders include image proofing services for additional fees ($15) and custom paint color options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Manufacturer of acoustic panels and soundproofing solutions made from a proprietary recycled material (eco-C-tex) for residential, commercial, and institutional applications. Products are sold direct-to-consumer and through a commercial account program serving architects, designers, and specifiers across offices, schools, studios, houses of worship, and healthcare facilities.

Product overview

Audimute is a manufacturer and direct-to-consumer seller of acoustic panels and soundproofing solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of design-driven products for residential, commercial, and institutional applications. The core product line centers on fabric-wrapped and coated acoustic panels (Fabric Acoustic Panels, AcoustiColor®, Custom Image Acoustic Panels) and decorative alternatives (AcoustiWood® wood-look and AcoustiStone® stone-look products) all built around the proprietary eco-C-tex® recycled-material core. The portfolio expands into ceiling solutions (Acoustic Ceiling Clouds, Baffles, Tiles, Planks), wall coverings (Audimute Strata®), sound barriers (Peacemaker®, isolé®), and specialty items (Acoustic Designer Signs, AcoustiColor Letters). Custom fabrication services enable bespoke sizes, shapes, colors, images, and framing. Installation accessories (hang tabs, adhesives, hardware) and free acoustic consultation services round out the offering. The company sells directly to consumers and commercial accounts (architects, designers, OEMs) with a focus on eco-friendly, Class A Fire-Rated products manufactured in Cleveland, Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fabric Acoustic Panels

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.5" thick acoustic panels achieve 0.95 NRC rating (95% sound absorption)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ATS Acoustics: ATS Acoustics is a US-based direct-to-consumer manufacturer of acoustic panels and bass traps, offering both fabric-wrapped and printed panel options across residential and commercial buyers—directly comparable product line and DTC e-commerce go-to-market as Audimute.
• GIK Acoustics: GIK Acoustics designs and sells acoustic panels, bass traps, and diffusers for studios, home theaters, and commercial spaces via DTC channels, with extensive customization options—matching Audimute's core fabric-panel portfolio and design-driven positioning.
• Primacoustic: Primacoustic (part of Radial Engineering) manufactures a broad line of acoustic panels, clouds, and bass traps for recording, broadcast, and commercial customers, serving similar end-uses as Audimute through pro-audio and commercial channels.
• Auralex Acoustics: Auralex is a US-based manufacturer of acoustic treatment products (foam and fabric-wrapped panels, bass traps, isolation platforms) targeting studios, home theaters, and commercial spaces—directly overlapping Audimute's core product portfolio.
• Acoustics First: Acoustics First manufactures and distributes sound-absorbing panels, baffles, and acoustic materials for commercial, institutional, and residential applications, offering a similar product mix and B2B/commercial channel focus to Audimute.
• Acoustical Solutions: Acoustical Solutions is a US distributor and manufacturer of acoustic panels, soundproofing, and noise control products for commercial, educational, and industrial customers—a comparable go-to-market with both product sales and consultation services.
• Soundproof Cow (TMS)](https://www.soundproofcow.com): Soundproof Cow (a TMS Brands company) sells acoustic panels, soundproofing materials, and noise control products direct-to-consumer and to commercial buyers—directly comparable DTC e-commerce business model and product set to Audimute.

Broad incumbents

• Armstrong World Industries: Armstrong is a major manufacturer of acoustical ceiling tiles, grids, and wall systems for commercial construction. While broader in scope than Audimute, Armstrong competes in the same commercial acoustic-treatment category with significantly greater scale and contractor distribution.
• Owens Corning: Owens Corning is a global building materials manufacturer whose insulation and acoustic product lines serve residential and commercial construction—operating at much larger scale than Audimute but addressing overlapping soundproofing/insulation buyer needs.
• Knauf Insulation: Knauf Insulation manufactures thermal and acoustic insulation products (mineral wool, glass wool, and sustainable options) used in residential and commercial construction globally—competing with Audimute's soundproofing/barrier products at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Audimute

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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