What Synthax Audio does

Synthax Audio (UK) Limited, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Hemel Hempstead, is an independent professional audio equipment distributor serving the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. The company carries a curated multi-brand portfolio spanning audio interfaces and converters (RME, Ferrofish, Appsys, DirectOut, iConnectivity), broadcast mixing consoles (Calrec), studio monitors (Dynaudio), studio microphones (Lauten Audio), and calibration software (Sonarworks), supplemented by an in-house Alva cable and accessories line and a B-Stock channel for ex-demo and open-box inventory. The product surface covers end-to-end pro-audio workflows including MADI, Dante, RAVENNA, AES67, and SMPTE ST2110-30/31 standards for IP-based broadcast and installation.

Name

Synthax Audio

Legal name

Synthax Audio (UK) Limited

Website

https://synthax.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Synthax Audio (UK) Limited is an independent professional audio equipment distributor based in Hemel Hempstead, supplying premium brands including RME, Calrec, Dynaudio, DirectOut, Ferrofish, iConnectivity, Appsys, Lauten Audio, and Sonarworks to recording studios, broadcasters, live sound, education, and post-production customers in the UK and Ireland via direct e-commerce and an authorized dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Audio Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)

akta.pro primary industry

Pro Audio Equipment (Mics, Interfaces, Mixers, Studio Monitors) (MPAIAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Instrument & Pro Audio Retail (Online/Brick-and-Mortar) (MPAIAJAH), Pro Audio & Recording Equipment Retail (MI-adjacent) (CRALAEAC)

Keywords

• Professional audio distribution
• Audio interfaces
• Studio monitors
• Broadcast mixing consoles
• AD/DA converters

Headquarters

HQ city

Hemel Hempstead

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Synthax generates revenue through direct sales of professional audio equipment from their distributed brands including RME Audio, Calrec, Ferrofish, Dynaudio, DirectOut, Appsys ProAudio, iConnectivity, Lauten Audio, Sonarworks, and Alva. Products include audio interfaces, AD/DA converters, studio monitors, broadcast mixing consoles, microphones, format converters, and accessories.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Synthax Audio UK is a professional audio equipment distributor supplying recording studio, live sound, broadcast, installation, education and scientific markets. It sells hardware and software from brands such as RME, Calrec, Dynaudio, DirectOut, Ferrofish, Lauten Audio, iConnectivity and Sonarworks, plus its own Alva cables, through an e-commerce site and authorized dealer network.

Product overview

Synthax Audio UK is a professional audio distributor operating as a multi-brand portfolio. The company keeps immediate stock of key products from distributed brands including RME Audio (German audio interfaces, sound cards, AD/DA converters), Calrec (broadcast mixing consoles including Argo M, Brio, Type R), Ferrofish (German converters and organ modules), Dynaudio (Danish studio monitors across BM, LYD, Core, and M Series), DirectOut (audio networking with support for MADI, Dante, RAVENNA, AES67, SMPTE ST2110), Appsys ProAudio (Swiss digital format converters), iConnectivity (audio/MIDI interfaces), Lauten Audio (California studio microphones), and Sonarworks (calibration software). Additionally, Synthax supplies its own Alva branded cables and accessories. The company also offers B-Stock (ex-demo, open-box) products. Services include pre and post-sales advice, next-day delivery on orders over £149.99, and RME 5-year warranty registration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RME Audio German professional audio interfaces, sound cards, AD/DA converters, microphone preamps, and audio networking devices, founded in 1996. Distributed by Synthax to professional studios and live sound users.
• Calrec Audio Audio broadcast mixing consoles relied on by broadcasters worldwide, including Argo M, Brio, and Type R consoles.
• DirectOut Pro audio connectivity, networking and bridging solutions supporting MADI, SoundGrid, Dante, RAVENNA, AES67, and SMPTE ST2110-30/31 standards for broadcast, studio, live and installed sound.
• Dynaudio Danish loudspeaker manufacturer producing studio monitors including BM Series, LYD Series, Core Series, and M Series for professional recording studios.
• Ferrofish German manufacturer of B4000+ organ modules and ADAT to MADI to Analogue converters for studio, live, post-production, and broadcast applications.
• iConnectivity Professional audio and MIDI interfaces including mioXL MIDI 1U rack unit and PlayAUDIO1U for studio and live sound.
• Lauten Audio California-based studio microphones with unique character, including Synergy, Drum, Signature, and Series Black microphone lines.
• Appsys ProAudio Swiss-designed digital solutions for broadcast, post-production, live and recording studios, including format converters.
• Sonarworks Award-winning headphone and speaker calibration software with SoundID Reference, used by over 200,000 sound recording studios globally.
• Alva Synthax's own brand of durable professional audio cables and accessories designed to complement RME products, suitable for studio or on-stage use.
• B-Stock A selection of Ex-Demo, B-Stock and Open-Box products from brands including RME, Ferrofish, Icon and Lauten Audio, available at reduced prices.

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DirectOutcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 May 2026Synthax Audio UK was appointed as the official DirectOut distributor for UK and Ireland in May 2026. DirectOut specializes in essential pro audio connectivity, networking and bridging solutions for broadcast, studio, live and installed sound applications. Products include PRODIGY Series, MAVEN, Andiamo, and ExBox solutions supporting MADI, SoundGrid, Dante, RAVENNA, AES67 and SMPTE ST2110-30/31 standards.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SCV: UK-based professional audio distributor serving recording, post-production, broadcast, and live sound markets. Direct peer to Synthax with a comparable multi-brand portfolio and dealer network serving the same UK professional customer base.
• HHB Communications: Long-established UK pro audio distributor with deep broadcast and post-production focus. Highly comparable to Synthax's Calrec/DirectOut-led broadcast business and a direct competitor for similar enterprise broadcast accounts.
• Sound Technology Ltd: UK distributor of professional audio and lighting brands including Harman Professional lines. Comparable multi-brand UK distribution model targeting installation, live, and commercial audio segments similar to Synthax.
• Source Distribution: UK pro audio, AV, and lighting distributor serving installation, live, and studio markets. Operates a similar B2B distribution model with technical support and dealer relationships comparable to Synthax.
• CUK Audio: UK-based pro audio distributor focused on installation, commercial, and live sound verticals. Comparable to Synthax's distribution-plus-technical-support proposition in the UK AV/Pro Audio channel.
• Polar Audio: UK pro audio distributor offering installation, touring, and commercial audio products. Directly comparable in geography, customer overlap, and multi-brand distribution model to Synthax.
• Audiologic: UK AV and pro audio distributor focused on commercial installation, education, and corporate markets. Comparable to Synthax in serving UK B2B pro audio customers with technical distribution services.
• Studiospares: UK retailer and distributor of pro audio equipment, cables, and accessories for project and professional studios. Comparable to Synthax's UK e-commerce and dealer business with a broader prosumer reach.

Broad incumbents

• Thomann: Europe's largest online retailer of musical instruments and pro audio equipment with multi-brand distribution at massive scale. A much larger incumbent competing with Synthax on price and range for UK pro audio buyers.

Regional players

• Sweetwater: Major US-based pro audio and music equipment retailer known for its multi-brand catalog and high-touch sales engineer model. Operates a similar multi-brand distribution-plus-expert-support proposition to Synthax but serves a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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