What CRYSOUND does

CRYSOUND is a Hangzhou, China-based provider of acoustic measurement and testing solutions, founded in 1996 and operating with 251-500 employees. The company designs and manufactures a broad portfolio of hardware products organized across five categories: sensors (measurement microphones, ear/mouth simulators, accelerometers, calibrators, power supplies), data acquisition systems, acoustic imaging cameras (handheld, fixed, UAV-mounted, pocket, and modular configurations with 64-208 channel microphone arrays), sound level meters and noise monitoring equipment, and electroacoustic test systems (analyzers, test chambers, audio interfaces). Core technology centers on beamforming-based acoustic imaging, multi-channel MEMS microphone arrays, and proprietary AI algorithms for unsupervised anomalous sound detection and valve leak diagnosis. The portfolio includes specialized regulatory-certified products such as the ATEX-certified CRY2624 for explosive environments and IEC-compliant sound level meters.

The company serves 12+ industrial verticals including Power & Energy, Industrial & Chemical, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Aerospace, Petrochemicals, Rail Transit, and Composite Materials, with newer expansion into Coal Chemicals, Fine Chemicals, Automotive Electronics, and Food & Beverage. Customer-facing case studies include unnamed chemical plant and oil & gas clients for gas leak detection surveys (one identifying 100+ leak points and 800,000 yuan in annual losses) and TWS earbud ODM production lines where the AI anomalous sound solution reduced manual listening operators from 4 to 2 while achieving 99.9% defect detection. The OpenTest open-source software platform, DJI drone integration via SKYPort V2, and Bluetooth LE Audio interfaces for headphone testing demonstrate an ecosystem approach layered on the hardware foundation.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales with 2-year warranties, supplemented by software licenses and updates. The go-to-market model is hybrid: direct e-commerce for select products (e.g., SonoCam Pocket at $1,549.99), quote-based enterprise sales for complex integrated systems (with multi-year contracts for complete testing solutions), and a global distributor network. The company maintains English and Chinese language websites indicating international distribution reach. No external funding rounds, parent company, or institutional investors are disclosed, suggesting organic growth funded internally over the 30-year operating history.

Name

CRYSOUND

Legal name

CRYSOUND

Website

https://crysound.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CRYSOUND is a Hangzhou-based provider of acoustic measurement and testing solutions — including beamforming-based acoustic imaging cameras, multi-channel microphone arrays, sensors, and AI-powered anomalous sound detection — serving industrial customers across power & energy, automotive, consumer electronics, and chemical sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acoustic Measurement & Testing Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Active Leak Detection & Acoustic Surveying (Ground Mics, Correlators, Hydrophones) (EUANAKAA), Microphones & Acoustic MEMS (MEMS Mics/Ultrasonic Transducers) (HDAHALAH), Test, Measurement & Calibration Equipment Manufacturing Services (ATE, DAQ, metrology electronics) (IMAGAGAH)

Keywords

• Acoustic imaging cameras
• Sound level meters
• Noise measurement equipment
• Electroacoustic test systems
• Acoustic measurement instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Hangzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Acoustic Imaging Hardware Sales: Sale of acoustic cameras including handheld (CRY8124), fixed (CRY2623M), UAV-mounted (CRY2626G), pocket (SonoCam Pocket), and SonoCam Pi series. Revenue is primarily from one-time hardware purchases with 2-year warranties.
2. Sensors and Transducers: Sale of measurement microphones, ear simulators, mouth simulators, accelerometers, preamplifiers, calibrators, and power supplies for acoustic testing applications.
3. Electroacoustic Test Equipment: Sale of electroacoustic analyzers, acoustic test chambers, audio test interfaces, test fixtures, and power amplifiers for production line testing.
4. Software Licenses and Updates: Software products including OpenTest (open-source platform), SW8101 Analysis Software, SonoLab Acoustic Analysis Software, and reporting software. Software updates and versions available for download.
5. Data Acquisition Systems: Sale of data acquisition mainframes, modules, and associated software for multi-channel acoustic signal acquisition and analysis.
6. Noise Measurement Equipment: Sale of sound level meters, noise sensors, and monitoring systems for environmental and occupational noise measurement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CRYSOUND designs, manufactures, and sells acoustic measurement and testing hardware including MEMS microphone-array acoustic imaging cameras, IEC Class 1 sound level meters, electroacoustic analyzers, data acquisition systems, NVH measurement microphones, and pneumatic acoustic test chambers. The portfolio is complemented by acoustic analysis software (SonoLab, OpenTest, SW8101) and is targeted at industrial gas leak detection, partial discharge inspection, NVH testing, and production-line audio quality control across power, chemical, automotive, and consumer electronics manufacturing.

Product overview

CRYSOUND is a provider of acoustic measurement and testing solutions with a comprehensive product portfolio organized into five main categories: Sensors (measurement microphones, ear simulators, mouth simulators, accelerometers, preamplifiers, calibrators, and power supplies), Data Acquisition (mainframes, modules, and software for high-speed signal acquisition), Acoustic Imaging (handheld, fixed, UAV, pocket, and SonoCam Pi series acoustic cameras for leak detection and partial discharge identification), Noise Measurement (sound level meters, noise sensors, and monitoring systems), and Electroacoustic Test (analyzers, testing software, acoustic test chambers, and audio test interfaces). Key platforms include OpenTest (open-source cross-platform audio/NVH software), SonoLab (acoustic analysis software), and SonoDAQ (multi-channel data acquisition). The company offers specialized solutions for gas leak detection, partial discharge monitoring, headphone audio testing, NVH measurement, and spatial audio testing. The portfolio integrates AI capabilities for anomalous sound detection and valve leak diagnosis, with products ranging from handheld acoustic cameras (CRY2620/2623/2624/8124/8125) to fixed monitoring systems (CRY2623M), drone-mounted solutions (CRY2626G), and portable pocket cameras (CRY8024/8025), complemented by electroacoustic analyzers (CRY6151B), pneumatic acoustic test chambers (CRY710/721C/723D/725D), and sensor products (NVH microphones, ear/mouth simulators).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OpenTest: Open-source, cross-platform audio and NVH test and measurement software platform by CRYSOUND
• SonoCam
• SonoDAQ

Products and services

• CRY8500 Series SonoCam Pi Acoustic Camera Modular microphone-array acoustic camera with selectable 30/70/110 cm spiral-arm configurations and 208-channel synchronous data acquisition; targeted at university research, UAV detection, and NVH testing with open API for custom algorithms.
• CRY8024 SonoCam Pocket Acoustic Camera Pocket-sized 64-channel acoustic imaging camera with 2 kHz-65 kHz frequency range and 28-132 dB SPL range, priced at $1,549.99 for daily walkdowns, fast leak detection, and quick partial discharge screening.
• CRY8124 Advanced Acoustic Imaging Camera Handheld 200-MEMS-microphone acoustic imaging camera covering 2 k-100 k Hz and 28-132 dB SPL for gas leak detection, electrical partial discharge, and mechanical anomaly detection in industrial environments.
• CRY8125 Advanced Ex Acoustic Imaging Camera Explosion-proof acoustic imaging camera for detecting gas leaks, electrical partial discharge, and mechanical faults in hazardous industrial environments.
• CRY2620 64-Mic Industrial Acoustic Imaging Camera 64-channel handheld acoustic imager with 12 cm microphone array for gas and vacuum leak detection and leak rate evaluation; 2 k-40 k Hz frequency, 28-120 dBA SPL, up to 70 m testing distance.
• CRY2623 128-Mic Industrial Acoustic Imaging Camera 128-channel handheld acoustic imaging camera with 12 cm MEMS microphone array for gas leak detection and partial discharge localization with type recognition; 2 kHz-48 kHz, IP54 rated, up to 120 m testing distance.
• CRY2623M Fixed Acoustic Imaging Camera 128-channel fixed acoustic camera for continuous 24/7 online monitoring of gas leaks and partial discharge; 2 kHz-48 kHz with RJ45 network connectivity.
• CRY2624 128-Mic Industrial Acoustic Imaging Camera (ATEX) ATEX-certified (II 3G Ex ic IIC T5 Gc) 128-channel acoustic imaging camera with real-time PD localization and type recognition for explosive environments in chemical and energy industries.
• CRY2626G Drone-Mounted Acoustic Imaging Camera Drone-mounted acoustic imaging camera integrating with DJI M300/M350 RTK drones via SKYPort V2; features 2-axis electric gimbal and HyperVision algorithm for drone propeller noise suppression for aerial detection of gas leaks and electrical partial discharge.
• CRY6151B Electroacoustic Analyzer 4-channel input/output electroacoustic analyzer for laboratory and production testing of headphones, microphones, receivers, and loudspeakers; supports 44.1 kHz-192 kHz sample rates with 24-bit resolution and 115 dB dynamic range.
• CRY5820 SonoDAQ Pro Multi-channel modular data acquisition system supporting up to 120 channels of synchronized acoustic measurement, designed for wind tunnel and aeroacoustic testing applications.
• CRY3213 NVH Measurement Microphone IP67-rated free-field measurement microphone for automotive NVH road testing with shock and vibration resistance and -50C to 125C temperature range; 3.15 Hz-20 kHz frequency response.
• CRY578 Bluetooth LE Audio Interface Bluetooth v5.4 audio test interface supporting Classic Audio, LE Audio, and Auracast with SBC, LDAC, AAC, LC3, aptX, and mSBC codecs; UAC transmission, 3.5mm I/O, and S/PDIF for headphone testing.
• CRY2851 Sound Level Meter IEC 61672-1:2013 Category 1 compliant sound level meter with CRY333 microphone; 3.15 Hz-20 kHz frequency range, 50 mV/Pa sensitivity, supporting EA, LAE, and LCpeak noise exposure measurements.
• CRY3711 Ear Simulator IEC60318-4 Ear simulator meeting IEC 60318-4 standard with 12.5 mV/Pa nominal sensitivity, 100 Hz-10 kHz simulated human ear impedance, and 23 dB to 160 dB dynamic range.
• IA3104 Contact Ultrasound Sensor Non-intrusive contact ultrasound sensor for detecting internal leakage in pressurized gas and liquid valves with automated leak diagnosis; peak sensitivity above 75 dB and noise floor below 10 uVRMS.
• OpenTest Software Platform Open-source, cross-platform audio and NVH test and measurement software with Open Hardware and Open Plugin architecture for customizable algorithm development.
• SonoLab Acoustic Analysis Software Acoustic analysis software supporting ANC, ENC, SPKEQ, background noise test, hearing test, and functionality testing with wired, Bluetooth, HID, ADB, and TCP/IP connectivity.
• SW8101 Sound Level Meter Analysis Software PC software for live monitoring, historical playback, and report export with CRYSOUND sound level meters, including remote control functionality.
• CRY725D Pneumatic Acoustic Test Chamber Drawer-style pneumatic acoustic test chamber with 20 dBA noise floor and RF shielding up to 70 dB (0.8-6 GHz), designed for precision TWS headphone production-line testing.
• CRY710 Pneumatic Acoustic Test Chamber Cost-effective pneumatic shielding box providing soundproof environment with up to 70 dB RF shielding for TWS headphone, smart watch, and AF/RF device acoustic performance testing.
• CRY721C Pneumatic Acoustic Test Chamber Pneumatic shielded isolator for testing large wireless electronic products supporting Bluetooth, WiFi, GSM, WCDMA, RFID, and GPS; RF shielding up to 6 GHz with 40 dBA noise floor.
• CRY723D Pneumatic Acoustic Test Chamber Compact pneumatic acoustic test chamber for power and sensitivity testing of wireless electronic products with RF shielding up to 6 GHz and 30 dBA noise floor.
• CRY575 Microphone Power Supply Three-channel transducer power module with constant current source for IEPE preamplifiers; -103 dBV self-noise, 0 dB/+20 dB/+40 dB gain options, BNC interface.
• CRY575L Microphone Power Supply, Low-Noise Two-channel low-noise microphone power supply with -114 dBV background noise, 0 dB and +20 dB gain options, DB9 input and Type-C power interface.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% defect detection rate with ~0.2% false-fail rate in AI anomalous sound testing
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability9 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OpenTestcoreTechnology or IntegrationOpenTest is an open-source, cross-platform audio and NVH test and measurement software platform. CRYSOUND products integrate with OpenTest for data acquisition, analysis, and reporting. The platform supports open hardware and open plugin architecture, enabling customizable algorithm development for acoustic testing applications.
• DJIcoreTechnology or IntegrationCRY2626G drone-mounted acoustic imaging camera integrates with DJI M300 RTK and M350 RTK drones via SKYPort V2 connectivity. The partnership enables rapid deployment (within 1 minute) for aerial inspection of power transmission lines and gas pipelines.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær): Global leader in sound and vibration measurement, offering measurement microphones, sound level meters, electroacoustic analyzers, and acoustic testing chambers across automotive, aerospace, and industrial customers — the dominant incumbent against which CRYSOUND competes head-to-head in core acoustic instrumentation.
• National Instruments (NI / Emerson): Major supplier of modular data acquisition, test instrumentation, and measurement software — a broader incumbent whose DAQ platforms compete with CRYSOUND's SonoDAQ line for industrial acoustic and vibration test applications.
• Siemens (Industrial Acoustic Monitoring): Large industrial automation vendor offering partial discharge monitoring and acoustic-based condition monitoring for power and industrial customers — competes with CRYSOUND's power & energy and industrial & chemical acoustic imaging solutions.
• Teledyne FLIR: Acquired acoustic-imaging pioneer FLIR/Exxotherm and offers the FLIR Si-Series acoustic imaging cameras for industrial leak detection and partial discharge — a direct competitor in the handheld/fixed acoustic camera category that CRYSOUND targets with the CRY2620/2623/8124 lines.

Direct peers

• GFAI Tech: German manufacturer of acoustic cameras (SoundCam) for leak detection and partial discharge localization — a direct competitor in handheld acoustic imaging with overlapping target customers in power, chemical, and manufacturing.
• Data Physics Corporation: Provides signal analysis, vibration controllers, and acoustic testing instrumentation for NVH and structural testing — comparable to CRYSOUND's SonoDAQ data acquisition and electroacoustic test product lines.
• Polytec GmbH: Specializes in laser vibrometry, NVH measurement, and acoustic testing solutions for automotive and industrial R&D — directly comparable to CRYSOUND's NVH microphone, data acquisition, and automotive acoustic testing offerings.
• HEAD acoustics: Provides acoustic measurement and analysis systems (hardware + software) for voice/audio quality, NVH, and electroacoustic testing in automotive and consumer electronics — closely overlapping CRYSOUND's automotive and headphone testing portfolio.
• Norsonic AS: Norwegian manufacturer of sound level meters, measurement microphones, and acoustic instrumentation — closely comparable to CRYSOUND's Noise Measurement category and certain Sensor products.

Emerging players

• Microflown Technologies: Pioneer in acoustic particle velocity sensors and near-field acoustic imaging — an emerging specialist with overlapping acoustic sensor and measurement technology that competes in select industrial and research applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@crysound2558
• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Crysound/100083284025239
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crysound
• Xx.com/CRYSOUND1

Compliance12 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

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