Optocore
Optocore GmbH is a Munich-based German manufacturer of fiber-optic network infrastructure for professional audio transport, serving broadcast, touring, performing arts, sports, and house-of-worship markets via a global distributor network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersMünchen, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Optocore does
Optocore GmbH is a Munich-based German manufacturer of fiber-optic network infrastructure for professional audio, video, and data transport, founded in 1995 and operating as a private GmbH with 11–50 employees. The company serves broadcast, live touring, performing arts venues, sports events, and house-of-worship installations, with a sister company, BroaMan, extending the platform into video transport.
The product portfolio centres on a proprietary fiber-ring architecture with automated loop-closure and redundancy management. Core devices include the AutoRouter intelligent patchbay, the Festival Box Grand and Petit protocol-agnostic transport platforms, M8 and M12 MADI switches, X6R and V3R AD/DA converters, and the DD32-FX AES/EBU interface. These products carry multiple industry protocols — DiGiCo, Yamaha TWINLANe, Allen & Heath, SSL Blacklight II, Calrec Hydra2, Midas HyperMAC, Audinate Dante, AES67, AVB/Milan, and Waves SoundGrid — over a single fiber backbone, allowing heterogeneous console and audio-network environments to interoperate without dedicated point-to-point cabling.
Optocore's go-to-market is distributor-led, with regional partners covering Australia/New Zealand (Event Communications), Greater China (Rightway Audio Consultants), India (Comcon Technologies), the Middle East (Thomsun Trading), the Baltics (Sonus Exsertus), Iberia (RMS Proaudio), and Korea (Ingang Audio), alongside direct engagement with rental companies, production firms, broadcasters, and large venue operators. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales, with accessories, firmware, and integration services as secondary streams. Cited deployments include Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Billie Eilish, Jason Aldean, Pet Shop Boys, and Spice Girls, plus venues such as Rady Shell, Massey Hall, Cavatina Hall, and events including the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and World Youth Day.
Optocore firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Optocore
- Legal name
- Optocore GmbH
- Website
- https://optocore.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Optocore GmbH is a Munich-based German manufacturer of fiber-optic network infrastructure for professional audio transport, serving broadcast, touring, performing arts, sports, and house-of-worship markets via a global distributor network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Optocore industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Professional Audio Network Infrastructure
- NAICS
- Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)
- SIC
- Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Optical Transponders & Muxponders (Coherent/Pluggable) (HDAFADAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Fiber-Optic Interconnects (Connectors/Cables/Transceivers Interfaces) (HDAHAOAE), Active Optical Cables (AOC) & Optical Interconnects (HDAFAEAG)
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Where Optocore is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- München
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Optocore business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales — Fiber Network Devices: Optocore generates revenue primarily from the sale of fiber-optic network hardware including AutoRouter, Festival Box, M-series MADI switches (M8, M12), X6R/V3R converters, DD-series interfaces, and associated accessories. Products are sold through a global distributor network and directly to large venue operators, rental companies, and production companies. Revenue is one-time hardware purchase driven, with accessories, expansion modules, and service/support as secondary streams.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | X6R-FX — 16-channel AD/DA Fiber Converter listed at €10.00 |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels15 records
Marketing channels11 records
Optocore product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Optocore manufactures and sells proprietary fiber-optic network infrastructure devices for the professional audio, broadcast, and live production industries. Its products — including the AutoRouter intelligent fiber patchbay, M8/M12 MADI switches, Festival Box Grand and Petit protocol-agnostic fiber transport platforms, and X6R/V3R AD/DA fiber converters — deliver low-latency, redundant, high-channel-count signal distribution across venues and touring productions, supporting simultaneous transport of multiple audio protocols (MADI, Dante, AES67, AVB, DiGiCo, Yamaha TWINLANe, and others) over a single fiber backbone.
Product overview
Optocore is a German manufacturer of fiber network infrastructure and point-to-point systems for the install, broadcast, and live event industries. Its product portfolio is organized around a core fiber network platform supplemented by specialized protocol-conversion, routing, and conversion devices. The AutoRouter serves as the intelligent patchbay hub, managing automatic routing and redundancy across fiber rings. The M8 and M12 MADI switches provide MADI routing and format conversion. The Festival Box (Grand and Petit variants) is a protocol-agnostic fiber transport system that consolidates audio, video, and IP data from multiple manufacturers' protocols (DiGiCo, Yamaha, Allen & Heath, Avid, SSL, Dante, AVB, Waves, Calrec, AES67, MADI) over a single fiber backbone with 12 or 6 hot-swappable SFP slots and 4 AUX 10G fiber tunnels. X6R-FX/TP and V3R-FX/TP are 16-channel and 8-channel AD/DA converters that interface analog, AES/EBU, and digital signals into the fiber network. DD32-FX is a 32-channel AES/EBU converter for DiGiCo console integration. Together these products form a complete, scalable fiber audio transport ecosystem ranging from compact touring racks to stadium-scale, multi-venue installations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- AutoRouter — Intelligent Fiber Patchbay An intelligent fiber patchbay that automatically discovers connected Optocore-enabled devices and links them into a unified, redundant fiber network with up to 20 fiber connections (40 LC ports for 20 duplex links). Dynamically re-routes signal paths when devices are added or removed, automatically closing loops to maintain redundancy. Interoperable with DiGiCo fiber loops, Clear-Com ProGrid, Avid AVB, and Yamaha TWINLANe. Dual redundant power supplies and silent fanless operation.
- M12 — MADI Switch / Router Large-format 1RU MADI router/switch with eight MADI ports (4 BNC + 4 SFP/optical) supporting up to 512 channels at 48kHz or 256 channels at 96kHz. Features redundant firmware options and is compatible with DiGiCo consoles with automatic standby input routing for MADI streams. Functions as a standalone MADI matrix for broadcast and touring environments.
- M8 — MADI Switch
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 1,000 audio channels transmittable across a single Optocore network at Mazowsze Performance Hall
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Optocore
Customer profileNamed customers25 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Optocore technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration18 records
AI capability2 records
Feature8 records
Optocore partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Event Communications AustraliacoreAppointed in 2026 as distribution partner for Australia and New Zealand. Event Communications Australia provides local sales, system design support, technical assistance, product demonstrations, and training. The company already had expertise with BroaMan (sister company to Optocore) including MUX22, Route66, and WDM frame systems. The partnership enables complete fiber-optic network ecosystem offerings combining Optocore audio transport with BroaMan video transport solutions for professional AV, broadcast, and live production markets.
- Rightway Audio Consultants (RAC)coreRAC appointed as Optocore distributors for China, Hong Kong, and Macau in 2025 — a strategic elevation from an existing reseller partnership. RAC has long deployed Optocore in large-scale projects such as Tianjin Grand Theatre (2018/2019). With 15 years as part of the DiGiCo family, RAC sees Optocore as a natural extension of the DiGiCo ecosystem. RAC represents DiGiCo, L-Acoustics, L-ISA Immersive, KLANG, and Fourier Audio — and Optocore devices complement and integrate with these solutions.
- Comcon Technologies LtdcoreComcon Technologies appointed as new distributor throughout the Indian subcontinent (India and surrounding regions) with immediate effect in 2024. The company has a 40-year heritage in the professional AV industry. Optocore and BroaMan are both represented in this distribution partnership.
- Ingang Audio (Korea)coreIngang Audio, established in 2006 and led by president Joo Hong Chang and CEO Steve Kim, appointed as Optocore and BroaMan distributor for Korea. Ingang already represented Meyer Sound, Calrec, Countryman, Samson, and Lectrosonics. The addition of Optocore provides an optical backbone connecting processors, consoles, and speakers. Demo racks established featuring Festival Box Petit, M12, X6R, and BroaMan Mux22 series.
- SONUS ExsertuscoreSONUS Exsertus, founded in 2013 and based in Lithuania, appointed as Optocore distributor for Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Georgia in November 2021. A total stage technology supplier with premier global sound and lighting brands in its portfolio. Already a DiGiCo distributor, SONUS saw the natural fit with Optocore for signal distribution. Significant opening investment in demo systems (Festival Box Petit, AutoRouter AR-20, M8-BNC, X6R converters).
- RMS ProaudiocoreRMS Proaudio, based in Seville, Spain, appointed as new Spanish distributor in March 2021. Long-standing relationship with DiGiCo and deep understanding of the Spanish professional audio market.
- CMI Music & AudiocoreCMI Music & Audio appointed as Australian distributor in 2020, providing a strong addition to their Audio Division portfolio. CMI co-hosted a two-part Fiber Masterclass online event with Optocore to educate users on the benefits of working with fiber.
- BroaMancoreBroaMan is Optocore's sister company, specializing in video/broadcast fiber transport. The two companies frequently exhibit together (e.g., at ISE), co-develop integrated audio+video solutions (e.g., 12G-SDI standard adoption), and share distribution partners. BroaMan handles video fiber (MUX22, Route66, Repeat48) while Optocore handles audio transport — together forming a complete signal transport ecosystem. Event Communications Australia's existing BroaMan expertise was cited as a key factor in their Optocore appointment.
- DiGiCocoreDiGiCo has integrated Optocore's fiber network protocol into its console ecosystem for over a decade. All DiGiCo SD series consoles natively support the Optocore protocol for console-to-rack and console-to-console transmission. This tight integration makes Optocore the de facto standard transport layer for DiGiCo touring and installation environments globally. DiGiCo's integration was cited by multiple distributors (RAC, SONUS Exsertus) as a primary reason for their Optocore specification.
- Garrett AudiovisuaisminorOptocore's Portuguese distributor that supplied devices (M12 switches, DD4MR-FX) for World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon.
- AudioRebelminorOptocore's Polish distributor led by founder Dawid Somló, a former Optocore employee. Deep technical knowledge of the platform from direct experience. Key in Mazowsze Performance Hall fiber upgrade installation.
- Audio Plus (Poland)minorAudio Plus was responsible for the sound system and signal distribution at Mazowsze Performance Hall. Also handled Cavatina Hall installation, where Optocore M8-OPT, M12-OPT, and X6R-FX devices were deployed.
- Major Tom (US/UK)minorRental company Major Tom (US and UK) was the first to invest in Festival Box (July 2021) and has deployed them on Ed Sheeran's Mathematics world tour and Somerset House Summer Series. Key early adopter and influencer for Festival Box adoption in the touring market.
- fac365 (Manchester, UK)minorUK-based Optocore dealer since 2016. Pro audio RF and Comms rental specialists. Key channel for Festival Box and M8/M12 adoption in UK touring market. Also recruits project managers (Will Cooper, Mark Strudwick) to provide demonstration days and user induction.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Optocore competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Audinate: Audinate's Dante is the leading IP-based audio networking protocol and directly competes with Optocore's proprietary fiber transport in professional audio installations. Optocore supports Dante on its Festival Box, acknowledging Dante as both integration partner and competitive standard.
- Luminex Network Intelligence: Luminex Network Intelligence manufactures fiber and Ethernet network infrastructure specifically designed for the entertainment industry, including switches, converters, and nodes for live events and broadcast. They directly compete with Optocore in pro audio fiber networking for touring and installations.
- Riedel Communications: Riedel Communications is a direct peer providing fiber-based intercom, signal distribution, and networking infrastructure for broadcast, live events, and sports. Both companies serve the same pro AV fiber networking market with overlapping customers (major broadcasters, touring productions, and stadium-scale events).
Others
- DiGiCo: DiGiCo is Optocore's closest technology integration partner — all SD and Quantum series consoles natively support Optocore fiber transmission. DiGiCo drives Optocore specification in touring and installation environments, but DiGiCo itself is a console vendor rather than a direct networking competitor.
- BroaMan: BroaMan is Optocore's sister company specializing in broadcast video fiber transport (MUX22, Route66, Repeat48, WDM frames). The two companies co-develop integrated audio+video fiber solutions, exhibit jointly at ISE, and share distribution partners — making them complementary rather than competitive.
Broad incumbents
- Clear-Com: Clear-Com is a broader incumbent in intercom and communication systems for broadcast and live events. Their ProGrid fiber infrastructure overlaps with Optocore's network capabilities, and the two companies have formal intercom integration partnerships via the X6R-FX-IC422 interface.
- Lawo: Lawo is a broader incumbent in broadcast audio infrastructure including IP-based audio networking (Ravenna/AES67), consoles, and routing systems. They compete with Optocore in broadcast facility signal transport, particularly for IP-native broadcast installations.
- Calrec Audio: Calrec is a broadcast audio console manufacturer whose Hydra2 fiber protocol is supported on Optocore's Festival Box. Calrec competes in broadcast facility infrastructure with overlapping customer base in television production and outside broadcast.
- Yamaha Professional Audio: Yamaha's TWINLANe fiber protocol is supported on Optocore's AutoRouter and Festival Box, making Yamaha a competing console/fiber ecosystem vendor. Yamaha's broader commercial audio portfolio and institutional scale pose competitive pressure on the integration front.
Emerging players
- Ross Video: Ross Video is an emerging player in broadcast infrastructure including IP-based routing, production switchers, and signal transport systems. They serve the broadcast facility market with overlapping customer base to Optocore's broadcast segment.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Optocore leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Optocore funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Optocore
What does Optocore do?
Optocore manufactures and sells proprietary fiber-optic network infrastructure devices for the professional audio, broadcast, and live production industries. Its products — including the AutoRouter intelligent fiber patchbay, M8/M12 MADI switches, Festival Box Grand and Petit protocol-agnostic fiber transport platforms, and X6R/V3R AD/DA fiber converters — deliver low-latency, redundant, high-channel-count signal distribution across venues and touring productions, supporting simultaneous transport of multiple audio protocols (MADI, Dante, AES67, AVB, DiGiCo, Yamaha TWINLANe, and others) over a single fiber backbone.
Is Optocore a public or private company?
Optocore is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Optocore founded?
Optocore was founded in 1995. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Optocore based?
Optocore is headquartered in München, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Optocore make money?
One revenue line is on record: hardware Sales — Fiber Network Devices.
Who are Optocore's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Audinate, Luminex Network Intelligence and Riedel Communications. Others are DiGiCo and BroaMan. Broad incumbents are Clear-Com, Lawo, Calrec Audio and Yamaha Professional Audio. Ross Video is listed as an emerging player.
Does Optocore have an API?
No public API is recorded for Optocore.
What industry is Optocore in?
Optocore's product category is Professional Audio Network Infrastructure. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAFADAB, Optical Transponders & Muxponders (Coherent/Pluggable), with a secondary code of HDAHAOAE, Fiber-Optic Interconnects (Connectors/Cables/Transceivers Interfaces). Its NAICS code is 33429 and its SIC code is 3576.