Clearvoice Systems

What Clearvoice Systems does

Clearvoice Systems (legally Clearvoice-Systems GmbH, dba CVS) is a Cologne-based German manufacturer of professional beamforming and line-array loudspeaker systems, founded in 2009 as the international sales arm of the Steffens audio engineering lineage that dates to 1954. The company designs and sells two product families — the premium Solet line array (launched 2016, up to 18 modules per column, 100m concert-level coverage) and the modular Evolutone / EVO-PBS beamforming platform (up to 10 modules / 10m column) — along with the lower-cost Evolap 1.0 column speaker announced at ISE 2018. Core technology is the proprietary Evo beamforming algorithm, custom DSP firmware (ADSP21469 / 450 MHz, 32-bit floating point), Side Lobe Suppression tapering, and the Beamguider Windows control software with 0.1-degree beam resolution; system design is supported by EASE and CATT acoustic simulation services.

CVS sells directly to system integrators, acoustic consultants, and end users, with technical support, simulation, and training provided either factory-direct or through trained CVS Support Centres. Marketing is minimal — a website, case studies, and trade-show presence (ISE) — consistent with a project-based enterprise sales motion rather than channel or volume distribution. Revenue comes from hardware sales of the proprietary loudspeaker systems plus associated professional services; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled per project.

The customer base is a portfolio of named institutional reference projects concentrated in acoustically challenging venues: cathedrals and mosques (Cathedral of Solothurn, San Marco Venice, Cathedral of São Paulo, Masjid Umm Qura Mekkah, Nanshan Temple Hainan), government facilities (Basle Parliament, Legislative Assembly of Karelia), education (Max-Planck Institute, Academy of Military Science of China), transportation (Hagen Railway Station / Deutsche Bahn), corporate (PWC Tower Frankfurt conference center) and theatres (Theatre Arth). The company is family-owned, operates as a German Mittelstand firm with 30+ sound engineers, and has Andreas Steffens (descendant of founder Hans Steffens) as Managing Director. No external funding, M&A activity, or AI/ML capability is documented.

Name

Clearvoice Systems

Legal name

Clearvoice-Systems GmbH

Website

https://clearvoice-systems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Clearvoice Systems (CVS) is a Cologne-based German manufacturer of proprietary DSP-controlled beamforming and line-array loudspeaker systems (Solet, Evolutone, EVO-PBS), selling direct to integrators and consultants for acoustically challenging venues such as cathedrals, parliaments, and transport hubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cologne

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Audio Equipment Sales: Sale of proprietary beamforming loudspeaker systems including the Solet and Evolutone product lines. Products are sold directly to system integrators, consultants, and end users with supporting services.
2. Technical Services: Supporting services including technical support, acoustic simulation, and training programs. Services support product deployment and ongoing operation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Clearvoice Systems (CVS) designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary DSP-controlled beam steering line array loudspeaker systems, primarily the Solet and Evolutone product lines, for acoustically challenging professional venues such as cathedrals, mosques, transportation hubs, theatres, and government facilities. The company also offers related technical support, acoustic simulation (EASE/CATT), and training services to system integrators, consultants, and end users globally.

Product overview

Clearvoice Systems (CVS) offers a portfolio of beamforming loudspeaker systems based on proprietary DSP-controlled line array technology. The product lineup consists of two core product lines: Solet (premium concert-level line array with up to 18 modular units and dual 12" subwoofers capable of 100m coverage) and Evolutone (fully modular system with EVO-PBS as the primary beamforming module supporting up to 10 units/10m column length). Both systems share core technologies including adjustable vertical beamforming, side lobe suppression, parametric EQ, and the proprietary Evo algorithm. The Evolutone brand represents the company's modular approach to acoustic coverage optimization, while Solet targets higher-end concert applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Solet: DSP-controlled concert-level line array with adjustable vertical dispersion (beamforming). Self-powered modular line array speaker for concert-level reproduction up to 100 metres.
• Evolutone
• EVO-PBS

Products and services

• Solet DSP-controlled concert-level line array loudspeaker with adjustable vertical dispersion (beamforming). Self-powered, modular design supporting up to 18 modules in a single column for reproduction up to 100 metres, with up to 6 independent beams per system. Designed for system integrators and end users in acoustically challenging professional venues.
• Evolutone Fully modular line array loudspeaker system delivering optimal sound quality with adjustable coverage adapted to the environment. Designed for system integrators and end users who need modular beamforming speaker solutions.
• EVO-PBS DSP-controlled, active, modular line array with adjustable vertical dispersion (beamforming). Self-powered speaker providing powerful and even coverage up to 100m. Supports up to 10 modules linked together for column length of 10m with full-range pattern control.
• Evolap 1.0 Full digital active column speaker introduced within the Evolutone product family as a cost-effective beamforming solution. Announced at ISE 2018 in Amsterdam.
• Technical Support Factory-direct technical support service and authorised CVS Support Centres trained to company standards, providing local support throughout the product lifecycle for system integrators and end users.
• Acoustic Simulation Computer-aided room acoustics simulation service using industry-standard EASE and CATT software packages to accurately predict and optimise system performance in challenging acoustic environments for system integrators and end users.
• Training Training programs supporting customers throughout the product lifecycle, delivered alongside technical support and simulation services.

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• d&b audiotechnik: German manufacturer of professional loudspeaker systems, line arrays, and amplifiers for live events and fixed installations. Directly comparable as a German-engineered premium pro audio brand competing in similar fixed-install and difficult-acoustic verticals.
• L-Acoustics: French manufacturer of professional line array loudspeaker systems with proprietary beam steering and panflex technology, serving concert, touring, and fixed-install markets. Directly comparable to CVS as a premium pro audio line array vendor with deep R&D heritage.
• Adamson Systems Engineering: Canadian manufacturer of professional line array systems and install loudspeakers with a focus on controlled coverage and beam-forming-style technologies. Comparable to CVS in premium fixed-install pro audio with global reference projects.
• Martin Audio: British manufacturer of professional loudspeakers including line arrays and install-focused products. Comparable to CVS as a premium pro audio vendor serving both touring and fixed-install segments with proprietary DSP.
• Renkus-Heinz: US manufacturer specializing in beam-steered column loudspeakers (ICONYX series) for houses of worship, transportation, and government facilities. The closest direct peer to CVS's beamforming column speaker focus in difficult-acoustic venues.
• Meyer Sound: US manufacturer of self-powered professional loudspeakers and line arrays with a long R&D heritage and strong fixed-install presence. Comparable to CVS in premium fixed-installation pro audio, particularly for venues requiring high intelligibility.

Broad incumbents

• QSC: US manufacturer of professional loudspeakers, amplifiers, and networked AV control systems for commercial installations. Comparable to CVS in fixed-install pro audio, particularly in corporate, education, and government venues, with broader AV-integration capabilities.
• Bose Professional: Large division of Bose Corporation offering installed sound systems including column arrays (e.g., MA series) for houses of worship, transport, and corporate venues. Comparable to CVS in target verticals but with much broader product portfolio, deeper global distribution, and parent-company R&D resources.
• JBL Professional: Brand of Harman International offering a comprehensive pro audio loudspeaker portfolio including line arrays, column speakers, and install-focused products. Comparable to CVS in pro audio fixed-installation but at vastly larger scale and broader market coverage.
• Tannoy: Heritage UK-based pro audio brand (now part of Music Tribe) offering installed sound loudspeakers including column and steerable arrays. Comparable to CVS in fixed-install pro audio with comparable acoustic-engineering heritage but broader distribution reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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