What Audix does

Audix is a boutique professional microphone manufacturer founded in 1984 and headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon. The company designs, assembles, and tests a broad portfolio of microphones at its Oregon center for audio excellence, spanning handheld dynamic and condenser vocal microphones (OMX Series, OM7), instrument microphones for drums, strings, and wind instruments (D6, D6X, I5), studio condensers (A231, SCX25A), miniaturized condensers (The Micros), headworn and lavalier microphones, the Novacore digital wireless platform, analog wireless systems, and Dante-enabled networked microphones for installed sound. The core technology base rests on proprietary microphone capsule design, the Novacore digital wireless architecture with encrypted transmission, and Audix's signature tuning philosophy branded as the AUDIX signature sound, supplemented by integration with Audinate's Dante audio-over-IP protocol.

The company sells primarily through two channels: a direct e-commerce storefront at audixusa.com and a global network of authorized resellers serving enterprise and institutional buyers. Customer segments are diversified across professional performers, live sound and studio engineers, broadcasters and podcasters (via the PDX 520 and similar), choir and ensemble operators, and corporate/government/institutional buyers of conferencing and installed-sound systems. Audix is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Videndum, a London Stock Exchange-listed media technology group that also owns JOBY, Rycote, SmallHD, Teradek, and related brands, giving Audix access to shared distribution, cross-brand bundling potential, and parent-level operational infrastructure. Revenue model is hardware sales with no disclosed subscription or recurring software component.

Name

Audix

Legal name

Audix

Website

https://audixusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Audix is a US-based boutique microphone manufacturer founded in 1984, producing professional dynamic, condenser, and digital wireless microphones for live performers, studios, broadcasters, and installed-sound customers, distributed via direct e-commerce and authorized resellers as a Videndum subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Audio Equipment

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (3343)

SIC

Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Live Sound & Stage Equipment (PA Systems, Amplification, Monitoring) (MPAIAJAD)

Keywords

• Professional microphones
• Live sound equipment
• Studio recording microphones
• Digital wireless audio
• Installed sound systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilsonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Microphones: Sale of professional audio equipment including microphones for live performance, studio recording, installed sound, and conferencing applications. Products include handheld vocal mics, instrument mics, studio mics, wireless systems, headphones, and accessories.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Audix designs, manufactures, and sells professional audio microphones and related equipment for live performance, studio recording, installed sound, and conferencing applications. The product portfolio includes handheld dynamic and condenser vocal microphones, instrument microphones for drums/strings/wind instruments, studio condenser microphones, miniaturized condenser microphones, digital and analog wireless microphone systems, headworn and lavalier microphones, headphones/earphones, and networked Dante microphones for installations.

Product overview

Audix is a boutique microphone manufacturer with over four decades of heritage, producing a comprehensive portfolio of professional audio equipment. The core product line includes handheld dynamic and condenser vocal microphones (OMX Series, OM7), instrument microphones for drums, strings, and wind instruments (D6, D6X, I5), studio microphones (A231, SCX25A), and miniaturized condenser microphones (The Micros). The company offers wireless solutions including the Novacore digital wireless platform and analog wireless systems. Professional audio products span installed sound solutions such as ceiling, flush mount, pendant, and Dante-enabled networked microphones for conferencing and meetings. The portfolio also includes headworn and lavalier microphones, studio headphones and earphones, test & measurement equipment, and accessories. Products are crafted and tested at the Wilsonville, Oregon center for audio excellence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Novacore: A professional digital wireless platform built on trusted AUDIX sound, featuring secure encrypted transmission and scalable architecture for demanding live applications.

Products and services

• Novacore Digital Wireless A professional digital wireless microphone platform built on Audix sound, featuring secure encrypted transmission and scalable architecture for demanding live applications.
• OMX Series Handheld dynamic microphones engineered for vocalists, designed for professional stage and live sound applications.
• D6X The iconic D6 drum microphone, evolved with enhanced performance for professional dynamic instrument capture.
• PDX 520 Dynamic microphone designed for true-to-life vocal capture in broadcast, podcast, and studio applications.
• The Micros Miniaturized condenser microphones with tiny form factor delivering full-range condenser performance for podium, hanging, and boom-mounted applications.
• D6 Professional dynamic instrument microphone, widely recognized as an industry standard for drum and low-frequency instrument capture.
• OM7 Professional dynamic vocal microphone designed for live sound applications with feedback rejection and consistent pickup patterns.
• A231 Large diaphragm condenser vocal microphone designed for studio recording applications.
• I5 All-purpose professional dynamic instrument microphone suitable for live sound and recording applications.
• SCX25A Premium large diaphragm studio condenser microphone known for its clarity and detailed sound reproduction.
• Studio Headphones Studio headphones for critical listening, mixing, and stage monitoring with natural, accurate sound reproduction.
• Dante Microphones Networked microphones supporting Audinate's Dante audio networking protocol for digital audio transmission over Ethernet.
• Drum Packs Complete drum microphone packages for stage and studio including kick, snare, toms, overheads, mounts, and aluminum road case.
• Wind Instrument Microphones Microphones engineered to capture the full range and nuance of wind instruments.
• String Instrument Microphones Microphones for guitar, violin, and orchestral strings capturing warmth and detail.
• Choir Microphones Hanging microphones for choir and ensemble with clear, natural sound capture.
• Analog Wireless Microphone Systems Analog wireless microphone systems providing reliable wireless freedom for vocals, instruments, and presentations.
• Headworn Microphones Headworn microphones for stage performances, broadcasts, lectures, and presentations with hands-free operation.
• Lavalier Microphones Lavalier microphones for broadcasts, lectures, podcasts, and presentations with discreet, low-profile design.
• Tabletop & Boundary Microphones Professional boundary microphones and table stands for conferencing, podiums, and live sound applications.
• Gooseneck & Podium Microphones Gooseneck and podium microphones for speech and presentation in professional environments.
• Test & Measurement Equipment Test and measurement equipment for audio system calibration and analysis.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Videndum Media SolutionsparentOthersVidendum Media Solutions is the parent company of Audix. Audix is listed as one of multiple professional audio and media brands under the Videndum portfolio, which includes JOBY (smartphone content creation), Rycote (microphone wind protection), and other professional broadcast and media equipment brands.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sennheiser: Sennheiser (pro audio division, including Neumann) is a direct competitor in studio condensers, live vocal mics, and wireless systems, overlapping with Audix's A231/SCX25A studio line and Novacore wireless platform.
• RØDE Microphones: RØDE (Freeman Group) is a major pro/creator microphone competitor with overlapping studio, broadcast, and wireless product categories; particularly competitive in podcast/broadcast where Audix positions PDX 520.
• AKG (Harman): AKG, part of Harman, manufactures studio and live performance microphones (C414, D5) that overlap directly with Audix's handheld vocal, drum, and studio condenser product lines.
• Shure: Shure is the dominant global pro-audio microphone brand (SM58, Beta, KSM, Axient wireless) competing head-to-head with Audix in live vocal, instrument, and installed-sound categories, with far greater scale and distribution.
• Electro-Voice: Electro-Voice (a Bosch brand) competes in dynamic vocal mics (RE20, ND series) and wireless systems, directly comparable to Audix's OMX/OM7 and Novacore product families.
• DPA Microphones: DPA specializes in high-end miniature and instrument microphones, directly comparable to Audix's 'The Micros' miniaturized condenser line and choir/hanging mic offerings.
• Audio-Technica: Audio-Technica is a broad pro/consumer microphone competitor (AT4040, ATM series) overlapping with Audix across studio condensers, instrument mics, and entry-level live performance segments.
• Neumann: Neumann (part of Sennheiser group) is a premium studio condenser specialist (U87, TLM series) competing with Audix's A231 and SCX25A in the high-end recording segment.
• beyerdynamic: beyerdynamic manufactures pro studio and live microphones (M 88, TG series) and headphones, overlapping with Audix across handheld vocal, studio, and headphone product lines.

Emerging players

• Earthworks Audio: Earthworks is a niche premium pro microphone maker (measurement and studio/instrument mics) that overlaps with Audix in choir, ensemble, and high-fidelity studio categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/audixmicrophones

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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