Andrea Communications

What Andrea Communications does

Andrea Communications, LLC is a privately held audio hardware manufacturer headquartered in Farmingdale, New York. The company designs and produces noise-canceling microphones, headsets, headphones, USB audio adapters, wireless products, and accessories organized into the AC, EDU, NC, ANR, and WNC product series. Its core technology is a proprietary noise-canceling microphone design with internal windscreens, supported by Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Active Noise Reduction (ANR) circuitry, and external USB sound cards that bypass noisy internal computer audio. The microphone platform has earned the 6-Dragon rating from Nuance, the highest certification in the speech recognition industry.

The company serves four primary verticals: K–12 and higher education (its largest segment, addressed through the durable EDU Series), speech recognition and dictation (NC Series for Dragon NaturallySpeaking users), court reporters and legal transcription (USB adapters and external sound cards), and business and government communications. GTM is multi-channel: direct e-commerce via shop.andreacommunications.com, enterprise field sales with quote-based pricing for school purchase orders and government purchase cards, and a broad authorized distributor and reseller network covering North America, Europe, Australia, and India.

Revenue is generated entirely through hardware sales, with three streams: direct-to-consumer e-commerce at standard pricing, bulk/enterprise orders at quote-based pricing with educational and government discounts, and channel sales through distributors including TD Synnex, Douglas Stewart, CDW, SHI, Insight, and specialized speech recognition resellers. The company was spun off from Andrea Electronics Corporation in April 2015 and traces its heritage to 1920s predecessor FADA Radio and Electric Corporation. It operates with a lean team of 1–10 employees and no disclosed institutional funding.

Name

Andrea Communications

Legal name

Andrea Communications, LLC

Website

https://andreacommunications.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Andrea Communications designs and manufactures noise-canceling headsets, headphones, microphones, and USB audio adapters, serving education, speech recognition/dictation, court reporting, and business and government customers through direct e-commerce and a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Hardware Manufacturing

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

Microphones, Headsets & Audio Input Devices (HDACAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wireless Headphones (Over‑Ear & On‑Ear) (CRACANAB), Hearables (True Wireless Earbuds & Smart Headphones) (CRACAIAD), Audio Accessories (Ear Tips, Cables, Stands, Cases, Transmitters) (CRACANAM)

Keywords

• Audio hardware manufacturing
• Noise-canceling headsets
• Speech recognition microphones
• Education headphones
• USB audio adapters

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmingdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Headsets and Headphones Sales: Core revenue stream from manufacturing and selling headsets, headphones, microphones, USB adapters, wireless products, and accessories directly to consumers, businesses, and educational institutions
2. Bulk/Enterprise Orders: Volume orders for schools, government agencies, and businesses with quote-based pricing and special discounts for educational and government requirements
3. E-commerce Retail: Direct-to-consumer online sales through the company's e-commerce storefront with standard pricing for individual purchases

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Andrea Communications designs, manufactures, and sells audio hardware including headphones, headsets, microphones, USB adapters, and wireless products. Its proprietary noise-canceling microphone technology — featuring internal windscreens and earning the highest 6-Dragon rating from Nuance for speech recognition accuracy — anchors a product lineup serving education, speech recognition/dictation, court reporting, business, and government markets across the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and India.

Product overview

Andrea Communications designs and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of audio products including headphones, headsets, microphones, USB adapters, wireless products, and accessories. The product line is organized into multiple series: AC Series (budget-friendly education headsets), EDU Series (education-focused with 6-Dragon certified noise-canceling microphones), NC Series (professional noise-canceling headsets for dictation and speech recognition), ANR Series (wireless with Active Noise Reduction), WNC Series (wireless noise-canceling Bluetooth headsets), and USB/Accessories (adapters, cables, and sound cards). The proprietary noise-canceling microphone technology has earned the prestigious 6-Dragon rating from Nuance—the highest certification in the speech recognition industry. Products target education, speech recognition/dictation, court reporting, business, and government markets, with a focus on clear audio for communication platforms and voice recognition applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EDU Series: Education-focused product line featuring durable headsets and headphones designed specifically for classroom use with noise-canceling microphones and comfortable designs for students of all ages.
• NC Series
• AC Series
• ANR Series
• WNC Series
• USB Adapter Series

Products and services

• ANR-950 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Wireless Bluetooth headphones with Active Noise Reduction (ANR) technology that eliminates unwanted ambient noise. Features 40mm drivers with neodymium magnets and 20-20,000 Hz frequency response. Designed for users seeking peaceful listening environments without distracting background noise.
• BT-875 Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Headphones Wireless Bluetooth stereo headphones with built-in boomless microphone for hands-free calls. Includes microSD slot for music playback without a phone and folds for portability.
• EDU-175 Stereo Headphones On-ear stereo headphones designed for education with in-line volume control, adjustable headband, and plush leatherette ear cushions. Certified safe for children per US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
• EDU-375 Stereo Headphones Over-ear circumaural stereo headphones with large ear cups that reduce up to 75% of background noise. Features adjustable dual headband and replaceable leatherette ear cushions for classroom use.
• AC-125 On-Ear Stereo Headphones Affordable on-ear stereo headphones with 40mm speakers delivering crystal clear audio, plush leatherette ear cushions, adjustable headband, and 7-foot cable. Designed for affordable education and everyday use.
• HS-75 Stereo Headphones Lightweight stereo headphones with pre-equalized CD-quality sound and accentuated bass response. Features adjustable stainless steel headband and 8-foot shielded cord.
• AC-155 USB On-Ear Stereo USB Headset USB headset with USB-C connector and included USB-A adapter for universal compatibility. Features noise-canceling microphone with internal windscreens, 40mm speakers, and in-line volume/mute controls.
• AC-155 On-Ear Stereo Mobile Headset Mobile headset with 3.5mm TRRS plug for smartphones and tablets. Includes C-200 adapter for PC computers with dual audio jacks.
• ANR-1000 Wireless Bluetooth Headset Wireless Bluetooth headset with noise-canceling microphone and Active Noise Reduction earphones. Features 40mm drivers with neodymium magnets, Pro-flex wire microphone boom, and up to 12 hours talk time.
• EDU-255 Stereo Headset On-ear stereo headset with proprietary noise-canceling microphone awarded 6-Dragon rating from Nuance. Features heavy-duty rigid boom, in-line volume control, and available in USB, PC, and Mobile versions.
• EDU-455 Stereo Headset Over-ear circumaural stereo headset with proprietary noise-canceling microphone and 6-Dragon rating. Features adjustable dual headband and plush leatherette ear cushions that block surrounding noise.
• NC-255VM USB On-Ear Stereo USB Headset USB headset with exclusive noise-canceling microphone and internal windscreens. Features robust profile, 40mm speakers, in-line volume/mute controls, and USB sound card built into plug.
• NC-455VM USB Over-Ear Stereo USB Headset Over-ear USB headset with noise-canceling microphone featuring internal windscreens. Large ear cups reduce up to 75% of background noise with adjustable dual headband.
• NC-181 Mono Headset Single-ear mono headset with noise-canceling microphone and Pro-flex wire boom. Features 40mm speaker, reversible design for left/right side use, and available in USB, USB-C, PC, and Mobile versions.
• NC-185 Stereo Headset Stereo headset with noise-canceling microphone awarded 6-Dragon rating from Nuance. Features in-line volume/mute controls and comfortable foam ear cushions. Available in multiple versions including USB, USB-C, PC, and Mobile.
• WNC-2100 Wireless Noise-Canceling Bluetooth Mono Headset Wireless Bluetooth mono headset with noise-canceling microphone and DSP technology. Features up to 12 hours talk time, 30-foot operating range, and can pair two devices simultaneously.
• WNC-2500 Wireless Noise-Canceling Bluetooth Stereo Headset Wireless Bluetooth stereo headset with noise-canceling microphone and DSP technology. Features up to 12 hours talk time, 30-foot operating range, and simultaneous dual device pairing.
• Micker Pro All-in-One Microphone Speaker All-in-one portable microphone with built-in speaker that amplifies voice. Features up to 5 hours talk time, 30-foot outdoor range, and lithium-ion battery with approximately 500 recharging cycles.
• SG-110M Shotgun Microphone Directional shotgun microphone with enhanced sensitivity for far-field sound reception. Features 30-inch shielded cable with TRRS plug for mobile devices and includes C-300 adapter for PC use.
• Array2S Microphone Compact stereo microphone with two microphones for left and right channel recording. Designed for mounting on desktop computer monitors and optimized for speech recognition.
• NC-8 Ultralight Noise-Canceling Head Mounted Microphone Ultra-lightweight head-mounted noise-canceling microphone with soft-flex boom for optimum voice input. Does not cover ears, allowing users to hear multimedia speakers. Awarded 6-Dragon rating from Nuance.
• USB-C Audio Adapter External USB-C audio adapter with high-quality digital sample rates. Bypasses computer's internal sound system with universal jacks accepting both computer headsets (TRS) and mobile headsets (TRRS).
• USB-UNIV Universal External USB TRRS Headset Adapter External USB sound card accepting both computer headsets with dual 3.5mm plugs and mobile headsets with single TRRS plug. Converts analog audio to digital for improved clarity.
• EDU-USB External USB Headset Adapter USB adapter that bypasses computer's sound system for superior low-noise audio. Compact form factor with color-coded jacks, designed to match EDU-Series products.
• USB-SA Premium External USB Stereo Sound Card Premium external USB stereo sound card with CD-quality digital sample rates. Meets highest standards to receive 6-Dragon rating from Nuance for speech recognition applications.
• C-100 Mobile Adapter Cable Converts headsets with dual 3.5mm plugs into single 4-conductor plug for mobile phone use or computers with single audio port. Gold-plated connectors reduce corrosion and improve signal quality.
• C-200 Mobile Headset Computer Adapter Converts headsets with single shared audio plug (TRRS) into dual color-coded 3.5mm plugs for PC computer use.
• Y-100 Splitter Cable Splitter cable allowing connection of two headphones simultaneously to a computer. Color-coded connectors for easy matching.
• TRRS Microphone Adapter Converts standard TRS microphone jack into TRRS plug for mobile phone use or computers with single audio port. Gold-plated connectors ensure maximum performance.
• C-400 USB Type C Adapter USB Type C adapter for connecting Andrea Communications USB headsets to MacBook, Chromebook, or any computer with USB-C port.
• C-450 USB-A to USB-C Headset Adapter Connects standard USB-A audio device into USB-C port.
• C-500 USB-C to USB-A Headset Adapter Connects USB-C audio device into standard USB-A port.
• Replacement Ear Cushions Replacement ear cushions available for most headphone and headset models. Easy to clean and replaceable for extended product life, addressing hygiene concerns in shared classroom audio environments.
• W-300AF Webcam Webcam with plug-and-play support for Windows, Mac OS, and Android. Features built-in microphone and Full HD camera capability for video conferencing and online learning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 75% reduction in background noise with over-ear circumaural designs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• SonocentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAndrea Communications was chosen by Sonocent as their microphone partner for the Audio Notetaker DSA Mobile Bundle in the UK. The partnership involves the SG-100 (now SG-110M) Directional Shotgun Microphone being included in the bundle to enable students to achieve better distance recordings with reduced noise. The bundle also includes Andrea's C-100 Mobile Adapter Cable and optional USB-SA Premium Sound Card.
• Presence LearningminorOthersAndrea Communications EDU-455 and NC-455 Headsets featured in Presence Learning's Kershaw County Success Story Video, demonstrating the headsets' use with Presence's online therapy and education platform software.
• The Douglas Stewart CompanymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading education distributor specializing in technology, education software, and supplies. Links over 350 manufacturers with over 4,500 academic resellers in the United States and Canada with exceptional knowledge of the education marketplace.
• TD SynnexmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor IT distributor with solid reputation for delivering customized, fully-integrated solutions. Aligned with top manufacturers to distribute products to more than 15,000 resellers throughout North America.
• eDistbusinesscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorValue-added distributor of Andrea Communications products since 2000, serving resellers in the speech recognition industry with Dragon NaturallySpeaking expertise.
• DWDist LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRelationship-driven value-added wholesale distributor of dictation and transcription products in North America, providing customized services, marketing tools, support, and professional training.
• Douglas Stewart EDU (Europe)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean education distributor with 60+ years of experience in sales, marketing, and distribution of software and technology products to resellers serving students, schools, universities, and charitable organizations globally.
• Icons (India)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized National Distributor for Nuance in India with pan-India presence through regional offices in Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, New Delhi, and Pune. Now carrying Andrea Communications Microphone Headset Product Line.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Jabra (GN Audio): Professional and consumer headset brand owned by GN Audio, specializing in office, contact center, and UC headsets. Directly competes with Andrea's NC-Series and EDU-Series products in business/education channels with similar Bluetooth and noise-canceling features.
• Cyber Acoustics: Specialized education-focused headset, headphone, and speaker manufacturer. Closely comparable to Andrea in targeting K-12 and higher education with USB headsets designed for classroom durability and testing environments.
• Califone International: Long-standing education audio brand offering classroom headsets, headphones, and PA systems for schools and districts. Direct competitor in the K-12 audio equipment market with comparable price points and durability-focused design.
• Hamilton Buhl: Education audio specialist offering headphones, headsets, and listening centers for K-12 classrooms, libraries, and testing facilities. Highly comparable to Andrea's EDU Series in product positioning, distribution, and target buyer.
• EPOS (Sennheiser Communications): Enterprise headset and audio solutions brand spun off from Sennheiser, focused on UC, contact center, and business communications. Directly competes with Andrea's business/government headset portfolio with comparable product features.
• Logitech (Poly): Global leader in computer peripherals and unified communications headsets, including the Poly (formerly Plantronics/Polycom) professional headset line. Competes directly with Andrea across education, business, and dictation use cases with substantially larger scale and brand recognition.

Broad incumbents

• Sennheiser: Premium German audio brand producing professional headphones, microphones, and consumer audio. Broader portfolio than Andrea but overlapping in studio/professional headphones, shotgun microphones (SG-110M comparable), and speech-recognition use cases.
• Audio-Technica: Established Japanese audio manufacturer producing professional microphones, headphones, and consumer audio products. Overlaps with Andrea in studio/professional microphones and speech-recognition-oriented headsets.

Emerging players

• Andrea Electronics Corporation: Parent/spin-off entity from which Andrea Communications was separated in 2015. Retains the noise cancellation and array microphone technology portfolio, with overlapping microphone and DSP IP—creating both a technology kinship and a competitive overlap.

Others

• KnowBrainer: Specialized speech recognition and dictation software/command reseller, including Andrea microphones as part of bundled solutions. Functions as a distribution partner and ecosystem ally rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 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

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