What Sonifex does

Sonifex Ltd. is a UK-based professional audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1969 and headquartered in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire. The company designs and builds broadcast-grade hardware for installed sound, outside broadcast, commentary, live events, television, and radio applications, with its core engineering and hand-finished production concentrated at a single UK R&D facility.

Sonifex's product portfolio centers on Audio over IP (AoIP) infrastructure, with native support for Dante and RAVENNA/AES67 protocols across its interfaces and the RM-X-64 Reference Monitor, alongside MADI and 12G-SDI connectivity. The Gen2 AoIP interfaces offer dual PoE and USB-C power options for flexible deployment, while the Sonifex DMC software platform provides unified discovery, monitoring, and control across the product ecosystem. Specialized units include the AVN-M8R mic/line-to-Dante interface, the DHY-04V VoLTE broadcast hybrid unit for 4G/HD voice integration, commentary and voiceover units, and a mixing range for community, educational, and professional radio. Sonifex also serves as the official UK distributor for Prodys broadcast audio products.

The company operates a sales-led go-to-market model, selling primarily through a network of authorized distributors and resellers in over 75 countries, supported by dedicated regional experts for aftercare. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with enterprise broadcast procurement. Revenue is generated almost exclusively through hardware sales, with the primary customer vertical being broadcast and media, complemented by radio stations and commentary/voiceover use cases. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or parent company involvement.

Name

Sonifex

Legal name

Sonifex Ltd.

Website

https://sonifex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sonifex is a UK-founded (1969) manufacturer of professional broadcast audio hardware, including Dante/RAVENNA AoIP interfaces, the RM-X-64 Reference Monitor, commentary units, and mixing consoles, sold via authorized distributors to broadcast, radio, and live event customers in 75+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Broadcast Audio Equipment

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651)

akta.pro primary industry

Sound Effects (SFX) Editorial & Library Services (MPAHAEAD)

Keywords

• Broadcast audio equipment
• AoIP audio interfaces
• Professional audio hardware
• Radio studio equipment
• Outside broadcast systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Irthlingborough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Audio Hardware Sales: Sonifex generates revenue through the sale of professional audio equipment including commentary units, AoIP interfaces, mixing consoles, and broadcast-grade hybrid devices. Products are sold through direct sales, authorized distributors, and resellers across 75+ countries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Sonifex designs and manufactures professional audio hardware for broadcast applications including radio, television, outside broadcast, commentary, and live events. Its portfolio covers Audio over IP (AoIP) interfaces supporting Dante and RAVENNA/AES67, reference monitors, mixing consoles, commentary units, microphone/line interfaces, and broadcast-grade telephone hybrid units for 4G/VoLTE integration. Products are developed and hand-finished at the company's UK R&D and production facility in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, and distributed worldwide through authorized resellers and dedicated regional experts.

Product overview

Sonifex is a professional audio equipment manufacturer established in 1969, offering a comprehensive portfolio of hardware products for broadcast, live events, and installed sound applications. The product line centers on AoIP (Audio over IP) solutions supporting Dante and RAVENNA/AES67 protocols, including the flagship RM-X-64 Reference Monitor for multi-channel audio monitoring, Gen2 AoIP interfaces for analogue and digital audio conversion, and the AVN-M8R Dante interface. Supporting these core products are specialized units for commentary/voiceover, mixing/routing, and telephony hybrid applications (DHY-04V for 4G VoLTE integration). The Sonifex DMC software platform provides unified discovery, monitoring, and control across the product ecosystem. Sonifex also distributes the Prodys range as the official UK distributor, expanding the portfolio with remote production and codec solutions. All products are developed and hand-finished at the UK R&D and production facility, with global distribution across over 75 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Analogue and Digital AoIP Interfaces (Gen2) Second-generation Audio over IP interfaces that convert between analogue/digital audio and Dante or RAVENNA/AES67 networked audio, with dual PoE and USB-C power options for flexible installation in broadcast environments.
• Commentary & Voiceover Range Commentary units and voiceover equipment providing flexible I/O with analogue or AoIP connectivity and dedicated tactile control for commentators and voiceover artists in broadcast and live event applications.
• AVN-M8R Mic/Line to Dante Interface Eight-channel microphone/line interface that converts analogue audio sources to the Dante AoIP network for distribution across broadcast audio infrastructures.
• DHY-04V VoLTE TBU Hybrid Unit Broadcast-grade telephone hybrid unit that interfaces high-quality HD Voice from 4G/VoLTE mobile calls into broadcast studios by converting calls into 4-wire audio signals for use with mixing desks and consoles.
• Sonifex Mixing Range Routing units and mixing consoles designed for community, educational, and professional radio stations, offering flexible I/O, USB connectivity, telephone hybrid integration, and reliable audio quality.
• Prodys Range Prodys broadcast audio equipment (codecs and remote production solutions) offered to UK customers through Sonifex as the official UK distributor.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ProdyscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSonifex is the official UK distributor for Prodys products, extending their broadcast audio portfolio with Prodys' range of solutions. This distribution partnership enables Sonifex to offer a broader range of broadcast audio equipment to their UK customer base.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• TASCAM (TEAC Corporation): Established Japanese pro audio hardware brand offering mixing consoles, interfaces, and recording gear for radio/broadcast. Overlaps with Sonifex in mixing and interface categories but serves a much broader customer base.
• Harman Professional (AMX, Martin, JBL): Large-scale professional audio/AV incumbent covering installed sound, broadcast and live event audio. Overlaps with Sonifex in broadcast and live event audio equipment categories as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Yamaha Pro Audio: Global incumbent in professional audio including digital mixing consoles, signal processing, and networked audio. Overlaps with Sonifex in professional mixing and networked AoIP categories but as part of a much wider portfolio.

Direct peers

• Riedel Communications: German-headquartered broadcast and live event communications manufacturer with Bolero wireless intercom and MediorNet IP distribution. Comparable to Sonifex in professional broadcast audio routing and intercom/hybrid functionality.
• Lawo: German-headquartered manufacturer of IP-based broadcast audio consoles, routing, and control systems. Competes head-to-head with Sonifex in AoIP-native broadcast infrastructure for radio and TV studios.
• Sound Devices: US-based manufacturer of professional audio hardware for broadcast, film, and live production, including Dante-enabled field recorders and mixers. Comparable to Sonifex in portable/mobile broadcast audio tooling.
• Glensound: UK-based, similarly sized manufacturer of professional broadcast audio equipment including commentary units and AoIP interfaces. Nearest small-scale UK analog to Sonifex in target customers and product mix.
• Wheatstone Corporation: US-based manufacturer of broadcast audio mixing consoles, processing, and AoIP networking gear. Direct peer in the same professional broadcast audio equipment market, serving radio and TV facilities.
• Calrec Audio: UK-based manufacturer of broadcast audio mixing consoles and AoIP interfaces for radio/TV studios. Direct competitor to Sonifex in the same professional broadcast audio category, serving the same radio and TV station customers.
• Telos Alliance (Telos, Omnia, Axia, Linear Acoustic): US-based broadcast audio equipment group (Axia Audio, Telos Systems, Omnia, Linear Acoustic) producing AoIP consoles, telephone hybrids and processing for radio and TV. Closely overlaps Sonifex's commentary, hybrid, and mixing product lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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