Cohesion

What Cohesion does

Cohesion is a professional audio sound reinforcement systems brand operating as a product line within Clair Global Inc., a privately held Pennsylvania corporation with 50+ years of live-sound heritage. The company designs and manufactures loudspeaker systems, subwoofers, stage monitors, and amplifiers, organized around two flagship product lines: the CO Series of three-way line array elements (CO8, CO10, CO12) for large-format touring and arena deployments, and the CF Series of compact point source speakers (CF10, CF14, CF24, CF28) plus a CF Subwoofer for fill and installation applications. Cohesion also offers the Canvas proprietary simulation software with the MACE (Mechanical Acoustical Calculation Engine) for venue modeling, acoustic simulation, and system design, and integrates Lab.gruppen amplifiers programmed with proprietary Clair Global DSP.

The brand was elevated in 2023 from a touring-exclusive product line into a fully supported enterprise serving both touring and permanent installation markets, and now addresses live touring, music festivals, broadcast events, corporate conferences, sports facilities, houses of worship, theaters, and live music venues. Cohesion goes to market through a combination of direct enterprise field sales ([email protected], 1-717-625-3800) with dedicated application engineering support, an extensive global rental partner network (ATK Audiotek, Britannia Row, Clair Global, Eighth Day Sound, JPJ Audio, SKAN, Sound Image, TDA Clair, Audio Rent Clair, BBM Clair), a US system integrator (Clair Global Integration), and an exclusive Asia-Pacific distributor (Clair Global Distribution Company China) headquartered in Xiamen. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

End customers include high-profile touring artists and productions (Blackpink, Bad Bunny, The Who, Bruce Springsteen, Twenty One Pilots, Wu-Tang Clan, Usher, Karol G, Ye, Jin, Black Sabbath, Mariah Carey, Slipknot, Disturbed, Doja Cat, Melanie Martinez, Coheed and Cambria, Sum 41, Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney, Halsey, Rauw Alejandro, Avril Lavigne, Cage the Elephant), broadcast events (Grammys 66th-67th, SNL 50), sports properties (UFC, WWE, Ryder Cup, TD Garden, Chase Field), festivals (MDL Beast Soundstorm, Baloise Session, TikTok In the Mix), and corporate events (Microsoft Build, Microsoft Ignite, Starbucks Leadership Experience, Bitcoin Conference). Cohesion's stated geographic footprint spans six continents, with deployments in North America, Asia, and the Middle East.

Name

Cohesion

Legal name

Clair Global Inc

Website

https://cohesionaudio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cohesion is a professional audio sound reinforcement brand within Clair Global Inc. that designs and manufactures CO line arrays, CF point source speakers, subwoofers, monitors, and Canvas simulation software for live touring, festivals, broadcast, corporate events, sports facilities, and permanent installations worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Audio Equipment

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Audio/Sound Reinforcement (PA) (MPAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Professional audio systems
• Sound reinforcement equipment
• Line array loudspeakers
• Live event audio
• Touring sound systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Lititz

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Speakers and Audio Equipment: Sale of professional audio equipment including line arrays, point source speakers, subwoofers, stage monitors, and amplifiers. Products sold through direct sales, rental partners, and system integrators for both touring and permanent installations.
2. Software - Canvas Simulation: Canvas proprietary simulation software available for Windows and Mac platforms. Free download with email-based software updates and releases.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cohesion designs, manufactures, and sells professional sound reinforcement systems including line array loudspeakers (CO Series), point source speakers (CF Series), self-powered subwoofers, coaxial stage monitors, and Lab.gruppen amplifiers, along with its proprietary Canvas acoustic simulation software. The company serves touring productions, festivals, broadcast events, corporate conferences, sports venues, theaters, houses of worship, and live music venues globally. Products are sold through direct enterprise sales, an international rental partner network, and system integrators for permanent installations.

Product overview

Cohesion is a professional sound reinforcement systems brand under Clair Global, offering a comprehensive portfolio of audio products organized into two main series: CO Series (flagship line arrays) and CF Series (compact point source speakers), plus complementary self-powered speakers, subwoofers, stage monitors, amplifiers, and Canvas simulation software. The CO Series includes CO8 (compact), CO10, and CO12 (large format) three-way line array elements providing superior power density and pattern control. The CF Series comprises CF10, CF14, CF24, and CF28 point source speakers plus CF Subwoofer, designed for big sound in compact packages. Supporting products include CP6+ (self-powered point source), CP118+ and CP218 II+ (self-powered subwoofers), CSB218i (installation subwoofer), CM14 and CM22 (stage monitors). Lab.gruppen amplifiers (D40:4L, D80:4L, D120:4L, PLM+ 12K44, PLM+ 20K44) are offered with proprietary Clair Global DSP. Canvas is proprietary simulation software for system design and acoustic simulation. Products serve live touring, festivals, broadcast, corporate events, houses of worship, theaters, sports facilities, and live music venues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CO Series: Flagship line arrays providing superior sound and power density with the most energy for their size, superior deployment efficiency, and exceptional broadband pattern control.
• CF Series
• Canvas

Products and services

• CO8 Line Array Three-way compact line array element featuring dual 8-inch LF/LMF drivers and a single 4-inch HF driver, offering 120° H x 12° V standard dispersion with optional 80° and 160° horn inserts. Designed for touring and installed applications requiring superior power density and broadband pattern control.
• CO10 Line Array Three-way large format line array element with dual 10-inch LF/LMF drivers, single 4.6-inch MF driver, and 2.1-inch HF driver. Provides 80° H x 10° V standard or 120° H x 10° V horn insert coverage for large-scale touring and installation.
• CO12 Line Array Three-way large format line array element with dual 12-inch LF/LMF drivers, dual 3.5-inch voice coil MF compression drivers, and dual 1.75-inch voice coil HF compression drivers. Provides 80° H x 10° V or 120° H x 10° V coverage for stadium-scale deployments.
• CF10 Point Source Speaker Compact point source speaker from the CF Series designed for big sound in compact packages, enabling easier and more elegant integration in diverse fill applications.
• CF14 Point Source Speaker Point source speaker from the CF Series delivering high performance in a compact form factor for versatile fill applications across various settings.
• CF24 Point Source Speaker Point source speaker engineered for exceptional sound in compact form factor enabling easier installation and elegant integration.
• CF28 Point Source Speaker Point source speaker providing powerful sound reinforcement in a compact package for diverse applications.
• CF Sub Subwoofer Subwoofer from the CF Series providing low-frequency extension for CF Series point source speakers in a compact form factor.
• CP6+ Self-Powered Point Source Loudspeaker Self-powered compact three-way point source loudspeaker with dual 6.5-inch LF/LMF drivers and 1.75-inch HF driver. Offers 120° x 60° rotatable standard or 80° x 60° rotatable optional coverage.
• CP118+ Self-Powered Subwoofer Self-powered high output subwoofer with a single 18-inch driver for powerful low-frequency reproduction in live sound applications.
• CP218 II+ Self-Powered Subwoofer Self-powered high output subwoofer featuring dual 18-inch drivers, providing powerful low-frequency output for touring and installed applications.
• CSB218i Installation Subwoofer High output subwoofer designed for permanent installation applications requiring powerful bass reproduction.
• CM14 Coaxial Stage Monitor Coaxial two-way passive stage monitor with a single 14-inch LF driver and 3-inch HF driver in a 50° H x 70° V coverage pattern for professional stage monitoring.
• CM22 Stage Monitor Two-way passive stage monitor with dual 12-inch LF drivers and 4-inch HF driver in a 50° H x 70° V configuration for professional stage monitoring.
• Lab.gruppen D40:4L Amplifier Professional audio amplifier programmed with proprietary Clair Global DSP software for powering Cohesion loudspeaker systems.
• Lab.gruppen D80:4L Amplifier Professional audio amplifier programmed with proprietary Clair Global DSP software for powering Cohesion loudspeaker systems.
• Lab.gruppen D120:4L Amplifier Professional audio amplifier programmed with proprietary Clair Global DSP software for powering Cohesion loudspeaker systems.
• Lab.gruppen PLM+ 12K44 Amplifier Professional audio amplifier programmed with proprietary Clair Global DSP software for powering Cohesion loudspeaker systems.
• Lab.gruppen PLM+ 20K44 Amplifier Professional audio amplifier programmed with proprietary Clair Global DSP software for powering Cohesion loudspeaker systems.
• Canvas Simulation Software Proprietary system simulation software for Cohesion audio systems providing venue modeling, acoustic simulation, system design, evaluation, and optimization tools. Features MACE (Mechanical Acoustical Calculation Engine) for real-time mapping and analysis. Available as a free download for Windows and Mac.

Named customers42 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• ATK AudiotekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading rental partner providing Cohesion audio systems for touring productions and major events worldwide.
• Audio Rent ClaircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRental partner specializing in Cohesion deployment for live events and touring productions.
• BBM ClaircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRental partner offering Cohesion audio solutions for events and installations.
• Britannia RowcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based rental partner providing Cohesion systems for European touring and events.
• Clair GlobalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParent company and primary rental partner with 50+ years of live sound expertise supporting Cohesion products.
• Eighth Day SoundcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRental partner providing Cohesion audio systems for touring productions.
• JPJ AudiocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian rental partner providing Cohesion deployment for events in Australia and Oceania.
• SKANcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based rental partner specializing in Cohesion systems for European events.
• Sound ImagecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRental partner offering Cohesion audio solutions for touring and events.
• TDA ClaircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRental partner providing Cohesion systems for live events and touring.
• Clair Global IntegrationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSystem integrator for Cohesion products handling permanent installation projects in the United States. Contact: [email protected], 717-626-4000.
• Clair Global Distribution Company ChinacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for China and Asia-Pacific region. Located at Area A, Floor 3, Building 3, No.307, Hubin East Road, Siming District, Xiamen City, China. Contact: [email protected].
• Lab.gruppenstrategicTechnology or IntegrationAmplifier manufacturer providing D40:4L, D80:4L, D120:4L, PLM+ 12K44, and PLM+ 20K44 amplifiers programmed with proprietary Clair Global DSP software for Cohesion systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• JBL Professional (Harman): Mass-market professional audio brand within Harman International, offering tour-grade VTX line arrays and broad installation product lines. Competes with Cohesion across price points but with much wider product breadth and Harman's global distribution scale.
• Bose Professional: Division of Bose Corporation producing professional loudspeakers, amplifiers, and DSP for installed and portable applications. Overlaps with Cohesion in corporate, houses of worship, and theater installations but does not focus on touring line arrays.
• Yamaha Professional Audio (Nexo): Yamaha's pro-audio division, including Nexo as a premium line array subsidiary, competes with Cohesion in touring and installations. Yamaha's broader mixer and console portfolio positions it as a broader incumbent with deeper integration into system signal chains.

Others

• Clair Global: Cohesion's parent company and one of the largest live sound rental companies globally. While not a direct competitor (they own Cohesion), Clair Global's rental fleet is also a key industry reference point and could in theory be compared on scale and customer reach.

Direct peers

• L-Acoustics: Premium professional loudspeaker manufacturer competing head-to-head with Cohesion in line array deployments for touring, festivals, and installed sound. Both companies target the same high-SPL, large-format touring customers and rely on proprietary simulation software (Soundvision vs. Canvas) for system design.
• Adamson Systems Engineering: Canadian premium pro-audio manufacturer with the E-Series and S-Series line arrays used in touring and installed sound. Competes with Cohesion in the mid-to-high premium tier with a similarly focused product line and global rental network.
• Martin Audio: UK-based professional loudspeaker manufacturer with strong touring and installation product lines (MLA, TORUS, CDD). Targets the same price-sensitive premium-tier customers as Cohesion's CO and CF Series.
• d&b audiotechnik: German premium pro-audio manufacturer producing line arrays, point sources, and amplifiers used in the same touring and installation venues as Cohesion. Competes via the d&b ArrayCalc simulation ecosystem and the same global rental partner network.
• EAW (Eastern Acoustic Works): US professional loudspeaker manufacturer producing line arrays, point sources, and monitors for touring and installation. Competes with Cohesion in the mid-premium tier with overlapping customer profiles in houses of worship and live music venues.
• Meyer Sound: Berkeley-based premium pro-audio manufacturer of line arrays, point sources, and self-powered loudspeakers. Competes with Cohesion across touring, broadcast, and theatrical installations, with similar focus on proprietary system design tools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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