BIG MIC BALL LIMITED

Name

BIG MIC BALL LIMITED

Legal name

BIG MIC BALL

Website

https://bigmicball.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BIG MIC BALL LIMITED designs and manufactures throwable foam microphone ball casings for live events, seminars, and conferences, selling directly to consumers via its UK e-commerce storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Audio Equipment

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)

SIC

Electric Housewares & Fans (3634)

akta.pro primary industry

Microphones, Headsets & Audio Input Devices (HDACAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Throwable microphone ball
• Event audio accessories
• Audience Q&A tools
• Lavalier microphone housing
• Live event equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Gateshead

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: One-time purchase of physical throwable microphone balls. Two product variants (Product A and Product B) are sold at different price points. The product is a physical consumer good that ships to customers upon payment. Compatible with standard lavalier microphones (not included).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

BIG MIC BALL LIMITED designs, manufactures and retails throwable foam microphone balls that house a standard lavalier microphone, allowing event hosts to toss the ball to audience members during Q&A sessions at seminars, conferences and live events. The company offers two product variants — Product A (BMB01, 8 colour options, £138.00) and Product B (BMB02, 2 colour options, £162.00) — sold direct-to-consumer through its own UK-based e-commerce website.

Product overview

BIG MIC BALL LIMITED offers a portfolio of two throwable microphone ball products designed for interactive Q&A sessions at events, seminars, and conferences. BIG MIC BALL A is the standard model available in 8 colours, while BIG MIC BALL B is a premium variant available in 2 colours. Both products are foam balls that house a lavalier microphone, allowing hosts to throw the ball to audience members who speak into a black circular section for clear audio amplification throughout the venue. The company also supports corporate branding customization for sponsorship and advertising opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BIG MIC BALL A (Product Code BMB01) A throwable foam microphone ball that houses a standard lavalier microphone (not included) for hands-free Q&A sessions at events, seminars, and conferences. Available in 8 colours (purple, blue, red, cyan, grey, orange, yellow, green) at £138.00 inclusive of UK VAT (£115.00 ex tax). Designed for event hosts, conference organisers and AV coordinators who want to streamline audience Q&A logistics.
• BIG MIC BALL B (Product Code BMB02) A premium throwable foam microphone ball that houses a standard lavalier microphone (not included) for Q&A sessions. Available in 2 colours (maroon, white) at £162.00 inclusive of UK VAT (£135.00 ex tax). Listed as in stock and targets the same audience engagement use case as the standard variant.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Big Purple ProductionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBig Purple Productions is the creator and manufacturer of the BIG MIC BALL product. It is credited as the first UK company to design and manufacture the Big Mic Ball for retail. The relationship appears to be the original product developer partnering with or potentially operating the BIG MIC BALL retail brand.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Audio-Technica: Audio-Technica manufactures a wide range of microphones including lavalier and boundary models used in events and conferences. They represent a broader pro audio incumbent whose products can be paired with BIG MIC BALL's housing.
• Shure: Shure is a major pro audio manufacturer whose lavalier and wireless microphones (e.g., SM, WL, MXW series) are commonly used at live events and are compatible with BIG MIC BALL's product. While Shure doesn't make throwable housings, they dominate the event microphone market that BIG MIC BALL serves.
• Rode: Rode is a major microphone manufacturer known for both consumer and professional lavalier and wireless microphones (e.g., Wireless GO, Lavalier GO). Their products are compatible with BIG MIC BALL's housing, and Rode competes for the same end-event budget allocation.
• Beyerdynamic: Beyerdynamic is a German pro audio manufacturer producing microphones, headphones, and conference systems. Their installed conference microphone solutions represent an alternative approach to audience Q&A at events, competing for the same corporate AV budget.
• Sennheiser: Sennheiser is a leading global pro audio manufacturer whose lavalier and wireless microphone systems (e.g., EW, AVX series) are widely deployed at events and conferences. Their products are commonly paired with throwable mic housings and represent the broader microphone market BIG MIC BALL addresses.
• Yamaha Unified Communications: Yamaha UC produces professional conference and event microphone systems (e.g., YVC series) designed for corporate meetings and presentations. They offer an alternative approach to audience participation at events, competing for the same event tech procurement dollars.
• DPA Microphones: DPA Microphones specializes in high-end professional lavalier and headset microphones widely used in broadcast, theatre, and corporate events. They represent the premium end of the lavalier mic market that BIG MIC BALL's housing is designed to complement.

Emerging players

• Countryman: Countryman manufactures small, high-quality lavalier microphones widely used in pro audio and live events. Their products are commonly referenced as compatible with throwable mic systems, making them a relevant enabling/adjacent peer.
• Holoplot: Holoplot manufactures advanced audio beamforming and spatial sound systems for large venues and events. While operating at a different price point and technology level, they address the same fundamental problem of audio distribution to large audiences during events.

Direct peers

• Catchbox: Catchbox is the closest direct competitor - they manufacture throwable microphone cubes and balls (Catchbox Plus, Catchbox Mod) designed for audience Q&A at events, conferences, and seminars. They share the exact use case, target customer (event organizers, corporate AV), and physical product category as BIG MIC BALL, but operate at a larger scale with broader product range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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