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This section provides an overview for audio codecs as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 7 audio codec manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked audio codec companies as of January, 2025: 1.Analog Devices, Inc., 2.Renesas Electronics Corporation., 3.Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation.
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An audio codec is a type of software or hardware designed for compressing and decompressing audio data. Some codecs are capable of both encoding (compression) and decoding (decompression), while others specialize in either function.
Different encoding methods are used in compression, with notable examples like MP3 for general audio, SBC for Bluetooth transmission, and FLAC for high-resolution audio. Each method varies in its reversibility and data compression capability.
Additionally, the term 'audio codec' can refer to hardware components, circuits, or devices used for converting audio between analog and digital formats, known as A/D (Analog-to-Digital) or D/A (Digital-to-Analog) converters.
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Incorporated in 1965, Analog Devices, Inc. designs, manufactures, tests, and markets integrated circuits (ICs), software, and subsystems that leverage analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing technologies. The company provides data converter products, power management and reference products for power conversion, driver monitoring, sequencing, and energy management applications in the automotive, communications, industrial, and high-end consumer markets. In addition, the company provides digital signal processing and system products for high-speed numeric calculations. It serves clients in the industrial, automotive, consumer, instrumentation, aerospace, and communications markets.
Cirrus Logic Inc., established in 1984 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States, is a designer and manufacturer of high-precision analog and digital signal processing components. The company offers products such as audio amplifiers, haptic drivers, and volume controls. These products find use in audio system manufacturing and are utilized in sensing and power-related applications. A significant number of its components are integrated into smartphones, laptops, and digital wearables. It also offers services such as assisting with implementing combined hardware and software audio solutions, tuning services, and mechanical and acoustic product design.
Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation, founded in 1980, is a Japanese manufacturer headquartered in Chiyoda City, Tokyo, specializing in sensing devices and integrated circuit (IC) products. The company’s product offerings include magnetic sensors, current and gas sensors, audio devices, and specialty devices. These products have diverse applications, such as in personal electronics, where AKM provides compact and low-consumption features for sound and magnetic sensing. They offer CO2 sensors and transceiver IC for millimeter-wave radar with high spatial recognition for smart homes. Additionally, AKM provides rotation angle sensors in industrial equipment like robots and motors to achieve accuracy and off-axis alignment simultaneously.
Renesas Electronics Corporation was established in 2002 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Renesas is a global research, design, and manufacturer of semiconductors used in industries spanning automotive, consumer electronics, the internet of things, power & energy, and industrial sectors. Renesas manufactures both analog and digital products. Analog products include amplifiers, audio & video devices, data converters, PLC, and switches & multiplexers. Digital products include microcontrollers, memory components, sensors, wireless connectivity products, and others. Renesas also offers design resources such as kits, development tools, partner programs, and design tools.
Texas Instruments Incorporated was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Texas Instruments is a producer of high tech equipment for industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment industries. Texas Instruments designs, manufactures, and sells semiconductors to electronics designers and manufacturers in the United States and internationally. Texas Instruments operates in two segments: analog and embedded processing. The Analog segment offers power products, including battery-management solutions, DC/DC switching regulators, power switches, linear regulators, voltage references, and lighting products. The Embedded Processing segment offers microcontrollers that are used in fields such as electronic equipment and digital signal processors for mathematical computations.
Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Atsugi, Japan, is a manufacturer of various semiconductor products and electric/electronic equipment, as well as other related businesses. Its range of products includes image sensors, microdisplays, board computers, and laser diodes used in several industries, such as logistics, manufacturing, security, agriculture, and transportation. The company conforms to the IATF 16949 standard and ISO 9001 and has 33 bases in 13 countries worldwide. It has received several awards, including the National Invention Award, Okochi Award, US Walter Kosonocky Award, and Manufacturing Japan Grand Award.
Telea Tecnovision was established in 1930 and is a supplier of audio, video, and active safety technologies products based in Garbagnate Milanese, Milan, Italy. The company offers various products in the portofolio, including Telea galaxy server, NEXUS VoIP industrial intercom, and high impendance horn speaker. The products have been used in various industries such as power plants, infrastructure, and cruise ships. The company has obtained the certificate of ISO 9001:2015 standard for the quality system of the manufacturing process.
Ranking as of January 2025
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Analog Devices, Inc. |
38.1%
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2 | Renesas Electronics Corporation. |
14.3%
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3 | Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation |
13.1%
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4 | Cirrus Logic, Inc |
11.9%
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5 | Telea Tecnovision |
9.5%
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6 | Texas Instruments |
7.1%
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7 | Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation |
6.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the audio codec page as of January 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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*Including some distributors, etc.
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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 2 | 40.0% |
Japan | 2 | 40.0% |
Italy | 1 | 20.0% |
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RF Design Co., Ltd.
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■A new form of audio codec born from voices in the field HDIP-3000V is a domestically designed and domestically produced audio codec that transmits...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary Interface audio signals in a variety of formats and provide streaming up to 64 stereo channels in multiple formats in a 1U size. The power...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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Overview ■Direct IP transmission of analog MPX signals The latest AoIP technology has revolutionized transmission from the performance venue to the...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Functions/Features Transfer multiple channels of stereo, mono, and dual mono audio between IP networks ・Comes with 8 bidirectional stereo codecs ...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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Last viewed: 9 hours ago
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Overview ■1U size, more compact and affordable price The Z/IP ONE broadcast audio codec is the latest IP codec that allows you to connect to the ot...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary Digigram's features, which have received high praise from all over the world, remain unchanged to meet your challenges. Your favorite and ...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary Digigram's universally acclaimed and unchanging features are ready to meet your challenges. The building blocks of your favorite and relia...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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Last viewed: 9 hours ago
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■Summary The latest design stereo sound card for professional audio workstations compatible with Windows and Linux. ALP221e is a digital input/outp...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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Function/Features ■Network and connectivity ・Ethernet ports: 4 Ethernet ports supporting redundancy and switching ・AoIP compatibility: Supports A...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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Last viewed: 22 hours ago
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Function/Features ■Network and connectivity ・Compatible with AES67, Ravenna, SMPTE ST2110-30: Compatible with a wide range of audio protocols -Eth...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Functions/Features ・2ch analog input, analog gain is software setting, maximum input level +24dBu ・2ch analog output, analog gain is software se...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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Last viewed: 22 hours ago
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■Functions/Features - 3 mic inputs, mic/line level adjustment. 48V phantom power ・Line level stereo analog input or AES/EBU input - Users 1 and 2 ...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary LX-MADI sound cards ensure ultra-low latency and perfect signal integrity for mission-critical applications in broadcast automation, on-ai...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary IQOYA X/LINK-LE is a 1U rack-sized IP audio codec designed for live remote broadcast and program distribution. Ideal for distributing ster...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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Last viewed: 1 day ago
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■Summary ・Model 272 is a half-size sound processor for FM broadcasting. ・Ultra low latency 3.75mSec or less (Typ.) ・Equipped with a stereo gener...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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4.0 Company Review
■Summary ・IP codec "IQOYA X/LINK" transmits high quality audio through IP network ・The transmission network system is redundant and automatically...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary ・Model 236 AM broadcast audio processor ・Audio processor indispensable for sound quality measures for monaural AM broadcasting ・‘gain-r...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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Last viewed: 1 day ago
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■Summary ・IP codec "IQOYA X/LINK" transmits high quality audio through IP network ・The transmission network system is redundant and automatically...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary ・Model 262 is a half-size FM broadcast/audio production sound processor - Device settings can be made using the front panel knob and scre...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary ・IP codec "IQOYA X/LINK" transmits high quality audio through IP network ・The transmission network system is redundant and automatically...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary ・PYKO is a low-priced IP codec manufactured by Digigram. ・PYKO-IN is a codec for receiving audio signals and transmitting them over IP, ...
RF Design Co., Ltd.
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Last viewed: 5 hours ago
■Function overview This device is an audio codec that transmits up to 4 channels of analog audio signals L/R 96kHz/24bit x 2ch, AES/EBU, and interc...
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SCOOPFONE 4G, an ultra-compact mobile IP audio codec, can transmit IP audio over NTT DoCoMo's 3G and 4G mobile networks and the Internet. ■Summary...
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ΜSCOOP can be used as a full-duplex IP audio codec for analog audio or digital audio via Ethernet I/F ■Summary It is especially effective for STL ...
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This is an audio codec with a compact size that is ideal for sporting events and is equipped with dedicated programming and coordination lines. ■F...
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All the versatility and technology you need for successful live audio transmission, no matter the situation. Features ■Simplification ・Full duple...
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This is an ultra-compact and highly versatile relay codec. Features ■Simplification ・Dual stereo AoIP codec ・Very flexible routing and mixing ・...
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This is a high-quality free calling app developed by AETA based on its compatibility with its own IP audio codec, and uses simple operation and Opu...
Matsuda Tsusho Co., Ltd.
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MD9204-HEVC-CODEC-4K is MultiDyne's next generation HEVC codec. It also supports encoding/decoding of 4K 2160/59.94p at 4:2:2 10 bits, and the late...
Matsuda Tsusho Co., Ltd.
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Quantum ST is an IP audio codec that comes standard with a 10/100/1000Mbps LAN port in a 1U rack mount case. The lineup includes two models: single...