Global Live Sound Console Market Research Report 2023-Competitive Analysis, Status and Outlook by Type, Downstream Industry, and Geography, Forecast to 2029

Global Live Sound Console Market Research Report 2023-Competitive Analysis, Status and Outlook by Type, Downstream Industry, and Geography, Forecast to 2029

A live sound console is a device used to control and adjust the audio levels of multiple sound sources in a live performance. Typically, it includes a series of channels, each of which corresponds to a specific sound source, such as a microphone or instrument. Each channel includes a set of controls, such as knobs or faders, that allow the operator to adjust the sound's level, tone, and other characteristics. Furthermore, this console also includes a master section, which adjusts the mix’s overall level as well as set tone controls, such as a graphic equalizer, which can be used to adjust the balance of different frequency ranges in the mix. Some live sound consoles also include built-in digital signal processing (DSP) capabilities, which can be used to add effects such as reverb, delay, and compression to the sound. This allows the operator to shape the sound of the mix further and create a more immersive listening experience.

Market Overview:

The latest research study on the global Live Sound Console market finds that the global Live Sound Console market reached a value of USD 168.67 million in 2022. It’s expected that the market will achieve USD 258.5 million by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.38% during the forecast period.

The industrial chain is affected

The pandemic has had an impact on the Live Sound Console Market to a certain extent. During the epidemic, many countries around the world declared a national lockdown, all walks of life temporarily closed, and production was seriously affected. Stopping production not only aggravates the shortage of funds for small and medium-sized enterprises, but also reduces the solvency of enterprises, which affect production and sales. Some enterprises have difficulties in operation and even go bankrupt. The epidemic situation has seriously affected the logistics and transportation, and the transportation of raw materials is difficult. The industrial chain of small and medium-sized enterprises is imperfect and fragile. Trade barriers have further.

Post-pandemic labor shortage

After the outbreak was brought under control and even recovered, workers in most countries suffered from the after-effects of the novel coronavirus, and as the virus has not disappeared, most of them are returning to the sun. In the UK, for example, some workers say they are unable to work due to the after-effects of COVID-19, which is exacerbating the country's labor shortage. The after-effects of the epidemic, or even the recovery of the Yang, have exacerbated the shortage of labor and limited the development of enterprises.

Strength


The industry itself has technological advantages.
The multi-channel input signals are amplified, mixed, distributed, audio quality modified and audio effect processed, and then output through the Master. This product is an important equipment for broadcasting and recording programs in the system of modern stage amplification and sound program production. It is the heart of sound amplification for the whole concert stage. It plays the role of mixing, balancing and adding effect. Professional bands and stage performers have very high requirements on stage effect, and due to the real-time and unpredictability of the scene, Live sound console is essential in order to show a good scene. The superior performance of this product is the key to the development of this industry.

Weakness

Because of the difficult manufacturing process, the price is high
The manufacturing process of Live sound console involves material science, structural design, electronic engineering, electromagnetics, mechanical processing and other fields. Not only that, with the development of the market and the refinement of consumer demand for this product, the performance and qualified rate of the product are increasingly demanding. Enterprises need to accumulate and master a large number of manufacturing experience and technology, and can quickly adjust product design and production technology according to customer needs. This requires enterprises to train talents, invest a large amount of money, and consume time to research and development until they master mature production technology. The manufacturing cost and research and development cost are high, leading to the high price of this product.

Region Overview:

In 2022, the share of the Live Sound Console market in North America stood at 39.87%.

Company Overview:

Allen & Heath is one of the major players operating in the Live Sound Console market, holding a share of 12.93% in 2023.

Allen & Heath was in the vanguard of the first wave of great British mixer companies, starting life at the heart of London’s swinging music scene in 1969.

Avid Technology is an American technology and multimedia company based in Burlington, Massachusetts, and founded in August 1987 by Bill Warner. It specializes in audio and video; specifically, digital non-linear editing (NLE) systems, video editing software, audio editing software, music notation software, management and distribution services.

Segmentation Overview:

By type, Digital segment accounted for the largest share of market in 2022.

Most consoles have 8-32 channels, a few subgroups, stereo “main” outputs and multiple “aux” outputs for stage monitors and outboard effects. Generally, analog consoles are outfitted with semi-parametric EQs on every channel, and outboard processors are used for dynamics and effects processing (gates, comps, reverbs, delays, etc.).

A digital audio console is a popular choice for recording studios and live productions, such as concerts. A digital board offers automated mix recall capabilities, as well as savable mix templates. This means that specific settings, including the position of every single switch, button, knob, and fader, can be digitally recalled on demand.

Application Overview:

The market's largest segment by application is the segment Commercial, with a market share of 75.19% in 2022.

Commercial

Live sound console's downstream commercial applications mainly refer to concerts, concerts, etc.

Entertainment.

The downstream entertainment application of Live sound console is that entertainment is a live performance at an entertainment venue, such as a live performance at a bar.

Key Companies in the global Live Sound Console market covered in Chapter 3:

PreSonus
Soundcraft
Zoom
QSC
Others
Solid State Logic
DiGiCo
Yamaha
Midas
Avid
Allen & Heath
Lawo
Mackie
Behringer
Cadac

In Chapter 4 and Chapter 14.2, on the basis of types, the Live Sound Console market from 2018 to 2029 is primarily split into:

Analog
Digital

In Chapter 5 and Chapter 14.3, on the basis of Downstream Industry, the Live Sound Console market from 2018 to 2029 covers:

Commercial
Entertainment
Others

Geographically, the detailed analysis of consumption, revenue, market share and growth rate, historic and forecast (2018-2029) of the following regions are covered in Chapter 8 to Chapter 14:

North America (United States, Canada)
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Netherlands, Turkey, Switzerland, Sweden)
Asia Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia)
Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa)