About Sound Cards
A sound card is a device that attaches to the ISA slot on a motherboard which enables the computer to input, process, and delivers audio components for multimedia applications. Functions of sound card are generating sounds like a synthesizer, analog-to-digital conversion used in sound recording in microphone, and digital-to-analog conversion which reproduce sound for a speaker. The technology used for sound synthesis in sound card is Frequency modulation (FM) technology, Physical, and Wavetable modeling which improve the signal-to-noise ratio.
Attributes | Details |
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Study Period | 2018-2030 |
Base Year | 2023 |
High Growth Market | Asia Pacific |
Unit | Value (USD Million) |
CAGR | 7.4% |
Competition among existing players is due to the Sound Cards and market share occupied by leading players. The industry leader is engaged in offering innovative and superior quality products to cater to the ever-growing demand for Sound Cards market. The companies are implementing strategic activities such as acquisitions and mergers along with collaboration with companies in other industries to aid them in improving sustenance and maintaining their competitive advantage. Analyst at AMA Research estimates that United States Players will contribute the maximum growth to Global Sound Cards market throughout the forecasted period. Established and emerging Players should take a closer view at their existing organizations and reinvent traditional business and operating models to adapt to the future.
Asus (Taiwan), Creative (United Kingdom), HT Omega (United States), SIIG (United States), Focusrite (United Kingdom), Turtle Beach (United States), M-Audio (United Kingdom) and RME Audio (Germany) are some of the key players that are part of study coverage. Additionally, the Players which are also part of the research coverage are Ad Lib, Inc. (United States), Auzentech (United States) and E-MU Systems (United States).
Segmentation Overview
AMA Research has segmented the market of Global Sound Cards market by Type (Internal Gaming Cards, Audiophile and Recording Cards and External USB Sound Cards), Application (Computer and Laptop, Mobile and Tablets, Audio Gadgets, Gaming, Automotive, Multimedia and Others) and Region.
On the basis of geography, the market of Sound Cards has been segmented into South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), MEA (Middle East, Africa), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico). North America region held largest market share in the year 2023. If we see Market by Distribution Channel, the sub-segment i.e. Online Retail will boost the Sound Cards market. Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth. If we see Market by Sales Channel, the sub-segment i.e. OEM will boost the Sound Cards market. Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth.
Influencing Trend:
Increasing Demand for Gaming Sound Card and Growing Application of Sound Cards in Notebook Computers
Market Growth Drivers:
Growing Demand for Quality Sound Leading to Advancement in Sound Card Technology and Rising Sales of Audio Enabled Electronic Gadgets among Millennials
Challenges:
Lack of Awareness among People
Restraints:
Complexity Involved in Designing and Manufacturing Sound Cards
Opportunities:
Increasing Demand from Professional Audio and Music Industry and Technological Advancement in Sound Cards to Create Greater Complexity, Depth, and Realism of Sound
Market Leaders and their expansionary development strategies
In April 2023, Digigram has announced the release of four new ALP-X sound cards featuring 4 input/outputs and 8 inputs/outputs, plus their respective MIC versions. With the first cards in the ALP-X family launched in 2022, Digigram’s range of digital and analog sound cards with improved features continues to expand.
In November 2023, Digigram has announced the release of a new Dante sound card as part of its ALP-X range. Available from Digigram's network of distributors, ALP-DANTE is the sixth addition to the fast growing range of ALP-X sound cards launched in 2022.
Key Target Audience
Manufactures of Sound Card, Raw Material Suppliers, Component Suppliers of Sound Card, Technology Investors in Sound Card, Governments Research Organizations, Analysts and Strategic Business Planners and Others
About Approach
To evaluate and validate the market size various sources including primary and secondary analysis is utilized. AMA Research follows regulatory standards such as NAICS/SIC/ICB/TRCB, to have a better understanding of the market. The market study is conducted on basis of more than 200 companies dealing in the market regional as well as global areas with the purpose to understand the companies positioning regarding the market value, volume, and their market share for regional as well as global.
Further to bring relevance specific to any niche market we set and apply a number of criteria like Geographic Footprints, Regional Segments of Revenue, Operational Centres, etc. The next step is to finalize a team (In-House + Data Agencies) who then starts collecting C & D level executives and profiles, Industry experts, Opinion leaders, etc., and work towards appointment generation.
The primary research is performed by taking the interviews of executives of various companies dealing in the market as well as using the survey reports, research institute, and latest research reports. Meanwhile, the analyst team keeps preparing a set of questionnaires, and after getting the appointee list; the target audience is then tapped and segregated with various mediums and channels that are feasible for making connections that including email communication, telephonic, skype, LinkedIn Group & InMail, Community Forums, Community Forums, open Survey, SurveyMonkey, etc.