Universal Audio

Founded in 1958 by recording pioneer Bill Putnam Sr., and refounded in 1999 by Bill Putnam Jr., Universal Audio is best known for its classic, hand-built analog hardware, award-winning line of Apollo audio interfaces, and advanced UAD Digital Signal Processing technology for recording, mixing, and mastering audio. Headquartered in Scotts Valley, California, with offices in Los Angeles, Colorado, and Amsterdam, UA is focused on merging the best of vintage analog and modern digital technology. With its rich recording heritage, UA has been "Setting the tone since 1958."

Music Scotts Valley, United States Founded 1958 ~246 employees

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Employees
246
+0.4% in the 3 months to Mar 2025
Revenue / employee
$132K
Revenue ~$32.4M
12-month attrition
5.2%
Tech: 6.6%
H1B filings, FY2024
2
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Universal Audio went from 224 employees in Apr 2023 to 246 in Mar 2025. Oct 2024 to Mar 2025: 8 people joined, 3 left.

Headcount data through Mar 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other82
Engineering73
Sales20
Marketing18
Operations14
Success14
Finance11
Product6

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering2

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Universal Audio FAQ

How many employees does Universal Audio have?

Universal Audio has about 246 employees, up 0.4% over the 3 months to Mar 2025.

Does Universal Audio sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Universal Audio filed 2 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2024, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Universal Audio's revenue per employee?

Universal Audio makes about $132K in revenue per employee, based on $32.4M annual revenue and 246 employees.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.