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 ~262 employees

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Employees
262
+0.4% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$124K
Revenue ~$32.4M
12-month attrition
7%
Tech: 9.1%
H1B filings, FY2024
2
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
1
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Universal Audio went from 260 employees in Oct 2024 to 262 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 4 people joined, 7 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering82
Other57
Operations33
Success21
Marketing19
Sales15
Finance13
Design11

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 262 employees, up 0.4% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

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 $124K in revenue per employee, based on $32.4M annual revenue and 262 employees.

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