Car Microphone Market Analysis

In-car entertainment segment in car microphone market is expected to witness significant growth rate of over 4% during forecast period, and microphone shipment for in-car entertainment is expected to reach over 300 million units by 2032. The rising consumer demand for enhanced vehicle entertainment options can be attributed to the desire for more entertainment avenues. In addition, microphones in cars allow users to access popular streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Music, or Pandora, by using voice commands. Users can search for songs, create playlists, or search for personalized recommendations without taking their hands off the wheel. The integration of streaming services with automotive microphone systems improves the usability & accessibility of digital content in cars.

ECM technology segment dominated the car microphone industry revenue for USD 500 million in 2022 and shipment of over 150 million units in 2022. ECMs are widely utilized in car microphones owing to their high sensitivity, low noise, and wide frequency response. The ECMs used in automotive microphone systems often utilize noise cancelation & echo suppression techniques. Rising consumer expectations for quality audio & clarity are boosting the use of ECM technology in car microphones. The demand for ECM-based automotive microphone systems is expected to increase with the growing need for better audio experience in cars.

Asia Pacific is the leading region in the car microphone market with over 35% of the global share in 2022. The APAC industry is driven by technological advancements in the automotive industry. Growing urbanization, rowing disposable income and rising standard of living of the population is increasing demand for standard as well as luxury cars.  Also, compliance with the safety standards & regulations for in-vehicle entertainment is gaining greater acceptance and leading to business development.