What Audio Associates does

Audio Associates is a San Diego-based audio-visual contractor that provides enterprise-grade design, installation, and contracting of integrated AV systems for commercial, public works, and government-scale projects. Its core offering spans A/V engineering and contracting, acoustic modeling and consulting (including sound masking and ADA-compliant assistive listening), digital signage and conferencing solutions, paging/intercom and audio control systems, structured cabling and low-voltage infrastructure, and maintenance with 24-hour emergency support. The company differentiates through coordinated multi-trade delivery, combining A/V integration with electrical infrastructure and construction management rather than relying on subcontractors.

The business operates on a project-based revenue model: large-scale enterprise AV installations generate one-time project fees, while ongoing maintenance and emergency support contracts and acoustic consulting services provide recurring professional services revenue. Pricing is custom-quoted per project, with no publicly disclosed tiers. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting five core verticals — healthcare, education, hospitality/entertainment, government and military, and commercial/corporate — across five Southern California counties and statewide California. Notable completed projects include Petco Park, San Diego State University, Palomar Medical Center, San Ysidro Border Crossing, Las Vegas VA Medical Center, San Diego International Airport, and SeaWorld, totaling 8,634 projects across the firm's history.

Audio Associates was acquired by Baker Electric and is now operated inside Baker Electric's Systems Technology Group under the "One Baker" multi-trade umbrella (electrical, AV, low voltage, renewable energy). Baker Electric became a 100% employee-owned company under its ESOP program in 2020, and Audio Associates' 85+ years of combined electrical plus AV integration experience is marketed as a unified capability stack. The company maintains a top-tier EMR safety rating of 0.66 and reports that it never subcontracts on projects it performs.

Name

Audio Associates

Legal name

Audio Associates

Website

https://audioassociates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Audio Associates is a San Diego-based audio-visual contractor designing, installing, and maintaining enterprise-grade AV, acoustic, digital signage, paging, and structured-cabling systems for healthcare, education, hospitality, government, and commercial clients across Southern California, now operating inside Baker Electric's Systems Technology Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chula Vista

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. AV Systems Installation & Contracting: Project-based revenue from enterprise-grade AV system design, installation, and contracting for commercial, public works, and government projects. Revenue is generated through one-time project fees for large-scale installations.
2. Maintenance & Emergency Support Services: Ongoing maintenance and support services for AV systems and infrastructure, providing recurring service revenue
3. Acoustic Consulting Services: Technology-aided acoustic analysis and consulting services for new and existing spaces

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Audio Associates designs, installs, and contracts enterprise-grade Audio/Video (AV) systems, structured cabling, and low-voltage infrastructure for commercial, public works, healthcare, education, hospitality, and government clients across Southern California. Integrated into Baker Electric's Systems Technology Group, the firm bundles AV integration with construction management, professional engineering, acoustic modeling/consulting, digital signage/conferencing, paging/intercom, and ongoing maintenance and 24-hour emergency support.

Product overview

Audio Associates is a San Diego-based Audio Visual (AV) contractor that has been acquired by Baker Electric and integrated into their Systems Technology Group. The company offers a unified portfolio of AV integration services including Audio/Video Engineering & Contracting, Acoustic Modeling & Consulting, Digital Signage & Conferencing Solutions, Paging/Intercom & Audio Control Systems, Structured Cabling and Low-Voltage Solutions, and Maintenance & Emergency Support. These services are delivered as an integrated offering backed by Baker Electric's multi-trade expertise, combining A/V integration with construction management and professional engineering for large-scale commercial, public works, and government projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audio/Video Engineering & Contracting Enterprise-grade design, installation, and contracting of AV systems for commercial, public works, and government-scale projects, delivered directly through Baker Electric's Systems Technology Group.
• Acoustic Modeling & Consulting Technology-aided acoustic analysis for both new and existing spaces, including sound masking, architectural acoustics, and assistive listening (ADA) systems, sold to commercial, institutional, and government clients.
• Digital Signage & Conferencing Solutions Design and deployment of video walls, conferencing technologies, and dynamic interactive environments for classrooms, boardrooms, and institutional settings.
• Paging, Intercom & Audio Control Systems Design and deployment of paging, intercom, and automated control systems with synchronized audio across facilities for commercial and institutional customers.
• Structured Cabling and Low-Voltage Solutions Comprehensive structured cabling and low-voltage infrastructure solutions combined with AV integration and construction management for commercial, healthcare, education, government, and hospitality clients.
• Maintenance & Emergency Support Full-service maintenance and support for AV systems and infrastructure, including 24-hour emergency service, sold as a recurring service to enterprise and institutional clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top-tier EMR rating of 0.66 demonstrating exceptional safety performance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Top AV Manufacturers (unspecified)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnerships with top AV manufacturers ensure long-lasting, high-performance installations. These technology partnerships provide access to enterprise-grade AV equipment and components for installation projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Spinitar: Western U.S. AV integrator headquartered in Southern California, providing design, integration, and managed services for corporate, education, and government clients — strong geographic overlap and comparable service portfolio.
• Avidex (a Kinly company): U.S. AV integrator serving corporate, healthcare, education, and government markets with AV design, integration, and managed services — directly comparable in verticals and solution set.
• BCS Audio/Video: Regional AV systems integrator delivering design-build AV, low-voltage, and digital signage solutions to commercial and institutional customers; closely matches Audio Associates' project-based integration model.
• Ford Audio-Video: U.S. AV systems integrator providing design, installation, and service for corporate, education, government, and worship facilities; comparable business model and customer overlap with Audio Associates' commercial and institutional focus.
• AVI Systems: One of the largest U.S. commercial AV integrators, serving enterprise, healthcare, education, and government clients with design-build AV, collaboration, and digital signage solutions — directly comparable to Audio Associates' core integration offering across the same verticals.
• Diversified: National AV integrator delivering large-scale audiovisual, collaboration, and broadcast solutions for enterprise, healthcare, government, and education — competes head-to-head with Audio Associates on enterprise and public works AV contracts.

Broad incumbents

• Rosendin Electric: Large national electrical contractor with multi-trade capabilities including low-voltage and AV integration on commercial and public works projects — broader scope than Audio Associates but competes on the same integrated AV-plus-electrical bids.
• ABM Industries: Large facility services provider with AV integration, maintenance, and managed services capabilities for commercial and institutional clients; broader portfolio but competes for AV service contracts in Audio Associates' verticals.
• Faith Technologies: Multi-trade electrical and technology systems contractor providing electrical, low-voltage, and AV/technology infrastructure for commercial and industrial clients — broader scope with overlapping AV-and-electrical integration work.
• IES Holdings: National electrical and multi-trade services provider serving commercial, industrial, and institutional clients; broader portfolio but overlaps with Audio Associates on commercial and institutional AV/electrical integration projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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