Firehouse Productions

Name

Firehouse Productions

Legal name

Firehouse Productions Inc.

Website

https://firehouseproductions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Firehouse Productions is a privately held live-event sound reinforcement, wireless, and intercom services company serving major TV broadcasts, sports leagues, touring artists, and Fortune 500 corporate clients from facilities in Kingston, NY and Las Vegas, NV.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Event Audio Production Services

NAICS

Other Performing Arts Companies (71119)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Production & Technical Services (Staging, Lighting, Sound, Video) (MPAGAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Communications & Intercom (RF, Wireless, Comms) (MPAGAKAL), Live Production Switching & Routing (Vision Mixers, Routers) (MPAHAKAE), Event Production & Technical Services (AV/Lighting/Staging) (MPAAAGAB)

Keywords

• Live sound reinforcement
• Wireless intercom systems
• RF coordination services
• Audio equipment rental
• Event production services

Headquarters

HQ city

Red Hook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Sound Reinforcement Services: Design, installation, and operation of professional sound reinforcement systems for live events, televised productions, tours, and corporate events. Equipment rental and technical support teams provided as part of service delivery.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Firehouse Productions provides professional sound reinforcement, wireless/RF, and intercom/communications equipment and services for live events. The company designs, installs, and operates large-scale audio systems for televised award shows, professional sports broadcasts, concert tours, and corporate events, supplying equipment rental along with on-site engineering and technical crews. It acts as an authorized dealer and systems integrator for leading manufacturers including JBL, Crown, Riedel, Focusrite, L-Acoustics, and Shure.

Product overview

Firehouse Productions is a live sound reinforcement and wireless/intercom communications equipment services company, not a software product company. They design, install, and operate audio systems for live events including TV broadcasts, corporate events, and touring productions. The company operates from facilities in New York and Las Vegas and is an authorized dealer for various audio equipment manufacturers. Services include sound reinforcement system design, installation, and operation; wireless audio solutions; RF coordination; and intercom/communications network design for productions of any size.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Live Sound Reinforcement Services Design, installation, and on-site operation of professional sound reinforcement systems — including JBL VTX line arrays, L-Acoustics K1/K2 systems, and Crown amplification — for live events, televised broadcasts, concert tours, and corporate productions. Bundles equipment rental with technical engineering crews.
• Wireless Audio and RF Coordination Services Supply and frequency coordination of wireless microphone systems (Shure Axient Digital, UHF-R, PSM 1000 in-ear monitors) and wireless intercom for crowded RF environments such as NBA All-Star (64+ wireless channels), Grammy Awards, and Tony Awards.
• Intercom and Communications Network Services Design, deployment, and on-site management of Riedel Artist digital matrix intercoms and Bolero wireless beltpack systems in redundant fiber ring configurations for broadcast compounds and large venues. Scales to hundreds of active ports supporting master panels, beltpacks, and analog 4-wire connections.
• Audio-over-IP Touring Systems Touring audio infrastructure using Focusrite RedNet Dante-networked audio converters and interfaces, enabling multichannel recording (up to 72 channels per night), virtual soundcheck, and broadcast streaming on major concert tours including Jack White and Nine Inch Nails.
• Virtual Crowd-Noise Audio System Services Custom multi-layer audio system that mixes hundreds of individual audio clips — including team-specific chants, ambient murmur tracks, and randomized sound effects — to simulate live crowd presence for fan-less or limited-capacity sporting events. Controlled via QLab with nine intensity levels.
• Immersive Sound (L-ISA) Touring Deployment Deployment of L-Acoustics L-ISA immersive sound technology for touring productions, including system configuration and on-site engineering in collaboration with L-Acoustics application engineers.
• Corporate Event Sound and Communications Services (Syntonic LLC) Sound reinforcement, wireless, and intercom services for corporate events, conferences, and product launches, delivered primarily through the Las Vegas office and the Syntonic LLC subsidiary. Serves clients including Macy's, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and Sony.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ active intercom ports deployed for NBA Bubble communications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FocusritecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017Early adopter partnership using Focusrite RedNet Dante-networked audio interfaces for Audio-over-IP touring systems. Firehouse has deployed RedNet systems for IIFA Awards (2017), Jack White tour, and Nine Inch Nails tour. After successful deployment, Firehouse committed to expanding RedNet inventory to three fully networked drive systems.
• L-AcousticscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017L-Acoustics Certified Provider partnership using K1, K2, Kara, and KS28 line array systems. Firehouse supported first international tour to use L-ISA immersive technology (Lorde Melodrama Tour). Applications engineers from L-Acoustics collaborated on system configurations.
• Turner SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing strategic partnership where Firehouse provides integrated audio and communications infrastructure for Turner Sports NBA broadcasts. Firehouse supplies microphones, intercom systems, and coordinates with Turner's truck compound operations. Relationship described as increasingly integrated year after year.
• Harman Professional SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partnership providing JBL Professional loudspeakers, Crown amplifiers, and complete HARMAN audio systems. Firehouse deployed HARMAN solutions for NBA Bubble, Grammy Awards, and other major events. Relationship enables access to cutting-edge professional audio technology.
• Riedel CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology integration partner providing Artist digital matrix intercom systems and Bolero wireless intercom solutions. Firehouse designed and deployed massive intercom infrastructure for NBA Bubble with nearly 500 active ports. Complex installations require close collaboration with Riedel engineering teams.
• ShurecoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer and technology partner providing wireless microphone systems (Axient Digital, UHF-R) and PSM 1000 in-ear monitors. Firehouse specified Shure for NBA All-Star (64+ channels), Grammy Awards, and Tony Awards due to reliability in crowded RF environments.
• Equipment ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationFirehouse is an authorized dealer for many leading audio, wireless, and communications equipment manufacturers. Partnerships with industry-leading manufacturers complement the skills of in-house designers and technicians.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Clair Brothers: Clair Brothers is one of the most established live sound reinforcement companies in the U.S., serving major touring artists, festivals, and broadcast events. Highly comparable to Firehouse in offering large-format line array systems (their own proprietary CLAIR product line), RF coordination, and tour support services.
• Sound Image: Sound Image is a U.S.-based touring sound reinforcement and integration company serving major touring acts and corporate clients. Directly comparable to Firehouse on tour sound (analog and digital consoles, line array systems) and large-scale event audio production.
• Eighth Day Sound: Eighth Day Sound is a U.S. touring sound reinforcement company serving major rock and pop tours. Directly comparable to Firehouse on touring audio, console inventory, and monitor engineer staffing for arena/stadium tours.
• ATK Audiotek: ATK Audiotek specializes in live sound for high-profile televised events including the Grammy Awards, Oscars, and major award shows. Directly comparable to Firehouse's award-show business, particularly the Grammy and Tony Awards engagements.
• RAT Sound Systems: RAT Sound is a California-based live sound reinforcement and audio equipment rental company serving festivals, tours, and corporate events. Comparable to Firehouse on festival production, large-scale touring, and equipment rental integration.
• Maryland Sound International: Maryland Sound International provides large-format concert sound reinforcement and has historically served as a primary audio provider for major touring acts and festivals. Comparable to Firehouse on tour-scale line array deployments and full-service event production.

Broad incumbents

• Solotech: Solotech is a large Canadian-headquartered live event production services company offering audio, lighting, video, and rigging for major tours, sports, and corporate events. Overlaps directly with Firehouse on sound reinforcement for arena/stadium tours and serves many of the same tier-1 clients (Coldplay, major league sports).
• Production Resource Group (PRG): PRG is one of the largest integrated live event production companies globally, offering audio, lighting, video, and scenic services for concerts, corporate events, sports, and broadcast. Overlaps with Firehouse on the audio reinforcement and broadcast segments, particularly for large televised events.
• VER (now part of Solotech): VER (Video Equipment Rentals) is a large broadcast and live event equipment rental company offering audio, video, lighting, and rigging inventory to tours, sports, and corporate clients. Comparable to Firehouse in serving high-end broadcast and corporate clients with a broader product portfolio.

Regional players

• Showpro Inc. Showpro is a Texas-based event production services company providing audio, lighting, video, and staging for concerts, corporate events, and live broadcasts in the southern U.S. Comparable to Firehouse in serving mid-to-large event audio needs but with a primarily regional geographic focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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