Electrosonic

What Electrosonic does

Electrosonic is a privately held US-based audiovisual systems integrator founded in 1964, headquartered in Burbank, California, with primary operations centered in the New York area and an office in London. The company delivers design, build, and support services for complex AV installations across two primary segments: entertainment and cultural venues (museums, science centers, theme parks, sports arenas, attractions) and commercial/corporate environments (branded retail, customer experience centers, control rooms, transportation hubs). Its technical scope spans video walls, projection and projection mapping, interactive technology, audio reinforcement, media servers, signal distribution, show control, and remote monitoring — assembled from best-of-breed third-party hardware and software (Leyard, Christie, QSC, LG, Panasonic, SNA Displays, 7th Sense, Smart Monkeys, HOLOPLOT) rather than proprietary products. Electrosonic does not manufacture hardware; it acts as the prime systems integrator, engineering and deploying multi-vendor AV ecosystems.

The business operates on a custom-quoted, project-based pricing model with no published rates. Revenue is generated across four streams: design and consulting services (professional services), build and integration services (a hybrid of hardware procurement and installation labor, the largest contributor), recurring support, maintenance, and managed services (the Affinity program plus remote monitoring), and event/temporary installation services. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales complemented by a specification and referral channel via architecture and experience-design firms including Gensler, Ralph Appelbaum Associates, WHY Architecture, HUSH, BRC Imagination Arts, and Moment Factory.

Electrosonic serves 501-1000 employees and operates across 44 countries, with named flagship projects including the AT&T Discovery District (Dallas), Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, National WWI Museum and Memorial, Canada Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, Zoom London Experience Center, Okta Experience Center, NHL Seattle Preview Center, Kaiser Permanente Center for Safe Care, and Illuminarium. The company is self-described as 'award-winning' and has received a SEGD Honor Award. There is no disclosed revenue, no parent company, no institutional investors, and no public listing; ownership and capitalization details are not in the source material.

Name

Electrosonic

Legal name

Electrosonic

Website

https://electrosonic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Electrosonic is a 60-year-old US-based private audiovisual systems integrator that designs, builds, and supports complex AV installations for museums, entertainment venues, corporate experience centers, and cultural institutions across 44 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Visual Integration Services

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Event Production & AV Services (HSACADAB)

Keywords

• Audio visual integration
• AV system design
• AV system installation
• Experiential AV services
• AV managed services

Headquarters

HQ city

Burbank

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Design and Consulting Services: Revenue is generated through professional design and consulting engagements where Electrosonic's team of AV designers, engineers, and creative technologists scope, design, and specify systems for new-build and renovation projects. This is a service-based, project-phased revenue stream.
2. Build and Integration Services: The core revenue driver — Electrosonic procures, installs, programs, and commissions AV hardware systems as the general contractor or prime integrator on major projects. This encompasses all equipment sales embedded within the integration contract, making it a hybrid of hardware sales and professional services.
3. Support, Maintenance, and Managed Services: Ongoing post-installation support contracts providing remote monitoring, preventive maintenance, software updates, and on-call technical support for installed systems. This represents a recurring revenue component tied to the installed client base.
4. Event and Temporary Installation Services: Short-term project-based AV support for events, exhibitions, and temporary installations, providing equipment rental, technical crew, and on-site engineering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Electrosonic is an audiovisual systems integrator that delivers end-to-end AV services — Design, Build, and Support — for museums, corporate experience centers, entertainment venues, transportation hubs, and public spaces. The company procures, integrates, programs, and commissions professional AV hardware (LED video walls, projection, audio systems, media servers, interactive technologies) on behalf of enterprise clients as a prime integrator, while also providing ongoing managed support, remote monitoring, and maintenance services. It does not manufacture its own hardware but selects and integrates best-of-breed AV components from leading vendors such as Christie, Leyard, QSC, and 7th Sense.

Product overview

Electrosonic is an award-winning audiovisual (AV) and technology services company founded in 1964, operating as a single unified portfolio of services rather than a modular software platform. The company provides a 'start-to-finish' service encompassing Design (AV consulting, concept design, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation), Build (design validation and engineering, software and UI development, fabrication, installation, testing and commissioning, training and adoption), and Support (on-site staffing, service desk, remote support, break fix, preventative maintenance, technology assessments, event support, and equipment sales). Within this service structure, Electrosonic offers targeted solutions including Video Walls, Digital Signage, Projection Systems, Interactive Technology, Audio Solutions, Media Servers, Signal Distribution, Control Systems, and Remote Monitoring. Supporting these are consulting services such as Technology Master Planning and BIM Modeling. The company delivers projects across 44 countries, with notable projects including the AT&T Discovery District, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, National WWI Museum and Memorial, Zoom London Experience Center, Illuminarium, Hamad International Airport, and the Canada Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design Services End-to-end AV consulting and design services including AV consulting, concept design, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation. Translates client creative visions into detailed technical plans that integrate with architecture and media content. Sold as a discrete engagement to enterprise clients undertaking museum, cultural, entertainment, or corporate projects.
• Build & System Integration Services Core AV integration delivery covering design validation and engineering, software and user interface development, fabrication, installation, testing and commissioning, and training and adoption. Electrosonic procures, programs, and commissions best-of-breed AV hardware as the prime integrator on major projects for museums, entertainment venues, corporate experience centers, and public spaces.
• Support Services Post-installation AV support services encompassing on-site staffing, a service desk, remote support, on-site break fix, preventative maintenance, technology assessments, event support, and equipment sales. Provides ongoing system reliability and operational continuity for installed AV environments.
• Affinity Managed Services On-site managed services package providing ongoing preventative maintenance, warranty support, help desk, and emergency field service to keep installed AV systems operating reliably. Represents a recurring managed services offering for enterprise clients with mission-critical AV environments.
• Technology Master Planning Strategic technology design and infrastructural planning service for large-scale digital activation projects. Establishes the technology backbone for complex audiovisual ecosystems at the earliest project stages, guiding long-term infrastructure decisions for cultural, commercial, and entertainment venues.
• BIM Modeling Services Building Information Modeling (BIM) service that creates detailed 3D design documentation and coordinates AV infrastructure within architectural projects. Supports design validation and engineering workflows for complex AV deployments integrated into building construction.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60 years of continuous operation as an AV integration firm
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Ralph Appelbaum AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRalph Appelbaum Associates (RAA) is a globally renowned museum and exhibition design firm. Electrosonic serves as the AV integration partner on RAA-designed museum projects, including the National WWI Museum. RAA leads the conceptual and exhibition design while Electrosonic designs and installs the full AV systems scope — a strategic co-development relationship producing some of the most significant museum installations globally.
• Moment FactorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoment Factory is a leading experience design studio known for immersive, technology-driven environments. Electrosonic partnered with Moment Factory on the AT&T Discovery District project in Dallas, delivering the AV integration for Moment Factory's experiential design concept. The two firms collaborate as creative-technology partners to realize large-scale public immersive environments.
• GenslercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGensler is one of the world's largest architecture and design firms. Electrosonic has worked alongside Gensler on multiple projects including the AT&T Discovery District, where Gensler served as the lead architect. The partnership combines Gensler's architectural design with Electrosonic's AV integration expertise on complex corporate and public-space projects.
• Made Music StudiosecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMade Music Studio is an audio design and music composition studio specializing in sonic branding and soundscapes for physical spaces. Electrosonic partnered with Made Music Studio on the AT&T Discovery District project, integrating the studio's audio design work into the broader AV system deployment.
• DownstreamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDownstream is a design and production studio specializing in immersive brand experiences. Electrosonic partnered with Downstream on the Zoom London Experience Center project, providing AV system design and integration services to realize Downstream's experiential design vision for Zoom's European flagship customer engagement space.
• LeyardcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeyard is a leading manufacturer of LED video walls and displays. Electrosonic specifies and integrates Leyard LED products as a core display technology across its project portfolio, including the Zoom London Experience Center. The partnership provides Electrosonic's clients with high-performance, fine-pixel-pitch LED solutions backed by Leyard's product ecosystem.
• ChristiecoreTechnology or IntegrationChristie is a premier manufacturer of digital projectors, LED displays, and media servers. Electrosonic has specified Christie projection and display technology across numerous high-profile projects including the National WWI Museum, Canada Pavilion at Expo 2020, and USGA Experience. Christie products are a standard choice in Electrosonic's video system designs.
• QSCcoreTechnology or IntegrationQSC is a leading provider of audio amplification, loudspeakers, and audio networking solutions. Electrosonic integrates QSC audio products across multiple project types, from museums to corporate experience centers. QSC's audio platform is a standard component in Electrosonic's audio system designs, referenced on projects including the Zoom London Experience Center and USGA Experience.
• Smart MonkeyscoreTechnology or IntegrationSmart Monkeys is a specialist in show control systems and media server integration for attractions and museums. Electrosonic has partnered with Smart Monkeys on multiple high-profile cultural projects including the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and StoryGarden by Amorepacific. Smart Monkeys provides the show control platform (including their PIKO and SIMPLO products) that Electrosonic integrates into its broader AV ecosystems.
• 7th SensecoreTechnology or Integration7th Sense is a specialist media server and playback platform provider for large-scale attractions, museums, and immersive experiences. Electrosonic integrates 7th Sense media servers on premium cultural projects including the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and the Canada Pavilion at Expo 2020. 7th Sense's lossless playback capabilities complement Electrosonic's integration expertise.
• HOLOPLOTsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationHOLOPLOT is an advanced audio technology company specializing in 3D audio beamforming and precision sound systems. Electrosonic integrated HOLOPLOT audio technology at the National WWI Museum to deliver spatially precise audio experiences within the exhibit environment, representing a technology-forward integration choice.
• LG ElectronicssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationLG is a manufacturer of commercial display solutions including LCD video walls and OLED displays. Electrosonic specifies LG commercial displays as part of its display technology portfolio for corporate and cultural projects, including the Zoom London Experience Center.
• PanasonicsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationPanasonic is a major manufacturer of professional projectors and display technology. Electrosonic integrates Panasonic projection equipment on museum and cultural projects including the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, providing high-brightness laser projection for large-format display scenarios.
• kubik maltbiecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partnerkubik maltbie is a specialist installation firm for exhibits, museums, and branded environments. Electrosonic partnered with kubik maltbie on the Canada Pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai, where kubik maltbie handled the physical installation and rigging of AV systems designed and specified by Electrosonic.
• WHY ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWHY Architecture is a Los Angeles-based architecture firm specializing in cultural institutions, museums, and performance spaces. Electrosonic served as the AV integration partner on the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures project led by WHY Architecture, delivering the full spectrum of AV systems within the museum's galleries and public spaces.
• BRC Imagination ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRC Imagination Arts is a world-renowned design and build firm specializing in theme parks, museums, and entertainment attractions. Electrosonic partnered with BRC on the StoryGarden project for Amorepacific, providing AV integration services within BRC's immersive branded environment design.
• SNA DisplayssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSNA Displays is a manufacturer and integrator of LED displays and digital signage for sports venues, museums, and commercial spaces. Electrosonic has partnered with SNA Displays on projects including the USGA Experience and World Golf Hall of Fame and the Whittier Public Library, integrating SNA Displays' LED products into the overall AV system scope.
• Kubik MaltbiesecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKubik Maltbie is a specialist fabricator and installer for exhibits and branded environments. Electrosonic partnered with Kubik Maltbie on the USGA Experience and World Golf Hall of Fame project, collaborating on the physical installation of AV components within Kubik Maltbie's exhibit fabrication scope.
• RLMGsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerRLMG (Raven Lynx Media Group) is an experiential design and media production firm specializing in museum and cultural institution projects. Electrosonic partnered with RLMG on the USGA Experience project, integrating AV systems aligned with RLMG's media and exhibit design.
• Available LightsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAvailable Light is a design consultancy specializing in lighting and AV for museums, cultural institutions, and corporate environments. Electrosonic collaborated with Available Light on the USGA Experience project, coordinating AV integration with Available Light's lighting design scope.
• Luci CreativesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuci Creative is a design studio focused on interpretive exhibits and immersive environments. Electrosonic partnered with Luci Creative on the USGA Experience project, providing AV system integration services to complement Luci Creative's exhibit and experience design.
• Zubatkin Owner RepresentationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerZubatkin Owner Representation provides project and construction management services for owners of complex building projects, including museums and cultural institutions. Electrosonic worked with Zubatkin on the USGA Experience project as the AV integrator under Zubatkin's project management oversight.
• Hornall AndersonsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerHornall Anderson is a brand design and experience design firm. Electrosonic partnered with Hornall Anderson on the NHL Seattle Preview Center project, delivering AV integration for the fan engagement and team experience space designed by Hornall Anderson.
• Potion DesignsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPotion Design is a design studio specializing in interactive experiences, exhibitions, and branded environments. Electrosonic partnered with Potion Design on the Science History Institute project, providing AV and interactive technology integration aligned with Potion's design vision.
• Fivestone StudiossecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFivestone Studios is a creative agency specializing in immersive experiences, interactive media, and exhibit design. Electrosonic collaborated with Fivestone Studios on the Museum of Money project, providing AV integration services to realize Fivestone's creative concept for the interactive monetary exhibit.
• Ravenswood StudiominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRavenswood Studio is an exhibit fabrication and installation firm. Electrosonic partnered with Ravenswood Studio on the Museum of Money project, providing AV integration expertise alongside Ravenswood's physical fabrication and installation capabilities.
• Richard Lewis Media GroupsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerRichard Lewis Media Group (RLMG) is a media design and production studio serving museums and cultural institutions. Electrosonic partnered with RLMG on The Sailing Museum project, integrating AV systems for the museum's exhibit spaces designed by RLMG.
• Hadley ExhibitsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHadley Exhibits is an exhibit design and fabrication firm. Electrosonic collaborated with Hadley Exhibits on The Sailing Museum project, providing AV integration services in conjunction with Hadley's physical exhibit fabrication.
• Bright WhitesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerBright White is a design studio specializing in exhibition design and immersive environments. Electrosonic partnered with Bright White on the National Holocaust Centre project, delivering AV integration for Bright White's exhibit design.
• D3tminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerD3t is a digital experiences studio. Electrosonic worked with D3t on the National Holocaust Centre project, integrating AV and interactive technology aligned with D3t's digital experience scope.
• HUSHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHUSH is a New York-based experience design studio known for branded environments and immersive installations for corporate clients. Electrosonic partnered with HUSH on the Okta Experience Center project, providing AV system design and integration to realize HUSH's design concept for Okta's corporate customer engagement space.
• International Entertainment Consulting (IEC)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Entertainment Consulting (IEC) is an entertainment and attractions consulting firm. Electrosonic partnered with IEC on the Rolling Stones Exhibition project, providing AV integration services under IEC's entertainment consulting and project management.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• AVI-SPL: Largest North American AV integrator serving enterprises, with a comparable end-to-end design-build-support model and similar multi-vertical portfolio. Closest direct competitor in scale, capability mix, and customer profile.
• AVI Systems: Major US-based AV integrator serving corporate, healthcare, education, and public-sector clients with design-build-support services. Comparable service model and customer mix to Electrosonic's commercial segment.
• HB Communications: AV integration and professional services firm serving enterprise, education, and cultural clients across the US. Closely comparable on service model and integration-led go-to-market.
• Diversified: Global AV systems integrator with similar enterprise and experiential project capabilities, including international delivery on flagship museums, corporate, and entertainment projects. Directly comparable on scope and geography.
• Whitlock: US AV integrator with design-build-support offerings across corporate, education, and government end markets. Comparable scope and delivery model to Electrosonic's US enterprise business.

Emerging players

• PSAV / Encore Global: Event-services and AV production provider for meetings, conventions, and live events globally. Adjacent rather than direct: overlaps with Electrosonic's event-support and temporary-installation services but does not serve the permanent cultural/museum integration market.

Broad incumbents

• NEC Display Solutions: Display solutions manufacturer serving corporate, retail, and public-space environments. Comparable in end-market overlap, often specified alongside Electrosonic's integration work.
• Christie Digital Systems: Major projector, display, and media-server manufacturer whose products Electrosonic specifies as core display technology (e.g., National WWI Museum, USGA Experience). An incumbent whose roadmap and pricing decisions directly affect Electrosonic's solution economics.
• Crestron Electronics: Leading control-system and AV platform manufacturer for enterprise and high-end residential markets. A broad incumbent whose expanding software and integrated-experience offerings encroach on integrator value-add.
• Panasonic Connect: Manufacturer of professional projectors, displays, and AV solutions used in museums, corporate, and entertainment venues. Direct supplier to Electrosonic (Academy Museum) and broader incumbent in the same end markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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M&A

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