What Sescom does

Sescom is a US-based professional audio equipment manufacturer operating as a 100% employee-owned division of Tower Products Incorporated, headquartered in Mount Marion, New York. Founded in 1969, the company designs and handcrafts a portfolio of audio interface hardware including audio adapters, audio cables, converters and extenders (including audio-over-fiber and audio-over-CAT5/6/7), DMX cables for lighting control, hum eliminators (notably the IL-19 series), camera cables, splitters and switchers, and audio hardware accessories (mic preamps, mixers, direct boxes, VU meters, phantom power supplies, and speaker systems). The company's core technology centers on professional audio transformers and interface equipment, with proprietary hum elimination circuitry and a certified cable assembly testing process that validates insertion loss, return loss, and interferometric data to a +/- 2% length tolerance. Sescom holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and markets products as "handcrafted in the USA."

Sescom serves professional audio buyers across multiple verticals including stage and live production, broadcast TV and film production, educational institutions, house of worship, stadium and large venue, and home theatre/music studio use cases. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of physical audio products via a hybrid go-to-market: direct e-commerce on sescom.com (with a request-a-quote workflow for custom assemblies and volume orders) and a multi-tier reseller network anchored by TecNec Distributing as primary wholesaler, with downstream authorized resellers such as Markertek, Adorama, B&H Photo, Full Compass, Dale Pro Audio, and Kellards. The company also sells to US government agencies through GSA Advantage and has expanded into Canada via AVShop.ca and Bluum Technology. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; custom cable assemblies carry a limited lifetime warranty. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding, no M&A activity, and no public financial reporting.

Name

Sescom

Legal name

Sescom, a 100% Employee Owned Division of Tower Products Incorporated

Website

https://sescom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sescom is a US-based, 100% employee-owned manufacturer of professional audio interface hardware, including cables, adapters, converters, extenders, and hum eliminators, serving broadcast, live production, worship, education, and stadium markets through direct e-commerce and a multi-channel reseller network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Audio Equipment

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (3343)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

Pro Audio Equipment (Mics, Interfaces, Mixers, Studio Monitors) (MPAIAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio Accessories & Consumables (Cables, Stands, Cases, Strings, Picks, Heads) (MPAIAJAF), Live Sound & Stage Equipment (PA Systems, Amplification, Monitoring) (MPAIAJAD)

Keywords

• Professional audio cables
• Audio adapters converters
• Hum eliminators transformers
• DMX lighting cables
• Audio fiber extenders

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Marion

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Audio Cables, Adapters & Hardware Sales: Sescom generates revenue primarily through the sale of professional audio equipment including cables, adapters, converters, extenders, hum eliminators, and audio hardware. Products are sold directly through their e-commerce platform and through a network of authorized resellers and distributors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sescom designs and manufactures professional audio interface equipment including handcrafted audio cables, adapters, converters, extenders, hum eliminators, DMX lighting cables, camera cables, splitters, switchers, and audio hardware. Products are built and certified in the USA with ISO 9001:2015 quality standards for professional audio engineers and organizations serving stage, broadcast TV, educational, film production, home theatre, music studio, house of worship, and stadium markets.

Product overview

Sescom is a professional audio equipment company and a leader in the design and manufacture of professional audio transformers and interface equipment. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of audio solutions including Audio Adapters (recording adapters, binding post adapters, telex adapters, XLR adapters), Audio Cables (handcrafted in the USA with cable assemblies and bulk options), Converters & Extenders (audio fiber extenders, digital audio converters, line level converters), DMX Cables for lighting control, Hum Eliminators including the IL-19 Series, Camera Cables, Splitters & Switchers, and Audio Hardware (mic preamps, mixers, direct boxes, VU meters, on air lights, phantom power supplies). Products are designed for audio professionals across diverse markets including Stage, Broadcast TV, Educational Institution, Film Production, Home Theatre, Music Studio, House of Worship, and Stadium applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audio Adapters Audio adapters designed for onstage and in-studio reliability, including recording adapters, binding post adapters, telex adapters, and XLR/mini-XLR adapters. Used by professional audio engineers across broadcast, stage, and studio environments.
• Audio Cables Handcrafted audio cables designed for repeated I/O connections in rigorous settings, minimizing noise and signal degradation. Includes cable assemblies, bulk audio cable, smartphone cables, and audio connectors. Built to +/- 2% length tolerance with limited lifetime warranty.
• Converters & Extenders Converters and extenders made with quality components to maintain consistent sound quality. Includes audio fiber extenders (SES-X-FA2, SES-X-FA4LXT01, SES-X-FA8LTT01), audio over CAT5/6/7, digital audio converters, line level converters, and audio over DB25.
• DMX Cables DMX cables built to industry standards for signal impedance, shielding, and termination for entertainment and lighting control. Includes DMX adapters, cable assemblies, termination resistors, and bulk DMX lighting cable.
• Hum Eliminators Hum eliminators featuring unique circuitry that eliminates hum for the best possible sound in any environment. Includes the IL-19 Hum Eliminator Series, multi-channel hum eliminators, inline audio RF filters, and transformers.
• Camera Cables Professional camera cables for noise-free audio transition and product longevity, including camcorder cables and DSLR cables. Serves broadcast and film production buyers.
• Splitters & Switchers Audio switchers and splitters designed to protect equipment from wear of plugging and unplugging connectors, used by professional audio engineers in studio and live environments.
• Audio Hardware Heavy duty interface hardware providing fast deployment and dependable system performance. Includes cable testers, DT12 panels, impedance matchers, mic preamps, mixers, direct boxes, lip sync correctors, on air lights, volume controls, phantom power supplies, VU meters, and speaker systems.
• SES-IL-LPTT Microphone On/Off Switch Specialized microphone on/off switch combining microphone switch functionality with hum elimination for professional audio and worship applications.
• Compact Audio Converters Compact audio converter designed for easy installation and simple operation with low power consumption for professional audio applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cables built to +/- 2% tolerance of overall length
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TecNec DistributingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary wholesale distribution partner for Sescom. All authorized resellers must purchase through TecNec. The relationship enables the reseller channel network. Contact: 800-543-0909 / 845-246-0428 / [email protected]
• MarkertekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller and custom assemblies partner for Sescom products. Also handles custom cable assemblies and repairs. Contact: 800-522-2025 / [email protected] / www.markertek.com
• Tecnec Distributing (Custom Assemblies)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHandles custom cable assemblies and repairs for Sescom. Contact: 1.800.543.0909 / [email protected] / www.tecnec.com
• GSA AdvantagecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS Government procurement platform listing Sescom products, enabling sales to federal, state, and local government agencies

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hosa Technology: Direct competitor in pro audio cables, adapters, and interface gear, serving overlapping broadcast, live, worship, and studio customers with a similar SKU breadth. Closest direct product-line analog to Sescom in the US market.
• Pro Co Sound: Direct peer making audio transformers, DI boxes, splitters, and stage audio interfaces for touring and broadcast, closely aligned with Sescom's audio hardware and hum eliminator product families.
• Canare: Manufacturer of pro audio/video cables, connectors, and patch bays used in broadcast and live production — directly comparable product portfolio (cable assemblies, DMX-equivalent lighting cable, bulk cable, connectors) to Sescom's audio cable and DMX cable lines.
• Whirlwind: Direct peer manufacturing audio transformers, impedance matchers, hum eliminators, splitters, and DI boxes — the exact interface-equipment category where Sescom's IL-19 hum eliminator and audio hardware lines compete head-to-head.
• RapcoHorizon: Pro audio cable and snake manufacturer serving live sound, recording, and broadcast customers. Directly comparable cable assembly / interface offering with overlapping channel partners.
• Mogami Cable: Premium pro audio cable manufacturer selling bulk and assembled cable to recording studios, broadcast, and live sound professionals. Comparable in target customer and go-to-market (studio/broadcast engineer-led), occupying the higher-quality tier Sescom competes against.

Emerging players

• Camplex: Fiber optic and tactical cable manufacturer serving broadcast, AV, and live event production. Directly comparable to Sescom's audio fiber extender product line on the fiber-transport side of the portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Behringer (Music Tribe): Mass-market pro audio incumbent offering mixers, DI boxes, mic preamps, and accessories at aggressive price points. Competes with Sescom's audio hardware (mixers, direct boxes, mic preamps) on the value end of the same target customer base.
• Shure Incorporated: Major incumbent pro audio manufacturer (microphones, wireless, in-ear monitors) that also sells cables and adapters. Overlaps with Sescom at the pro audio customer level and is approved in many of the same reseller channels (B&H, etc.).
• Kramer Electronics: Broad pro AV signal management company offering audio converters, extenders, and interface products that compete with Sescom's converter/extender and audio-over-CAT lines, though across a wider AV scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/sescomaudio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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