Clarity in Sound Light and Vision Ltd

What Clarity in Sound Light and Vision Ltd does

Clarity in Sound, Light & Vision Ltd is a UK-based specialist audio-visual systems integrator founded in 2002 and headquartered in Braintree, Essex. The company designs, supplies and installs tailored sound, lighting, projection and control systems for educational establishments (its primary market), places of worship, community venues and theatres, special-needs and sensory facilities, leisure operators, and public/private sector clients. Its technical stack combines professional-grade third-party hardware from manufacturers including Yamaha, Sennheiser, QSC, Denon, Panasonic, Biamp, Martin Audio, Bose, Renkus Heinz, ChamSys and Allen & Heath with custom in-house tablet/smartphone control applications, DANTE audio networking, and DMX lighting protocols; the firm also produces bespoke rear-projection screens, hearing loop systems, and waterproof poolside control interfaces.

The business operates a project-based direct sales model targeting B2B clients, with revenue generated from one-time system design, supply and installation engagements (ranging from single-room installations to multi-venue campuses) complemented by a smaller recurring stream of multi-year service and preventative maintenance contracts, repairs, and consumable spares. Pricing is custom quote-based, tied to project specifications and budgets, and there is no standard public price list. The company holds trade credentials (CHAS, Constructionline) and markets itself via its website case-study portfolio, manufacturer relationships, and sector trade events. Operating as a private limited company with a 7-person team (Managing Director, Office Manager and 5 engineers), Clarity has been led since 2021 by Simon Bull, formerly Director of Sales at Martin Audio, following its transition from founder Stuart Graham.

Name

Clarity in Sound Light and Vision Ltd

Legal name

Clarity in Sound, Light & Vision Ltd

Website

https://clarityslv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Clarity in Sound, Light & Vision Ltd is a UK-based AV systems integrator that designs, supplies and installs tailored sound, lighting, projection and control systems for schools, places of worship, leisure venues, heritage sites and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio-Visual Installation Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (541410)

akta.pro primary industry

IT & AV Hardware Procurement (Computers, Displays, Projectors, Interactive Panels) (EDAEAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts, Music & Performance Equipment (Instruments, Art Supplies, Stage/Lighting Basics) (EDAEAIAH), Home Theater Installation, Calibration & Custom AV Services Retail (CRACAEAK)

Keywords

• Audio-visual installation
• Sound system design
• LED lighting systems
• Education AV solutions
• Commercial AV integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Dunmow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. System Design, Supply and Installation: Design, supply and installation of tailored sound, lighting, and audio-visual systems. Projects range from single-room installations to multi-venue campus systems.
2. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Single and multiple year service contracts providing preventative maintenance, equipment servicing, PAT testing, and safety checks to prolong equipment life and minimize disruption risks.
3. Repairs and Spares: Repair services for sound, lighting and AV equipment on-site or in workshop, along with consumable spares including lamps, fuses, batteries, connectors, and colour filters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Clarity designs, supplies, and installs tailored sound, lighting, and audio-visual systems for educational establishments, places of worship, leisure facilities, and public/private sector venues across the UK. The company provides end-to-end project delivery including system design, equipment supply, professional installation, custom tablet/smartphone control applications, and ongoing service contracts. Projects range from single-room installations to multi-venue campus systems.

Product overview

Clarity In Sound Light & Vision Ltd is an AV installation company offering a comprehensive portfolio of sound, lighting, and audio-visual systems designed, supplied, and installed for educational establishments, places of worship, community venues, theatres, and leisure facilities. The core offering encompasses Sound Systems (including radio microphones, column and line array loudspeakers, amplifiers, and DSP), LED Lighting Systems (theatrical and architectural), Projection and Visual Systems (laser/wide projectors, screens, displays), Remote System Control via tablet/smartphone apps and wall panels, Across-Site Paging/PA Systems, Theatrical Drapes and Staging, Sensory Rooms for special needs education including hydrotherapy pools, and Hearing Loop/Induction Systems for accessibility. The company also provides ongoing Service & Maintenance Contracts, Repairs, and Staff Training as post-installation support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sound System Design, Supply and Installation Professional audio system design, supply and installation service for venues including schools, churches, theatres, and leisure facilities. Includes radio microphones, column and line array loudspeakers, amplifiers, digital signal processors (DSP), and mixing equipment from manufacturers such as Yamaha, Sennheiser, QSC, Bose, Martin Audio, and Renkus Heinz.
• LED Lighting System Design, Supply and Installation LED colour-changing theatrical and architectural lighting system design, supply and installation service. Includes Fresnels, profiles, PAR fixtures, cyclorama battens, moving lights, and wash fixtures from manufacturers such as Chauvet, GDS, Pulsar Light of Cambridge, and ChamSys for performance and ambient lighting applications.
• Projection and Visual System Design, Supply and Installation High-lumen laser and lamp projector, electric and fixed projection screen, video wall, and display system design, supply and installation service for presentations, theatrical productions, and digital signage. Includes Panasonic and Epson projectors, with laser projectors offering 20,000+ hour life.
• Across-Site Paging and PA System Installation Networked public address and evacuation system design, supply and installation service with zone control, GPS-linked scheduling, lesson change notifications, and emergency announcement override capabilities for schools, corporate, and government facilities.
• Sensory Room and Hydrotherapy Pool AV Installation Immersive sensory environment design, supply and installation service for special educational needs schools, featuring interactive wall and floor projections, LED colour-changing lighting, bubble tubes, floating switches, beam interruption systems, and waterproof tablet control for hydrotherapy pools.
• Service and Preventative Maintenance Contracts Single and multiple year service contracts providing preventative maintenance, equipment cleaning, PAT testing, safety checks, projector lamp replacement, and system performance verification to prolong equipment life and minimize disruption risks for installed sound, lighting, and AV systems.
• Repairs and Spares
• Training Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% energy reduction when converting to LED lighting
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Yamaha Music EuropecoreTechnology or IntegrationLongstanding working relationship with Yamaha for audio equipment including speakers, DSP processors, amplifiers, and digital mixing consoles. Clarity uses Yamaha products extensively across installations.
• SennheisercoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of professional radio microphone systems used in Clarity installations across education and worship sectors.
• QSCcoreTechnology or IntegrationAudio equipment supplier providing loudspeakers and amplifiers for commercial installations.
• PanasoniccoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of projectors including high-lumen laser projectors for educational and commercial applications.
• EpsoncoreTechnology or IntegrationProjector supplier for various installations including laser widescreen projectors.
• Martin AudiocoreTechnology or IntegrationLoudspeaker manufacturer whose products are featured in Clarity installations, including CDD series speakers.
• BiampcoreTechnology or IntegrationAudio processing and DSP equipment supplier.
• Allen & HeathcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital mixing console supplier used in professional installations.
• ChauvetcoreTechnology or IntegrationLED lighting manufacturer providing colour-changing theatrical fixtures for venues.
• BosecoreTechnology or IntegrationSpeaker systems supplier particularly used in sensory rooms and pool environments for quality sound reproduction.
• DenoncoreTechnology or IntegrationCD/media players and audio equipment supplier for installations.
• Renkus HeinzcoreTechnology or IntegrationBeam steerable column loudspeaker specialist used for challenging acoustic environments like chapels and churches.
• Audio TechnicacoreTechnology or IntegrationRadio microphone systems supplier for educational installations.
• GDS (Lighting)coreTechnology or IntegrationUK manufacturer of architectural LED lighting solutions used in heritage buildings including churches and theatres.
• Pharos ControlscoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitectural lighting control systems provider for programmable multi-zone control.
• NexocoreTechnology or IntegrationProfessional line array loudspeaker systems used in commercial installations.
• ChamSyscoreTechnology or IntegrationLighting control console manufacturer for theatrical installations.
• Cloud ElectronicscoreTechnology or IntegrationMulti-zone audio system equipment including digital zone mixers used in sensory centres.
• Mike Ayres DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSensory equipment specialist collaborated with on Pendragon Multi-Sensory Centre project for learning and profound disabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Reflex Limited: UK integrator of audio-visual, collaboration, and presentation systems across education, corporate, and public sector. Competes for similar sound, lighting, and projection system tenders as Clarity.
• AVMI: One of the largest UK-based AV integrators offering design, supply, installation, and managed services across corporate, education, and public sector. Directly competes for the same UK education and public-sector AV installation tenders as Clarity.
• Imago Group: UK-based audio-visual integrator providing design, installation, and support services across corporate, education, and public-sector clients. Operates with a comparable direct-to-customer project delivery model.
• Visavvi: UK AV integrator (formerly Audio Visual Machines) delivering design, integration, and managed services to corporate, education, and government clients. Direct competitor in the UK AV installation market with overlapping verticals.
• Cinos: UK-headquartered AV and collaboration integrator serving public sector, corporate, and education end customers. Comparable business model, vendor stack (Cisco/AV integration), and customer verticals to Clarity.
• Pure Audio Visual: UK AV systems integrator focused on design, installation, and support for corporate, education, and public-sector clients. Comparable operating model and customer verticals to Clarity, including a strong education practice.
• proAV: Established London-based AV integrator with a UK-wide delivery model serving corporate, education, and public-sector clients. Competes head-to-head with Clarity for UK education, leisure, and heritage AV system projects.
• Saville Audio Visual: Long-standing UK AV integrator serving education, corporate, and public sector with design, installation, and managed services across sound, projection, and digital signage. Direct competitor for the same UK institutional AV tenders.
• Snelling Group: UK AV and unified communications systems integrator delivering installation and support services to corporate, education, and public-sector customers. Directly comparable in scale, vertical mix, and project-based business model.

Emerging players

• Peartree Audio Visual: Mid-sized UK AV integrator focused on schools, churches, and community venues with a similar vertical mix to Clarity. Comparable offering across sound, lighting, and projection systems for education and worship.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/clarityinslv
• Xx.com/clarity_slv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clarity-in-sound-light-and-vision-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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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