Megahertz
Megahertz Ltd is an independent UK-based broadcast systems integrator and bespoke vehicle engineering company founded in 1982, serving broadcasters and media organisations with fixed facility integration, mobile OB vehicles, and custom vehicle power and conversion solutions across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersEly, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Megahertz does
Megahertz Ltd is an independent UK-based engineering company that operates two complementary divisions: Broadcast System Integration and Bespoke Vehicle Engineering. The Broadcast System Integration business designs, builds, and integrates fixed and mobile broadcast facilities, including newsrooms, studios, control rooms, transmission centres, earth stations, disaster recovery suites, and outside broadcast vehicles, for clients such as the BBC, CNN, BT Media & Broadcast, Virgin Media, the Royal Opera House, and Sony PlayStation. Core technical capabilities centre on SMPTE 2110 IP broadcast infrastructure, RF and satellite communications, UHD/HDR production facilities, and high-spec OB vehicle design. The Bespoke Vehicle Engineering division provides turnkey vehicle conversions covering generators, hydraulic jacks and levelling systems, awnings, interior lining, reversing cameras, battery and mains power systems (including lithium-ion and solar), air conditioning/heating, power take-off, and one-off bespoke solutions. Approximately 50% of broadcast work is fixed installations and 50% is mobile/vehicle-based.
The company generates revenue through four streams: professional services for broadcast system integration projects, one-off bespoke vehicle engineering contracts, authorized equipment resale from brands such as Grass Valley, Fischer Panda, Crystal Vision, C-Com, Canon, Camera Corps, Anton Bauer, Autoscript, and AvL Technologies, and recurring 24/7 support and maintenance contracts. Pricing is uniformly quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Megahertz sells primarily through an enterprise field sales motion, with regional sales coverage across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, supplemented by an event-driven presence at IBC and direct project consultation. In-house manufacturing capabilities at the Ely, Cambridgeshire headquarters include sheet metalwork, welding, woodworking, paint spraying, and electrical testing.
Founded in 1982 by former Pye TVT engineers, the company is headquartered at a purpose-built facility in Ely with a regional office in Rome, and serves customers in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. In 2025, Megahertz merged with Mediability to operate as a single team delivering broadcast and AV integration across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. Notable industry firsts include the first HD production vehicle for the Middle East, the first fully remote-controlled IP-based VSAT news vehicle, the first UHD links vehicle, the first Dolby Atmos certified OB vehicle, and the first zero emissions newsgathering vehicle.
Megahertz firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Megahertz
- Legal name
- Megahertz Ltd
- Website
- https://megahertz.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Megahertz Ltd is an independent UK-based broadcast systems integrator and bespoke vehicle engineering company founded in 1982, serving broadcasters and media organisations with fixed facility integration, mobile OB vehicles, and custom vehicle power and conversion solutions across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Megahertz is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ely
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Megahertz business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Broadcast Systems Integration: Design, build, and integration of fixed and mobile broadcast facilities including newsrooms, studios, control rooms, transmission centres, earth stations, disaster recovery suites and outside broadcast vehicles. Approximately 50% of annual work is in fixed installations.
- Bespoke Vehicle Engineering: Turnkey services for vehicle conversions including generators, jacks/levelling systems, awnings, interior lining, cameras/sensors, battery/power systems, air conditioning/heating, power take off (PTO), and solar panels. Includes bespoke solutions for specialized requirements.
- Equipment Sales: Sale of broadcast equipment from partner brands including Grass Valley, Fischer Panda, Crystal Vision, C-Com, Canon, Camera Corps, Anton Bauer, Autoscript, and AvLTechnologies. Equipment includes cameras, lenses, lighting, routing, processing, communications and production equipment.
- Support and Maintenance Services: 24/7 telephone support helpline, warranty services, annual maintenance contracts, and mobile support service for generator repairs, service and breakdowns throughout UK. Service includes return to factory basis repairs during warranty period.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Bespoke vehicle engineering solutions - quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Megahertz product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Megahertz is an independent broadcast systems integrator that designs, builds and installs fixed and mobile broadcast facilities — newsrooms, studios, control rooms, transmission centres, earth stations, disaster recovery suites and outside broadcast vehicles — for broadcasters and media organisations worldwide. It also operates a Bespoke Vehicle Engineering division that delivers turnkey vehicle conversions including generators, hydraulic jacks and levelling systems, awnings, interior lining, reversing cameras, battery and solar power systems, air conditioning/heating, power take-off, and bespoke modifications for mobile broadcast, motorhome and commercial applications, supported by a 24/7 service helpline, in-house manufacturing capabilities and authorised broadcast equipment resale.
Product overview
Megahertz Ltd is an independent broadcast systems integration company operating two core divisions: Broadcast System Integration (designing and building fixed and mobile broadcast facilities) and Bespoke Vehicle Engineering (converting and upgrading vehicles with power, levelling, climate control, and AV systems). The portfolio comprises service offerings including broadcast integration, consultancy, satellite/RF systems, and 24/7 technical support, alongside manufacturing capabilities for bespoke vehicle conversions. Equipment resale includes brands such as Grass Valley, Fischer Panda, Crystal Vision, C-Com, Canon, Camera Corps, Anton Bauer, Autoscript, and AvLTechnologies. The company was founded in 1982 and serves broadcasters globally.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Broadcast System Integration Independent systems integration service for broadcasters worldwide, designing and building fixed broadcast facilities (newsrooms, studios, control rooms, transmission centres, earth stations, disaster recovery suites) and mobile outside broadcast vehicles. Sold to enterprise broadcasters and media companies on a project/quote basis.
- Bespoke Vehicle Engineering Turnkey vehicle conversion and upgrade service delivering bespoke solutions for mobile broadcast, motorhome and commercial applications — covering generators, jacks/levelling, awnings, interior lining, cameras/sensors, battery and solar power systems, air conditioning/heating, power take-off and bespoke modifications. Sold to outside broadcast production companies, motorhome owners and commercial fleet operators on a quote basis.
- Diesel Generators Supply, installation, servicing and maintenance of generators for vehicle, standby and marine applications, including Fischer Panda and other major brands. Sold as standalone product and as part of broader vehicle integration projects.
- Jacks / Levelling Systems HPC Hydraulics levelling and stabilisation systems for motorhomes and other industries, with smartphone app control, touch-screen operation, ~40kg lightweight design, 30-tonne lifting capacity, 90-second levelling and 4 level settings. Sold as standalone product with supply and fitting service.
- Mobile Power Systems (Hybrid & Lithium-Ion Battery Solutions) Vehicle power system solutions spanning ultra-quiet diesel generators to fully lithium-ion battery systems and hybrid configurations, including solar integration, designed to reduce carbon footprint and total cost of ownership (estimated 50% lower than diesel generators). Sold as part of bespoke vehicle engineering projects.
- Satellite & RF Systems RF and satellite systems installation and maintenance for communications, WiFi, COFDM and satellite Tx/Rx applications, including antenna installation, motorisation repairs, RF over fibre, and network management systems for broadcasters.
- Broadcast Consultancy Services Independent broadcast system integration consultancy providing unbiased technology advice, high-level system architecture, cost analysis, weight/power/heat calculations, and return on investment analysis. Sold to organisations evaluating broadcast technology decisions and integration planning.
- 24/7 Support and Maintenance Round-the-clock telephone support helpline with dedicated service engineers, plus warranty repairs, annual maintenance contracts and mobile UK-wide support for generators and integrated systems. Sold as a recurring support service to existing broadcast and vehicle integration customers.
- Manufacturing Facility Services In-house manufacturing capability services including sheet metal cutting and folding, aluminium/steel/stainless welding, woodworking and joinery, paint spraying, wiring and electrical testing, and carpeting/lining. Underpins bespoke vehicle engineering and broadcast integration projects.
- Broadcast Equipment Sales Resale of broadcast equipment from partner manufacturers including Grass Valley, Fischer Panda, Crystal Vision, C-Com, Canon, Camera Corps, Anton Bauer, Autoscript and AvL Technologies, covering cameras, lenses, lighting, routing, processing, communications and production equipment.
Quantifiable outcome
- 50% reduction in total cost of ownership for hybrid or battery power solutions compared to diesel generators
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Megahertz
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Megahertz technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
Feature5 records
Megahertz partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- MediabilitycoreStrategic merger announced in 2025 - Megahertz and Mediability are now working as one team. Combining strengths to deliver smarter broadcast and AV integration for clients across Europe, the Middle East and beyond. Leadership, delivery, and operations are being aligned with already visible impact. Announced publicly at IBC 2025.
- HPC HydraulicscoreOfficial dealer of HPC Hydraulics products for jacks and levelling systems. Megahertz supplies and fits levelling and stabilisation systems for motor homes and other industries. HPC systems feature smartphone app control, touch screen operation, lightweight design (40kg), 90-second levelling, 4 level settings, and 30 tonne lifting capacity.
- Fischer PandacoreFully qualified Fischer Panda installers providing service and support for on-board, towable or standby generators. Fischer Panda is a primary generator brand offered through Megahertz.
- EvertzcoreCollaborated with Evertz on Sony PlayStation's London-based Game testing facility media infrastructure project. Megahertz working as supplier on IP media project with Evertz.
- CNNcoreLong-standing collaboration with CNN on broadcast projects. Handled integration of CNN's London news facility move and invited to collaborate on ground-breaking CNN Abu Dhabi project in new building.
- Grass ValleycoreAuthorized reseller of Grass Valley broadcast equipment including cameras, switchers, and production systems.
- Fischer PandacoreAuthorized reseller and installer of Fischer Panda generators for mobile and marine applications.
- Crystal VisionminorAuthorized reseller of Crystal Vision broadcast processing and routing equipment.
- C-ComminorAuthorized reseller of C-Com satellite communication equipment.
- CanonminorAuthorized reseller of Canon broadcast and professional cameras and lenses.
- Camera CorpsminorAuthorized reseller of Camera Corps broadcast camera systems and equipment.
- Anton BauerminorAuthorized reseller of Anton Bauer broadcast battery and power systems.
- AutoscriptminorAuthorized reseller of Autoscript teleprompter systems for broadcast.
- AvL TechnologiesminorAuthorized reseller of AvL Technologies satellite antenna and VSAT systems.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Megahertz competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- NEP Group: Global outside broadcast and live events services provider with a large fleet of OB trucks and managed broadcast facilities worldwide. Comparable in OB vehicle operation and broadcast services delivery, though much larger scale and broader portfolio than Megahertz’s integration focus.
- Grass Valley (Belden): Major broadcast technology manufacturer and solutions provider offering cameras, switchers, routers and integrated production systems. Megahertz is an authorized Grass Valley reseller and integrator, making it a partial competitor and a key partner; Grass Valley represents the broader incumbent in broadcast workflow solutions.
- Vizrt Group: Norwegian-headquartered provider of broadcast graphics, workflow and media asset management software serving broadcasters worldwide. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but relevant as a European broadcast technology incumbent that broadcasters may bundle into integration projects alongside Megahertz’s hardware/system delivery.
- Evertz Microsystems: Canadian-headquartered broadcast infrastructure manufacturer specialising in IP routing, switching and processing for SMPTE 2110 facilities. Megahertz collaborated with Evertz on the Sony PlayStation IP media project; Evertz sits as a broad incumbent in IP broadcast infrastructure alongside Megahertz’s integration services.
Direct peers
- Mediability: Nordic-region broadcast and AV systems integrator serving Scandinavian broadcasters, production companies and corporate customers. Directly comparable in business model and customer type; now merging with Megahertz (announced 2025), making it the most operationally aligned peer.
- Broadcast Solutions GmbH: Germany-headquartered broadcast systems integrator providing OB vans, studio integration, and satellite/SNG vehicles across Europe, Middle East and Asia. Closest direct comparable to Megahertz in terms of European regional broadcast integration focus, OB vehicle builds, and international project delivery model.
- Qvest Media: European broadcast and media technology specialist delivering systems integration, software development and managed services for broadcasters and AV customers. Comparable in scale, customer profile (major European PSBs and media companies), and project-based integration business model.
Regional players
- TVN Group: German broadcast services provider operating OB vans, production services and event broadcast facilities across DACH region. Comparable in OB vehicle operation and broadcast services for European customers, though geographically concentrated in Germany where Megahertz does not have a permanent office.
- EMG (European Media Group): European broadcast services group providing OB, production and broadcast facility services primarily across France, Belgium, Netherlands and Germany. Comparable in OB services and broadcast facility delivery for European PSBs and event producers, but operates in a different geographic mix than Megahertz’s UK/Middle East focus.
- Magna Systems & Engineering: Australia and Asia-Pacific broadcast systems integrator providing resale, integration and support for major broadcast technology brands. Comparable business model as independent integrator/reseller, but operates primarily in Asia-Pacific geography rather than Europe/Middle East.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Megahertz social profiles
Digital presenceMegahertz compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Megahertz financial estimates
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Megahertz leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Megahertz funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Megahertz M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Megahertz
What does Megahertz do?
Megahertz is an independent broadcast systems integrator that designs, builds and installs fixed and mobile broadcast facilities — newsrooms, studios, control rooms, transmission centres, earth stations, disaster recovery suites and outside broadcast vehicles — for broadcasters and media organisations worldwide. It also operates a Bespoke Vehicle Engineering division that delivers turnkey vehicle conversions including generators, hydraulic jacks and levelling systems, awnings, interior lining, reversing cameras, battery and solar power systems, air conditioning/heating, power take-off, and bespoke modifications for mobile broadcast, motorhome and commercial applications, supported by a 24/7 service helpline, in-house manufacturing capabilities and authorised broadcast equipment resale.
Is Megahertz a public or private company?
Megahertz is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Megahertz founded?
Megahertz was founded in 1982. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Megahertz based?
Megahertz is headquartered in Ely, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Megahertz make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Broadcast Systems Integration is the primary driver. The others are bespoke Vehicle Engineering, equipment Sales and support and Maintenance Services.
Who are Megahertz's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are NEP Group, Grass Valley (Belden), Vizrt Group and Evertz Microsystems. Direct peers are Mediability, Broadcast Solutions GmbH and Qvest Media. Regional players are TVN Group, EMG (European Media Group) and Magna Systems & Engineering.
Does Megahertz have an API?
No public API is recorded for Megahertz.