AEV Broadcast

What AEV Broadcast does

AEV Broadcast is an Italian manufacturer of professional audio broadcast equipment, headquartered in Argelato in the Bologna area, serving radio and TV broadcasters globally. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio spanning turnkey studio projects, mixer consoles (Acuo 912, Acuo 908, Synapse, BSM Evolution USB, MMS 3000, ACUO MB), digital audio processors (Mirage 4 Evo, Mirage 3 Evo, Mirage FM/AM, Xtreme-5, Xtreme 6), telephone hybrids (ITB 302 Evo, ITB 302, ITB 201, ITB 101, Telereport Plus), audio switchers and distributors (Dual Switch, Octopus series, Rabbit, Matrix 4x4/8x8/16x16), RDS and stereo coders (Stargate Evo, Stargate, RDS Evo, RDS 4500, Starlight), automation systems (EVA Lite, EVA Pro, EVA Logger, Virtual RDS), IP codecs (IP Smart, IP Pro), OEM component boards, studio furniture, and accessories. The core technology is proprietary DSP-based audio processing, satellite-programmable RDS encoding, and Linux-based IP audio transmission, with notable technical differentiators including 65+ dB stereo separation via 32x sampling rate digital modulation and embedded web servers for remote configuration.

The company's business model is built on direct hardware sales to broadcasters under a quote-based pricing model, complemented by OEM component sales (stereo encoder boards, RDS generator boards, audio processor boards) that are integrated into third-party FM broadcast equipment. AEV reaches customers through a multilingual website (English, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic), direct sales inquiries via a contact form, and a recurring trade show presence at NAB, Broadcast Asia, Africast, and CABSAT. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors, no public revenue figures, and operates as a vertically focused specialist in the audio broadcast segment. As of 2026, AEV is executing an EU-funded international expansion project targeting Ethiopia and Indonesia, with concurrent market development activities in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Name

AEV Broadcast

Legal name

AEV Broadcast

Website

https://aev.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AEV Broadcast is an Italian manufacturer of professional audio broadcast equipment serving radio and TV broadcasters globally. The company produces mixers, audio processors, telephone hybrids, RDS encoders, IP codecs, automation systems, turnkey studio solutions, and OEM components from its Bologna-area headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Broadcast Audio Equipment

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33422)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Live Sound & Stage Equipment (PA Systems, Amplification, Monitoring) (MPAIAJAD)

Keywords

• Professional broadcast equipment
• Audio processing hardware
• RDS encoders
• Radio studio consoles
• Telephone hybrids

Headquarters

HQ city

Argelato

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Broadcast Hardware Sales: AEV Broadcast generates revenue through the sale of professional audio broadcast equipment including audio mixers, processors, telephone hybrids, RDS encoders, audio switchers, automation systems, IP codecs, and turnkey studio solutions. The company also offers OEM products (stereo encoders, RDS generators, audio processor boards) for integration into third-party equipment.
2. OEM Component Sales: Sale of OEM components including stereo encoder boards, RDS generator boards, and audio processor boards designed for integration into FM broadcast equipment manufactured by other companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AEV Broadcast designs, manufactures, and sells professional audio broadcast equipment for radio and television stations worldwide. Its product portfolio includes turnkey studio solutions, broadcast audio mixing consoles, digital audio processors, telephone hybrids, audio switchers and distributors, RDS and stereo coders, IP audio codecs, broadcast automation software, studio furniture, and OEM components for integration into third-party FM broadcast equipment.

Product overview

AEV Broadcast is the leading Italian manufacturer in the audio broadcast industry, offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional radio broadcasting equipment. The product line includes complete turnkey studio solutions (Digital, Synapse Digital, Professional Digital, Smart, Flightcase Community, Outside Flightcase), broadcast mixer consoles (Acuo 912, Acuo 908, Synapse, BSM Evolution USB, MMS 3000, ACUO MB), digital audio processors (Mirage 4 Evo, Mirage 3 Evo, Mirage FM/AM, Xtreme-5, Xtreme 6), telephone hybrids (ITB 302 Evo, ITB 302, ITB 201, ITB 101, Telereport Plus), audio switchers and distributors (Dual Switch, Switch ST, Octopus series, Rabbit, Matrix series), RDS/Stereo coders (Stargate Evo, Stargate, RDS Evo, RDS 4500, Starlight), automation systems (EVA Lite, EVA Pro, EVA Logger, Virtual RDS), IP codecs (IP Smart, IP Pro), OEM components (Stereo Encoder, RDS Generator, Audio Processor Board), studio furniture (Tech 2, Tech 3, Flightcase series), and accessories (On Air Light, Watch Timer). The products serve radio stations, broadcasters, and media facilities worldwide with solutions spanning from studio setup to transmission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EVA: EVA automation systems software for radio and video automation
• ACUO
• Mirage
• Stargate

Products and services

• Turnkey Studio Projects Complete studio solutions for radio broadcasting facilities available in multiple configurations (Digital, Synapse Digital, Professional Digital, Smart, Flightcase Community, Outside Flightcase) covering end-to-end studio build-outs for broadcasters.
• Acuo 912 Broadcast Mixer Console 12-channel professional broadcast audio mixer console designed for radio broadcasting applications.
• Acuo 908 Broadcast Mixer Console 8-channel broadcast mixer console with advanced control features for radio broadcasting operations.
• Synapse Audio Mixer Console Professional audio mixer console for broadcast studio applications.
• BSM Evolution USB Mixer USB-enabled broadcast mixer for studio audio control.
• MMS 3000 Mixer System Professional broadcast mixer system for radio studio use.
• ACUO MB Modular Mixer Modular-design broadcast mixer console for radio broadcasting operations.
• Mirage 4 Evo Audio Processor Digital audio processor with advanced DSP-based multi-band processing and dynamic control for FM broadcasting.
• Mirage 3 Evo Audio Processor Digital audio processor for FM/AM broadcasting built on DSP-based processing.
• Mirage FM/AM Audio Processor Audio processor supporting both FM and AM broadcast bands for radio stations.
• Xtreme-5 Audio Processor 5-band audio processor for professional broadcast applications.
• Xtreme 6 Audio Processor 6-band audio processor for professional broadcasting applications.
• ITB 302 Evo Digital Telephone Hybrid Dual-channel digital telephone hybrid with TFT color display and remote control, designed for broadcast call-in integration in radio studios.
• ITB 302 Telephone Hybrid Dual-channel telephone hybrid widely regarded as an industry reference product for broadcast call-in segments.
• ITB 201 Telephone Hybrid Dual-channel telephone hybrid device designed for radio broadcasting call management.
• ITB 101 Telephone Hybrid Single-channel telephone hybrid for broadcast applications in radio studios.
• Telereport Plus Telephone Hybrid Professional telephone hybrid system for managing broadcast call-in segments.
• Stargate Evo RDS and Stereo Coder Multi-coder combining stereo encoder and RDS coder built on the latest DSP generation, with color TFT LCD display, priority-scaling input management, and RDS signal decoder for large radio networks.
• Stargate RDS and Stereo Coder Combined stereo encoder and RDS coder designed for large radio networks, featuring digital modulation at 32x sampling rate.
• RDS Evo Encoder RDS encoder powered by latest-generation DSP with Ethernet control, embedded web server, and RDS signal decoder.
• RDS 4500 Programmable RDS Encoder Programmable RDS encoder with satellite programming capability and local/remote configuration for radio broadcasters.
• Starlight Stereo Encoder Stereo encoder with digital modulator at 32x sampling rate providing excellent stereo separation and transparent sound reproduction.
• IP Smart IP Audio Codec Entry-level IP audio codec supporting multiple audio formats over LAN/WAN networks with USB storage and optional Wi-Fi/3G connectivity for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint audio contribution.
• IP Pro IP Audio Codec Professional multi-standard IP audio codec built on Linux OS with extensive protocol support and built-in web server for remote control of point-to-point and point-to-multipoint audio over IP networks.
• EVA Lite Radio Automation Simple radio automation application for FM and web radio stations featuring automatic music fades and overlaps.
• EVA Pro Radio Automation Integrated modular radio automation software with playout, data ingest, traffic scheduling, and music scheduling modules for radio and video automation.
• EVA Logger Audio Recording System Audio recording system for cyclic or selected-period recording with hard disk storage and simultaneous multi-source recording capability for radio broadcasters.
• Virtual RDS Application Application enabling transmission of programming information via RDS, including artist name, song title, and program name displayed on radio receivers.
• Stereo Encoder OEM Board OEM digital stereo encoder board designed for integration into third-party FM broadcast equipment, featuring 65+ dB stereo separation and DSP-filtering composite processing.
• RDS Generator OEM Board OEM satellite-programmable RDS coder board for integration into FM broadcast equipment manufactured by other companies.
• Audio Processor OEM Board Audio processing OEM board for integration into third-party broadcast equipment.
• Dual Switch Audio Switcher Audio signal monitor and switcher with two pairs of stereo inputs and corresponding stereo output, plus two MPX inputs/outputs, featuring automatic switching in supervisor mode.
• Matrix 16x16 Audio Matrix 16x16 balanced stereo audio matrix with DSP-powered processing and software Ethernet control for studio and remote applications.
• Tech 3 Studio Desk Professional broadcast studio desk with guest-side configuration options for radio studio installations.

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Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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Market position

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Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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