What DVDO does

DVDO, Inc. is a privately held designer and seller of professional AV signal management and audio-visual communication hardware, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California (Silicon Valley), with 11–50 employees. The company sells a broad catalog spanning switchers (4x1 to modular 80x80 chassis), matrix switchers, HDMI/USB-C/HDBaseT/wireless extenders (up to 150m over category and 10km over fiber), splitters, format converters, AOC fiber cables, calibration tools, plus an AV/communication line of PTZ cameras with AI auto-tracking and voice tracking, all-in-one conference cameras, presentation switchers, speakerphones, audio amplifiers, DSP processors, streamer recorders and capture cards. Core technologies include H.265/H.264 4K60 AV-over-IP encoding/decoding, HDBaseT and USB-C extension up to 100–150m, AI-powered face detection and voice localization for camera tracking, and protocol support spanning Dante, NDI/NDI-HX, ONVIF, RTSP, RTMP/RTMPS, VISCA Over IP, GB/T28181, and PoE.

The company operates a B2B hardware sales model priced from roughly $59 entry-level splitters to $45,999 modular matrix chassis, monetizing through regional value-added distributors and authorized dealers under a preferred-pricing program, supplemented by direct e-commerce via its own storefront. End customers span corporate, education, government, hospitality, healthcare, house-of-worship, and retail verticals, with named case studies including the University of Southern California, YMCA San Francisco, and L'Oreal. Distribution spans 20+ countries across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia through 20+ named distributors; go-to-market is reinforced by trade show presence at InfoComm, ISE, MIR Tech Show, AVX, and Expo Scene, alongside an email newsletter (DVDO Connection), blog, YouTube, and active LinkedIn presence. CEO Douglas Fealtman leads the company; no parent company, institutional investors, venture capital backing, or ownership changes are disclosed in the input data.

Name

DVDO

Legal name

DVDO

Website

https://dvdo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DVDO designs and sells professional AV signal management and audio-visual communication hardware — switchers, matrix switchers, extenders, PTZ cameras with AI tracking, and conference systems — to corporate, education, government, and healthcare integrators through a global distributor and dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Audio-Visual Equipment

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Video Adapters & Converters (HDMI/DP/VGA/DVI/USB-C) (HDACAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cables, Mounts & Installation Accessories Retail (HDMI, Wall Mounts, Stands) (CRACAEAJ)

Keywords

• Professional AV equipment
• Signal management solutions
• AV over IP encoders
• HDBaseT extenders
• PTZ conference cameras

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Clara

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: DVDO generates revenue primarily through the sale of professional AV hardware including switchers, matrix switchers, extenders, cameras, cables, converters, and audio equipment. Products are sold at various price points from consumer-grade to enterprise modular systems with MSRP ranging from $59 to $45,999.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

DVDO designs, manufactures, and sells professional audio-visual signal management and connectivity hardware, including AV over IP encoders/decoders, HDMI/USB-C/KVM switchers, modular matrix switchers (up to 80x80), HDMI/USB/HDBaseT/wireless extenders, splitters, format converters, and AOC fiber cables (Signal Management category), as well as PTZ and all-in-one conference cameras with AI auto-tracking and voice tracking, IP PTZ controllers, streamer recorders, capture cards, audio amplifiers, DSP processors, conference speakerphones, and audio extractors/embedders (Audio Visual Communication category). Products are sold through regional distributors, authorized dealers/installers, and the company's direct e-commerce site, with MSRPs ranging from $59 to $45,999.

Product overview

DVDO, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, offers a comprehensive portfolio of signal management and audio visual communication solutions for the professional AV industry. The product portfolio spans two main categories: Signal Management products including AV over IP encoders/decoders for H.265/H.264 4K60 video distribution over IP networks, HDMI/USB-C/KVM switchers (from simple 4x1 to seamless matrix switchers and modular chassis supporting up to 80x80 configurations), HDMI/USB/HDBaseT/wireless extenders at distances from 40m to 10km, HDMI splitters (1x2 to 1x16), format converters, calibration tools, and AOC fiber/USB-C cables; and Audio Visual Communication products including PTZ cameras (Full HD to 4K with AI auto-tracking, voice tracking, NDI support), all-in-one conference cameras, IP PTZ camera controllers, streamer recorders, capture cards, audio amplifiers, DSP processors, conference speakerphones, and audio extractors/embedders. The product ecosystem serves corporate, education, government, hospitality, healthcare, house of worship, and retail markets with a focus on easy integration and reliable performance backed by customer support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AV over IP H.265/H.264 4K60 Encoder (DVDO-H265-4KENC-1) Professional AV encoder supporting H.265/H.264 compression for 4K60 video over IP networks, part of DVDO's AV over IP solution for matrix switching, video wall, and multiview applications. Targeted at AV integrators and enterprise customers building distributed video systems.
• AV over IP H.265/H.264 4K60 Decoder (DVDO-H265-4KDEC-1) Professional AV decoder with video wall capability supporting H.265/H.264 compression for 4K60 video over IP networks, enabling distributed video wall deployments. Targeted at AV integrators and enterprise customers.
• AV over IP H.265/H.264 4K60 Decoder with Multiview (DVDO-H265-4KDEC-MV-1) AV decoder with multiview capability supporting simultaneous display of multiple video sources from IP streams. Targeted at AV integrators needing multiview deployments.
• 8K 4x1 Switcher (DVDO-Switcher-41-USBC-HDMI) 8K HDMI switcher with 1 USB-C and 3 HDMI inputs for connecting multiple source devices to a single display. Targeted at professional AV installations.
• 4K 4x1 HDMI Switcher with ARC (DVDO-Switcher-41-ARC) 4K HDMI switcher with Audio Return Channel (ARC) support for routing audio back to AV receivers or soundbars. Targeted at home theater and conference room applications.
• 4K Seamless HDMI Switcher with Multiview (DVDO-Switcher-21SS-MV, DVDO-Switcher-41SS-MV) Seamless HDMI switchers with multiview capability allowing simultaneous display of multiple sources without screen blanking. Targeted at professional AV environments requiring multi-source presentation.
• XL Series Presentation Switchers (4K 2x1/4x2 with USB-C & HDMI) Professional presentation switchers with USB-C and HDMI inputs, audio I/O, and dual LAN ports for conference and collaboration environments. Targeted at corporate and education conference rooms.
• 4K Conference System with USB-C & HDMI (DVDO-CS-1) All-in-one conference system combining USB-C and HDMI inputs with built-in DSP and amplifier for professional meeting rooms. Targeted at corporate and SMB customers needing integrated video conferencing.
• Presentation Switcher/Extender with Dante (DVDO-USBC-HDMI-PS-42-Xtend, DVDO-USBC-HDMI-PS-51) Professional presentation switcher/extender with Dante audio networking support for integrated professional audio systems. Targeted at AV integrators and conference room installations.
• 4x1 HDMI 2.0 KVM Switcher (DVDO-HDMI-KVM-41)
• KVM 70m Extender over HDBaseT 2.0 with PoH (DVDO-HDBVM-POE-1)
• HDMI Matrix Switchers (2x2 to 8x8)
• Seamless HDMI Matrix Switcher & Video Wall Controller (DVDO-Matrix-44SS-VW, DVDO-Matrix-44SS-MV-VW, DVDO-Matrix-88SS-VW)
• Modular Matrix Chassis (DVDO-Matrix-88-C, DVDO-Matrix-1616-C, DVDO-Matrix-3636-C, DVDO-Matrix-8080-C)
• HDMI Splitters (1x2 to 1x16) HDMI splitters distributing a single source to multiple displays, available in configurations from 1x2 to 1x16 with optional scaler, audio extraction, and category cable outputs. Targeted at retail signage, hospitality, and AV installations.
• HDMI Extenders (40m to 150m over Category, 10km over Fiber) HDMI extenders supporting various distances up to 150m over category cable and up to 10km over optical fiber, with options for HDBaseT technology. Targeted at large facilities needing long-distance HDMI extension.
• 4K60 HDMI Cascading Extender (DVDO-CAT4K-70-CC) Cascading HDMI extender supporting daisy-chaining multiple extender units for longer distance deployments with ARC support. Targeted at professional AV installations requiring extended reach.
• USB Extenders over HDBaseT (1-Host and 2-Host) USB extenders supporting USB-C and USB-A connectivity over HDBaseT at distances up to 100m, with options for multiple host and device ports. Targeted at conference rooms and KVM extension applications.
• USB-C Extender over HDBaseT (DVDO-Xtend-USBC-70, DVDO-Xtend-USBC2USBC-70) USB-C extenders supporting DP Alt Mode and USB connectivity over HDBaseT for extending USB-C laptops and devices. Targeted at professional AV installations with USB-C devices.
• Wireless HDMI Extenders (DVDO-AIR-2K, DVDO-AIR-4K)
• Wall Plate Extenders (HDMI, USB-C, VGA)
• Audio Extenders (HDMI Audio, CAT-Audio-300) Audio-only extenders for distributing audio signals up to 300m over category cable, with HDMI audio extractor variant supporting ARC. Targeted at professional audio installations.
• HDMI AOC Fiber Cables (4K/8K, Plenum Rated) Active Optical HDMI cables supporting 4K and 8K video at lengths from 5m to 100m, available in plenum-rated versions with optional detachable heads. Targeted at commercial AV installations requiring long cable runs.
• USB-C AOC Fiber Cables
• Audio Extractors/Embedders (4K and 8K) Audio extractors for separating HDMI audio to external systems, available in 4K and 8K versions with balanced audio output and eARC support options. Targeted at professional audio/video installations.
• HDMI Calibration Tools (Signal Generator, Analyzer, Manager) Professional calibration tools including 4K and 8K signal generators/analyzers for testing HDMI installations and HDMI managers for EDID management. Targeted at AV integrators and installers for installation testing.
• Audio Amplifiers (2x20W, 2x50W, 40W 70/100V)
• 4x4 DSP Audio Processor (DVDO-DSP44-1) 4-input/4-output digital signal processor for professional audio routing and processing in AV installations. Targeted at professional audio installations and conference rooms.
• Conference Speakerphones (WSP-1, CRSP-1)
• PTZ Cameras (C3, C4, C5, C7, C8 Series) Professional PTZ cameras supporting Full HD and 4K resolutions with HDMI, IP, 3G-SDI, USB outputs, AI auto-tracking, voice tracking, and NDI variants. Targeted at broadcast, conference, lecture capture, and live production environments.
• 4K All-in-One Cameras (C6, C6DL Series) All-in-one 4K cameras with built-in AI voice tracking and auto-framing, combining PTZ functionality with integrated microphones. Targeted at conference rooms, huddle spaces, and small-to-medium meeting environments.
• Wireless PTZ Cameras (C7WIFI Series) Wireless PTZ cameras with HDMI, IP, USB-C connectivity and AI auto-tracking, available in standard and NDI variants. Targeted at installations where cabling is impractical.
• IP PTZ Camera Controllers (Camera-Ctl-1, Camera-Ctl-2, Camera-Ctl-Mini) Hardware controllers for PTZ cameras featuring touch screens, joysticks, and IP connectivity for professional camera control. Targeted at broadcast studios, live production, and large AV installations.
• Streamer Recorders (StreamRec-1, StreamRec-NDI-1) Full HD streamer and recorder devices supporting HDMI/SDI inputs with NDI-HX variant for live streaming to content delivery networks. Targeted at houses of worship, education, and live event streaming applications.
• Capture Cards (USB3.0, USB3.2) HDMI to USB capture dongles supporting 4K and 8K video capture with loop-out for monitoring, available in USB 3.0 and USB 3.2 variants. Targeted at content creators, streaming, and live production applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Long-distance USB 3.2 Gen 1 extension up to 100m via single CAT6a cable
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• Broadfield Distributing, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS distributor covering the United States market. Located at 179 Liberty Ave, Mineola, NY 11501. Tel: +1 800 634 5178.
• GCI Distribution, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian distributor covering Canada market. Located at 200 rue Bellarmin, B100, Montreal, QC H2P 1G5. Tel: +1 877 614 3336.
• Merlin Distributor, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLatin America distributor covering the broader Latin American market. Located at 8182 NW 31st Street, Doral, FL 33122. Tel: +1 786 290 4705.
• Movielight SRLregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArgentina distributor. Located at La Paz 933, (1640) Martinez, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
• Kainaudio GmbHregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustrian distributor. Located at Muenchner Bundesstrasse 42, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
• Fineman A/SregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDanish distributor. Located at Walgerholm 11, 3500 Vaerlose, Denmark.
• Son-VideoregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench distributor. Located at 309 avenue du General de Gaulle, 94500 Champigny-sur-Marne, France.
• Audio Pro Heilbronn Elektroakustik GmbHregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman distributor. Located at Pfaffenstrasse 25, 74078 Heilbronn, Germany.
• Exhibo S.p.A.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian distributor. Located at Via Leonardo da Vinci, 6, 20854 Vedano al Lambro (MB), Italy.
• Audio XLregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetherlands distributor (division of Audio Pro Heilbronn). Located at Krommewetering 21, 3543 AP Utrecht, Netherlands.
• ProAUDIO-AVT sp. z o.o.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish distributor. Located at ul. Graniczna 89a, Wroclaw 54-530, Poland.
• Magnelusa SAregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPortuguese distributor. Located at Estrada Real, 33, Edificio A/B, 2710-450 Sintra, Portugal.
• AVIT Vision, S.L.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish distributor. Located at Calle Comercio, 16, Edificio Forum, Modulo 20, 41927 Mairena del Aljarafe Sevilla, Spain.
• Lang Baranday AGregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss distributor. Located at Farbhofstrasse 21, 8048 Zurich, Switzerland.
• Alto Technologies LimitedregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK distributor. Located at The Old Schoolhouse, Chapel Road, Stockcross, Berkshire RG20 8LB, United Kingdom.
• Sonic Electronics WLLregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQatar distributor. Located at Floor 2, Office 4, Building 19, Zone 26, Street 894, C Ring Road, Doha, Qatar.
• Sonic Arabia for Trading Co.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSaudi Arabia distributor. Located at Office: 09, Building No: 2383, Street: Salahuddin Al Ayyubi, Al Malaz Dist., Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Sonic Electronics and Communication FZCOregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman distributor. Located at IFZA Dubai Digital Park, Building A4, Office 105, Dubai Silicon Oasis, UAE.
• Exodus Information TechnologyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndian distributor. Located at 717-718, 7th Floor, Damji Shamji Business Galleria, LBS Marg Above D-Mart, Kanjurmarg (West), Mumbai - 400078, India.
• Microdata Systems & Management, Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhilippines distributor. Located at Crystal Bldg. 199 CM Recto St. cor. A. Mabini St., San Juan City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
• KS Comm (S) Pte LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSingapore, Malaysia, and China distributor. Located at Block 208, Hougang St 21, #02-213, Singapore 530208.
• Anscom LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSri Lanka distributor. Located at No.12 Charles Drive, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Atlona (Panduit): Atlona designs and manufactures AV distribution, collaboration, and control products including switchers, extenders, and AV over IP solutions. Now part of Panduit, it competes directly with DVDO in commercial and education verticals with overlapping USB-C, HDBaseT, and AVoIP product lines.
• AVPro Edge: AVPro Edge designs and manufactures professional AV distribution products including matrix switchers, extenders, and signal management tools. It targets the same residential and commercial custom integrator market as DVDO, with comparable product breadth.
• Extron Electronics: Extron is a leading manufacturer of professional AV signal processing, switching, distribution, and control solutions. It is the closest direct competitor to DVDO across switchers, extenders, matrix systems, and AV over IP, serving the same corporate, education, and government integrator channel.
• ZeeVee: ZeeVee is a specialist in AV over IP signal distribution, offering encoders, decoders, and management software for video over IP networks. It is a direct peer to DVDO's emerging H.265 AV over IP line and increasingly competes for the same enterprise and education opportunities.
• Kramer Electronics: Kramer is a global manufacturer of AV signal management products including switchers, matrix switchers, extenders, and AV over IP, with broad coverage across corporate, education, and government. It overlaps almost category-for-category with DVDO's signal management portfolio.
• Lightware Visual Engineering: Lightware is a specialist in professional AV signal management with deep coverage of HDMI/USB-C matrix switchers, extenders, and AV over IP. It competes head-to-head with DVDO's matrix, extender, and Taurus UCX-style presentation product lines in corporate and high-end residential installations.
• Magewell: Magewell designs and manufactures professional AV capture, streaming, and conversion products including HDMI/USB capture dongles and converters. Its product lines directly overlap with DVDO's capture cards and format converters for streaming and pro AV workflows.
• PureLink: PureLink manufactures professional AV signal distribution products including HDMI matrix switchers, extenders, and fiber-optic solutions. It is a direct competitor in the same integrator channel for switcher and extender SKUs that overlap with DVDO's mid-range portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• AMX (Harman): AMX, owned by Harman, provides professional AV control and signal management solutions including switchers, extenders, and Enzo presentation platforms. It competes with DVDO on the signal management side while offering broader enterprise control and conferencing capabilities.
• Crestron Electronics: Crestron is a large incumbent offering integrated AV control, signal management, UC, and room scheduling solutions. While it offers switchers, extenders, and DM NVX AV over IP products that compete with DVDO, its broader portfolio and control system ecosystem make it a broader competitor rather than a pure signal-management peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dvdosystems
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Dvdosystems
• Facebookfacebook.com/dvdosystems
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dvdo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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