BNY Productions

What BNY Productions does

BNY Productions is a family-owned audio, video, and lighting (AVL) equipment sales, rental, and consulting firm headquartered in Sioux City, Iowa, founded in 2008 and operating with 11–50 employees. The company assembles turnkey AVL systems from a curated portfolio of 60+ premium vendor brands, with primary distribution partnerships covering Meyer Sound (audio), OHR LED (LED panels), Blackmagic Design (video), Shure (microphones), Arri (lighting), and Allen & Heath (consoles). Its product offering spans three OHR LED panel series — BIT (premium 16:9 at P1.2/P1.5/P1.9 pixel pitches), IGIN (budget permanent-install at P1.86/P2.5), and ION (cable-free portable at P2.6/P3.9) — alongside pre-configured Meyer Sound audio bundles such as the Amie Studio, X20, X40, MJF-208, and subwoofer combinations, each packaged with cases, processors, and pre-loomed cabling.

BNY serves four primary verticals: churches and houses of worship (the dominant segment, evidenced by multiple testimonials from Connection Church, Nikao Church, V1 Church, and New York Ministry Network), educational institutions (Morningside University), recording and production studios (Give Hope Studios), and live event production companies. The company operates a sales-led go-to-market combining a direct online storefront with published unit pricing ($7,777 to $116,243 per package) and a consultation-driven motion for custom installations and enterprise projects. Its revenue model blends one-time equipment sales, usage-based equipment rentals, and professional services consulting, with distribution limited to a single domestic online and direct-sales channel serving clients nationwide from its Sioux City base.

The company is privately held by the founding family with no disclosed external funding, subsidiaries, acquisitions, or leadership transitions, and it carries no disclosed patents, certifications, or AI/ML capabilities. Its competitive positioning rests on the breadth of its vendor network, the convenience of pre-bundled AVL packages, and an installed base of faith-based and education-sector references rather than proprietary technology.

Name

BNY Productions

Legal name

BNY

Website

https://bnypro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BNY Productions is a family-owned Sioux City, Iowa firm founded in 2008 that sells, rents, and consults on professional audio, video, and lighting systems, assembling turnkey LED wall and audio packages from 60+ premium brands for churches, universities, studios, and live event producers nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Audio, Video, and Lighting Equipment Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual Production & LED Volume Services (Stage Ops, ICVFX, Real-Time Camera/Tracking) (MPADAHAB)

Keywords

• Professional audio equipment
• Video production services
• LED wall installation
• Lighting system design
• AV equipment rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Sioux City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sales of audio, video, and lighting equipment including LED walls, speakers, monitors, and complete production packages from partnered vendors. Products are sold directly through their online store with published pricing.
2. Equipment Rentals: Rental services for individual equipment items to full-service productions. Customers can rent gear for events ranging from single items to complete production setups.
3. Consulting Services: Professional consulting services that equip clients with knowledge to make informed decisions for their next event or business venture, including installation guidance and equipment selection advice.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BNY Productions is a family-owned audio, video, and lighting company that sells, rents, and consults on professional AV equipment for clients nationwide. The company offers LED display solutions through three OHR LED panel series (BIT, IGIN, ION) along with pre-configured Meyer Sound audio packages for studios and touring. Services include equipment sales, equipment rentals ranging from individual items to full-service productions, and consulting on system design and installation for events, houses of worship, universities, and production companies.

Product overview

BNY Productions is a family-owned audio, video, and lighting equipment sales, rental, and consulting company operating since 2008. The company offers LED display solutions through the OHR-BIT (flagship 16:9 professional series), OHR-IGIN (budget-friendly permanent installation), and OHR-ION (cable-free portable) product lines. Additionally, BNY offers pre-configured Meyer Sound audio bundles including the Amie Studio Package, X20, X40, MJF-208, and subwoofer combinations (750-LFC, 900-LFC) for studios, touring, and live events. The company provides equipment sales, rentals, and consulting services for professional AV productions nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OHR-BIT LED Panel Series

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of clients served nationwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Meyer SoundcoreTechnology or IntegrationAudio equipment partner providing professional studio monitors (Amie), touring speakers (X20, X40), stage monitors (MJF-208), and subwoofers (750-LFC, 900-LFC). BNY offers pre-configured Meyer Sound packages with processing, cases, and cables.
• OHR LEDcoreTechnology or IntegrationLED display technology partner offering three panel series: BIT (premium 16:9), IGIN (budget-friendly permanent install), and ION (cable-free portable). BNY sells and installs OHR LED products as a primary video solution.
• Blackmagic DesignmajorTechnology or IntegrationVideo production equipment partner for professional cameras, switchers, and production hardware used in live events and streaming.
• ShuremajorTechnology or IntegrationAudio equipment partner providing microphones and wireless systems for professional sound reinforcement.
• ArrimajorTechnology or IntegrationProfessional lighting equipment manufacturer providing studio and location lighting solutions.
• Allen & HeathmajorTechnology or IntegrationProfessional audio mixing consoles and related equipment for live sound and installation applications.
• DPA MicrophonesmajorTechnology or IntegrationPremium microphone solutions for professional audio applications.
• CanonmajorTechnology or IntegrationProfessional camera and lens equipment for video production and live events.
• ChauvetmajorTechnology or IntegrationProfessional lighting equipment for stage, event, and architectural applications.
• MartinmajorTechnology or IntegrationProfessional lighting and effects solutions for entertainment and architectural applications.
• ElationmajorTechnology or IntegrationProfessional lighting equipment for entertainment and architectural applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TAIT: Global live event staging, automation, scenic, and production company serving concerts, theater, and large-scale live experiences. Overlaps with BNY's live event AV production business but operates as a tier-1 incumbent on the largest shows and tours.
• Production Resource Group (PRG): Global provider of live event production services spanning audio, video, lighting, and rigging technology across entertainment and corporate markets. Competes with BNY in live event production but operates at vastly larger scale with global reach.
• AVI-SPL: Largest global AV systems integrator serving corporate, education, and government markets with design, integration, and managed services. Broadly overlaps with BNY's AV system integration services but at vastly larger enterprise scale across different verticals.
• Freeman: Global brand experience and AV event services company delivering audio, video, lighting, and staging across trade shows, conventions, and corporate events. Competes with BNY in event AV production but at substantially larger scale across exhibitions.
• Encore Global (formerly PSAV): Major event technology and production services company offering AV equipment, lighting, and staging for hotels, venues, and corporate events. Competes with BNY in event AV services but at much larger scale across hospitality channels.

Direct peers

• Clair Brothers: Professional audio production and rental company providing sound reinforcement, lighting, and backline for concerts, tours, festivals, and corporate events. Directly comparable to BNY's audio equipment rental, sales, and live event production services.
• Christie Lites: Lighting and rigging equipment rental company serving entertainment, concert touring, theatrical, and corporate event markets. Highly comparable business model to BNY's lighting sales and rental operations in similar customer verticals.
• Solotech: Major live event production company providing audio, video, lighting, and rigging equipment and services for concerts, tours, and corporate events. Operates similar sales/rental/integration model to BNY but at significantly larger scale.
• Markey's Audio Visual: AV rental, staging, and production company providing audio, video, and lighting services for corporate, education, and live event customers. Operates a similar-sized rental/integration business to BNY with comparable vertical and use-case mix.
• 4Wall Entertainment: Provider of lighting, audio, video, and rigging equipment rentals serving concert touring, corporate events, theatrical, and worship markets. Closely mirrors BNY's equipment rental and sales business model across similar customer verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@bnypro
• Facebookfacebook.com/bnypro
• Instagraminstagram.com/bny_pro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bny-production-l.l.c.

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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