US Audio & Lighting

What US Audio & Lighting does

U.S. Audio & Lighting is a privately held professional audio, lighting, and video equipment rental company headquartered in Pacoima, California, with a regional office in Lathrop, California. The company serves event producers running large-scale productions — including music festivals, concert tours, arena and stadium events, and corporate conferences — primarily across Southern and Northern California. Its core value proposition is being an L-Acoustics Rental Certified Provider with access to the manufacturer's flagship systems (K1, K2, KS28 subwoofer, and the newer L-Series L2/L2D), paired with DiGiCo Quantum 338 digital mixing consoles and dedicated in-house logistics.

The business operates a project-based, quote-driven rental model. Revenue is generated through equipment rental fees for events plus on-site expert technical support. The company supplements its rental offering with owned transportation assets — box trucks and semi-trucks — enabling secure, on-time delivery for large productions without dependence on third-party freight. Customers reach the company primarily through direct outreach via its website, phone, and email; no public pricing, app, or software-based product exists.

The company is founder/management-owned, led by Pete Doctor (Owner/Sales/Engineer), with Brian Murray as General Manager of the Southern California office, Tyler Kunze as Warehouse Manager, and Patrick Coughlin managing the Northern California office. There is no disclosed external investment, parent company, or M&A activity. The company's competitive positioning rests on L-Acoustics certification depth, what it describes as the largest K2 inventory in the United States, and integrated crew + equipment + transport delivery rather than on software, AI, or proprietary technology development.

Name

US Audio & Lighting

Legal name

U.S. Audio & Lighting

Website

https://usaudioandlighting.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

U.S. Audio & Lighting is a privately held professional audio, lighting, and video equipment rental company serving large-scale festivals, concert tours, and corporate events across California, operating as an L-Acoustics Rental Certified Provider with flagship inventory and owned transport logistics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Audio-Visual Equipment Rental

NAICS

Other Sound Recording Industries (51229), Other Sound Recording Industries (512290)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Audio/Sound Reinforcement (PA) (MPAGAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio & Communications Equipment Rental (MPADAFAC), Live Sound & Stage Equipment (PA Systems, Amplification, Monitoring) (MPAIAJAD)

Keywords

• Professional audio rental
• Event lighting services
• Concert sound systems
• Line array rental
• Live event production

Headquarters

HQ city

North Hollywood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental for Events: Rental of professional sound, lighting, and video equipment for large-scale events including festivals, concerts, and conferences. Equipment transport and delivery services included.
2. Expert Technical Support: On-site expert support provided during events to ensure optimal equipment performance and event success.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

U.S. Audio & Lighting rents professional sound, lighting, and video equipment — primarily L-Acoustics line array systems (K1, K2, L2/L2D), KS28 subwoofers, and DiGiCo Quantum 338 digital mixing consoles — to event producers for festivals, concerts, and corporate events. Engagements include dedicated equipment transport via the company's own box and semi-truck fleet plus on-site technical support.

Product overview

U.S. Audio & Lighting is a premier provider of professional sound, lighting, and video equipment for large-scale events, operating as an equipment rental and service company. The product portfolio centers on L-Acoustics line array systems (K1 flagship, K2 versatile, L2/L2D next-generation) and the DiGiCo Quantum 338 digital mixing console, complemented by the KS28 high-power subwoofer. Equipment transport services using company-owned trucks support logistics for productions across Southern California and beyond.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• L-Acoustics K1 Line Array System Rental Rental of the L-Acoustics K1, a flagship 3-way active dual 15-inch line array system recognized as the industry benchmark for largest stadium tours and outdoor festivals, delivering high power, precision, and coverage for stadium, arena, and outdoor festival productions.
• L-Acoustics K2 Line Array System Rental Rental of the L-Acoustics K2, a versatile 3-way active dual 12-inch line array system with variable directivity (70°, 90°, or 110°) for tailored sound distribution across concerts, festivals, theaters, and corporate events.
• L-Acoustics KS28 Subwoofer Rental Rental of the L-Acoustics KS28 reference subwoofer with dual 18-inch direct-radiating transducers delivering deep, punchy bass down to 25 Hz for large-scale events and concert tours.
• L-Acoustics L-Series (L2/L2D) Line Array System Rental Rental of the L-Acoustics L2 and L2D line-source speaker systems using Wavefront Sculpture Technology, with the L2D offering wide horizontal dispersion for arenas, theaters, and large outdoor events.
• DiGiCo Quantum 338 Digital Mixing Console Rental Rental of the DiGiCo Quantum 338 digital mixing console, featuring seventh-generation FPGAs, 128 input channels, 64 aux/sub-group busses, 24x24 full processing matrix, 286 dynamic equalizers, and 48/96 kHz sample rate for professional live sound mixing.
• Equipment Transport & Logistics Services Dedicated equipment transport services using the company's own box or semi-truck fleet to ensure secure, on-time delivery of large-scale productions across Southern California and beyond.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• L-AcousticscoreTechnology or IntegrationL-Acoustics is a premier manufacturer of professional audio equipment. U.S. Audio & Lighting is an L-Acoustics Rental Certified Provider, offering their flagship products including K1, K2, KS28, and L-Series line array systems for event rentals.
• DiGiCocoreTechnology or IntegrationDiGiCo is a leading manufacturer of professional digital audio mixing consoles. U.S. Audio & Lighting features and rents DiGiCo Quantum 338 consoles for large-scale events and productions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• PRG (Production Resource Group): One of the largest global providers of event production services and equipment rental, spanning audio, video, lighting, and rigging. Competes with U.S. Audio & Lighting for large-scale concert, festival, and corporate event audio contracts as part of a much broader offering.
• PSAV / Encore: Large-scale event technology and AV services provider focused primarily on corporate conferences, conventions, and meetings. Comparable to U.S. Audio & Lighting's corporate event segment and competes for large-scale meeting audio contracts, but with broader AV integration scope.
• Solotech: Large North American entertainment technology provider offering audio, video, lighting, and rigging rental for live events. Parent of Sound Image; broader portfolio than U.S. Audio & Lighting but competes for the same large-format festival and tour audio contracts.

Direct peers

• ATK Audiotek: Specialist in live event audio for high-profile broadcast, awards shows, and concerts, headquartered in the Western U.S. Shares the same end customers and premium equipment tier (including large-format line arrays and digital consoles) as U.S. Audio & Lighting.
• Clair Brothers: Touring and live-event audio reinforcement rental company with deep industry heritage, operating large-format PA systems for major tours and festivals. Overlaps directly with U.S. Audio & Lighting in target customers, rider-driven equipment specs, and premium-audio positioning.
• Rat Sound Systems: Long-established Southern California-based concert sound reinforcement and rental company serving major tours and festivals. Directly comparable to U.S. Audio & Lighting in market geography, customer base (festival/tour production), and L-Acoustics/d&b inventory focus.
• On Stage Audio: Touring audio rental and production company serving large-format concerts, festivals, and corporate events. Comparable to U.S. Audio & Lighting in service mix (rental + technical support) and target customers, with similar premium inventory positioning.
• Sound Image (Solotech): One of the largest North American pro-audio rental companies for touring and live events, now part of Solotech. Competes head-to-head with U.S. Audio & Lighting for large-format L-Acoustics tour contracts and high-end festival PA deployments.
• J&J Audio Visual: Regional live-event audio and production services provider working in concert, festival, and corporate markets. Comparable to U.S. Audio & Lighting in service mix and customer profile, particularly for mid- to large-format live productions.

Regional players

• Masque Sound: Established U.S. sound reinforcement rental and production services company serving concerts, theater, and live events. Comparable service offering and equipment profile to U.S. Audio & Lighting, but with East Coast operational base rather than California.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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