MediaNet AV

What MediaNet AV does

MediaNet AV is a privately held, founder-led Audio, Video, and Lighting (AVL) system integration firm headquartered in Stow, Ohio, with regional offices in Columbus, Ohio and Rochester, New York. Founded in 2010 by Zac Novak, the company designs, installs, programs, and supports integrated AVL environments for houses of worship, corporate enterprises, K-12 and higher education institutions, healthcare facilities, government buildings, museums, sports venues, and performance spaces. Core technical work is delivered on the Q-SYS unified control platform with Dante audio networking, integrated with leading brands including d&b audiotechnik, Shure, Allen & Heath, Digital Projection, Blackmagic Design, and QSC.

The firm's revenue model combines one-time project-based installation revenue with recurring managed services and training subscriptions. Project revenue covers design, procurement, and installation of custom AVL systems ranging from single-room upgrades to venue-wide deployments. Recurring revenue is generated through tiered managed services programs: Business Managed Services (Tiers 1-3) for corporate clients and House of Worship Support Partnerships (Tiers 1-2), both providing guaranteed response times, on-site technician hours, remote management, firmware updates, and bundled MxU training licenses. Delivery is direct via regional field sales and in-house technical teams with no reseller channel.

Following its February 2024 acquisition of AAA Sound Service & Low Voltage LLC (now operating as AAA Sound & Video, LLC), MediaNet AV expanded into Western New York through a Rochester office, adding low-voltage system design, installation, and school paging capabilities. The company employs 11-50 staff across sales, design, programming, project management, and installation functions, and serves organizations including American Greetings, FedEx Supply Chain, John Carroll University, NewPointe Community Church, and Gulfport Energy.

Name

MediaNet AV

Legal name

MediaNet AV

Website

https://medianetav.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MediaNet AV is a privately held AVL (Audio, Video, Lighting) system integrator founded in 2010, designing, installing, and supporting integrated Q-SYS-based AVL environments for houses of worship, corporate, education, healthcare, and government clients across Ohio and Western New York.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio-Visual Integration Services

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Theater Installation, Calibration & Custom AV Services Retail (CRACAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hybrid/Virtual Meetings Production & AV Services (THACAFAM), AV/Collaboration & Unified Communications Support (VoIP, Video, UCaaS) (BPAAACAJ)

Keywords

• AVL installation services
• Audio video lighting integration
• Church audio systems
• Commercial AV design
• Managed AV services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hiram

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. AVL System Installation: One-time project-based revenue from design, procurement, and installation of custom audio, video, and lighting systems for new builds and retrofits. Projects range from single-room upgrades to comprehensive venue-wide installations.
2. House of Worship Support Partnerships: Monthly and annual service contracts providing on-site support hours, remote management, phone support, training, firmware updates, and MXU license provision. Tiered plans (Tier 1, Tier 2) with varying response times and service levels.
3. Business Managed Services: Recurring managed services contracts for corporate clients with three service tiers providing on-site technician access, remote support, training, and system maintenance. Prepay and monthly payment options available.
4. Training and Support Services: Post-installation training services for staff and volunteers on AVL system operation, troubleshooting, and best practices. Includes ongoing support for manufacturer warranties and extended warranties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MediaNet AV designs, procures, installs, and supports professional Audio, Video, and Lighting (AVL) systems for organizations, with a primary focus on houses of worship, corporate, K-12, higher education, government, and venue clients across Ohio and Western New York. Services span design, installation, training, and recurring managed-support subscriptions built around Q-SYS unified control and Dante networked audio.

Product overview

MediaNet AV is a professional AVL (Audio, Video, Lighting) installation services company offering an integrated suite of services rather than a software product platform. The core offering consists of six interconnected service categories: Audio Systems, Video Systems, Lighting Systems, Design, Installation, and Training & Support. These services are designed to work together as a complete AVL solution lifecycle—from strategic design through installation to ongoing training and support. The company also offers two supplementary service programs: Business Managed Services (with three tiers) providing ongoing technology optimization and phone support, and House of Worship Support Partnerships (Tier 1 and Tier 2) offering specialized support for churches including on-site hours, remote management, and MXU training licenses. Following its February 2024 acquisition of AAA Sound Service & Low Voltage LLC (now operating as AAA Sound & Video, LLC), the company expanded its portfolio to include low voltage system design, installation, and school paging systems, with services delivered through three office locations in Stow, OH (headquarters), Columbus, OH, and Rochester, NY.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audio Systems Professional audio system design, installation, and optimization services delivering superior sound performance across worship spaces, corporate environments, and performance venues.
• Video Systems High-quality video system design and installation including HD/4K cameras, projection, video walls, and live streaming solutions for visual communication and broadcasting.
• Lighting Systems Custom lighting system design and installation including front lighting, back lighting, stage lighting, and LED systems for creating optimal ambiance and illumination.
• AVL Design Services Strategic AVL design services focusing on needs assessment, issue prevention, and future-proof planning through detailed technical planning and creative foresight.
• AVL Installation Services Safety-focused, code-adherent AVL system installation and integration services with seamless project coordination and minimal disruption to operations.
• Training and Support Comprehensive training and technical support services empowering clients with thorough training for seamless technology utilization, including staff and volunteer education.
• Business Managed Services Tiered managed services program (Tiers 1–3) providing phone support, remote access, on-site technician visits, responsiveness guarantees, training, and system adjustments for ongoing technology optimization.
• House of Worship Support Partnership Tiered monthly/annual support plans (Tier 1 and Tier 2) offering on-site support hours, remote management, phone support, training, software updates, cabling maintenance, and MXU licenses for church team development.
• AAA Sound & Video Low Voltage Systems Formerly AAA Sound Service & Low Voltage LLC, now operating as AAA Sound & Video, LLC under MediaNet AV. Provides low voltage system design, installation, school paging systems, and audio/video solutions, primarily serving Western New York markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced power consumption from 480 amps to 40 amps through LED lighting upgrade
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AAA Sound & Video, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2024MediaNet AV acquired AAA Sound Service & Low Voltage LLC in February 2024, with the acquired company operating under the AAA Sound & Video brand. This strategic acquisition extends MediaNet AV's presence into Western New York and adds low voltage system design and installation capabilities including school paging systems.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Spinitar: AV integration firm providing design, installation, and managed services for corporate, healthcare, education, and government clients; comparable mid-market scope and project-plus-recurring revenue mix.
• Whitlock: AV integration and collaboration services company (now part of AXP/EOS) serving enterprise, government, and education customers with design, install, and managed services; comparable business model with a similar emphasis on Q-SYS-based unified communications deployments.
• Ford Audio-Video: Oklahoma-based AV integration firm serving houses of worship, education, corporate, and performance venues across multiple U.S. regions; very similar vertical specialization (especially worship) and comparable project-based plus recurring service revenue model.
• CCS Presentations: AV integration and event production services company serving corporate, education, and government clients across the Midwest and beyond; closely comparable in service lines, including design, installation, and ongoing support.
• Soundcom: Ohio-based AV integration and rental provider serving corporate, education, worship, and healthcare clients; highly comparable given shared Ohio footprint, similar vertical mix, and overlapping AVL service capabilities.
• Conference Technologies: Mid-size AV integrator with offices across the Midwest and Southeast providing design, installation, and managed services to corporate, education, healthcare, and government clients; closely comparable in scale, vertical mix, and recurring services model.

Broad incumbents

• Diversified: National AV/IT integration and managed services firm serving enterprise, worship, and education markets; directly comparable service portfolio (design, install, managed services) with broader geographic reach and larger project capacity than MediaNet AV.
• QSC: Manufacturer of professional audio, video, and control (Q-SYS) systems that MediaNet AV specifies and installs; broadly comparable via shared customer base and overlapping AVL systems integration activity, though operating as a vendor rather than a direct competitor.
• AVI Systems: Large national AV integrator with offices across the U.S. that designs and installs audio, video, and unified communications systems for enterprise, education, and government customers; comparable to MediaNet AV in core service offering and verticals but at significantly greater geographic and headcount scale.
• Biamp: Manufacturer of professional audio and conferencing equipment (including Q-SYS competitors and complements) used in many of the same installation contexts as MediaNet AV projects; comparable through shared end-customer verticals and overlapping technology ecosystems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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