ICB Audio and Video

What ICB Audio and Video does

ICB Audio and Video (legal name ICB Audio Video Technology) is a privately held, founder-owned AV systems integrator headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 1976 by Ian Budd. The company provides end-to-end professional audiovisual integration services — including system design, equipment sales, installation, programming, and ongoing service — to businesses, institutions, and governmental entities across the Midwest USA. Its core technology portfolio spans professional audio (microphones, mixing consoles, speakers, amplifiers), video (projectors, displays, codecs, switchers, cameras), control systems (AMX, Crestron, Extron, and the proprietary ICB Technologies environmental/energy-control platform developed since the mid-1980s), and theatrical lighting.

The business operates across four revenue streams: equipment sales from over 300 authorized manufacturer relationships, design-build installation projects under multi-year contracts, equipment rental for events on a usage-based day-rate model, and recurring service/maintenance contracts (with field rates of $75/hr for repair and $110/hr for programming, and a $150 minimum service call). Customer segments are deliberately diversified across Large Venues, Business/Corporate, Education, House of Worship, Entertainment, and Specialty — with reference installations including a 12-floor global operations headquarters, a multi-million-dollar stadium project, Cincinnati's Music Hall renovation, and the public Fountain Square video/sound installation.

The company sells almost entirely through direct commercial sales (field engagement at client facilities) and a walk-in retail showroom, supported by a website portfolio and presence on Facebook and LinkedIn. It maintains an in-house design and engineering department using CAD tools compatible with architect files, and a CTS-D-certified design team. Operating from a 32,000+ sq ft owner-occupied facility, ICB appears positioned as a stable, mature regional specialist rather than a high-growth national integrator.

Name

ICB Audio and Video

Legal name

ICB Audio Video Technology

Website

https://icbav.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ICB Audio and Video is a Cincinnati-based, founder-owned AV systems integrator founded in 1976, providing design, installation, and service of professional audio, video, control, and lighting systems for businesses, institutions, houses of worship, and government clients across the Midwest USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AV Systems Integration

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (3343)

SIC

Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF), Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

Keywords

• AV systems integration
• Professional audio equipment
• Commercial AV installation
• Control system programming
• AV equipment rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of audio, video, AV, lighting, and control products from over 300 major manufacturers. Products sold as part of installed systems, equipment packages, or individual items.
2. Installation Services: Commercial sales department provides complete solutions including system design, product sales, installation, and ongoing after-sale support. Design-build and engineer-build project delivery.
3. Equipment Rental: Rental department provides supplementary equipment or complete systems for special events. Available with or without engineering, delivery, and setup. Includes sound systems, video projectors, and audiovisual equipment.
4. Service and Repair: On-location service and repair, maintenance contracts, control system programming services, and emergency support. One year complimentary service included with installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ICB Audio and Video is a Cincinnati-based AV systems integrator that designs, sells, installs, and services professional audio, video, control, and lighting systems for businesses, educational institutions, houses of worship, entertainment venues, and government entities. The company represents over 300 major equipment manufacturers and provides in-house design-build engineering, custom control system programming for AMX, Crestron, and Extron platforms, equipment rental for events, and ongoing field service and repair.

Product overview

ICB Audio and Video is an AV systems integrator offering a comprehensive portfolio of audio, video, control, and lighting products combined with design-build, installation, rental, and service capabilities. The core product categories include Audio Products (microphones, mixing consoles, amplifiers, speakers, wireless systems), Video Products (projectors, screens, cameras, switchers, codecs), Control Systems (AMX, Crestron, Extron touch panels and controllers), Lighting Products (theatrical lighting, dimmers, control), and Specialty Products (furniture, hardware, cabling). These products are supported by services including equipment sales from over 300 manufacturers, professional design and engineering, installation, field service and repair, and equipment rental. The company operates as a one-stop AV solutions provider serving diverse markets including large venues, business, education, house of worship, entertainment, and specialty applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICB Tech: A separate technologies division focused on energy and efficiency control capabilities for AV systems and peripheral devices, including heating, air conditioning, window blinds, and lighting control.

Products and services

• Audio Products Professional audio equipment for recording studios, sound reinforcement, and AV applications including microphones, mixing consoles, amplifiers, speakers, wireless systems, and audio matrices. Sold to AV integrators, venues, businesses, and consumers.
• Video Products Video equipment supporting formats including Composite, S-video, Component, VGA, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, SDI, and HDSDI; includes projectors, screens, cameras, switchers, and conferencing codecs. Sold to businesses, venues, and consumers.
• Control Systems AV control systems from AMX, Crestron, and Extron providing remote pushbutton or touch panel control of audiovisual components, typically sold as packages with custom programming. Includes ICB Technologies proprietary environmental and energy control systems.
• Lighting Products Theatrical lighting systems including dimmer packs, lighting consoles, fixtures, and intelligent lighting control for remote control of lighting installations. Sold to venues, houses of worship, and production companies.
• Furniture, Hardware, and Cabling Equipment enclosures, racks, workstations, podiums, desks, consoles, ATA cases, rack mounts, panels, hardware, rigging, bulk cabling, patchbays, and connection accessories.
• Equipment Sales Sales of AV equipment from over 300 manufacturers as individual items, equipment packages, or as part of complete installed systems, supported by service and repair capabilities.
• Design and Engineering Design-build and engineer-build AV system design services including CAD drawings, specifications, and project management from concept through finished installation for commercial and enterprise clients.
• Field Service and Repair On-location service, repair, maintenance contracts, warranty support, and control system programming services for AMX, Extron, and Crestron systems. Includes one year of complimentary service with installations.
• Equipment Rental Rental of sound systems, video projectors, audiovisual equipment, and related items for events with options for self-service or full engineering, delivery, and setup.

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Equipment Manufacturers (300+)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorICB represents over 300 major equipment manufacturers including AKG, Allen and Heath, AMX, Atlas, Audio Technica, Behringer, Biamp, Bose, Crestron, EAW, Extron, JBL, NEC, Panasonic, Samsung, Shure, Sony, Yamaha, and many more. These are vendor/distributor relationships where ICB sells and installs manufacturer equipment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Whitlock: Commercial AV integration and collaboration services provider serving enterprise, government, and education customers. Directly comparable to ICB in service portfolio, with broader geographic presence across the eastern US.
• CCS Presentation Systems: Commercial AV integrator offering design, integration, and rental services to corporate, education, and government customers. Highly comparable service portfolio to ICB, with broader geographic reach across the US.
• Spinitar: AV systems integrator headquartered in the Midwest (Indiana) providing design, integration, and managed services to corporate, education, healthcare, and government clients. Direct peer with similar service model and overlapping Midwest territory.
• Conference Technologies Inc. Mid-sized AV integrator providing design, installation, and managed services across the Midwest and Mid-South. Directly comparable to ICB in service mix and customer verticals, with stronger geographic coverage in adjacent Midwest markets.
• Sensory Technologies: Indianapolis-based AV integrator serving healthcare, higher education, and corporate clients in the Midwest. A direct regional competitor to ICB with comparable service capabilities and customer verticals, and similar size profile.
• Verrex: Corporate AV integrator specializing in design-build, managed services, and unified communications for enterprise clients. Comparable service model and customer focus to ICB, with a stronger presence on the East Coast.
• Ford Audio-Video Systems: Full-service commercial AV integrator headquartered in the central US (Oklahoma/Texas) serving corporate, education, worship, and government clients. Closely matches ICB's design-build-installation-service model and is a frequent competitor on large venue and house-of-worship projects.
• AVI Systems: One of the largest commercial AV integrators in North America, offering design, integration, and managed services across corporate, education, government, and healthcare verticals. Directly comparable to ICB in service model, with significantly greater scale and geographic footprint.
• Trox Communications: Midwest-focused AV integrator providing design, integration, and managed services to higher education, corporate, and government clients. Direct regional competitor to ICB with comparable service mix and customer base.
• HB Communications: Connecticut-based AV integrator serving enterprise, education, and government customers with design, integration, and managed services. Comparable service breadth to ICB, with additional national footprint and managed services scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/icbav
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/icb-audio-and-video
• Xx.com/icbav

Compliance1 record

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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