What Audio Visual Techniques does

Audio Visual Techniques, Inc. is a privately held, independently owned professional AV services company headquartered at 905 Georgetown Street in Lexington, Kentucky. The company provides professional-grade audio, video, lighting, and staging technology for live events, including conferences, corporate meetings, trade shows, fundraising galas, concerts, and educational programs. Service is delivered on-site with dedicated technicians handling load-in, setup, live operation, and teardown, with real-time troubleshooting during events.

The company's service portfolio spans five integrated offerings: Audio Support (sound system design, microphones, speaker placement, and tuning), Video & Projection (projectors, screens, LED setups, and signal routing), Lighting & Staging (intelligent stage lighting, ambient lighting, and truss infrastructure), Live Event Production (run-of-show coordination and on-site technical crew), and Equipment Rental (professional-grade AV gear available for local, regional, and nationwide deployment). Core technology is conventional professional AV hardware rather than software or AI, with the talent moat sitting in the experience of the on-site technical crew.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven, with no standardized pricing or subscription tiers. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment rental fees and professional services for technical crew support, billed per event. Customer segments are diversified across corporate organizations, nonprofits (notably health-focused), educational institutions, and healthcare providers, with named logos including American Heart Association, American Red Cross, University of Kentucky, Toyota, Kentucky Wildcats, and Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation. Geographic reach is anchored in Central Kentucky with stated nationwide service capability across the continental United States. The company has operated for over 40 years and is currently active, with no disclosed funding, M&A, or external ownership.

Name

Audio Visual Techniques

Legal name

Audio Visual Techniques, Inc.

Website

https://avtav.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Audio Visual Techniques is an independently owned, 40-plus-year-old AV services company based in Lexington, Kentucky, providing professional audio, video, lighting, staging, and on-site technical support for corporate, nonprofit, educational, and healthcare events across Central Kentucky and nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Visual Event Production Services

akta.pro primary industry

Backline & Musical Instrument Rentals (Concert/Performance Support) (THAHAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Backline & Musical Instrument Rental (MPAGAKAJ), Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF)

Keywords

• Audio visual services
• Live event production
• AV equipment rental
• Lighting and staging
• Event technical support

Headquarters

HQ city

Lexington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Rental of professional-grade audio, video, lighting, and staging equipment for events. Equipment includes sound systems, projectors, screens, displays, LED setups, stage lighting, and truss infrastructure. Rental includes on-site technician support from delivery through teardown.
2. Technical Support Services: On-site technical crew and professional services including event planning consultation, system design, setup, operation, and real-time troubleshooting during live events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Audio Visual Techniques is a full-service audio-visual event production company based in Lexington, Kentucky that provides audio, video, lighting, staging, and technical support for conferences, meetings, and live events. The firm supplies professional AV equipment along with certified on-site technicians who manage setup, live operation, recording, and teardown for client events.

Product overview

Audio Visual Techniques is a full-service AV (Audio Visual) services company that operates as a single, integrated service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The company provides five interconnected service areas: Audio Support (sound system design, microphones, speakers, and audio technicians), Video & Projection (screens, projectors, displays, LED setups, and video technicians), Lighting & Staging (stage lighting, ambient lighting, truss, and staging infrastructure), Live Event Production (technical crew, load-in/setup/strike, run-of-show coordination), and Equipment Rental (professional-grade AV equipment available for rent). These services work together to support professional events from planning through execution and teardown.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audio Production Services Provision of professional sound systems, PA equipment, microphones, and on-site audio operation for conferences, meetings, and live events. Targeted at organizations hosting events that require reliable voice and program audio reinforcement.
• Video and Projection Services Video projection, LED video walls, displays, and switching for live events, including IMAG and content playback for conferences, meetings, and ceremonies. Targeted at event organizers needing visual presentation and stage imagery.
• Lighting Design and Operation Intelligent theatrical and event lighting design, setup, and on-site operation for stage productions, conferences, and live events. Targeted at event producers seeking professional lighting design and execution.
• Staging and Rigging Modular staging, risers, scenery, and rigging equipment provided and installed for live events. Targeted at organizations running conferences, concerts, ceremonies, and presentations that require custom stage configurations.
• Live Event Recording and Capture Recording and capture of live events for playback, archival, or post-production use. Targeted at clients who want to preserve or extend the reach of their event content.
• Event Technical Support and Planning End-to-end event technical support covering pre-event planning, load-in, live operation, and teardown, delivered by certified technicians. Targeted at organizations that need a single technical partner to manage the full AV and staging scope.
• AV Equipment Rental Rental of audio, video, lighting, and staging equipment for events managed by client teams or other producers. Targeted at organizations or producers needing professional-grade gear without a full-service production contract.

Quantifiable outcome

• Decade-long partnerships with major clients indicating consistent service quality and reliability.

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Swank Audio Visuals: Mid-sized AV rental and event services company serving hotels, convention centers, and corporate events across multiple U.S. regions. Closely comparable service model and customer base to Audio Visual Techniques.
• Production Resource Group (PRG): Global live event production services firm specializing in audio, video, lighting, and staging for concerts, corporate events, and broadcasts. Directly comparable service stack to Audio Visual Techniques, particularly for live event technical coordination.
• Hargrove: Event production and AV services firm producing corporate meetings, conventions, and special events nationwide. Directly comparable offering to Audio Visual Techniques across audio, video, lighting, and staging.
• SmartSource Rentals: National AV and IT equipment rental company supporting corporate events, trade shows, and meetings. Direct peer to Audio Visual Techniques' equipment rental and on-site AV service offering.

Emerging players

• Meeting Tomorrow: AV and event technology rental company focused on corporate meetings and conferences with national delivery. Comparable equipment rental and event-services model, with a more tech-forward, smaller-team delivery approach.

Broad incumbents

• Freeman: Large-scale experiential and event services company covering AV production, exhibit builds, and event strategy for trade shows and corporate events. Overlaps with Audio Visual Techniques on AV production and staging for corporate and association events.
• Encore Global: The largest dedicated event technology and AV services company in North America (formed from PSAV). Provides audio, video, lighting, and staging for hotels, conventions, and corporate events — directly comparable offering to Audio Visual Techniques but at national scale.
• AVI-SPL: Major AV integration and event services provider serving enterprise, government, and education. Comparable to Audio Visual Techniques on commercial AV for events and conferences, with much broader geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/avtlex
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/audio-visual-techniques

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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