What BETSO ELECTRONICS does

BETSO ELECTRONICS s.r.o. is a privately held Czech limited liability company founded in 2009 in Zbraslav (Prague 5), Czech Republic, that designs and manufactures professional broadcast and audio electronics for the film, television and live production markets. The company's product portfolio is organized into four categories: time code tools (WTCS-1 wireless slate, SBOX-2RF and TCX-2N transceivers/generators, TCD-1 display), wireless tools (SHARKIE and CPAA-18 active antennas, BOWTIE omnidirectional antenna, RF OctOPUS splitter/combiner, En2 HEXAPACK rack system), power tools (SB CHARGER with DS-2S/DS-4S docking stations and power cables), and accessories (GPS-1 calibration module, mounts, adaptors). Core technology centers on precision electronic instrumentation: TCXO-based time code with sub-frame accuracy (typically 0.02 ppm via GPS-calibrated jamming), frequency hopping spread spectrum RF transmission in the 862-928 MHz bands with up to 500m range, and ultra-low noise RF amplifier design (0.75 dB NF) housed in CNC-milled anodized aluminium enclosures.

The firm sells to professional film and video production buyers — primarily cinematographers, location sound engineers, sound recordists and production crews — through a dual-channel model consisting of an authorized distributor network spanning 40+ countries across Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Australia, and a direct-to-customer e-commerce store (betso.eu/store) with worldwide shipping and EUR/USD pricing. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales at price points ranging from approximately €10 for accessories to €1,190 for the WTCS-1 flagship slate, with mid-range core SKUs clustered in the €300-€650 band. The company is founder-owned and bootstrapped, with no disclosed external funding, and reports no public revenue. Industry engagement includes exhibiting at IBC (Amsterdam) in 2016 and 2017, alongside active social media and direct website presence.

Name

BETSO ELECTRONICS

Legal name

BETSO ELECTRONICS s.r.o.

Website

https://betso.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

BETSO ELECTRONICS designs and manufactures professional time code, RF wireless and precision hardware for cinematographers and sound recordists in film, TV and live production, selling globally through a 40+ country distributor network and direct e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Zbraslav

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: BETSO generates revenue primarily through the direct sale of professional film and video equipment including time code generators, wireless transceivers, RF antennas, and battery charging solutions. Products are sold through the company's own e-commerce store (betso.eu/store) with EUR and USD pricing, and through a global network of authorized distributors. The company ships worldwide, offering 1-3 day delivery for in-stock items. Revenue is one-time at point of sale, with accessories and replacement parts providing repeat purchase opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BETSO ELECTRONICS designs, manufactures and sells professional broadcast and audio electronic equipment for film, television and live production. Its portfolio centers on ultra-high-accuracy timecode generators and wireless transceivers, active and circular-polarized RF antennas, RF splitters/combiners, smart battery chargers and accessories, all housed in compact CNC-milled aluminium enclosures. The company sells these products through a worldwide authorized distributor network and its own e-commerce store.

Product overview

BETSO ELECTRONICS is a manufacturer of professional products for the film and video industry, established in 2009. The product portfolio is organized into four main categories: Time Code tools (WTCS-1 wireless slate, SBOX-2RF and TCX-2N timecode transceivers/generators, TCD-1 display), Wireless Tools (SHARKIE and CPAA-18 active antennas, BOWTIE omnidirectional antenna, RF OCTOPUS splitter/combiner, En2 HEXAPACK rack system), Power Tools (SB CHARGER with DS-2S and DS-4S docking stations, YDS-PD065A adapter, SBCC-CAR and SBCC-XLR power cables), and Accessories (GPS-1 calibration module, HOT SHOE HOLDER, BAG ANTENNA HOLDER, LEMO-JACK ADAPTOR, various nylon pouches). The products are designed for professional film/video production workflows with focus on precision timing, wireless connectivity, and reliable power management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WTCS-1 Wireless Time Code Slate Wireless time code slate in slim, lightweight and durable design with RF transceiver for wireless transmission of time code, super bright graphical LED display and illuminated front face. Used by cinematographers and production crews on film and video shoots.
• TCX-2N Ultra Compact Timecode Transceiver and Generator Ultra compact highly accurate timecode transceiver and generator with RF transmission supporting wireless continuous jamming up to 500 m range using frequency hopping spread spectrum technology, in an industry-leading 45 g CNC-milled aluminium body. Designed for professional film, TV and live production crews.
• TCX-2+ Ultra Compact Timecode Transceiver and Generator Ultra compact highly accurate timecode transceiver and generator for professional film and video production, priced at EUR 395 / USD 449. Provides sub-frame timecode accuracy with TCXO-based synchronization.
• SBOX-2RF Time Code and Word Clock Generator with RF Time code and word clock generator with RF transmission featuring ultra-high accuracy TCXO, OLED display and wireless continuous jamming of time code with 0 ppm error across the BETSO NETWORK. Used by production crews requiring synchronized audio and video reference across multiple devices.
• TCD-1 Compact Self-Powered Time Code Display Compact self-powered time code display with 1-inch high-brightness LED display and advanced functions for automatic time code format detection. Used on film and video sets to provide visible timecode reference for talent and crew.
• SHARKIE Active Antenna with Ultra-Low Noise Amplifier Active antenna with extremely low noise amplifier (0.75 dB NF) and easy gain adjustment from -9 to +18 dB, featuring Log Periodic Dipole Array (LPDA) structure with cardioid directivity for 470-850 MHz. Used by location sound mixers and RF coordinators for reliable wireless microphone reception.
• CPAA-18 Circular Polarized Active Antenna Circular polarized active antenna with 7.5 dB gain and ultra-low noise amplifier (0.75 dB NF), featuring orientation independence for better non-line-of-sight performance in challenging RF environments. Used by sound departments for robust wireless microphone reception.
• BOWTIE Wideband Omnidirectional Antenna Wideband omnidirectional antenna designed for use on a sound bag with 470-700 MHz bandwidth and inbuilt 700 MHz low pass filter for RF interference protection. Used by location sound recordists for portable on-bag wireless reception.
• RF OCTOPUS RF Splitter, Combiner and Diagnostic Tool World's most versatile RF splitter, combiner and diagnostic tool supporting multiple configurations including splitter 2:8, splitter 1:8 and combiner-splitter 1:8, with built-in cable attenuation measurement tool (0-35 dB, 500-900 MHz). Used by RF coordinators and sound departments to distribute wireless microphone signals.
• En2 HEXAPACK Portable Rack System Very compact portable rack system for Audio Ltd. En2 receivers with power distribution and ultra-low noise signal filtering, handling up to three DX/DX2 receivers. Used by location sound recordists to organize wireless receiver hardware in a portable rig.
• SB CHARGER Ultra-Compact 65W Smart Battery Fast Charger Ultra-compact 65 W smart battery fast charger for 2054-style smart batteries that also functions as a 100 W USB-PD power source, with selectable 1-4 A charging current, Dead Battery Recovery, real-time temperature monitoring, OLED display and fanless passive cooling. Used by film crews to power cameras, lights and accessories on set.
• DS-2S 2-Bay Docking Station for SB CHARGER 2-bay docking station for BETSO SB CHARGER devices that transforms chargers into a dual smart battery charging station with a 130 W AC-DC power adapter. Used by production teams managing multiple 2054-style batteries.
• DS-4S 4-Bay Docking Station for SB CHARGER 4-bay docking station for BETSO SB CHARGER devices, creating a quad smart battery charging station with a 240 W AC-DC power adapter. Used by production teams needing high-volume 2054-style battery charging.
• YDS-PD065A 65 W PD Power Adapter for SB CHARGER 65 W PD power adapter for SB CHARGER with multiple safety features including over-current, over-load, over-temperature and short-circuit protection. Used as a replacement or standalone AC power source for the SB CHARGER.
• GPS-1 GPS Calibration Module for SBOX-1N GPS calibration module for SBOX-1N that enables TCXO calibration to better than 0.1 ppm accuracy and worldwide UTC time code synchronization. Used by productions that need atomic-clock-grade timecode accuracy across distributed devices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Less than 0.3 frames drift per 24 hours with local TCXO operation; 0 frames drift per 24 hours with RF network transmission and jamming calibration
• +5 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Trew Audio (Los Angeles, Nashville, Atlanta, Toronto, Vancouver)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrew Audio is a major multi-location distributor of professional audio equipment across North America, with dedicated BETSO product pages on their website (trewaudio.com). They serve as the primary BETSO distributor in the USA (Los Angeles, Nashville, Atlanta) and Canada (Toronto, Vancouver), providing local sales, support, and demonstration capabilities for BETSO time code and wireless tools.
• Gotham Sound and Communications (New York)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGotham Sound is a leading professional audio equipment distributor in New York City, offering BETSO products as part of their comprehensive equipment portfolio for film and video production professionals in the New York metro area.
• Location Sound Corporation (North Hollywood, CA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocation Sound Corporation is a specialized professional audio equipment distributor in North Hollywood, California, serving the entertainment industry's equipment needs in the greater Los Angeles area with BETSO products in their catalog.
• John Barry Group (Australia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJohn Barry Group operates multiple locations across Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland) and is the authorized BETSO distributor for the Australian market, providing local sales and support for BETSO products across the region.
• Pro Sound Europe (Vienna, Austria)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPro Sound Europe is the authorized BETSO distributor for Austria, offering BETSO products through their e-commerce platform (prosoundeurope.com/collections/betso) with a focus on professional audio equipment distribution across the Austrian market.
• Stagetec (Beijing, China)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStagetec is an authorized BETSO distributor for China, located in Beijing's Chaoyang District, serving the professional film and video equipment market in mainland China.
• Overtone Audio / Zinopro (India / Korea)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOvertone Audio (Mumbai, India) and Zinopro (Korea) serve as BETSO distributors for their respective Asian markets, providing local access to BETSO products for film and video professionals in India and South Korea.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Tascam: Broad-line professional audio equipment manufacturer (recorders, mixers, interfaces) with timecode-enabled products for film/broadcast. Wider portfolio but overlapping pro audio/video customer base and some timecode capability.
• Sound Devices: Premium US manufacturer of professional audio recorders, mixers, and wireless systems for film and broadcast. Broader portfolio than BETSO but shares the same high-end pro audio production customer base and overlapping timecode/RF workflow needs.
• Zaxcom: US manufacturer of professional wireless audio systems, digital recording, and timecode-enabled products for film/TV. Comparable customer base (production sound mixers) and overlapping RF/timecode engineering expertise.
• Lectrosonics: Established US manufacturer of professional wireless microphone systems and RF signal processing for broadcast, film, and live production. Directly comparable RF engineering and overlap in RF distribution/antenna product categories.

Direct peers

• Tentacle Sync: Direct competitor in compact professional timecode generators and transceivers for film/video production. Targets the same cinematographer and sound recordist workflows with similarly portable Bluetooth/app-enabled devices.
• Ambient Recording: Long-established German manufacturer of professional timecode generators, slate, and sync products for film and broadcast. Closely comparable in product category, target customer, and precision timecode focus.
• Aaton: French manufacturer of professional digital slates and timecode equipment for cinema production. Direct overlap on clapperboard/slate products (vs. BETSO WTCS-1) and timecode synchronization tools used by same DPs and sound mixers.
• Denecke: Manufacturer of professional timecode equipment and slates for film/TV production. Direct overlap on timecode generators, slate displays, and sync accessories used by the same on-set audio professionals.
• Audio Ltd: UK manufacturer of professional wireless microphone systems for film/broadcast — already an integration partner via BETSO's En2 HEXAPACK rack. Overlaps with BETSO on RF distribution and signal conditioning for production sound.

Emerging players

• Deity Microphones: Emerging brand of professional microphones, wireless systems, and timecode accessories targeting indie and professional film/video creators. Comparable audience and overlapping TCXO/wireless accessory categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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