What Multicast Audio Limited does

Multicast Audio Limited is a privately held UK professional services firm founded in 2014 and headquartered in Aldershot, providing bespoke audio, communications and networking solutions to the events, theatre and broadcasting sectors. The company is led by two co-directors, Ian Threlfall and Tom Mann, supported by a network of freelancers, and delivers end-to-end services encompassing system design, equipment installation and on-site technical management for live productions. Core offerings span three integrated areas: Audio Solutions (production sound, commentary units, remote audio links), Communications Solutions (wired RTS Intercoms and wireless Riedel Bolero intercom systems for site-wide comms), and Networking Solutions (Dante-based digital audio distribution and production network infrastructure). Notable engagements include The Graham Norton Show, Saturday Night Takeaway, ITV Racing, Wimbledon Championships, Secret Cinema, England Men's football at Wembley, BFBS military broadcasting and Festival of Remembrance.

The company's underlying technology is built on best-in-class third-party hardware ecosystems rather than proprietary IP, including Dante networked audio for single-cable digital audio distribution with automix and onboard DSP, Riedel wireless intercoms, RTS wired intercoms, Glensound commentary units, and Shure microphone arrays. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services engagements delivered on a quote-driven, bespoke basis with no publicly disclosed pricing or recurring contracts. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and direct, relying on a portfolio of high-profile UK enterprise clients (BBC Studioworks, ITV Sport, Creative Technology/NEP, BFBS, Chamberlin Sports) and a referral/word-of-mouth channel reinforced by an Instagram presence (@multicastaudio) and a project portfolio website.

The company operates with a single UK headquarters and has no subsidiaries, no external funding, no parent company and no disclosed ownership changes since founding. Geographic scope is domestic UK, with activity concentrated in major production hubs (London broadcast studios, Wembley sports venues, Wimbledon). Customer segments are vertically oriented across broadcasting (primary), live events (primary), and theatre (primary), with additional exposure to sports production, immersive entertainment and military broadcasting. The business is founder-owned, operates without external capital and has sustained a decade-long presence in a niche technical services market.

Name

Multicast Audio Limited

Legal name

Multicast Audio Limited

Website

https://multicastaudio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Multicast Audio Limited is a UK-based, founder-led boutique firm founded in 2014 that designs, installs and manages bespoke audio, communications and networking systems for live events, theatre and broadcast productions, serving enterprise clients including BBC Studioworks, ITV Sport and Wimbledon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Broadcast and Live Event Audio Services

NAICS

Other Sound Recording Industries (51229), Sound Recording Studios (512240), Sound Recording Industries (5122)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Broadcast Transmission & Operations Services (Transmitters, Towers, Playout, Engineering) (MPAIAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio & Communications Equipment Rental (MPADAFAC), Sound Effects (SFX) Editorial & Library Services (MPAHAEAD)

Keywords

• Live event audio services
• Broadcast communications systems
• Production sound engineering
• Dante networked audio integration
• Intercom system installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Aldershot

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

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. Technical Production Services: Design, installation and on-site management of audio, communications and networking systems for events, theatre and broadcast productions. Revenue generated through project-based professional services engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Multicast Audio Limited designs, installs and manages bespoke audio, communications and networking systems for clients in the events, theatre and broadcasting sectors. Services span production sound, wired and wireless intercom systems (RTS and Riedel), Dante networked audio infrastructure, commentary units, remote audio links for broadcast productions, and on-site technical management. Engagements are delivered as end-to-end managed projects for enterprise broadcast and live-event clients.

Product overview

Multicast Audio is a service-oriented company providing bespoke audio, communications and networking solutions to the events, theatre and broadcast sectors. Rather than a software product platform, the company offers an integrated suite of professional services that encompass design, installation and management of complete technology systems. The core service portfolio spans three interconnected areas: Audio Solutions (including production sound, commentary units, and remote links), Communications Solutions (wired and wireless intercom systems), and Networking Solutions. Projects are delivered as end-to-end managed services rather than modular software products, with the company providing technical personnel and equipment for productions ranging from television shows like The Graham Norton Show and Saturday Night Takeaway to live events including Wimbledon and Secret Cinema productions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audio Solutions Bespoke audio support and systems for events, theatre and broadcasting clients, encompassing production sound, commentary units and remote audio links. Delivered as project-based managed services for enterprise broadcast and live-event productions.
• Communications Solutions Design, installation and on-site management of wired (RTS Intercoms) and wireless (Riedel Communications) intercom systems for seamless site-wide communication during live broadcast and event productions.
• Networking Solutions Networking design and infrastructure delivery for events and broadcast productions, providing technology networks (including Dante networked audio) to underpin audio and communications systems.
• Remote Links Provision of remote audio link services for broadcast productions, enabling remote contribution of audio signals across sites for shows such as The Graham Norton Show and ITV Racing.
• Technical Management Full technical management services for live events and broadcast productions, taking responsibility for the on-site delivery, operation and coordination of audio, communications and networking systems.
• Production Sound Production sound services for live events and immersive entertainment experiences, including delivery for Secret Cinema productions and similar theatrical or cinematic events.

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Riedel CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationMulticast Audio utilises Riedel wireless intercom solutions for site-wide communications at major sporting events including England Men's football matches at Wembley.
• RTS IntercomscoreTechnology or IntegrationMulticast Audio deploys RTS wired intercom solutions working alongside Riedel wireless systems for seamless communication at major productions.
• Kojo WorldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulticast Audio provided intercom and communications solutions for Kojo World at Wembley events including the Carabao Cup Final and England Men's World Cup preparation matches.
• RG JonesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAudio equipment and services company featured as one of Multicast Audio's client/partner network relationships in the industry.
• Audio AllianceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAudio production services company listed as part of Multicast Audio's industry network and collaboration relationships.
• AutographminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAudio visual services company featured in Multicast Audio's client and partner network.
• Creative Technology (CT/NEP)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor audio visual equipment and services provider working on large-scale productions, listed as a key relationship in Multicast Audio's project work.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Skan PA Hire: UK-based live audio rental and production house focused on concerts, broadcasts and corporate events. Comparable in project-based audio delivery, UK market orientation and reliance on skilled freelance engineering crews for live productions.
• Adlib Audio Solutions: Liverpool-headquartered audio, lighting and video rental/services firm working across live events, broadcast and installations. Comparable in delivering integrated audio and comms technical solutions with a similar UK-wide live/broadcast project footprint.
• Britannia Row Productions: UK-based live audio rental and production company serving concerts, tours, broadcast and large-scale events. Closely comparable in project-based audio services, event/broadcast sector mix, and reliance on specialist technical crews.
• SSE Audio Group: One of the UK's largest audio rental and live production services companies, providing sound reinforcement, comms and crew for concerts, theatre, broadcast and corporate events. Directly comparable in service mix (audio + comms + crew), sector coverage, and UK-based live/broadcast focus.
• RG Jones Sound Engineering: UK audio hire and event production company covering concerts, festivals, theatre and broadcast. Direct peer given overlapping audio services, event/broadcast verticals and long-standing UK market presence; already part of Multicast Audio's stated network.
• Eighth Day Sound: UK/US-based audio rental and production services company serving touring, broadcast and large-scale live events. Comparable in delivering technical audio solutions and crew on high-profile broadcast and live-event productions.
• Autograph Sound: UK-based audio and sound design specialist focused on theatre, broadcast and live events. Comparable given similar theatre/broadcast crossover, project-based bespoke delivery and listed collaboration with Multicast Audio on multiple productions.
• Audio Alliance: UK audio production services company working across broadcast, live events and corporate productions. Direct comparable given the shared broadcast/events focus, project-led model and overlapping supplier networks already cited in Multicast Audio's partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• Clair Brothers Audio: Established global pro-audio company providing audio system design, rental and event production services at scale. Broader incumbent peer offering comparable audio production services but with a wider international footprint and larger permanent crew base.
• Creative Technology (CT/NEP Group): Large global AV integrator and live events services provider covering audio, video, lighting and broadcast. Listed as a core channel partner of Multicast Audio; comparable as a broader incumbent operating across the same broadcast and live-event projects at greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/multicastaudio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/multicast-audio-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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