What HQ Production Audio does

HQ Production Audio, Inc. is a privately held audiovisual equipment rental and live event production company headquartered in Westville/Valparaiso, Indiana, founded in 2011 and operated by owners Joe Hasik Jr. (Operations and Logistics) and Jen Hasik (Administration). The company delivers professional AV rental and full-service event production for corporate events, nonprofit galas and fundraisers, educational institutions, community festivals, and municipal clients across Northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland region. Core offerings include equipment rental (projectors, screens, sound systems, microphones, lighting, stages, pipe and drape, LED walls), full AV production services with on-site technical support, lighting and stage design, live streaming and recording, and a regional equipment distribution business for LEA amplifiers and Legrand A/V products.

The business is run on a quote-based, consultation-driven go-to-market motion: each engagement begins with a discovery conversation to define event vision and goals, followed by a customized proposal and budget, with delivery and pickup bundled into every quote. Revenue streams span equipment rental (transaction-fee model), equipment sales (one-time license), AV production services (professional services), and live streaming/recording (professional services), supplemented by regional distribution margins on LEA and Legrand inventory. Marketing combines educational blog content, social media (Facebook, LinkedIn), testimonial and case-study galleries, and event sponsorships — notably eight consecutive years as official audio provider for the Skechers Hot Chocolate Run Chicago (2018–2025) and the Valparaiso Popcorn Festival.

The company is bootstrapped with no external institutional funding and operates with a 1–10 employee footprint. Its competitive positioning rests on owner-led technical expertise, premium equipment inventory (including differentiated LED wall capabilities and hybrid-event live streaming), and durable client relationships demonstrated by 9+ consecutive years of service to the American Greyhound Association's annual fundraising gala and 8 consecutive years with the Skechers Hot Chocolate Run Chicago.

Name

HQ Production Audio

Legal name

HQ Production Audio, Inc.

Website

https://hqproductionaudio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HQ Production Audio is a privately held AV equipment rental and live event production company serving corporate, nonprofit, educational, and community clients across Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland from its Westville/Valparaiso base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Visual Event Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512), Other Sound Recording Industries (51229)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio & Communications Equipment Rental (MPADAFAC), Production Management & Studio Support Services (Studio Managers, Techs) (MPAIAHAO)

Keywords

• Audio visual rental
• Live event production
• LED wall rental
• Corporate event AV
• Live streaming services

Headquarters

HQ city

Westville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Rental of audio visual equipment including projectors, screens, sound systems, microphones, lighting equipment, stages, pipe and drape, LED walls, and more. Delivery and pickup included in every quote as part of the event service.
2. Equipment Sales: Sale of audio visual equipment including projectors, screens, speakers, amplifiers, mixers, microphones, cables, mounts, and accessories from leading brands. Professional installation services available for purchased equipment.
3. AV Production Services: Full-service AV production for live events including corporate events, galas, fundraisers, conferences, seminars, product launches, press events, and community festivals. Services include on-site technical support, lighting design, sound engineering, and video production.
4. Live Streaming & Recording: High-quality live streaming and post-event video recording services for virtual and hybrid event formats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HQ Production Audio provides audio visual equipment rental and live event production services for corporate, nonprofit, educational, and community events in Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland. Offerings include rental of projectors, screens, sound systems, microphones, lighting equipment, stages, pipe and drape, LED walls, and full-service event production with on-site technical support. The company also sells AV equipment and serves as a regional distributor for LEA amplifiers and Legrand A/V products.

Product overview

HQ Production Audio is an AV event production company offering a comprehensive suite of audio-visual equipment rental and production services. The core offering includes equipment rentals (projectors, screens, sound systems, microphones, lighting, stages, LED walls) combined with professional production services (AV production, live streaming, lighting design, stage design, technical support). Services are tailored for specific event types including corporate events, galas, nonprofit fundraisers, and live performances. The company also operates as a regional distributor for LEA amplifiers and Legrand A/V equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audio Visual Equipment Rental Rental of projectors, screens, sound systems, microphones, lighting equipment, stages, pipe and drape, LED walls, and accessories for conferences, seminars, outdoor events, parties, concerts, trade shows, and corporate meetings. Delivery and pickup are included with every rental quote.
• AV Production Services for Live Events Professional AV production services for live events including sound engineering, lighting design, video production, on-site technical support, and event execution. The service is delivered through specialized versions for galas, corporate events, and nonprofit fundraisers.
• LED Wall Rentals Rental of LED video walls for events, providing bright, crisp images visible in high-light or outdoor environments, used as a higher-visibility alternative to traditional projection.
• Production Audio for Gala Specialized AV services for gala events including sound system setup, lighting design, stage design, live streaming, and on-site technical support, tailored to fundraising galas and formal event programs.
• Corporate Event Production AV and video production solutions for corporate events including conferences, product launches, training sessions, seminars, and corporate galas, delivered with on-site technical support.
• AV Production for Nonprofit Organizations Complete AV production services for nonprofit events including fundraisers, conferences, awareness campaigns, community events, and galas, with attention to live streaming and donor engagement.
• Live Streaming Services Live streaming services for virtual and hybrid events providing remote attendees with high-quality video, clear audio, and a professional broadcast experience.
• Event Video Production Video production services including pre-event promotional videos, live multi-camera event coverage, full HD live footage capture, and polished post-event highlight reels for marketing and donor outreach.
• AV Equipment Sales and Installation Sale of audio visual equipment including projectors, screens, speakers, amplifiers, mixers, microphones, cables, mounts, and accessories from leading brands, with professional installation services available at customer offices, venues, or other locations.
• LEA Amplifier Distribution Regional distribution of LEA amplifiers providing wholesale access to professional-grade audio amplification equipment in the Northwest Indiana / Chicagoland territory.
• Legrand A/V Distribution Regional distribution of Legrand A/V products including speakers, amplifiers, mixers, microphones, cables, mounts, and accessories, supporting comprehensive AV solutions for the regional market.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9+ years of annual event production for American Greyhound Association with consistent year-over-year improvement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LEA AmplifierscoreTechnology or IntegrationRegional distribution partnership for LEA amplifier products, providing access to professional-grade audio amplification equipment for event production services.
• Legrand A/VcoreTechnology or IntegrationRegional distribution partnership for Legrand A/V products, providing comprehensive audio-visual solutions and equipment inventory for various event types.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CORT Events: National event rental provider offering furniture, pipe and drape, staging, and AV equipment for corporate and community events. Overlaps on event equipment rental and staging services that HQ also provides.
• Meeting Tomorrow: National AV rental company serving corporate meetings, conferences, and events with similar equipment packages (projectors, screens, sound systems). Operates at larger scale across the U.S. with comparable direct-to-client sales model.

Others

• Legrand AV: Manufacturer of professional A/V products (speakers, amplifiers, mixers, mounts) for which HQ holds regional distribution rights. Functions as a brand partner and supplier for HQ's equipment resale and rental business.
• LEA Professional: Manufacturer of professional audio amplifiers for which HQ holds regional distribution rights. Connected as a supplier/brand partner enabling HQ's equipment sales and rental inventory.

Broad incumbents

• Encore (formerly PSAV): Largest hotel-based AV rental and event production company in North America. Overlaps directly with HQ Production Audio's core service (event AV rental and production) but operates at a national scale across thousands of hotel venues, while HQ is regionally concentrated in Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland.
• Freeman: One of the largest event production and AV services companies in the world, focused on trade shows, conventions, and corporate events. Comparable in offering (audio, video, lighting, staging) but serves much larger national and global clients.
• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global AV and event production company providing sound, video, lighting, and staging services for live events. Comparable production capabilities to HQ but with much broader geographic reach and larger-scale clientele.

Regional players

• Bluewater Event Production: Midwest AV and event production company offering sound, lighting, video, and staging services for corporate and nonprofit events. Comparable offerings and similar regional scale, though operating across broader Midwest markets.
• Swank Audio Visuals: Regional AV rental and production company serving hotels, convention centers, and corporate clients in the Midwest U.S. Comparable service mix (AV equipment rental plus production) and similar customer types (corporate, nonprofit, association), with overlapping Chicago-area territory.
• ShowPro (Chicago ShowPro): Chicago-area AV rental and production company serving corporate events, trade shows, and live performances. Directly comparable service mix with overlapping Chicagoland geographic territory and similar nonprofit/corporate client base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HqProductionAudio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hq-production-audio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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