dna studios

What dna studios does

DNA Studios, LLC is a privately held mobile broadcast production company founded in 2005 by Sam Schrade in Humble, Texas. The company provides mobile television trucks, REMI (Remote Integration Model) control rooms, two TV studios within a 12,000 sq ft broadcast facility, and supporting crewing services to clients needing live video production for sports, news, corporate, and civic events.

The company's core product is a fleet of seven mobile broadcast units — ranging from a compact HD12 truck for small events up to the flagship HDX36 Magellan 1080p expando truck used for FIFA World Cup broadcasts — along with the HD14S Sprinter van featuring satellite uplink. All units are equipped with industry-standard Ross Carbonite switchers, Grass Valley or Sony cameras, and EVS or 3Play replay systems. Two REMI control rooms in the Humble studio enable remote production with fiber connectivity to over ten encoder brands (Haivision, Fujitsu, TVU, LiveU, Bitfire, LTN, Ateme, Vista, SRT). DNA Studios has operated in the REMI business since 2015 and co-developed remote production workflows with a major network.

DNA Studios generates revenue through quote-based, per-event/project contracts covering equipment, transmission, and crew deployment. The company sells primarily into major US sports and television broadcasters — including ESPN, CBS Sports, Fox Sports, NBC, ABC, NBATV, Turner Sports, ATT Sportsnet, Bally's Sports, FoxNews, CNN, NewsNation, Amazon Prime, UFC Fightpass, and NASA-TV — with secondary revenue from corporate streaming and local/civic clients. Operations are run by 10 full-time staff supported by 250+ contractors across 40+ states. The company was recognized on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list (No. 1926, 291% three-year growth) and received a 2023 Silver Telly Award.

Name

dna studios

Legal name

DNA Studios, LLC

Website

https://dnastudios.tv

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Short description

DNA Studios is a Humble, Texas-based mobile broadcast production company operating a fleet of seven mobile trucks, two REMI control rooms, and a 12,000 sq ft studio to provide live video and streaming production services for major US sports networks, news broadcasters, corporate clients, and civic organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Broadcast Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Audio & Communications Equipment Rental (MPADAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Soundstage & Stage Rental (Film/TV) (MPADAIAA), Production Management & Studio Support Services (Studio Managers, Techs) (MPAIAHAO)

Keywords

• Mobile broadcast trucks
• Live video production
• REMI production services
• Broadcast streaming services
• Mobile television trucks

Headquarters

HQ city

Humble

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Broadcast Production Services: DNA Studios generates revenue through providing complete broadcast services including mobile TV trucks, REMI control rooms, TV studios, and broadcasting packages. Services are billed per event/project with equipment and crew included in packages.
2. Equipment and Crew Rental: Mobile production trucks and crew services rented for live broadcast events. Includes crewing and packaging services for national networks across the globe.
3. Streaming Services: Video streaming services for corporate events, school board meetings, and live broadcasts. Streaming more than 100 live events per year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DNA Studios provides mobile broadcast production trucks, REMI (Remote Integration Model) control rooms, and studio facilities for live video production and streaming events. The company deploys crews and equipment to client event locations for sports broadcasts, corporate communications, and live streaming projects for major TV networks and broadcasters.

Product overview

DNA Studios offers a portfolio of mobile broadcast production trucks and studio services for live events. The core product line consists of seven mobile units (HDX36 Magellan, HD28, HD21, HD15 Satellite, HD14, HD14S, and HD12) ranging from compact Sprinter vans to 36-foot expando trucks, all equipped with professional broadcast switchers (Ross Carbonite/BMD), Grass Valley/Sony cameras, and EVS/3Play replay systems. These trucks work in conjunction with two REMI studio control rooms that provide centralized production capabilities. The company also provides complementary services including video streaming (100+ events annually), corporate video production, and crewing/packaging services for national network clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HDX36 Magellan 1080p mobile television truck designed for both full production and REMI. Features Ross NextGen Carbonite switching, 12 fiber cameras, EVS XT3 replay, and Calrec Brio audio. Recently used for FIFA World Cup broadcasts.
• HD28 Broadcast truck with Ross Carbonite Ultra 24-input HD switcher, 2 mixed effects, 6 Grass Valley LDX 92 HD cameras, and full fiber booth. Commonly used for live broadcasted events such as college football, parades, and media days.
• HD21 Broadcast trailer with Ross Carbonite 2 mixed effects switcher, 5 Grass Valley 6000 HD cameras, 3Play 6-channel replay. Designed for up to 5 manned cameras and 8-channel replay.
• HD15 Satellite REMI production van designed with 3-meter satellite dish for satellite SNG uplink. Features Ross Carbonite switcher, Grass Valley cameras, and redundant Tandberg encoders for quick and affordable deployment.
• HD14 REMI production unit with 5 Grass Valley 6000 HD broadcast triax cameras. Known for proven durability and reliability to meet production budgets.
• HD14S Fully remote Sprinter van with Grass Valley cameras and IP transmission. Features fully redundant KU-band Uplink in a very small footprint.
• HD12 Compact broadcast truck with BMD 18-input HD switcher, 5 Sony PMW 320 cameras. Commonly used for concerts, church events, and community events requiring a small footprint.
• Studio Control Rooms Two REMI control rooms (Room A and Room B) in a 12,000 sq ft studio. Feature identical layouts to a broadcast truck with Ross Carbonite switcher, Grass Valley cameras, and multiple transmission options (Haivision, Fujitsu, TVU, LiveU, SRT, and others).
• Video Streaming Services Live streaming services streaming more than 100 live events per year. Solutions for corporate mergers, school board meetings, and portable events.
• Corporate Video Production Corporate communication services including live media days, merger announcements, and corporate communication for major companies.
• Crewing & Packaging Services Expert crewing and complete packaging services for thousands of events for national networks across the globe.

Quantifiable outcome

• 291% revenue growth over 3 years (2023)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/samschrade
• Facebookfacebook.com/dnastudiosllc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dnastudiosllctv
• Instagraminstagram.com/dnastudiosllc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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