AV Systems
Picked up a paging or intercom scope on a job you’re already on-site for? SDS franchises stock the commercial-grade AV lines built to pair with it.
Why Contractors Buy AV Through SDS
Most SDS customers aren’t dedicated AV integrators, they’re security and low-voltage contractors who pick up an intercom or paging scope on a job they’re already on-site for. SDS franchises stock the commercial-grade AV lines that pair with the rest of a low-voltage job (not big-box consumer gear), and staff who can spec an amplifier and speaker count to a room rather than guessing.
Choosing AV Equipment by Job Type
Overhead paging and background music
Retail, warehouse, and office environments typically need a commercial amplifier paired with ceiling or wall speakers and, in larger buildings, a zoned paging system so announcements can target specific areas.
Door and lobby intercoms
Multi-tenant buildings and controlled-entry lobbies often pair an intercom system directly with the access control install at the door, letting a tenant or receptionist verify a visitor before granting entry.
Multi-room audio/video distribution
Larger commercial spaces and high-end residential jobs may call for a distributed AV system that routes audio or video sources to multiple rooms or zones from a central rack.
Shop by Component
Paging and commercial audio. Amplifiers, paging horns, and zoned paging systems from Atlas IED, Bogen Communications, and LEA Professional.
Intercoms. Door and lobby intercom systems from Aiphone and ETS (Electronic Theatre Systems).
Speakers and audio sources. Commercial and residential speakers from Earthquake Sound and Proficient Audio, streaming and multi-room audio platforms from WiiM and Russound, and amplification from Current Audio and Juke Audio.
Video distribution and switching. AV-over-IP and HDMI distribution and switching from WyreStorm, plus display hardware from Onkyo and TCL.
Mounts and infrastructure. Equipment racks, mounts, and cable management from KwikMounts, OmniMount, ErgoAV, Ethereal, Legrand AV, and Calrad Electronics.
See the full AV brand list on our Suppliers page →
AV Guides for Contractors
Practical guides from Security Data Supply on adding audio and video work to a security business.
Common Questions
Most overhead paging and basic intercom jobs are well within scope for a security or low-voltage contractor already running cable on-site. Larger multi-zone distributed audio/video jobs are where it’s worth bringing in AV-specific expertise.
Yes, and it’s one of the most common AV add-ons to an access control job, letting whoever answers the intercom see or hear a visitor and release the door remotely.
A standalone amplifier drives speakers in a single zone or building. AV-over-IP distribution routes audio and video signals over the existing network to multiple rooms or displays, which scales better on larger or multi-floor properties.
Get AV Products at Your Local Franchise
Find your nearest SDS franchise for same-day will-call pickup, or contact your local franchise to get a paging or intercom system specced out before you're on-site.