Welcome to BAI!
If you work in AV or low-voltage, you’ve likely considered going direct with a manufacturer. For some brands and situations, that approach can be a good fit. However, for many contractors and integrators — especially those handling a variety of project types — going direct with every brand can create more complexity than benefits.
Here’s why so many integrators in the Southeast and beyond consistently rely on distribution instead:
Simplified Purchasing and Logistics – In a typical commercial project, you might need products like ceiling speakers, DSPs, wireless microphones, projection screens, and lighting fixtures. Sourcing those items directly could mean working with multiple manufacturers, each with its own account setup, minimum order requirements, and shipping schedules.
By working with a distributor such as BAI, you can consolidate these needs into a single purchase order. Your products ship from one source to your office or job site, reducing administrative tasks and saving time on every project.
Flexible Access to Top Brands – Manufacturer-direct relationships often come with conditions, such as opening orders, annual purchase commitments, or market exclusivity. For smaller operations or companies expanding into new product categories, meeting these thresholds can be challenging.
Distribution offers access to leading brands — including Shure, AtlasIED, JBL, Electro-Voice, Chauvet, Draper, Digital Projection, and many others — without long-term purchasing commitments. You can buy the products you need, when you need them.
Support During Backorders – Even with direct dealer status, manufacturers can experience stock shortages. When that happens and deadlines are fixed, having a distributor as a secondary source can be critical.
Distributors like BAI maintain inventory and leverage broad supplier networks. This often makes them a dependable backup when your primary source is on backorder, helping you keep projects on track.
Regional Experience and Expertise – BAI has over 40 years of experience supporting AV integrators, electrical contractors, and low-voltage installers across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, and surrounding areas. This regional focus means they understand local project types, timelines, and performance expectations, whether you’re working on a house of worship, hotel, corporate office, or school.
Authorized Channels and Warranty Protection – Products purchased through BAI come through authorized channels, preserving full factory warranties. This eliminates concerns about gray-market sourcing and ensures manufacturer support if issues arise.
Getting Started with BAI – If you are a licensed contractor, AV integrator, low-voltage installer, or reseller in Florida, the Southeast, or elsewhere in the U.S., you can add BAI to your sourcing network by completing a dealer application. The setup process is straightforward, and their team will follow up promptly.