Event planners already have a lot on their plates when it comes to putting together successful and memorable events that attendees will talk about for many years to come. It’s important to cross all of the T’s and dot all of the I’s when planning a high stakes corporate or live event. State-of-the-art audiovisual equipment is crucial to the execution of every live event. After all, you have a certain vision that you want to portray and the right professional live audiovisual company can help you bring that vision to life. Purchasing all of this equipment outright can cost a small fortune to store and maintain.
Then you have to learn how to connect, assemble, and dismantle the equipment on top of everything else you have to do the day of the event. Outsourcing a full-service audiovisual company and production services in Hamilton is both the more cost-effective and practical choice for your needs. Here’s a complete checklist of all of the audiovisual equipment they can provide for your next big live event.
Mixer/Soundboard
Mixers and soundboards are essential for creating a clean sound output throughout your event and minimizing the feedback from overlapping sound sources such as microphones in different parts of the room. Your AV team will ensure that the sound at your event is clean and perfectly audible at a reasonable volume throughout the space.
Aspect Ratio for Screens at the Event
Screen aspect ratio is the ratio between the height and the width. A balanced aspect ratio presents clear high-definition visuals that make it easier for viewers to see what’s on the screen. 16:9 and 4:3 are the two most commonly used aspect ratios for large screens. The former is a high-definition screen that’s also referred to as widescreen. The latter is considered a standard definition screen. Many speakers fail to specify which aspect ratio they’re using ahead of the event and this can lead to some compatibility issues on the day of when different presenters submit their slides in different aspect ratios. To avoid any problems, ask all presenters to use the same aspect ratio and to submit their slides well in advance of the event.
Projectors
There a variety of types of projectors that can be used for different purposes. Audiovisual companies can provide the appropriate projectors based on the types of presentations that are being shown and their required formatting.
Bandwidth to Support Devices
Corporate events and conferences typically require the use of various types of technological devices such as laptops, tablets, mobile devices, and large projector screens. Depending on the type and number of devices being used, you need a certain amount of bandwidth to support all of these devices. An event audiovisual company will hook you up with the right amount of bandwidth based on your technological needs.
Adapters and Dongles
Adapters and dongles can be used to connect various audiovisual devices such as laptops, projectors, and speaker systems with one another to produce high-quality visuals and sound. Audiovisual companies and live production services in Hamilton provide their own adapters and dongles for this purpose.
Transmitters and Receivers
If you’re planning on live streaming your event or need wireless speakers, microphones, or headsets for presenters, then transmitters and receivers are essential. Not only do wires look messy on stage, but they can also pose a tripping hazard or even short circuit during live events.
Hire Straight Street Event Services – The Ultimate Event Audiovisual Company
For over 20 years, Straight Street Event Services has been your trusted audiovisual production services provider in Hamilton, Toronto, and the GTA. We provide live audiovisual production services for all kinds of professional live events including corporate conferences, fashion shows, charity banquets, theatrical productions, and so much more. Contact us today to book our services!
