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Types of AV Equipment: Guide for Event Planners
December 29, 2018

Whether it's a corporate conference, a product launch, or a team-building event, AV equipment is the gear that helps you communicate, collaborate, and share information effectively.

Cole
Director of Technology
720p vs 1080p: What’s The Difference?
December 29, 2018

In event production, the quality of visual displays make or break an experience. You might have heard terms like 720p and 1080p thrown around, but what do they mean for your event? These terms are display resolutions that dictate the clarity and impact of video.

Cole
Director of Technology
LED vs LCD

Have you ever wondered why some screens make presentations feel like premieres and others just regular TV shows? Or why do graphics in some videos seem lifelike, while others fall flat? The secret lies in the difference between LED vs. LCD displays. 

What is an LED Wall?

LED walls are quickly revolutionizing corporate events, concerts, retail, and other live experiences with their stunning visual capabilities.

Video Wall vs. Projector - What’s The Difference?

Whether building a virtual set, ballroom projections or digitizing offices, this guide explores video wall vs projector capabilities so you can deliver stunning experiences.

All The Different Types of Microphones

This guide explores the different types of microphones and their best applications.

How Does A Projector Work?
December 29, 2018

Projectors operate by projecting visual content from a source onto a larger screen. But what internal components enable these devices to take a small signal and blow it up for big-screen viewing?

Matt
Producer
Finding the Right Speaker: A Guide to Different Types Of Speakers
December 29, 2018

There's more to sound systems than simply ramping up the volume.

Cole
Director of Technology
What Is AV? The Event Planner's Guide
December 29, 2018

In this article, we explain everything you need to know about AV in your next event. Let’s make technical difficulties a thing of the past.

Cole
Director of Technology
Creative Ways To Use A Projector

Once just used for basic slideshows, modern projectors are now high-tech innovation hubs. Their ever-evolving capabilities open up endless opportunities to craft engaging, multi-sensory experiences and environments.

Craft an AV RFP That Gets Results - AV RFP Template

A detailed, well-crafted AV RFP is the foundation for your event’s success by clearly conveying needs to guide collaborative solutions.