Blog · Field notes — Guides + pricing

AV guides — written by the crew that runs the show.

Costs, specs and planning notes from real load-ins. No vendor fluff, no gear worship.

Guide7 min

Hybrid events: how to stream a corporate event without losing the room

Cameras, a separate stream mix, a wired upload and someone who only watches the stream.

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Technical7 min

Wireless microphones at events: how many channels you need, and why NYC is harder

Count voices, add spares, and coordinate frequencies on site in crowded venues.

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Guide7 min

Multi-city roadshow AV: how to keep the system identical in every city

One kit, one show file, one crew lead and a venue advance for every stop.

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Install7 min

Permanent AV for showrooms and lobbies: what to plan before you build

Commercial displays, one-button control and a support plan — what a permanent install needs.

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Guide6 min

How to plan AV for a pop-up event

A practical checklist for audio, video, and power at a temporary pop-up — before you sign the venue.

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Comparison7 min

Projector vs LED wall: which is right for your event

Brightness, ambient light, budget, and surface — how to choose for your space.

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Technical5 min

What is NDI and why does it matter for live events

NDI moves video over standard networks. Here's what that unlocks — and its limits.

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Checklist6 min

AV checklist for trade show exhibitors

Everything to confirm before the show floor opens — power, rigging, internet, support.

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Industry7 min

How museums are using interactive AV in 2026

Sensor-driven exhibits, synchronized screens, and quiet zoned audio shaping galleries now.

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Guide6 min

Temporary event network setup guide

How to design a reliable temporary network — VLANs, high-density WiFi, and segmentation.

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Cost6 min

How much does event AV cost in NYC?

What drives AV pricing — scope, gear, crew, and venue — and how to budget realistically.

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Projection7 min

Projection mapping 101: what's possible on any surface

How projection mapping turns buildings, objects, and stages into canvases.

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Technical5 min

Dante audio networking, explained

Dante sends multichannel audio over standard networks — why it simplifies event and install audio.

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