Corporate Event AV Blog
Expert insights on corporate event audiovisual production from FPC (Flo Production Consulting Inc.). Practical guides on audio systems, LED video walls, lighting design, live streaming, pricing and event planning: based on 13+ years and 500+ show days of real-world production experience across North America.
AV over IP Explained: The Future of Event Production
AV over IP explained in plain English. Why network-based AV is replacing matrix switchers and what IT departments need to know.
The True Cost of Corporate Event AV: Decoding Your Quote
Learn how to read an AV quote, uncover hidden costs and understand the difference between equipment rental and production expertise.
Navigating In-House AV Restrictions and Shadow Clauses
Learn how event planners can successfully negotiate with venues, avoid shadow clauses and bring in external AV production companies for better ROI.
The Event Planner's Nightmare: 5 Live Production Disasters Prevented
Live events have no second takes. Discover the top 5 technical disasters that plague corporate events and how professional AV production prevents them.
AV Production vs. AV Rental: What's the Difference?
The critical difference between AV production companies and AV rental houses. Why a production consultant delivers better results for corporate events.
The Event Manager's Complete AV Checklist
The definitive AV planning checklist for corporate event managers. 50+ items organized by timeline from 12 weeks before to show day.
Corporate Event AV Glossary: 50+ Terms Explained
Every AV term an event manager needs to know from IMAG and line arrays to throw distance and gaffer tape. Plain-English definitions.
External AV vs In-House: Which Is Better for Your Event?
Should you use the venue's in-house AV or hire an external production company? An honest comparison of cost, quality, flexibility and when each makes sense.
GrandMA3 vs Avolites: Which Lighting Console Wins?
GrandMA3 vs Avolites lighting console comparison for corporate events and concerts. Features, workflow, price and when to choose each platform.
A Non-Technical Guide to Flawless Hybrid Events
A plain-English hybrid event guide for corporate planners. Core requirements for streaming an in-person keynote to an online audience.
How to Prep Your Keynote Speaker for the Stage
A guide planners can send to speakers. How to wear a mic, use a confidence monitor, dress for stage lighting and present like a pro.
LED Video Wall vs. Projection: Which Is Right for Your Event?
Technical comparison of LED video walls and projection for corporate events. Brightness, cost, pixel pitch and when each technology delivers the best results.
The Ultimate Checklist for Flawless Live Streams
The ultimate checklist for flawless corporate event live streams. Internet requirements, encoding, redundancy, platform setup and show-day protocols.
Why Your AV Team Needs Your Run of Show Yesterday
Learn why your AV team needs the Run of Show document early. How tech crews map cues, prevent dead air and keep your event on time.
Shure vs Sennheiser: Which Wireless Mic System Wins?
Shure vs Sennheiser wireless microphone comparison for corporate events. Axient Digital, ULX-D, EW-DX and 6000 Series. Which system wins for your event?
What Does a "Switcher" Actually Do?
Learn what a video switcher does at corporate events: how slides, cameras and videos get routed to the big screen. Plain-English guide for event planners.
What Does an AV Production Company Actually Do?
Learn what AV production companies provide for corporate events, from audio systems and LED video walls to lighting design, rigging and full show direction.
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