Selecting Audio Visual Presentation Equipment
When you are planning a presentation, there are many
different types of audio visual presentation equipment that you can choose
from. You must determine which type of equipment that you need to have the best
presentation possible. Here is some information about the various types of
rentals that you might want or need to consider.
- Projectors
– Will you need a projector for your presentation? Many different types of
projectors are available for rent, and it is just a matter of knowing
which type you require. Do you need a projector that displays overhead
images? Do you need a projector that can use DVDs or a projector that uses
actual film? Make sure that you know exactly what you will need, as well
as how the images will be viewed by your audience.
- Computers
– Audio visual presentation equipment may require the use of computers,
and the presentation may be given on the computer itself – or multiple
computers. Of course, purchasing multiple computers for one event usually
isn’t in a businesses budget, but you can rent computers and laptops that
you need. Multiple laptop computers are typically very popular for small
events, where each participant has their own individual laptop to use for
the presentation.
- Monitors
– If one computer will be used for your presentation, you will most likely
need several smaller monitors, or one very large monitor. Monitors are
available in a wide range of styles and types, such as Plasma monitors.
You may need to try different monitors out with the computer system that
you will use in advance to make sure that the picture is not distorted,
and that the monitor is big enough for the audience and the venue.
- Sound
– Sound is often overlooked when planning audio visual presentation
equipment, unfortunately. How big is your venue? How far can the volume be
turned up? Will everyone be able to hear your presentation? You may need a
PA system of some type included in your rental to cover any sound issues. You
also want to make sure that the sound system that you choose is suitable
for the venue where the presentation will be given. Echoes are often a
problem.
- Staging
– Depending on the venue and the size of your audience, you may require
special staging for the equipment, so that it can be seen and heard by
everyone in attendance. Staging can be rented, and there are numerous
staging options available in most cases. Make sure that you know exactly
what is needed in terms of height before you start shopping staging
options.
If you take your entire presentation into consideration, as
well as the event where the presentation will be given, the process of
obtaining the audio visual presentation equipment that you require will be much
easier and less time consuming. Make sure that you have a clear idea of what is
needed in your Audio Visual Hire before contacting a sales representative in order to save time, and
possibly money as well. Also, take the time to listen to what the sales
representative has to contribute as well.