A lot of companies organize large scale events, such as seminars or office parties, and forget to focus on audio visual equipment and lighting. This is mainly because they don’t know how much planning is actually involved in this. The technical side is something that most people have little understanding of, after all. According to a prominent audio visual company, a number of problems are most common.
1.Companies that don’t quite understand their own needs and completely underestimate the technology that should be included. This is why it is very important to have open lines of communication with an audio visual company, and that their advice is listened to. A good AV company will come out to discuss a client’s particular needs and will take a look at the room and its layout in order to advise on what equipment is most needed.
2.AV companies that try to swindle their clients out of money by adding items to their quotation that are not really necessary. They bank on the idea that their client probably won’t know what everything is and whether or not they need it. This is why it is very important to search for reviews of a company in order to make sure they do not engage in deceitful tactics. Remember that more equipment does not necessarily mean more results. In terms of reviews, do look into the experience the company has in terms of working across different locations. While it may be tempting to simply compare by price, this would be a bad idea. After all, what you should be looking for is not the cheapest provider, but rather than one that offers you the best value for money.
3.Businesses that feel pressured to stick with the AV solutions that exist in house. Venues will often do this, because they will get discounted rates or even commissions themselves. It is vital that a business chooses the AV company that is best suited to their own personal needs and not to those of the venue. In almost all occasions, external suppliers are actually more affordable than in house suppliers. This is also because those companies work on a proper client database, rather than working on commissions.
Choosing an audio visual company can be an overwhelming experience. This is why it is important that you take plenty of time in trying to find the one that offers the right services for you. Don’t rush this decision, but properly research the benefits of each of your options before coming to a decision. It is also for this reason that you should start looking for an AV company now, even if you don’t have a direct need for one yet. In so doing, when the time comes when you do absolutely need an AV company, you will already have the full address details available. It will also stop you from having to find an AV company in a hurry, meaning that you will probably choose the wrong one.
