by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
These two numbers are aspect ratios of images, which describe the proportional relationship between its width and its height. Two of the most common aspect ratios in still photography are 4:3 and 16:9. 16:9 allow for a larger viewable area and is the new...
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
Microphones that are placed throughout the audience for questions during the presentation. Should be mounted on 5ft mic stands.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
This is a type of lighting for video recording of presentations for web posting. This is not used for the professional reproduction of keynote addresses or important presentations. The lights sit on the stage floor near the presenter so the camera can pick up the...
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
An acronym that means audience response system, which is a system that allows a group of people to interact with each other and a presenter by voting on a topic or answering a question. Depending on the audience response solution chosen, each person has a device with...
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
An audio multicore cable (often colloquially referred to in the US and Canada as a snake cable or just a snake) is a thick cable which contains from four to 64 individual audio cables inside a common, sturdy outer jacket.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
A measurement of the ability of an electronic communications device or system (like a computer network) to send and receive information.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
This is a bracket to attach various pieces of equipment (lights, monitors, speakers) to structures such as truss towers or light...
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
A compressor helps control sound quality particularly for presenters who have soft voices but tend to pop or elongate consonants such as “P” or “S”.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
A Cyc is a type of screen which is used as a backdrop for stage settings. Uplights are often projected on a Cyc to add production value to the...
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
Distribution Amplifier. A DA boosts the strength of a video signal and allows a video image to be split and sent to multiple screens.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
400 etc. This is a digital video switch. When used with a laptop, it allows the technician to preview videos and PowerPoint presentations and switch inputs to different screens. This switch can run a backup version of the presentation so that if there is a problem...
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
This unit syncs the sound over longer distances to prevent echoes and sound distortions.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
These can be actual projection screens or large monitors which are placed further back in large rooms. These screens serve as secondary displays for remote areas of the room or solve sight obstruction problems for the...
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
Direct in Box – The DI amplifies the audio signal. In large rooms, several DI’s might be required to keep the signal strength over long cable runs.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
The front of the stage (nearest to the audience).
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
A velour backdrop, black or grey, that is used between the screens that should align with the top of the screens or can also have a step-down effect. The drapery show also extends from the outside the screen to the wall (if...
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
Dress Kit creates a professional, theatre-like appearance by draping your screen with an eye-catching velour Dress Kit. Drapery curtains surround the viewing surface, pulling the audience’s focus to your presentation on the screen. In addition to framing your...
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
A power extension chord with a plug every 3-5 ft. depending on the manufacturer.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
An Elmo is a modern alternative to an overhead projector. Elmo’s allow additional media types such as paper, magazine articles, pictures and more to be projected onto screens – not just transparencies.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
The EQ controls sound on multiple bands and helps eliminate background noise. This unit is particularly helpful when multiple microphones are used such as during panel discussions.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
The EtherCON is a ruggedized and lockable Ethernet over twisted pair wiring connector manufactured by Neutrik. It is designed for professional audio and stage lighting network applications.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
When a room layout (tables and/or AV) needs to be changed in a quick way! It needs to be reset is to say it needs to be “flipped.”
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
These are large video screens placed on the floor between the presenter and the audience.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
This monitor allows the presenter to hear questions on stage from the audience. It is actually a sound speaker facing the presenter, not a video monitor. It gets its name from old theater days when anything on stage was called a monitor.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
(Folsom is a product name much like Coke is to soft drinks) – This is an analog switch that does the same thing as the DCS 200 but these units operate in the analog...
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
This is a bundle of audio equipment. It may include a CD player, recorder, EQ, Compressor, Delay Unit, and other audio items.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
Or gaffer tape. This tape is made of tough cotton that’s pressure-sensitive and stays stuck. However, when its removed it does not leave a residue.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
Colored cellophane capable of withstanding extremely high heat levels. Gels are placed in front of the lens of a lighting instrument to give color to the light.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
A telephone interface provides for a connection between a telephone device (wired or wireless) and a station’s audio equipment.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
A gobo is a metal or glass lens which is inserted into a light fixture to project the image on the lens onto a wall or screen. A metal gobo is less expensive and projects only in black or white. A glass gobo can have multiple colors. Many organizations use gobos to...
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
This refers to a microphone with a flexible neck that is most frequently attached to a podium or lectern. It is designed to allow the speaker to raise or lower the microphone to a suitable height.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
The sound system provided by the hotel/venue.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
This devise prevents picture rolling on the screen due to a dirty power source.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
Short for Image magnification. When a video camera is used to capture the image, and display it on the screen. Often used so everyone in the room can see what is happening on stage. This is only projection, not a video recording of the...
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
A lavalier microphone or lavalier (also known as a lav, lapel mic, clip mic, body mic, collar mic, neck mic or personal mic) is a small microphone used for television, theatre, and public speaking applications in order to allow for hands-free...
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
A Leko is a light fixture to wash the stage with light or it can be used as a fixture to hold a gobo.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
A device that controls the brightness of lights through voltage control.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
A structure consisting of an upright pole or truss and a crossbar from which to hang lighting instruments. These are floor supported.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
The process of putting the set together on stage.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
The process of taking the set onstage down.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
The SI unit of luminous flux, equal to the amount of light emitted per second in a unit solid angle of one steradian from a uniform source of one candela. Larger screen and rooms will require projectors with a higher lumen output.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
A receiver that controls either handheld and/or lavaliers microphones.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
“Mic runners” as abbreviated, are those people that carry microphones and bring them to members of the audience with questions so that everyone in the audience can hear the questions.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
This is a sound speaker that is placed on stage for vocal or band performances. This allows the performer to hear what they sound like to the audience during their performance.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
An audio mixer controls multiple types of microphones and interfaces with other audio speaker systems.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
The mouse pointer is shown on both screens using the mouse on the presenter podium. The laser pointer will be used to highlight information on one screen only and emits a green laser from a handheld device.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
An audio recording device which allow for saving audio files in various formats.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
A method for utilizing the venues audio system.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
A small light attached to the podium and includes options to turn the light fixture on/off. You will always want to make sure a podium light is there for your presenter to clearly read their notes.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
Polycom is a company that makes a speaker/receiver table top phone-like communication device. This device allows you to invite callers while everyone in the conference room can interact with callers. Its main use is for small conference rooms. Note: Polycom is now...
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
Additional electrical power outlets to serve specific pieces of equipment. Used when there is not enough outlets or power in the room.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
The low-level audio signal is first amplified by an external power amplifier before being sent to the loudspeaker where the signal is split by a passive crossover into the appropriate frequency ranges before being sent to the individual drivers and the power amplifier...
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
To view the PowerPoint slides in Presentation mode, click the top menu “SlideShow” on the toolbar, and then click “From Beginning”.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
PowerPoint and Keynote are both features of office suites and standalone software. PowerPoint is included in MS Office and is available for PC and Mac. Keynote is part of Apple iWork and is exclusively for Mac. Presentations will typically be in PowerPoint...
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
PowerPoint and Keynote are both features of office suites and standalone software. PowerPoint is included in MS Office and is available for PC and Mac. Keynote is part of Apple iWork and is exclusively for Mac. Presentations will typically be in PowerPoint...
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
Front vs. Rear and Ground vs. Truss vs. Rigged Front vs. rear has no cost difference. Rear projection requires space behind the screen to focus the projector which will impact the venues seating capacity. The front is generally brighter projection but means people...
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
A Microphone with push-button control keeps speakers from talking over each other and preserves the flow of the dialogue. Their voices are boosted through individual speakers on the microphones, or in the case of events with audiences, through a PA system.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
Rear projection needs space for equipment and projectors behind the screen and hides the equipment. Typically, front projection screens are brighter when used in darkened rooms. Brightness, however, is highly dependent on projector output and screen...
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
Refers to the sharpness and clarity of an image. When we talk about resolution, we’re usually describing monitors, projection and graphic image.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
A term used to describe any foundation or system that is used for support, move, or fly scenery, lighting fixtures, drapery, screens or cables. Only qualified and certified riggers should attempt to hang or install equipment above an audience, stage, or any other...
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
The show flow includes: start and stop times of presentations and who the presenter is for any given General Session or meeting. These two things combine to give us the show flow.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
You can use your mouse, or you can use a D’San Perfect Cue remote
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
Big red LED digits allow you to see the timer even at great distance, so you are free to move while you give the presentation.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
Stage left, stage right, up-stage, and down-stage refer to the perception of the stage in relation to where you are standing. The rear of the stage is considered up-stage. This derives from the raked stage, where the stage sloped up away from the audience. The front...
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
A “wash” is a general “fill” of light and color evenly across the stage through the use of lighting fixtures and colored using colored lighting gels. It’s also known as a...
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
A method for aligning the drape to be slightly lower than the top of the screens. This is often utilized to add more impact to the audience.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
A piece of equipment usually used with a video that allows multiple input sources to be distributed to an output. It also allows dissolves, wipes, faded, cuts, and a host of other transitional visual effects. Switchers can also match different resolutions and scan...
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
“Long throw” lenses are designed to be used when the projector is far back from the screen in front projection. A “Short throw” is used when, in close proximity to the screen, in the rear or front...
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
See “Truss”
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
The metal lattice tower used to support a projector, Leko light, screen or drape is considered a truss. Typically, trusses are 6 feet or taller.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
LED. These are lighting fixtures to add production quality by illuminating stage items, drapes, background or other scenic elements.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
Both mics work great. The main difference is mobility. If you have a presenter who likes to move, then wireless is best. However, if you want a stationary presentation or questions from the audience then wired can work better.
by Audio Visual for Events | Apr 24, 2019
A D’San Perfect Cue is a light and sound signaling system. It enables a speaker to send cues to a projectionist for “next”, “back” using a wireless hand-held actuator.
