All technical guides and equipment references
Choose a topic to find a guide, an equipment reference or a check for your event. These resources help you compare options and prepare a rental, purchase or service inquiry with GLMedia.
Sound and microphones
- Allen & Heath Avantis Solo
- Allen & Heath SQ6
- AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ — all-in-one DJ system
- Amplifier in protection with no sound: what to check
- Audio for a hybrid event
- Behringer WING Compact
- Behringer X32 Compact
- Behringer X32 estándar
- Bose L1 Pro32 with Sub1
- d&b audiotechnik D12
- d&b audiotechnik D80
- d&b audiotechnik J-SUB
- d&b audiotechnik J8
- d&b audiotechnik M2
- d&b audiotechnik T-SUB
- d&b audiotechnik T10
- d&b audiotechnik Y12
- d&b audiotechnik Y8
- d&b SL-GSUB: wiring, INFRA and alignment with J8
- Dante audio dropouts: check clocking, DVS and the network
- Dante AVIO USB-C
- DiGiCo and SuperRack: snapshots, saving and recall
- DiGiCo Quantum 225
- DiGiCo SD10: MADI, Optocore and monitor returns
- DiGiCo SD10T: cues, Auto Update and cast changes
- DiGiCo SD12: MGB recording and DQ Rack control
- DiGiCo SD9: Audio I/O, no sound from a rack and card conforming
- Event sound: microphones, room coverage and stage monitor mixes
- L-Acoustics K3
- L-Acoustics KARA II
- L-Acoustics KIVA II
- L-Acoustics LA12X
- L-Acoustics SB15m
- L-Acoustics Syva
- L-Acoustics Syva Low
- Meyer Sound Galileo GALAXY 816
- Meyer Sound ULTRA-X40
- Meyer Sound UPM-1P
- Midas DL32
- Midas M32
- Midas M32R: inputs, monitors and USB recording
- Panel and conference microphones
- PreSonus Eris Pro Sub 10
- QSC K12.2
- QSC K8.2
- Radial Catapult RX4
- Radial ProD2
- REAPER: duplicate inputs, armed tracks not recording and monitoring
- Sennheiser EW-D 835-S
- Sennheiser EW-DX EM 4 Dante
- Sennheiser Spectera
- Shure ADTD
- Shure ADXR
- Shure ANX4
- Shure Axient Digital AD4Q
- Shure PSM1000 (P10R+)
- Shure QLXD4
- Shure SLXD4Q+
- Shure ULXD4Q
- Simultaneous interpretation: planning languages, audio and listening for an event
- SoundGrid dropouts: SQ clocking and the computer's network port
- SQ and Dante: recording channels, patching and backup coverage
- SQ and SoundGrid: virtual soundcheck without changing inserts
- SQ and SuperRack: recover audio and route effects returns
- SQ-Drive: empty WAV files, RAW import and recovery checks
- SQ-Drive: recording dropouts and missing multitrack files
- SQ: simultaneous USB-B and SQ-Drive recording, Main LR and backup
- SuperRack Performer: snapshots, routing and A/B selection
- SuperRack Performer: vocal latency and effects returns
- SuperRack SoundGrid and InTrigger: crackles and missed drum triggers
- WING and SuperRack: device detected, but no input or return audio
- Wireless microphone with no sound: tracing the signal at an event
- Wireless Workbench and Sennheiser: coordinating a mixed RF system
- XR18 or MR18 will not connect: console, router and tablet checks
- Yamaha CL5
- Yamaha DM3 con Dante
- Yamaha DM7
- Yamaha PX5
- Yamaha QL1
- Yamaha QL5
- Yamaha Rio3224-D3
- Yamaha TF1
- Yamaha Tio1608-D2
- Yamaha UB-DXR8: orientation, hardware and bracket checks
- Yamaha VXS10S: amplification, satellites and troubleshooting
- Yamaha XMV4280
- d&b audiotechnik Infra Sub
- d&b audiotechnik J Series
- QSC KC12
- RCF ART 932-A
- Electro-Voice EVERSE 8
- Yamaha DZR12
- RCF HDL 6-A
- JBL SRX910LA
- Shure MXW neXt 2
- Shure MXCW640
- Listen Technologies LT-84
- Williams AV Digi-Wave DLT 400
- Bosch DICENTIS DCNM-WD
- Shure MXA920
- JBL PRX915
- JBL PRX918XLF
- JBL EON712
- Electro-Voice EVERSE 12
- Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2
- Electro-Voice EKX-12P
- RCF NX 932-A
- RCF NXL 24-A MK2
- RCF SUB 8004-AS
- Bose L1 Pro8
- LD Systems MAUI 28 G3
- Meyer Sound ULTRA-X20
- d&b audiotechnik Y7P
Lighting and effects
- ACME Pixel Line IP
- ACME Tornado TB 5 IP
- ADJ WMX1 Mk2
- ADJ WMX1 Mk3
- Aputure Sidus One
- Astera AX3 LightDrop
- Astera AX5 TriplePAR
- Astera LunaBulb
- Astera QuikPunch
- Astera QuikSpot
- Astera Titan Tube FP1
- Ayrton Cobra
- Ayrton Nando 502 Wash
- Ayrton Rivale Profile
- Basic DMX setup
- Battery lights at an event
- Battery uplighting
- Blizzard LB PAR HEX 12×15W
- ChamSys MQ Compact Connect
- Chauvet COLORado Batten Q15
- Chauvet COLORado Panel Q40
- Chauvet DJ 4BAR LTBT ILS
- Chauvet DJ Followspot 200ST
- Chauvet DJ GigBAR 3 ILS
- Chauvet DJ GigBAR Move + ILS
- Chauvet DJ Intimidator Spot 360X
- Chauvet DJ Nimbus
- Chauvet NET-X II
- Chauvet onAir Panel 1 IP
- Chauvet Professional Cloud 9
- Chauvet Professional Color STRIKE M
- Chauvet Professional COLORado Solo Batten
- Chauvet Professional Maverick Storm 2 Profile
- Chauvet Professional Ovation E-2 FC
- Chauvet Professional Ovation Rêve E-3
- Chauvet Professional Rogue R1 BeamWash
- Chauvet Professional Rogue R2X Wash
- Chauvet Professional Vesuvio II
- Chauvet Professional WELL Fit
- City Theatrical Multiverse SHoW Baby
- Color and flicker for camera
- COLORado 1 Quad Zoom: DMX setup and zoom troubleshooting
- Complete equipment and show recovery
- Elation DARTZ 360
- Elation Proteus Rayzor Blade L
- ENTTEC Open DMX USB
- ETC ColorSource 20
- ETC ColorSource Spot Deep Blue
- ETC Gio @5
- ETC Ion Xe 2K
- ETC Source Four LED Series 2 Lustr
- Event lighting: faces, audiences and scenes that work
- Fixture profiles and DMX modes: check the patch before programming
- GLP impression X4 Bar 20
- GLP impression X5 IP Maxx
- GLP JDC1
- GLP JDC2 IP
- Haze, fog and low-lying effects
- High End Systems Road Hog 4
- LED lights flicker on DMX: what to check and how to test
- Lighting a presenter with camera and LED wall
- Lighting people for camera
- Lightkey: colors, cues and priorities
- Look Solutions Viper NT
- MA Lighting grandMA3 full-size
- MA Lighting grandMA3 light
- Martin MAC Aura XB
- Martin MAC Viper XIP
- MDG theONE
- Network control: Art-Net, sACN and nodes
- No response, flicker or unexpected behavior
- Optics, distance and coverage
- Outdoor lighting equipment
- Profile, Fresnel, PAR, wash, spot and beam
- Robe iFORTE LTX
- Ultratec Radiance Hazer
- Venue Revolver Wash VP
- Wireless DMX, W-DMX, CRMX and Multiverse
- DMX cable — 6.5 ft
- Betopper 54 × 3 W LED PAR
- Signal cable spool — 1000 ft
- 3-in-1 moving head — 380 W
- Wash moving head — 19 × 40 W
- Betopper LM1915R
- DMX cable — 100 ft
- DMX cable — 50 ft
- DMX cable — 6.6 ft
- DMX cable — 25 ft
- DMX cable — 10 ft
- DMX cable — 75 ft
- ETC Source Four LED Series 3 Lustr X8
- Elation KL Fresnel 8 FC
- Martin MAC One
- Aputure STORM 1200x
- Robe LEDBeam 150
- ARRI Orbiter
- LumenRadio MoonLite²
- LumenRadio Stardust
- Swisson XND-4
- ENTTEC S-PLAY SP1-1
- CHAUVET Professional Amhaze Stadium
- Antari F-7 Smaze
Video, LED and projection
- 1.5 mm LED totem rental options
- 1.9 mm LED totem rental options
- 2110/100G infrastructure: checks before selection
- A complete projection system
- Absen PL2.5 Pro 1/20: V10, V2, NovaStar and Brompton
- AJA C10DA: distributing reference and checking termination and gain
- AJA FS2: video format and reference, audio routing and timecode testing
- AJA FS4: timecode during conversion and AES audio from multiple HD feeds
- AJA GEN10: rack reference, formats and checks with FS4
- ALR screens and UST projectors
- Aquilon RS4: screens, resources, EDID and multiview
- ATEM 2 M/E Constellation 4K: routing, audio, and control
- ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K: missing inputs and Black multiview windows
- ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K: program, multiview and audio
- ATEM 4 M/E Constellation IP Plus: prepare 64 sources and destinations
- ATEM 4 M/E Constellation IP: sources, control, and destinations
- ATEM SDI Pro ISO: HD switching, recording and multiview
- ATEM Television Studio 4K8: program, AUX, and recording
- ATEM Television Studio HD8 ISO: switching and recording
- ATEM Television Studio HD: venue outputs, graphics and return audio
- Atomos Ninja RAW: HDMI, media, and camera control
- Atomos Ninja TX: SDI, HDMI, media, and synchronization
- Audio and video out of sync at events: IMAG, recording and streaming
- AV-HS410: input frame sync, reference and video delay
- Barco E2: inputs, destinations, and show backup
- Barco Encore3: sources, screens, and resources
- Barco G62-W9: brightness, HDMI signal, and lens selection
- Barco R98017851 UST: support, LSM and focus on a G62
- Barco R9802300: throw distance, zoom and focus on a G62
- Basic projector setup, step by step
- BenQ LU935ST: short throw, framing, and connection
- Black screen or no picture at an event: trace the video signal
- Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro with stand and monitor
- Blackmagic SDI Expander 8x12G: convert SDI and IP both ways
- Blackmagic StudioBridge 100G: cameras and redundant networking
- BrightSign HD223: setup, storage and status LEDs
- BrightSign XT1144: HDMI input, output and power
- Brompton Tessera S8: signal, capacity and redundancy
- Brompton Tessera SX40: video input, XD distribution and canvas
- Calculate distance and choose a lens
- Camera HDMI: output format, converters and operator monitor
- Camera switching and multiscreen presentations
- Camera teleprompter or presidential teleprompter?
- Canon C400: checking genlock, reference output and timecode
- Canon CR-N300: HDMI, SDI, USB and IP control
- Canon CR-N700: outputs, audio, and PTZ control
- Choosing a projector for a conference
- Choosing an LED screen for your event space
- Conference video: LED screens, recording and streaming at one event
- DaVinci Resolve 21: prepare media, review, and delivery
- DaVinci Resolve Replay Editor: prepare control and replay output
- DaVinci Resolve Speed Editor: connection and editing preparation
- DeckLink 8K Pro: Sync Outputs across cards and TouchDesigner output profiles
- DeckLink Duo 2: four SDI captures and ISO files in vMix
- Disguise and LED: trace content to the screen
- Disguise d3 2x4pro: 4K output, capture limits and signal checks
- Disguise GX 2C: VFC outputs, live inputs and playback checks
- Disguise media files: availability, versions and proxies
- Disguise vx 2: VFC outputs, SDI inputs and latency
- Dropped frames and Media Offline: checking capture, GH6 files and playback
- DSAN PerfectCue Micro
- DSan PerfectCue: no slide advance, duplicate commands and PowerPoint backup
- DSM: current slide, next slide, notes, and timer
- Dual DSMs: slides, notes and independent destinations
- Epson BrightLink 770Fi: projection and interaction
- Epson PowerLite 1795F: placement, signal, and readability
- Epson PowerLite L790U: signal, AirPlay, and monitor output
- Event cameras: framing, lenses and operation
- Event live streaming: preparation, testing and operation
- Event recording: program, ISO, audio and delivery
- Event video and screens: content, sizing and signal paths
- Front and rear projection
- GH6: .mdt files that will not open and checking repaired video
- GH6: card-speed recording stops and dual-slot backup
- HDMI to SDI with MD-HX and MD-LX: format, scaling and output routing
- How to deliver event recordings to a client or editor
- HyperDeck ISO Recorder 100G: IP video and network recording
- HyperDeck Studio 4K Pro: input, codec, and recording
- HyperDeck Studio HD Plus: input, codec, and recording
- Ikan Aura PT421W-PTZ: script, camera, and variants
- Ikan PT1200: signal, mirroring, and reading
- Ikan PT17-T: signal, flipping, and tally
- Lamp and laser projectors
- LED content map
- Megapixel HELIOS: inputs, mapping and troubleshooting
- Mesh LED screen rental options for events
- Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 6G: send an audio pair to a mixing console
- Multicamera recording by session: planning coverage and checking files
- No signal, cropped, blurry, or washed-out image
- NovaStar - VX1000
- NovaStar CVT4K: optical link and missing LED output
- NovaStar H2: cards, web control, preview and fiber checks
- NovaStar H5: HDMI/DP cards, optical outputs and power supplies
- NovaStar H5: LED mapping, layers and configuration backup
- NovaStar H9: capacity, cards, layers and input backup
- NovaStar MCTRL4K: inputs, port capacity and LED mapping
- NovaStar MCTRL660: signal, EDID and LED setup
- NovaStar MX40 Pro: VMP, capacity and LED setup
- NovaStar NovaPro UHD: preview, 4K inputs and image recovery
- NovaStar TB1: local playback, control and synchronization
- NovaStar TB2: HDMI, control, synchronization and LED capacity
- NovaStar TB40: local content, HDMI input and control connection
- NovaStar TB8: HDMI modes, control connection, USB and backup
- NovaStar VX16S: black screen, scaling and LED mapping
- NovaStar VX400s: LED mapping, scaling, PIP and signal loss
- NovaStar VX4S: control connection, monitoring and input backup
- Optoma EH501: placement, signal, and 3D projection
- Panasonic AK-UC4000: CCU, formats and color
- Panasonic AW-HE130: HD video, control and PoE+
- Panasonic AW-UE150: control, video and power
- Panasonic AW-UE160: signals, control and LED backdrops
- Panasonic GH6 with SSD: power, heat and event recording files
- PerfectCue Mini: cues, USB and backup control
- PIXERA four GEN2: outputs, options, and preparation
- Planning a complete PTZ camera setup
- Planning presentations and multicamera production
- Portable and folding-frame screens
- Premiere multicamera: synchronize takes and preserve separate audio
- Premiere proxies: link originals, check audio, and hand off to an editor
- Premiere to Pro Tools AAF: separate voices, media and audio handles
- Presentation computer and backup: preparing the changeover
- Presentations for panoramic LED screens: requesting and reviewing files
- Program, ISO, and independent recording copies
- PTZ cameras for conferences: positions, presets and shot changes
- PTZOptics Gen 2: tracing SDI video, 3G converters and firmware
- Resolve: exporting clips with the right frame rate, effects and audio
- Resolve: interlaced delivery, field order, titles and scaling
- Resolve: washed-out blacks and color changes during playback
- ROE Black Pearl BP2 V2: mapping, power and camera checks
- ROE Carbon CB5: panel variants, signal path and Air Frame
- ROE Carbon CB8: pixel map, panel variants and T4 frame
- Roland V-160HD: sources, USB, and graphics
- Sachtler Ace XL 75 mm — 1018MS
- Screen size and readability
- SDI to Audio 4K: analog and AES groups for a console or CLARITY M
- Sony BRC-AM7: zoom, control, and tracking
- Sony FR7: lens, control, and auto framing
- Sony FX9
- Sony HXC-FB80: HD camera, CCU and video outputs
- Sony VENICE MPC-3610: reference by firmware version and filmed-screen tests
- Stage timing: counting, cues and the speaker’s display
- Standard, short, and ultra-short throw
- TouchDesigner Video Device In TOP: capture synchronization and troubleshooting
- TouchDesigner: GPU output, Video Device Out and Sync II reference
- Transparent LED screen rental options
- Two screens and presentation control
- URSA Broadcast G2: lenses, recording and SDI output
- Video and interactive LED floor rental options
- Video Assist 7-inch 12G HDR: signal, media, and recording
- Video delivery: editing, review, and formats
- Videohub 40x40 12G: sources, destinations, and formats
- Barco G62-W14 / R90103722
- Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M4 Max (2024)
- CP-SVCKAN24U — 19-inch, 24U rack
- Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M1 Max
- ASUS NUC
- ASUS Resolume server — i7, RTX 4070, 64 GB, Blackmagic 8K
- Cisco CBS110 — 24-port switch
- Christie UST — HS / 0.46:1 reference to verify
- ASUS router
- Epson PowerLite L690U: hotel conference projection
- BenQ LU960UST: ultra-short throw and installation space
- Panasonic PT-VMZ72: projection after a venue change
- Optoma ZU920T: placement and signal for larger screens
- NovaStar MX20: COEX, receiving cards, and LED configuration
- ATEM Mini Extreme ISO G2: conference, remote guest, and recording
- Roland V-80HD: room, remote audience, and recording
- Magewell USB Capture SDI 4K Plus: camera to computer
- AJA HELO Plus: supervised streaming and local copy
- Decimator 12G-CROSS: adapt signals using known formats
- Teradek Prism Flex: remote contribution, return, and venues
Cameras, recording and streaming
- B4 lenses for events: test iris, zoom and focus at rehearsal
- Hollyland Pyro S
- Hybrid panel audio: room sound and remote guest return feeds
- Premiere to Resolve XML: takes, multicam and speed changes
- Solidcom C1 Pro: connection, groups, Zoom and Dante
- Sony PXW-Z150
- vMix 29: replay, high-frame-rate cameras, SRT and files for editing
- Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio Pro 4K
- Canon PTZ — 500 Series reference
Staging, venues and production
- 12 ft circular stage: footprint and access
- 16 ft circular stage: footprint and access
- 20 ft circular stage: footprint and access
- 24 ft circular stage: footprint and access
- 28 ft circular stage: footprint and access
- 32 ft circular stage: footprint and access
- 4 ft circular stage: footprint and access
- 8 ft circular stage: footprint and access
- 8 × 4 ft illuminated platform: Milk Plexi
- 8 × 4 ft transparent platform: Clear Plexi
- Amaturo Theater: rigging, stage labor and AV setup
- Amerant Bank Arena: drawings, rigging and permits in Sunrise
- America’s Center: rigging, floors and services in St. Louis
- Anaheim Convention Center: production rigging, drawings and effects
- Arsht Knight Concert Hall: rigging, audio patch and show setup
- ArtsPark Hollywood: permits and outdoor AV setup
- Augusta Convention Center: plans, floors and effects permits
- Aventura Arts & Cultural Center: line sets, projection and Fire Watch
- Baltimore Convention Center: rigging, labor and AV logistics
- Barry University Broad Center: stage, technical crew and AV setup
- BilJax AS2100: leg seating, hooks and alignment brackets
- BilJax ST8100: steel decks, cam locks and support checks
- Boulevard Heights, Hollywood: rooms, amphitheater and AV setup
- Broward College PCAT: venue approval and AV setup
- Broward Convention Center: LED, rigging and permits in Fort Lauderdale
- CAESARS FORUM: LED rigging, electricity and Clark County permits
- Caesars Superdome: floor, rigging, power and production
- Camera platform: sightline, operator space and vibration
- Camping World Stadium: construction, field protection and production power
- Carnival Studio Theater: planning a setup at the Arsht Center
- Carnival Studio Theater: rigging, power, haze and technical access
- Charlotte Convention Center: rigging, power, and logistics
- Chase Center: plan AV for a private event
- Choir and seated musicians: geometry, access and edge protection
- Colorado Convention Center Denver: rigging, power and freight access
- Columbus Georgia Trade Center: production rigging, access and permits
- Conference AV continuity: backups, rehearsal and recovery
- Conference, awards or panel stage: plan the usable floor
- Coral Gables Youth Center: rooms, theater and event setup
- Coronado Springs: rooms and load-in during convention-center work
- Curved stage stairs: radius, rise and landing
- Dance floor on 8 × 4 ft decks: wood finish
- Deering Estate: tents, string lights, power and sound for an event
- Dillard High School: room rental and audiovisual setup
- Diplomat Hollywood: confirming the room, rigging and providers
- Doral Cultural Arts Center: event setup, rooftop and permits
- Drum or musician riser: fixed use and scene changes
- Eissey Campus Theatre: availability and audiovisual setup
- Eurotruss FD34: identify sections, CS1 parts and load charts
- Eurotruss HD/FD34 Tower: base, head and sleeve identification
- Event internet: plan the connection and test the backup
- Event stages: choosing size, height and access
- Event stages: plan the size, height and show setup
- Events at M-DCPS schools: rental, access and audiovisual setup
- Fairchild: audio, setup and rain plans for weddings in Coral Gables
- FAU Kaye, Boca Raton: planning an audiovisual setup
- FIU Graham Center: AV coordination and event setup
- FIU Ocean Bank: preparing the arena, installation and event review
- FIU Wolfe University Center: preparing LED, sound, rigging and effects
- Fontainebleau Las Vegas: AV, rigging, loading and permits
- Fontainebleau Miami Beach: rigging and AV in Coral, Pearl and Tides
- Frost Science: prepare event video, installation and effects in Miami
- Gallagher transparent platforms: evaluate an 8 × 4 ft proposal
- Gaylord Opryland: Ryman halls, ballrooms and production access
- Gaylord Palms: rigging, FSE permits and effects in Osceola
- Gaylord Rockies: planning rigging in Adams Ballroom
- Gaylord Texan: Longhorn, rigging and outside production
- Global Truss F34: parts, chart criteria and rigging limits
- GRB Houston: exclusive rigging, power and convention haze
- Green-GO: back up configurations and recover intercom stations
- Gusman Concert Hall: sound reinforcement, monitors and recording
- GWCC Atlanta: rigging, plans and laser documentation
- Hard Rock Stadium: installation drawings and permits in Miami Gardens
- Henry B. González Convention Center: rigging, loading and technical services
- Hilton Anatole Dallas: rooms, CAD and event rigging
- Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon: room selection, rigging and production scope
- Hilton Orlando: rigging, suppliers and loading access
- Huntington Place: rigging, labor, floors and freight
- Hyatt Regency Miami: divided rooms, capacity and AV routing
- Hyatt Regency Orlando: capacity with AV and screen height
- Hynes Boston: room-specific rigging, AV and floor loads
- Identify truss before selecting tables or assembling it
- Indiana Convention Center: floor loads, rigging and technical services
- Intuit Dome: choose an event space and plan the AV
- James L. Knight Center: stage, rigging and event recording
- Javits Center: rigging, floor loads and permits for LED walls and effects
- JW Marriott Austin: room rigging, power and network
- JW Marriott Miami Turnberry: rigging plans, providers and permits
- Kaseya Center: planning your setup and approvals
- KBHCCD Dallas: rigging, power and load-in during construction
- Kia Center Orlando: load-in, rigging, power and LED files
- Koubek Center: shared wireless microphones, theater projection and lighting
- LED wall ground support: screen, interfaces and stability
- Littman: microphones, monitors, lighting and theater load-in
- Loews Miami Beach: divided ballrooms, LED, sound and rigging
- Los Angeles Convention Center: rigging, structures and haze/laser review
- LVCC: rigging plans, LED and approvals before installation
- MACC: LED suspension, outside AV suppliers and load-in planning
- Macon Convention Center: production LED, docks, floor and power
- Mandalay Bay: preparing rigging plans, LED walls and approvals
- MARJCC theater: fixed battens, monitors, projection and video
- Marriott Marquis Washington, DC: rigging, power and production
- MBCC Miami Beach: rigging, permits, haze and lasers for events
- McCormick Place: hanging LED, drawings, EAC and effects
- MCEC Boston: convention LED, rigging, power and haze
- MDC Chapman: screens, partition and Room 3210 event setup
- MDC Kendall McCarthy: seating, projection and outdoor support
- MDC Kendall: audio and video in divisible rooms R402/R403 and K413
- MDC North Campus: LED, rigging and effects at Lehman Theater and Studio Theater
- MGM Grand Conference Center: AV, rigging, power and permits
- Miami Beach Bandshell: audio, lighting, LED and rigging for concerts
- Miami Beach Senior High: from a facility request to an auditorium setup
- Minneapolis Convention Center: rigging, floor loads and AV production
- Morial New Orleans: rigging, floor loads, power and effects
- Moscone San Francisco: points, bridles, House Head and power
- Moss Center Black Box: loading, grid, audio and lighting
- Moss Lab Theater: rigging grid, lighting patch and production in Cutler Bay
- Moss Main Stage: orchestra pit, linesets and fire curtain
- Music City Center Nashville: rigging points, power and haze
- Navy Pier: rigging, LED and load-in at Aon Grand Ballroom and Festival Hall
- New World Center: projection, AV production and rain backup
- NSU Art Museum: choosing a space and planning an AV event
- OCCC Orlando: LED wall rigging, power and effects permits
- Outdoor stage roofs: configuration and weather plan
- Palmer Trinity: access, rental hours and event setup in Palmetto Bay
- PAMM: Museum Buyout, terraces and audiovisual setup
- PBCCC in West Palm Beach: rigging, effects and exhibition setup
- Peacock Foundation Studio: grid, technical access and AV installation
- Pennsylvania Convention Center: Philadelphia rigging, floor loads and power
- Phoenix Convention Center: motors-up rigging, drawings and power
- Pinecrest Gardens and Banyan Bowl: sound, setup and thunderstorm suspension
- Prime Osborn Jacksonville: rigging, power and load-in access
- Prolyte LiteDeck: Standard, TopLok and leg identification
- Prolyte StageDex: TopLine, BasicLine and deck connections
- Ransom Everglades: choosing a campus, room and audiovisual scope
- Reliant Center: power, network, and exhibitor services
- Rick Case Arena: rigging, floor loads and power in Davie
- Rosemont: rigging, power and permits at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
- Rosen Centre: haze, exit-route cabling and floor loads
- Rosen Plaza: room dimensions, loading door and projection
- Rosen Shingle Creek: booth power, displays and rigging
- Rubell Museum Miami: audio, East Wing lighting and event power
- Runway: route, deck transitions and surface finish
- Salt Palace: plan internet and power for an event
- San Diego Convention Center: LED, rigging and Sails Pavilion haze limits
- Savannah Convention Center: rigging, floor plans and effects
- Seattle Convention Center: Arch and Summit rigging, floors and haze
- Seminole Theatre Homestead: pit, crossover and rigging
- SoFi Stadium: plan AV for a private event
- St. Petersburg Coliseum: oak floor, access and event power
- St. Thomas University: AV setup, LED and permits at the Fernandez Family Center
- Stage access: ramps, stairs, handrails and guards
- Stage on grass: ground, supports and level
- StageRight FR-2403: folding, height selection and positive locks
- StageRight ME-1000: AS, AT and bridging-deck checks
- Staging Concepts SC90: deck, supports and setup checks
- State Farm Arena: plan AV for a private event
- Suspended lighting grid: points, loads and lifting plan
- Swan and Dolphin: Peninsula levels and audiovisual distribution
- Tallahassee Tucker Civic Center: production rigging, power and permits
- Tampa Convention Center: rigging, load-in and covered booths
- The Classic Center in Athens: exhibition power, rigging and access
- The Temple House: vendors, power and AV setup in Miami Beach
- The Venetian Expo: LED, rigging and exclusive services
- The Venue in Wilton Manors: planning an AV setup
- Tiered pyramid stage: concentric circles or stepped squares
- TOMCAT 12 × 12 Plated: identification, bolts and load-chart scope
- TOMCAT Medium-Duty Plated: identify the series and load case
- Totems and projection towers: identify the whole assembly
- Tower Theater Miami: audio, lighting and screens in Stage 1 and Stage 2
- UM Shalala: event rooms, projection, sound and networking
- US event venues: technical planning guides
- Venetian Pool: event sound, setup and permits
- Vizcaya: planning an AV setup around historic surfaces
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center: LED, rigging and permits in D.C.
- Watsco Center: haze, lasers and permits for a show in Coral Gables
- Wenger StageTek Outdoor: legs, connections and weather checks
- Wenger StageTek: legs, deck connections and load configurations
- Wenger STRATA Event Staging: floor type, beams and deck locks
- Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach: ballrooms, capacity and AV coordination
- What to coordinate with the hotel or venue before AV setup
- World Center Marriott: Cypress, Magnolia and the AV plan
- BLK-34 — HD/FD34 corner block
- CS1-CON — HD/FD conical connector
- CTG-50 — G-clamp
- BLK-SCON-ST — steel half connector with bolt
- CS1-RS2 — 2 mm R-clip
- Technical masking drape
- CS1-TP — HD/FD truss pin
- Power and signal cables
- Prolyte H30V: identify CCS6 and define the structure
- Prolyte H40V: review changes to the structure and equipment
- MILOS M290B Regular Quatro: identify parts before integration
- Doughty T58100: clamp, fixture attachment and secondary retention
- GIS LP500/1NL.D8+: prepare the hoist and control inquiry
- CHAINMASTER SB1.1/81U: review points, control and supply
- nivtec Standard 200 × 100 cm: from stage sketch to proposal
- SICO 1800 Series: a stage for talks, panels and awards
- SICO Cam-Lam: a dance floor for a gala or room changeover
- SICO Starlight II: plan an outdoor dance floor
- Wenger Signature: plan choral risers for a performance
- Wenger Tourmaster: choir risers for events at several venues
- 1 × 1 m stage decks for hotels and restricted access
Preparation and other help
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Sound and conferencing
- Allen & Heath console — model to be confirmed
- Allen & Heath SQ-5: hybrid panels and incoming scenes
- Blackmagic ST 2110: checking the link, NMOS registration and received signal
- Bosch DICENTIS DCNM-IDESK: interpreter workstation
- Bose L1 Pro16: preparation and connections
- Clear-Com FreeSpeak II: production coordination
- Clear-Com HelixNet: wired production communication
- Conference audio feeds for press and recording
- d&b audiotechnik Y10
- Dante Controller: visible devices but no audio
- DiGiCo Quantum338 and consoles for FOH and monitors
- Distributed coverage and audio zones
- Event draping: choosing curtains, supports and tensioned fabric
- FBT CTS 1000W + VTF 1000 — white stereo system
- Five-way antenna distribution system — model to be confirmed
- JBL EON ONE MK2: speech, music and battery
- JBL PRX912
- ListenTALK LK-1: groups and questions on tours
- Microphone feedback: PA and stage placement
- Midas M32R LIVE: conference sound and recording
- MIDI show control: QL, Companion and Lightkey
- MOTU audio interface — model to be confirmed
- PA, stage monitors and front fills: who hears what
- Production intercom: stations, groups and backup
- QSC K10.2
- QSC KS118
- Radial JS2: split a microphone for room and recording
- Radial stereo USB direct box — model to be confirmed
- Rent or buy PA for recurring meetings
- Rent or buy wireless microphones
- RF coordination for conferences and exhibitions
- RF, infrared and assisted listening: choosing a system
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+
- Sennheiser EW-DX EM 2: variant, power and audio
- Shure AD4D: conference RF links and mixing
- Shure Axient Digital
- Shure IntelliMix P300: hybrid meeting audio
- Shure microphone package — models to be confirmed
- Shure wireless headset — model to be confirmed
- Shure wireless system with SM58
- Shure wireless system — receiver to be confirmed
- Sound and DJ
- Speech sound for hotel ballrooms
- Studio Technologies Model 370A: Dante intercom
- What a sound proposal includes
- Williams AV IR T2: language and infrared listening
- XR18 over USB: how to investigate an unknown device notice
- Yamaha DM7 Compact: programs, scenes and Dante
- Yamaha DXS18XLF
- Yamaha DZR10
- Yamaha DZR15
- Yamaha MG166
Lighting and control
- 24-inch touch monitor
- ADJ DMX512 console — model to be confirmed
- amaran 300c: presentations and camera stability tests
- Antari Z‑350: conference haze and irregular output
- Aputure STORM 80c: interviews and modifier changes
- ARRI SkyPanel S60-C: interviews, panels and versions
- Avolites Diamond 9: event zones and control replacement
- Avolites Quartz: presenter cues and an incoming showfile
- Black wireless uplight — 6 × 18 W / 9600 mAh
- ChamSys MagicQ MQ70: event patch and network preparation
- ChamSys MQ250M Stadium: conference cues and show adaptation
- CLB295 — beam fixture to be identified
- COLORado PXL Bar 16: wash, effects and pixel order
- Control keyboard
- Cryo‑Fog High Pressure: low fog and effect duration
- Dell Latitude Series — lighting control
- DMX splitter — model to be confirmed
- eDMX4 MAX: four zones with unambiguous universes
- Elation FUZE PROFILE: framing and color consistency
- ENTTEC DMX USB interface — model to be confirmed
- ETC Desire Fresnel DFL7: speakers and camera whites
- ETC Element 2: panel cues and changes that do not appear
- ETCnomad: from computer to verified output
- Event decor: taking the idea through to installation
- Event lighting: stage, venue, audience and cameras
- grandMA3 compact XT: conference preparation and network output
- grandMA3 onPC command wing: preparing real show output
- LC500
- Lighting and control
- Lighting timecode: source, cues and recovery
- Luminex GigaCore 10t: planning a lighting network
- LumiNode 4: distribution and source control policy
- Lycos lighting equipment — model to be confirmed
- MA Lighting MA2 wing — model to be confirmed
- Maverick Force S Profile: speaker framing and DMX mode
- MDG ATMe: haze, consumables and event control
- MDG ATMOSPHERE APS: prepare the complete system
- Micro F‑1 G5: point link and staged diagnosis
- NETRON EN12: distribution and configuration recovery
- Neutrik connectors
- Obsidian NX1: ONYX capacity and output preparation
- Ovation Rêve F-3: faces and mixed-source whites
- Pathport OCTO: variant, distribution and an unresponsive port
- QuickQ 20: clear scenes for a hotel stage
- RatPac AKS Plus: connected Wi‑Fi and verified control
- Robe LEDBeam 350: panel, runway and color tests
- Tour Hog: system preparation and planned maintenance
- Ultratec G3000: fog preparation and control diagnosis
- Unique 2.1: continuous atmosphere and changing ventilation
- White wireless uplight — 6 × 18 W / 9600 mAh
Video, LED and projection
- 27-inch monitor
- 32-inch monitor
- 42-inch confidence monitor
- 55-inch confidence monitor
- 55-inch indoor PCAP touch display
- 55-inch mirror display with IR touch
- 55-inch outdoor touchscreen kiosk
- 55-inch TV
- 65-inch TV
- 86-inch mirror display
- Acer monitor — model to be confirmed
- AJA Ki Pro GO2: multi-camera event recording
- AJA U-TAP SDI: SDI camera into a video call
- ATEM SDI Extreme ISO: prepare switching and recording
- Atomos monitor-recorder — model to be confirmed
- Atomos Shogun Ultra: event monitoring and recording
- Barco ImagePRO-4K: format conversion and output setup
- BenQ LH730: LED conference projection
- BenQ LH820ST: short throw for presentations and experiences
- BenQ LH850ST: short throw, screen, and presenter
- BenQ TH671ST: lamp-based short-throw projection
- Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2: fixed position and files
- Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro G2: lens, return and tally
- BrightSign player — model to be confirmed
- Brompton Tessera S4: preparing an existing LED screen
- Brompton Tessera T1: reusing an LED system
- Canon CR-N500: remote panel coverage and IP reception
- Christie 18,000 lm projector — model to be confirmed
- Christie HS — lens to be identified
- Dell - G15 Series
- Dell - G16 Series
- Dell - Latitude Series
- Dell - Precision Series
- Disguise VX4D-441002 — media server
- Displays and interactive systems
- DJI Mic Mini: lightweight camera or phone capture
- DSAN PerfectCue
- Epiphan Pearl Nexus: streaming, recording and automation
- Epiphan Pearl-2: conference program and recording
- Epson EB-L630U: conference projection and screen changes
- Epson EB-L730U: text, video, and 4K input
- Epson EB-PQ2008B: projector body, lens, and system
- Epson EB-PQ2010W: projector body, lens, and system
- EsdLumen BIMP Fixed 1.9 mm
- EsdLumen Pilot 2.6 mm — flat indoor 500 × 500 mm
- EsdLumen VL Fixed 1.56 mm
- Event barriers and fencing: what to use for queues, races, and concerts
- GDH03-50M + DF100 — HDMI AOC 50 m
- Gigabit Ethernet switch — model to be confirmed
- GLMedia mobile production flight case
- KanexPro HDMI 1 × 2 splitter
- Laptop with a vMix Pro license
- LED screens
- Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
- Lenovo ThinkPad E16
- Leyard Fixed Installation 2.5 mm
- Magewell Director Mini: compact scenes, streaming and recording
- Magewell Pro Convert NDI / HDMI
- Magewell Ultra Encode AIO: destinations and missing stream
- Magewell USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus: laptop capture and black picture
- Meta Quest — VR headset to be identified
- MSI Thin — Intel Core i5
- NEC 22-inch monitor
- NEC 32-inch monitor
- NETGEAR 12-port network device
- NETGEAR router
- NovaStar H2: native input and LED screens repeating an image
- NovaStar MX30: low latency, panels per port, and Genlock
- NovaStar NovaPro UHD Jr: input and LED canvas
- NovaStar VX2000 — LED processor
- NovaStar VX600: canvas, scaling, and LED screen
- NovaStar: RCFGX and NCP with VX1000, MX40 Pro, and receiving cards
- NovaStar: USB and network connections on MX, NovaPro UHD, and Taurus
- Operate the event
- Optoma GT3500HDR: ultra-short-throw laser projection
- Optoma ZH450ST: short throw and focus for conferences
- Optoma ZH507: conferences and laptop changes
- OSEE - GoStream Duet 8 ISO
- Outdoor LED floor 3.9 mm
- Panasonic AW-UE40: conference panels, speakers and presets
- Panasonic AW-UE80: multicamera production and output choice
- Panasonic PT-REQ12: body, lens, and projection position
- Panasonic PT-REZ12: wide presentations and model choice
- Panasonic PT-VMZ51: conference projection
- Panasonic PT-VMZ61: conference projection
- Panasonic PT-VMZ71: conference projection
- Pixera server — 4 Full HD inputs / 4 outputs
- Processing, signals and networks
- Production multiview monitor
- Projection and lenses
- Resolume Arena — licenses
- Resolume server — 4 Full HD inputs / 4 outputs
- Roland V-1HD+: compact conference and missing laptop picture
- Roland VR-6HD: hybrid room and duplicated remote speech
- Samsung 98-inch TV
- Servers, computers and software
- Sharp 55-inch TV
- Sharp 86-inch TV
- Sony SRG-A40: auto framing and conference preparation
- Sony SRG-X400: room camera and venue network integration
- Sony VPL-PHZ61: conferences and screen lighting
- Studio Camera Pro: Studio Converter, 4x12G PWR, and network tests
- Teradek VidiU X: conference output and intermittent link
- Tripp Lite SMART1000RM1U UPS
- Troubleshoot a fault
- Unilumin UDF LED Floor 5.2 mm — outdoor floor 500 × 500 mm
- Unilumin UGM 3.91 mm — corner 45° outdoor 500 × 500 mm
- Unilumin UGM 3.91 mm — corner 90° outdoor 500 × 500 mm
- Unilumin UGM 3.91 mm — flat outdoor 1000 × 500 mm
- Unilumin URM 2.6 mm — 45° indoor corner 500 × 500 mm
- Unilumin URM 2.6 mm — curved indoor 500 × 500 mm
- Unilumin URM 2.6 mm — straight indoor 500 × 500 mm
- Unilumin URM 3.91 mm — curved outdoor 1000 × 500 mm
- Unilumin URM 3.91 mm — curved outdoor 500 × 500 mm
- Unilumin URM 3.91 mm — flat outdoor 1000 × 500 mm
- Unilumin URM 3.91 mm — flat outdoor 500 × 500 mm
- Unilumin URMIII 2.6
- Unilumin URMIII 2.6-S flexible
- Unilumin — fixed installation 2.5 mm
- Vectorworks for events: venue DWG and PDF drawings and scale
- Venue intercom: coverage gaps and roaming between bases
- Videohub 40x40 12G: Setup, labels, layouts and macros
- Videohub Mini 4x2 12G: select sources and test Clean Switch for each output
- Videohub Smart Control Pro: select destinations, use macros and check the network
- ViewSonic LS740HD: projection for meetings and events
- Wireless access point — model to be confirmed
Stages, truss and rigging
- 1 m LED support structure
- Broadweigh Bluetooth: mobile device and reading context
- Broadweigh BW-S325: identify measurement and communication
- Compact Cam-Lok power distribution
- Doughty T58120: swivel connection and movement review
- DS-PROSTAGE MKII: deck, legs and complete proposal
- ELHTTA501 — chain bag, R 20 cm / D 37 cm
- ELPH2-01000-100 PH2 — 1 t manual chain hoist
- ESER01-03SK — steel sling WLL 1 t, 1.5 m
- ESG25L1-02 — buckle strap, 2 m × 25 mm
- ESR25Z1-08 — strap 8 m × 25 mm, 750/1500 daN
- ESR50Z1-09 — strap 9 m × 50 mm, 2500/5000 daN
- Eurotruss FD34-050 — 0.5 m truss
- Eurotruss FD34-075 — 0.75 m truss
- Eurotruss FD34-100 — 1 m truss
- Eurotruss FD34-200 — 2 m truss
- Event barriers and fencing: choose barriers, barricades, and fences by zone
- Event intercom: communication between director, cameras and stage
- Feeling truss 12 × 12 inches — 10 ft
- Feeling truss 12 × 12 inches — 5 ft
- Feeling truss 12 × 12 inches — 8 ft
- Feeling truss base
- Feeling truss cube or junction block
- Genie ST-25: attachment, load and offset load center
- Georgia Expo black commando — 16 ft
- Georgia Expo black velour — 18 ft
- Georgia Expo skirting and additional colors
- GLMedia power distribution unit with European connectors
- GLMedia Socapex power distribution unit
- Global Truss F44: regional identity and unidentified material
- Harlequin Cascade: performance, marks and cleaning
- Harlequin Liberty: modular dance floor on a temporary stage
- HBB02000Z — shackle WLL 2 t
- IntelliStage All-Terrain: ground, supports and finish
- IntelliStage QuickLock: program changes and even joints
- LED ground support ballast
- MODE 611 — rigging motor
- MODE motor controllers
- MODE V6 — rigging motor
- Motion Labs large power distribution unit
- Motion Labs medium power distribution unit
- Motion Labs small power distribution unit
- Moveket PROstage 500: separate identity, suspension and movement
- ProFlex Feather-Lite: presentation and transport planning
- ProFlex Heavy-Duty: height, legs and bracing
- Prolyte H30D: orientation, connections and structure proposal
- Prolyte H40R: prepare loads, orientation and components
- Prolyte S36R: identified system and component replacement
- Prolyte Verto H30V: system receipt and connection identity
- Rack-mounted Cam-Lok / Socapex power distribution
- Rigging and power
- Rosco SubFloor: sprung subfloor and dance surface
- Skjonberg CS-800CLX: identify channels before operation
- StageDex BasicLine: conference and mixed-platform planning
- StageDex TopLine: repeated use and rental receiving
- Stagemaker SR5: identify control and prepare a power-supply change
- StageRight ME-3750: rolling support and stage proposal
- StageRight ME-500: supports, decks and stage receiving
- Staging 101: hotel platform and transport options
- Staging and drapes
- Staging Dimensions — 8 ft × 4 ft module
- Sumner Eventer 25: access, attachment and operating space
- Truss bolt set
- Unilumin double 1 m bumper
- Unilumin ground support
- Unilumin rear support bases
- Unilumin single 50 cm bumper
- Unilumin support connection bars
- Unilumin support connectors
- Unilumin support grids
- Wenger Versalite: identify and reuse a legacy system
Venue planning guides
- Henry B. González, San Antonio: rigging, services and loading
- Indiana Convention Center: rigging, floors and services in Indianapolis
- Huntington Place, Detroit: rigging, floors and labor
- Minneapolis Convention Center: rigging, floors and freight
- Baltimore Convention Center: rigging, floors and services
- Hynes, Boston: rigging, floors and AV freight
- Charlotte Convention Center: rigging, floors and AV freight
- America’s Center, St. Louis: rigging, floors and AV freight
- Gaylord Opryland, Nashville: floors, rigging and AV freight
- Gaylord Texan, Grapevine: rigging, services and production access
- Gaylord Rockies, Aurora: rigging plans, loads and services
- Marriott Marquis Washington, DC: rigging, services and production deadlines
- JW Marriott Austin: production rigging, network and loading
- Hilton Anatole, Dallas: drawings, rigging and room load limits
- MGM Grand Conference Center: services, power and loading
- Fontainebleau Las Vegas: loading, floors and AV services
- Kia Center Orlando: rigging, show power and load-in
- State Farm Arena, Atlanta: rigging, loading and technical review
- Prudential Center, Newark: rigging, load-in and technical review
- Rocket Arena, Cleveland: rigging, load-in and technical review
- Bridgestone Arena, Nashville: rigging, load-in and technical review
- American Airlines Center, Dallas: rigging, load-in and technical review
- Camping World Stadium: field, structures and show power in Orlando
Software, signal paths and event preparation
Choose a guide for the task you need to prepare: media, presentations, remote guests, audio returns, links or a room survey.
- Room control: survey, modes, and handover
- powerCON and TRUE1: the part number defines conditions
- Companion for video: a command and its vMix confirmation
- ProPresenter: media, playlists and presentation destinations
- Wirecast 16.5.5: sources, streaming and recording
- vMix 29: audio buses, outputs and a remote guest return
- OBS Studio 32.2.2: scenes, audio and event recording files
- Zoom: prepare guest access, presentation and return audio
- Teams for events: presentations, remote guests and video feeds
- DaVinci Resolve: prepare videos for event playback
- Shutter Encoder: convert videos for event playback
- VLC and ffprobe: inspect files before delivery
- Larix Broadcaster: live video from a phone for events
- PowerPoint 2024 for events: videos, fonts and speaker notes
- Keynote 15.4 on Mac: media and presenter display
- NDI Tools 6.3.2: find and check a video source
Playback, media and content preparation
Guides to prepare projects, check files and choose how to play content during an event.
- PIXERA software: prepare the project, resources, timeline and destinations
- Mitti: prepare opening, holding and closing video cues
- QLab 5 video: prepare cues, displays and show media
- Millumin: layers, timeline and a proposed projector output test
- WATCHOUT 7: prepare a show and transfer its assets
- MadMapper: prepare projection surfaces and masks
- PLAYDECK: edition, playlist and playback preparation
- Choose playback software around the running order and destinations