Operate AV systems during an event

Start with the program and operating roles

You can start with an event description even without a final program or equipment list. Gather these details to review operation:

• Program and content: what will be seen or heard, when and by whom.
• Roles and coordination: who operates each system, who gives cues and how they communicate.
• Rehearsal and continuity: signals and content to review, identified copies and the planned alternative.

Agree on cues and plan rehearsal using the actual content and destinations. If you notice a discrepancy during the event, record the affected system and coordinate the next step with its operator; do not change firmware, networking or power as part of an improvised test.

Choose the guide for the system you will operate

• Event cameras: shots, lenses and operation
• Event lighting: faces, audiences and effective scenes
• Presentations for panoramic LED: requesting and reviewing files
• Event sound: microphones, room coverage and stage mixes

These guides help you work across systems. Before applying settings, confirm the model, actual configuration and documentation for each device.

Find your equipment

Choose a category to find the model and open its guide. The numbers show how many equipment pages each category contains; equipment availability is confirmed for each project.