As many of you know, planning and putting on an event can be quite a daunting task. There are so many different things that need to be organized, scheduled and taken care of. So many boxes to check, and so many details to stress over to ensure a smooth and enjoyable event.

You need to book a venue, invite guests, presenters and keynote speakers. Coordinate PowerPoint presentations and other programming materials. Food, beverages and of course, special dietary requirements. Seating charts, wifi password for your guests and presenters, and accessibility requirements.

With this insane list of responsibilities, it's natural to look for help anywhere possible. The first place that many people let go of control is with the audio visual (AV) component of their event.

Unfortunately for so many people who choose to allow the venue to provide the audio visual support, what is being offered versus what they are actually getting are often two vastly different things.

The "set it and forget it" kind of setups most venues rely on just don't cut it in most situations. Poor quality equipment, lack of flexibility and customisation to your particular requirements and the inability to easily adjust and make changes on the fly all create a rigid and less enjoyable experience for you and your guests.

For simple and straightforward meetings, these setups may do the trick, but for larger or more sophisticated events, banquets and meetings, hiring a proper AV team is well worth it. The stress and worry saved along with the quality of knowledge, technical ability and support throughout your event will make it so that you can focus on running your program or agenda, without the headache of poor quality or failing AV.

You've got enough on your plate, leave the audio visual to a qualified team. It will make a world of difference, and maybe, just maybe, you'll be able to sit back and enjoy your event along with the rest of your happy guests.

The Sound Guys Team