Common A/V Terms Explained

Common AV Terms ExplainedFor Event Planners and Aspiring AV Technicians

Tuesday, August 26, 14

Audio Mixing ConsoleAlso called “Soundboard” and “Mixing Board”


Used by a sound technician to control and manipulate all incoming sound sources before audio is sent to speakers.

Ensures a smooth and audible listening experience.

Allows for adjusting of volume, bass, treble, etc.

Come in a variety of sizes which is determined by the number of channels.

The more sound sources that need to be amplified, the more “channels” are needed.


Conventional LightsAlso called “non-moving” lights


Used for basic presentations or small events

Non-moving lights

Used to provide specific spotlights and colors

Also used to “wash” the stage (providing even lighting across the set)


Moving LightsTuesday, August 26, 14

Needed for more elaborate events such as conventions and trade shows

Versatile, fully automated, allow for pre-programming

Change color and design based on certain cues throughout the presentation

Can be used by themselves or in combination with traditional lights


Truss


Made up of numerous cross bars can support lighting, audio, and video components

Equipment clamped onto truss structure in any way needed to get the desired effects


Dual Pole StandsTuesday, August 26, 14

Specific type of stand that supports plasma TV screens as well as other visual monitors

Height adjustable

Can have flat base or base with wheels

Wheel base allows AV tech to move stand to any desired location without having to re-mount the monitor


Fast Fold ScreensTuesday, August 26, 14

Large screens used for projector presentations/visuals

Have a large, foldable frame

Typically used in larger rooms where a standard TV screen would be too small, such as banquet rooms and convention centers


Dress KitTuesday, August 26, 14

Used together with fast-fold projector screens

Adds additional draping around the screen

Fills in empty space surrounding the projector screen

Improves visual aspects of the presentation


MonitorsTuesday, August 26, 14

Plasma and LCD monitors are often used to display the visual aspects of a presentation or event

Can display visual data from devices such as cameras, DVD players, computers, and laptops

Positioned in strategic places to ensure every member in the audience can see them


Advancers


An Advancer allows the presenter to wirelessly move from one slide to the next

Gives the presenter mobility and ensures a smooth and effortless presentation

Many advancers also include a laser pointer feature


Confidence MonitorTuesday, August 26, 14

Enables presenters to see themselves while presenting

Can show everything from the presentation script or notes to the live video feed

Monitor faces away from the audience, only visible to presenter


Strike/Breakdown


“Striking” refers to tearing down and packing up all equipment at the end of an event


HD ProjectorsVs Standard Projectors


Have higher resolution display than conventional projectors

Type of projector used is determined by the visual quality of the original video/visual source and size of the screen

If a large fast fold screen is used for a visual presentation, it will require a HD projector to bring out sharp details


LavalierAlso called “Lav”


Small clip-on microphone that can be fastened to a collar or anywhere else close to the presenter’s vocal source

Enables the presenter to move freely about the stage

Usually connected to a wireless pack that transmits the audio signal to the mixing board


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