AV Equipment Hire
There is a huge array of audio visual hire equipment to enhance any event. Whether it be a small meeting for ten board members or a company AGM expecting 1000 delegates the event can be enhanced in terms of professionalism and finish by using professional standard audio visual hire equipment.
Whatever your event simply complete the Audiorent.co.uk audio visual quote form and we will send your hire requirement details directly to audio visual hire companies who can cater for every AV aspect of your event and supply to the event location. The AV hire companies will then contact you with a comprehensive quote or to further discuss your requirements.
Aspects that you may want to consider for your event:
Please click below to be taken directly to the area of AV hire equipment that you may be interested in.
Plasma screensProjectors
Projector Screens
Lecterns
Conference PA Systems
Radio / Wireless Microphones
Desktop / Condenser Microphones
Induction Loop Systems
Staging
Plasma screens
Plasma screens
Hire plasma screens offer a display solution that gives the ultimate professional finish to any event. Hire plasma screens offer an unparalleled combination of image quality and ease of use. Hire plasma screens offer a versatile level of connectivity, allowing connection from laptops, DVD players or data sticks.
Unlike hire projector screens, hire plasma screens perform extraordinarily well under the majority of ambient light conditions. Very bright light does not wash out the image on the screen and as a result the lighting conditions in your event venue do not necessarily have to be altered. Therefore, plasmas are excellent for video conferencing and other presentation needs, which may require the room lights to remain switched on.
Another characteristic of a hire plasma screen is the very wide viewing angles they allow in both the horizontal and vertical plane. This feature ensures everyone in the room can see the screen despite their position.
Hire plasma screens tend to be very lightweight in comparison to similar sized standard display monitors and television screens. They are also very thin, down to 3.5 inches for some models, and this allows them to be installed in a wide variety of locations and positions. Plasmas can be wall mounted, hung from ceilings, flush wall mounted or placed on a tabletop. When hiring a plasma screen, many plasma screen hire companies can supply you with the best mount to suit your requirements. Many hire plasma screens are supplied with a trolley mount stand or they can be mounted within a stage set to match your event venue or in your corporate colours. They can also be supplied in a variety of sizes to match your requirements. Hire screens are available between 42" and 103". Plasma screens can also be supplied with matching speakers allowing audio output.
If you require a hire plasma screen for your event and are searching for quotes, complete the Audiorent.co.uk plasma screen hire quote service form and your requirements will be sent to plasma screen hire companies who can supply suitable hire plasma screens to your location.
When deciding on the best plasma screen to hire for your event, it is worthwhile being aware of the following information to assist your Audio Visual hire professional in recommending the most appropriate unit.
Projectors
Overview
Hiring a data projector is one of the options available to cater for your IT display requirements. There is a data projector suitable for any environment, from a small office meeting up to a large scale conference display and Audiorent.co.uk data projector hire quote service can send your projector hire requirement details to data projector hire companies who can cater for your location.
There are a number of aspects to consider assessing the specification of hire data projectors and ensuring they are appropriate for your data projector hire requirements.
Brightness
The brightness of a hire data projector is measured in ANSI lumens starting between 1000 and 1500 lumens for a hire data projector suitable for simple office or boardroom use, which is generally more than enough assuming the rooms lights can be dimmed and there is little or no ambient light. For more brightly lit venues a more powerful hire data projector of between 2000 and 3000 lumens may be more suitable.
Resolution
Resolution describes the number of pixels the hire projector is capable of projecting onto the screen. The higher the resolution the sharper the image appears on the screen. The majority of data projectors fall into one of two resolution categories - SVGA (800 x 600) and XGA (1024 x 768). Most computers also transmit an SVGA and XGA signal.
Contrast Ratio
The contrast ratio of a hire data projector describes its ability to block out the projection lamp light. This translates into the depth of the black parts of a projected image. If you require an image of particular sharpness then contrast ratio should be a consideration.
Projector Screens
Projector screens
When using a hire data projector it is recommended you use a projector screen to ensure the projected image is of a high quality. Projector screens are available in many sizes that are suitable for any venue. Hire projection screens can be hired with front or rear projection surfaces.
Front projection screens dictate that the projector is positioned in front of the screen and this may be an issue for events where there may not be room in the audience to effectively position the projector or where aesthetics are a consideration. In which case a rear projection screen may be more appropriate and this allows the hire data projector to be positioned behind the screen. Be aware though that although the projector is behind the screen the distance it has to be positioned from the screen will be the same. As such if there is insufficient space behind the screen to effectively position a standard projector then a short throw hire projector may be necessary.
Audiorent.co.uk projector screen hire quote service will send your projector screen hire requirements to AV hire companies in or around your area. Simply complete our quote form with as much detail about your event as possible including any specific equipment requirements. Companies who can supply suitable equipment to your location will then contact you with quotes or to further discuss your requirements.
Considerations when hiring a projection screen include
Tabletop screens
Table top screens are a highly portable display option that can be erected on tables. They are therefore ideal for presentations being made to small groups.
Tabletop screens demonstrate the following features and benefits:
Fastfold Portable Projection Screen
Fastfold projection screens are very commonly available on the audio visual hire market. They have collapsible, metal frameworks and therefore allow for both a front and rear projection capability. Available up to a total viewing area width of over four metres, fastfold screens are recommended for events being held in large auditoriums.
Fastfold portable projection screens demonstrate the following features and benefits
Floor Screens
Floor screens have a neat, contemporary appearance and allow ease of installation. The screen is housed in a floor mounted case from which the projection fabric is pulled up and supported with a rear mounted pole or scissor mechanism.
Floor screens demonstrate the following features and benefits:
Tripod screens
Tripod screens are a traditional screen format commonly seen on the audio visual hire market. Supported by three collapsible legs the screen is housed in a case from which it is pulled and secured on a rear support pole.
Tripod projection screen demonstrate the following features and benefits:
Lecterns
Lectern Hire
Hire lecterns are available to suit any venue or location. They can also be supplied to co-ordinate with corporate colours or styles. Lecterns are the main focal point for a conference event where a speaker is standing on stange presenting to an audience. As such the lectern must be appropriate to its surroundings and give the very best first impression to the watching audience.
A hire lectern must also be suitable for use. If the presenter is presenting via a laptop there must be sufficient space to comfortably accomodate this and any additional items that may be required.
Lecterns can be hired with incorporated monitors to allow speakers to display their presentations without the use of a seperate laptop.
If you require a hire lectern for an upcoming event and require quotes, complete the Audiorent.co.uk lectern hire quote form and your requirements will be forwarded to lectern hire companies who can supply suitable equipment to your location.
Conference PA Systems
Overview
A hire PA system for a conference should have a very different effect than that for a live music event. A hire conference PA should relay the speakers voice with clarity and precision but should also sound very natural emphasising speech only as much as is necessary. The system used must also not impose on the venue or event. As much as is possible the hire speakers must be appropriate to the surroundings and the event.
Hire PA systems suitable for conference events of up to 100 people
For smaller conferences, meetings or seminars a PA system consisting of a pair of speakers and an active mixing console may be sufficient. The benefit of this kind of system is that they are easy to transport and install and generally simple to operate. Powered mixing consoles can have up to 18 input channels and are generally versatile enough to allow connection of a variety of sources such as microphones, laptops, MP3 players and DVD players.
Example of hire PA system for smaller conference events
Hire PA systems suitable for conference events of up to 200 people
For events of up to 200 people a larger hire PA system is necessary to ensure the entire audience is able to hear the speaker. Ideally the PA system should be installed and configured in such a way so that no area of the venue is significantly or uncomfortably louder than another. As such a hire PA system with multiple pairs of speakers which can be positioned around the event venue is preferable. This kind of system will ensure even sound distribution across the venue. For larger events a PA system with seperate mixing console and amplifiers may be necessary. The mixing console should have enough inputs to facilitate all the microphones and sound sources that you require.
Example of hire PA system for conference events of up to 200 people
Hire PA systems suitable for conference events over 200 people
Due to the potential complexity of catering for larger events of over 200 people your requirements are best discussed in depth with PA and AV hire professionals. By completing the Audiorent.co.uk conference PA system hire quote form with details of your event, your details will be sent to professional PA and AV hire companies who will then be in touch to further discuss your event.
Example of hire PA system for conference events of up to 200 people
Radio / Wireless Microphones
Overview
Radio systems offer the user freedom to move without the constraints of cabling. By using a radio system a presenter is allowed to speak in a more natural and relaxed fashion. Radio systems are available in a number of forms to suit any requirement.
Examples of commonly available radio systems are detailed below.
Hire handheld radio microphones
Handheld radio microphones are units held in the users hand, similar to a standard microphone but without the cable. The handset contains a radio transmitter and requires a battery. When switched on the handset tramsmits to a dedicated receiver unit which is positioned close to the mixing console. They are useful for question and answer sessions as they can be moved around an audience with ease. Handheld hire radio microphones may not be ideal for on-stage speakers as they have to be held close to the mouth when in use and may have to be stand mounted if the speaker is talking from a lectern. This may prove to be intrusive or aethetically unpleasing. Handheld hire radio microphones are also ideal for use at outdoor events.
Hire radio lapel microphones
Hire radio lapel microphones are condenser microphones that clip onto a presenters tie or lapel. The microphone is then plugged into a small, battery powered transmitter unit which can be clipped onto the users belt or placed in a pocket. The beltpack transmits to the receiver unit that is positioned close to the mixing console. Hire radio lapel microphones allows a presenter to talk very naturally due to the highly unobtrusive nature of the clip on microphone. Radio lapel microphones can be highly sensitive and as such need to be set up correctly to ensure the best sound quality and reduction of the potential of feedback.
Hire Headset radio microphones
As with hire lapel microphones, hire headset radio microphones plug into a radio beltpack which transmits to a receiver positioned near the mixing console. Headset microphones are ideal for presentations where a speaker may be regularly turning their head or making exagerated movements. They are available as small skin colured units which clip over the users ear. These are ideal for theatre use due to their indistinct nature. Also available are more robust hire headset microphones which firmly strap roun the back of the users head. These are more suited to events where the speaker is making exagerated movements such as dancing demonstrations.
Desktop / Condenser Microphones
Hire desktop microphones
Hire desktop microphones are microphones that pick up speech from presenters seated at a table or standing behind a lectern. Desktop microphones tend to be static, cabled units which can be clipped into small table top, gooseneck microphone stands. Hire desktop microphones are regularly deployed in pairs to ensure all speech from an individual presenter.
Induction Loop Systems
Overview
An induction loop system allows hearing aid users to hear an audio source such as speech or music via a magnetic field transmitted through a loop of cable. Hearing aid users need to be positioned within the loop for the transmission to be effective. Portable hire induction loop systems are available on the audio visual hire market and are invaluable for public meetings or conferences where it is known hearing aid users will be attending.
When deciding on the best induction loop to hire for your event, it is worthwhile being aware of the following information to assist your Audio Visual hire professional in recommending the most appropriate unit.
Staging
Event Stage Hire
Hire staging is available in numerous shapes, sizes and heights and can be configured to fit virtually any venue. Hire staging is generally modular in nature and so non-regular shaped stages can be installed. Hire staging can also be finished with casements and carpeting so as to fit in with the themes and decoration at the event venue. For stages over a certain height, stair units are recommended to allow easy and safe access. Ramps allowing wheelchair access can also be fitted.
When deciding on the best staging to hire for your event, it is worthwhile being aware of the following information to assist your Audio Visual hire professional in recommending the most appropriate staging equipment: