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Common A/V Terms Explained
- 1. Common AV Terms Explained For Event Planners and Aspiring AV Technicians Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 2. Audio Mixing Console Also called “Soundboard” and “Mixing Board” Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 3. 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. Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 4. Conventional Lights Also called “non-moving” lights Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 5. 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) Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 6. Moving Lights Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 7. 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 Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 8. Truss Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 9. 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 Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 10. Dual Pole Stands Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 11. 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 Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 12. Fast Fold Screens Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 13. 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 Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 14. Dress Kit Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 15. 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 Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 16. Monitors Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 17. 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 Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 18. Advancers Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 19. 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 Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 20. Confidence Monitor Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 21. 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 Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 22. Strike/Breakdown Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 23. “Striking” refers to tearing down and packing up all equipment at the end of an event Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 24. HD Projectors Vs Standard Projectors Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 25. 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 Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 26. Lavalier Also called “Lav” Tuesday, August 26, 14
- 27. 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 Tuesday, August 26, 14