Content warning: This event included clinical dissection footage and discussion of equine pathology, including laminitis, soft tissue injury and hoof penetration. When a training day centres on the equine lower limb and hoof, the production challenge is not just getting cameras in the room. It is making highly detailed teaching visible, understandable and watchable for […]
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Planning a conference stage? Pair a digital lectern with microphones, screens and live relay
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Mar
Mar
When planning a conference stage, it is easy to focus on one piece of equipment at a time. A lectern gets booked, microphones are added later, and screens become a separate conversation altogether. In reality, the most successful conference setups come from treating the stage as one connected system. At AVE Services, we often supply […]
08
Dec
Dec
When the team at MOD Worthy Down needed a band stage for a Christmas party, they called AVE Services for a fast, reliable solution. With just a couple of days’ notice, we supplied and installed a smart, professional 4x3m stage (13ft x 9ft stage), complete with stage skirt and subtle uplighting to finish the look. […]
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Pennyhill Park Christmas Awards Night with N2O – LED Videowall, Lighting & Stage Hire in Surrey
08
Dec
Dec
When N2O asked us to support their annual awards and Christmas company party, we knew it needed to look every bit as special as the work they deliver for brands all year round. As an award-winning brand experience agency, N2O live and breathe immersive, high-impact events, so the brief was simple: create a polished awards […]
25
Nov
Nov
Planning an event just got even easier – you can now book AVE Services directly through Add to Event, the UK’s highest-rated marketplace for event services. We’re excited to be listed as a trusted supplier, making it simple for organisers to compare options, request quotes and find the right AV support for their event, all […]
14
Nov
Nov
Supplying Premium AV Hire for a Leading Financial Firm’s Annual Meeting For Limerston Capital’s AGM 2025, our team provided a complete audio visual hire package at Claridge’s London, set within the elegant surroundings of The Drawing Room. We arrived at 8am to begin setup ahead of the 2pm meeting. Early starts like this give our […]
04
Nov
Nov
Getting audio right can make or break a panel. The trick isn’t just “more microphones”; it’s choosing the right type for your speakers, room, and budget—and keeping the setup simple enough that it runs smoothly without a full-time technician. The three common options Handheld wireless micsGreat for most live panels if used correctly. A handheld […]
03
Nov
Nov
When people talk about AV equipment, they mean the audio and visual technology used to share sound and images with an audience—anything from microphones and speakers to projectors, LED screens, cameras, and the control gear that ties it all together. If you’re planning a conference, awards night, away day, exhibition stand, or wedding, the right […]
28
Oct
Oct
Location: Milton Park, Oxfordshire When a client asked for a clean, professional backdrop for live-streamed presentations to all their main office locations, we designed and built a custom white set with matching lecterns—purpose-made to fit a tight room with height and depth limits. The brief Create a neutral, studio-style background and presenters’ lecterns for a […]
27
Oct
Oct
Overview We partnered with n2O to deliver a crisp, modern AV package for their Christmas conference and party at the beautiful Monkey Island Estate in Windsor. With wintry conditions (think fresh snow and sub‑zero load‑ins!), our team ensured the day flowed smoothly from daytime content to evening celebrations. The Brief Support a daytime conference with […]
27
Oct
Oct
Why this matters Investor Days are trust engines. Analysts judge clarity, reliability, and how well you evidence the story. This playbook keeps focus on what they actually need to see and hear—without surprises. 1) Define the narrative first Decide what you want analysts to conclude before you choose kit. One story arc: strategy → proof […]
27
Oct
Oct
Why this matters AGMs are high-stakes: legal obligations, voting accuracy, and a mixed audience of investors, media, and employees. The tech must be boringly reliable. Use this field-tested checklist to keep the day calm—whether in-room, hybrid, or fully streamed. 1) Room & stage: set clarity first Good sightlines, clean audio, and readable screens do more […]
24
Oct
Oct
When our client in Reading booked the “Conference Centre” at Green Park Conference Centre for a charity fundraiser, they needed a smart, compact stage solution that would suit speeches, presentations and photo moments without taking over the room. Our team supplied and installed a 3m x 2m stage, built from our 1m x 1m modular […]
22
Oct
Oct
December sneaks up and suddenly you’re hunting for speakers, lights and “something Christmassy” that isn’t a Santa hat. If that’s you, welcome — this is a practical, no‑nonsense guide from a team who spend every festive season in hotels, offices and marquees helping parties sound great and look magical. The vibe comes first (then the […]
20
Oct
Oct
Many corporate event planners tell us, “It’s not a party—do we really need subs?” We get it. Subwoofers are often associated with nightclubs and festivals. But in business settings—product launches, award shows, conferences, and even subtle background music—subwoofers are a quiet hero. They don’t make things “boomier”; they make things clearer, warmer, and more professional. […]
13
Oct
Oct
Bring big ideas to life with a bright, modular LED videowall that looks great in the room and on camera. At AVE Services we supply and operate Absen 3.9mm LED panels driven by NovaStar processors, creating crisp displays for exhibitions, conferences, award shows, school presentations, and graduation ceremonies. Why choose an LED videowall? High impact […]
08
Oct
Oct
TL;DR: Presentations: PCs edge it for PowerPoint and corporate compatibility. Playback & audio: Macs are rock-solid for QLab, Dante, and pro media workflows. Video switchers & capture: Both work—PC offers broader driver support (capture cards, vMix), Mac offers stability with fewer variables. HDCP & adapters: Macs can be fussier about HDCP handshakes and dongles; PCs […]
08
Oct
Oct
A Smarter Hybrid Conference Rig That Thinks For Itself Hybrid meetings shouldn’t feel like a compromise. At AVE Services, we’ve built a portable rack that brings broadcast-grade audio and video into boardrooms and town halls with minimal fuss: 10 microphones, 4 NDI® PTZ cameras, a Biamp Tesira DSP at the core, and Dante® to move […]
08
Oct
Oct
When a room needs reliable relay screens down the sides, a stage projector at the back, or a long throw to a tech table, we often build the video backbone on SDI (Serial Digital Interface). It’s the broadcast standard for moving uncompressed video over long distances with locking connectors and rock-solid signal integrity—ideal for conferences […]
08
Oct
Oct
Network Device Interface (NDI) lets us move high-quality video and audio over standard Ethernet. Instead of long copper video runs and stacks of converters, we push clean feeds around the venue on a managed network—fast to deploy, easy to route, and simple to scale. The backbone: 10 Gb fibre between FOH and stage Our control world […]