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 […]
Tag Archives: event production
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Since 2019, AVE Services has partnered with the Health & Beauty Association (H&BA) to deliver their annual conference. What began as an audience of around 60 has grown to well over 100, and we’ve been proud to scale production each year while keeping the experience clear, reliable and engaging. For context, the H&BA is a […]
When it comes to professional presentations, conferences, or corporate events, the right lectern can make all the difference. At AVE Services, we offer a range of lecterns for hire — from classic wooden and aluminium lecterns to fully interactive digital lecterns with screens. Whether you’re planning a business seminar, an awards ceremony, or even a […]
We were delighted to provide full event production and AV hire for Forest Research at Alice Holt Forest, their protected research area on the Hampshire/Surrey border. The event brought employees together for a day of networking, presentations, and interactive games in a truly unique setting. Hosting the event in the beautiful surroundings of Alice Holt […]
We’re excited to share that our brand-new AV packages for weddings and conferences are now live on our website! 🎉 Whether you’re planning a beautiful countryside wedding or a professional corporate event, AVE Services has a range of affordable, reliable, and easy-to-book audio visual packages to suit your needs. Why We Created These Packages Over […]
AVE Services recently provided complete audio visual solutions and technical support for a successful charity fundraising event hosted at Cheam School. The evening was a fantastic celebration, and we were proud to supply the AV equipment and on-site expertise that helped bring it all together. For this occasion, we supplied: LED Video Wall: We installed […]
At AVE Services, we were delighted to provide full AV support for the Oxygen Conference at the Farnborough Conference and Exhibition Centre—a two-day event featuring insightful discussions, a vibrant awards ceremony, and a fantastic evening celebration. Conference Highlights Day One: The event kicked off with a room full for the live discussion, streamed in real-time […]
At AVE Services, we specialise in delivering professional Audio Visual solutions for conferences, corporate events, and awards ceremonies. We recently had the pleasure of supporting First Class Learning with full AV production for their conference at Crowne Plaza Gerrards Cross. High-Quality AV for an Engaging Conference Experience For this event, our team provided a complete […]
Optibac Probiotics recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of growth and accomplishment in the health supplement industry. This milestone was made even more special by their recent honour of receiving The King’s Award. We had the pleasure of supporting their celebration in 2019 when they won The Queen’s Award, so it was fitting […]
Over the weekend of the 11th & 12th May AVE Services provided equipment and support for the Sportfish Show in Theale, Berkshire. The show has become an large annual event for anglers around the country with all of the top brands coming to demonstrate and sell at the event. This years highlight was the book […]
On Saturday 9th March AVE Services helped launch Orla Kiely new furniture collection. Barker and Stonehouse in Guildford Surrey, hosted the launch event as the stores are going to be holding Orla’s furniture. Inside the store was the first exclusive look at the range, along with a question and answer session with Orla Kiely herself. […]
AVE Services provided equipment for the annual Wadworth Best of the Best awards 2018! It took place at The Bear Hotel’s Grand Ballroom in Devizes and saw a total of 26 accolades being awarded to the stand out managers, tenants, chefs, team members and pubs. Sponsors on the night included Wadworth 6X, Britvic, Heineken, Carlsberg, […]
AVE Services provided equipment for the Hitachi Annual employee conference for the third year running. The conference took place at the De Vere Cotswold Water Park, near Swindon, Wiltshire from the 15th October in a room over looking the lovely lake that surrounds the hotel. The conference brings the employees from Newbury and Trowbridge offices together […]
National Geographic Outdoor Cinema Screening at Barnett Hill Hotel AVE Services had the pleasure of providing event AV equipment for a private cinema screening hosted by National Geographic on 10th October at the beautiful Barnett Hill Hotel near Guildford, Surrey. Set back from the main roads, Barnett Hill Hotel offers a peaceful and picturesque setting […]
Hitachi Employee Conference 2017! AVE Services provided the Event management for the Hitachi Employee Conference 2017 for a second year running. The event was held near Cirencester, in the De vere Cotswold Water Park on the borders of Gloucester and Wiltshire. The peaceful and idyllic view of the lake from the conference room meant that […]















