Events can be stressful. A client’s event is the most important thing ever to them, and they will want to ensure that everything runs smoothly
CGA understands the importance of getting the AV right. Technical glitches at the wrong time can ruin the mood or perceived professionalism of an occasion, which in turn can impact on the guest’s enjoyment, or opinion of the hosting brand.
As well as numerous years of experience designing and installing AV for conference and event spaces, CGA also specialises in integrated AV in Places of Worship. Here, once in a lifetime significant events, which mark major milestones in people’s lives, are hosted every week.
Places of Worship need to guarantee that their AV systems are of good quality, fit for purpose, and blend in well with the fabric of the building. It’s vital that everyone ‘in the room’ and now virtually too, can hear and see the ceremony, whatever it involves, and wherever they might be, to ensure that they can all feel fully engaged. Additionally, many Places of Worship are not in a position to employ a technician, so all the AV systems need to be designed to be operated by a non-technical member of the congregation.
These buildings can often be listed and incorporate delicate or irreplaceable features, which requires a great deal of care when installing modern AV systems. CGA knows that you don’t need to choose between design and functionality. We sympathetically install cutting-edge technology into listed spaces, to deliver the benefits of modern solutions into the beauty of ancient craftsmanship.
When CGA works with you to create the best AV system for your venue, we can draw on all of this experience to ensure that we create the best solution for you, your team and your guests, whatever your venue.
To get the best out of your AV system, you need to understand what you want to deliver and keep it as simple as possible. Before CGA can design and install an integrated AV system, you need to decide what you want your AV to do and determine what you can do in-house and what you need to get an events company to deliver.
CGA can help you with this. Most venues should be able to play background music for a dinner or drinks reception and provide a microphone for a presentation or speeches. Equally, you need to make this as easy as possible for your team to operate, to ensure that the event can run smoothly. If you present your in-house team with a huge sound mixer with hundreds of knobs and faders you may not get the desired result!
CGA designs systems with non-technical operators in mind, (remember we’re used to working with your local religious leaders!) Current touch screen and iPad technology allows us to make control surfaces designed around your venue, team members, and even the terminology you use. For example when you press the “mic for speech button”, we can link it to do many things like; lower the music volume, unmute the microphone and engage a feedback filter, so your team don’t need to worry about operating the technology, they can continue to focus on delivering great customer service to your guests.
To support your team further, the AV systems that CGA install offer remote support. When they are asked to do something more, get out of their depth, or if the system does not respond as they would expect, we can connect remotely, in real-time, to check and advise them on what to do, or even resolve the problem ourselves before it becomes an issue with your event.
So remember, whatever your venue, CGA can help you to create the perfect integrated AV system to ensure that your events run smoothly, whatever the occasion. Because we understand this is not a rehearsal!
