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: hybrid events
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
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Sep
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 […]