How to Choose the Best Audio Visual Equipment Rental Service
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5 Things to Look for When Booking an Audio Visual Equipment Rental Service
1. Does the company have rave reviews?
The first place you should look when searching for any service is to the past and current customers and what they have to say about the company.
These days most people look to review sites like Yelp or Google business pages to determine who is best to hire. “Social proof” is the ultimate decision-making factor in today’s internet-run world.
When searching for an AV service, scan through the reviews and look for companies that have a long history of honest and consistent 5-star reviews. Also are they written by real companies or individuals?
Additionally, any good company will be able to provide references you can check with personally.
Check them out!
2. Are they personal and caring?
Many companies tend to become less and less personal as they expand. Their willingness to work closely with customers and meet their particular needs can suffer as a consequence.
When looking for an AV rentals company, call around and see which ones can accommodate your needs without too much additional time or hassle. Find out if the person you are speaking with is the owner or co-owner or at the very least works directly with them. The closer you are to speaking with the “decision maker” of the company, the more likely they will be able to meet your needs efficiently and hassle free.
3. Are they affordable and competitively priced?
The right AV rental company will be willing to work within your budget or your client’s budget while also providing service well above your expectations.
Get quotes from several companies and decide on which one to go with based on both the pricing and the history of the company’s happy customers. You will have a reliable, competitively-priced service for all your future event needs.
Remember to make sure that when comparing quotes, they are actually "apples to apples" - in other words are they for the same equipment and services? Some companies will quote low but will have inferior or inadequate equipment. Cheapest is not always the best for your event.
4. Do they offer the latest equipment/technologies?
Audio visual rentals technologies constantly change and grow. Find a company that offers new and unique equipment and seeks to always stay current in the industry. Look for services like Wi-Fi, webcasting and state-of-the-art projectors and screens.
5. Are they experienced?
Look for a company that has been in the AV rentals game for many years. Experienced audio-visual companies know all of the ins and outs of the business and know how to ensure everything goes smoothly on the day of the event.
Look for a long track record of excellent results and professional service.
Further Consideration: Are They Evolving with the Times?
The events industry has undergone massive changes over the last few years, particularly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many AV rental companies have had to meet this change by offering more virtual services and hybrid event options for their clients. This is a trend that is likely to stay, and in many cases this is for the better as it can offer a much greater audience reach.
Audio Video LA offers full-service live–streaming and hybrid event support.
Check out our article on hybrid events to learn more:
9 Things to Consider When Creating a Hybrid Event
You can also speak with our AV professional, Michael, at 818-679-8104, or submit an online inquiry below for a speedy response.
- 5 Things to Look for When Booking an Audio Visual Equipment Rental Service
- Further Consideration: Are They Evolving with the Times?
5 Things to Look for When Booking an Audio Visual Equipment Rental Service
1. Does the company have rave reviews?
The first place you should look when searching for any service is to the past and current customers and what they have to say about the company.
These days most people look to review sites like Yelp or Google business pages to determine who is best to hire. “Social proof” is the ultimate decision-making factor in today’s internet-run world.
When searching for an AV service, scan through the reviews and look for companies that have a long history of honest and consistent 5-star reviews. Also are they written by real companies or individuals?
Additionally, any good company will be able to provide references you can check with personally.
Check them out!
2. Are they personal and caring?
Many companies tend to become less and less personal as they expand. Their willingness to work closely with customers and meet their particular needs can suffer as a consequence.
When looking for an AV rentals company, call around and see which ones can accommodate your needs without too much additional time or hassle. Find out if the person you are speaking with is the owner or co-owner or at the very least works directly with them. The closer you are to speaking with the “decision maker” of the company, the more likely they will be able to meet your needs efficiently and hassle free.
3. Are they affordable and competitively priced?
The right AV rental company will be willing to work within your budget or your client’s budget while also providing service well above your expectations.
Get quotes from several companies and decide on which one to go with based on both the pricing and the history of the company’s happy customers. You will have a reliable, competitively-priced service for all your future event needs.
Remember to make sure that when comparing quotes, they are actually "apples to apples" - in other words are they for the same equipment and services? Some companies will quote low but will have inferior or inadequate equipment. Cheapest is not always the best for your event.
4. Do they offer the latest equipment/technologies?
Audio visual rentals technologies constantly change and grow. Find a company that offers new and unique equipment and seeks to always stay current in the industry. Look for services like Wi-Fi, webcasting and state-of-the-art projectors and screens.
5. Are they experienced?
Look for a company that has been in the AV rentals game for many years. Experienced audio-visual companies know all of the ins and outs of the business and know how to ensure everything goes smoothly on the day of the event.
Look for a long track record of excellent results and professional service.
Further Consideration: Are They Evolving with the Times?
The events industry has undergone massive changes over the last few years, particularly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many AV rental companies have had to meet this change by offering more virtual services and hybrid event options for their clients. This is a trend that is likely to stay, and in many cases this is for the better as it can offer a much greater audience reach.
Audio Video LA offers full-service live–streaming and hybrid event support.
Check out our article on hybrid events to learn more:
9 Things to Consider When Creating a Hybrid Event
You can also speak with our AV professional, Michael, at 818-679-8104, or submit an online inquiry below for a speedy response.