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Practical insight from the technicians and producers who run these rooms every week — audio, video, lighting, staging and the venues we serve.
Featured
Planning AV for a Gulf South Gala
What a premium gala production actually requires — from room tuning and wireless coordination to uplighting palettes and show-caller cues.
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LED Wall vs. Projection: Choosing the Right Screen
Ambient light, throw distance, budget and content type all determine whether an LED wall or projection is the right call for your general session.
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Event Production Series
Sound System Rental in New Orleans: A Planner's Guide
How to size, budget and staff a sound system rental for New Orleans ballrooms, courtyards and outdoor stages — part one of our local event production series.
August 31, 2026 · 6 min read
Event Production Series
Event Lighting That Makes a Room: A Gulf South Guide
Uplighting, stage wash, pinspots and color palettes — how local planners get a ballroom to photograph well without blowing the budget. Part two of the series.
August 31, 2026 · 5 min read
Event Production Series
Staging for Local Events: Sizing, Safety and Sightlines
Deck heights, stage footprints, skirting and ADA access — a practical staging guide for Gulf South conferences, weddings and festivals. Part three of the series.
August 31, 2026 · 5 min read
Audio
What Is a Professional Sound System?
A plain-English breakdown of what makes a sound system professional — speakers, mixing, microphones and tuning — and what to spec for a live event in New Orleans.
August 30, 2026 · 5 min read
Planning
Seven Questions to Ask Your AV Partner Before You Sign
A short due-diligence checklist that separates a genuine production partner from an equipment drop-off service.
March 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Venues
Loading In at Historic Venues Without Surprises
Narrow docks, protected finishes and limited power make historic rooms unforgiving. Here is how we plan around them.
February 14, 2026 · 5 min read
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