When to rent sound and video equipment

Video and Sound Equipment Rental

If you only wear a tuxedo on your wedding day, you’re better off renting it than buying it. And if your company only holds one or two events or conferences a year, the same is probably true for the specialized sound and video equipment you’ll need to rent.

Many AV applications, such as conference room technology and collaboration platforms, require capital investment and integration expertise. When it comes to infrequent or specialized audio and video equipment needs, renting may be the best solution for you.

Why and when – does sound and video equipment rental make sense?”

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The most common scenario for AV equipment rentals are large-scale but infrequent events that require specialized equipment. Here are the top five reasons why you should consider renting video and sound equipment.

• Specialized Solutions. Your event may require a sophisticated or specialized AV solution, but purchasing it for a one-time use isn’t practical for most organizations. And just making do with the AV solutions you have won’t be a good solution either, because they’re probably not suitable for professional work. Renting means you get the equipment you need without a significant capital outlay.
• Savings on cost of ownership. The total cost of ownership of professional video and sound equipment is more than the initial purchase price. This also includes costs such as maintenance, repairs and storage. For AV equipment that you use infrequently, these costs can quickly outweigh the benefits of ownership. Renting specialized AV equipment eliminates these ongoing costs.
• Troubleshooting. Renting sound and video equipment means you’ll also have access to equipment specialists. When the microphone stops working in the middle of a keynote or the video screen becomes fuzzy in the middle of a presentation, someone is on site to fix it immediately.
• New, well-maintained equipment. Rental companies want to stay competitive and maintain a good reputation, so equipment rental and leasing solutions tend to be well-maintained and well-cared for. You can utilize the latest and greatest AV technology without the expense of major repairs, upgrades or equipment replacement.
• Specialized Installation. When you rent AV equipment, installation by a specialist is part of the package. This saves you time and effort, and gives you peace of mind that everything is installed correctly and will work as it should for your event.

For your current AV needs, including videoconferencing technology, conference room audio, video wall installation services and design services, as well as installation and integration services, a certified integrator can help you identify and deploy the best solution.