Austin Mittelstadt

Planning an event means managing a long list of moving parts, from the venue to your guest count and timeline, to finding catering, understanding the power and parking situation, creating a weather plan and, of course, AV setup and logistics. Noise is the detail that tends to get pushed to the bottom of that list until it becomes a problem. Most hosts think about sound, as in can folks hear the music, speeches or presentation clearly? Local noise rules look at it a bit differently. They focus...

If you’ve ever touched a sound system, used a mixer or opened recording software, you’ve seen the term “audio channels.” It’s one of the most fundamental concepts in audio, yet it can feel confusing at first. When you’re planning an event or handling live sound for a performance, understanding audio channels makes a real difference, including choosing the right setup, avoiding last-minute headaches and keeping everything sounding clean and controlled. At Channel Audio, an AV rental company...

Conferences, corporate meetings, panels and training sessions often involve multiple presenters sharing visual content throughout the day, like slides or videos. One common mistake is allowing each presenter to connect their own laptop directly to the projector. While it may seem simple, this often leads to delays, technical issues and awkward on-screen moments that disrupt the event's flow. A better approach is using a dedicated presentation laptop, often called a show laptop or playback...