This is a list of equipment that we would like you to have in your inventory that will allow your company to successfully support our meetings in your area.
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Below I list some of the equipment I use for my meetings and links to each device with payment options…
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Powered speakers…
Bose S1 Pro Multi-Position Portable PA System (Recommended)
Bose S1 Pro Multi-Position Portable PA
Bose S1 Pro Backpack Padded Case
Bose L1 Pro8 Portable Line Array System
Bose L1 Pro8 Portable Line Array System
Speaker stands…
On-Stage SSP7900 All-Aluminum Stands
Ultimate Support Air-Powered Stand
Gator GFW-ID-SPKR Speaker Stand
Wireless Microphones…
Shure BLX14/CVL CVL Wireless Lavalier Microphone System
Shure BLX14/CVL CVL Wireless Lavalier
Shure BLX24/PG58 Handheld Wireless PG58 Microphone System
Shure BLX24/PG58 Microphone System
Shure SLXD14/85 Lavalier Wireless Microphone System
Shure SLXD14/85 Lavalier Wireless System
Shure SLXD24/SM58 SM58 Vocal Wireless Microphone System
Shure SLXD24/SM58 SM58
Sennheiser XSW2-ME2 Wireless Lavalier Microphone System
Sennheiser XSW2-ME2 Wireless Lavalier
Sennheiser XSW-1 e825 Wireless Handheld Vocal Microphone System
Sennheiser XSW-1 e825 Wireless Handheld
Cables…
XLR Cables:
3FT
Pig Hog XLR Microphone Cable
25FT
Pig Hog XLR Microphone Cable
50FT
Pig Hog XLR Microphone Cable
Speaker to laptop cable: (A must have at engagements with audio)
USB Audio Interface…
PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 Audio Interface – 25th Anniversary Edition
We use an audio interface to stream a wireless microphone audio directly into a laptop for virtual meetings. This device works as a external sound card capable of connecting XLR or Quarter inch cables into a laptop computer. This device connects into the USB port of a laptop computer. The laptop should automatically recognize the interface device and make available in laptop sound settings as a audio input or output source.
PreSonus AudioBox USB96 25th Anniversary
Focusrite Scarlett Solo Gen 4 USB Audio Interface
Focusrite Scarlett Solo Gen 4
We strongly request our technicians to always bring attachments to all our engagements. Not having a attachment could cause a meeting to be unsuccessful. The presentation is essential for all meetings. Some clients or their presenters bring laptops with no HDMI port. One example is many newer Macbooks only have USB-C ports. In this case you would need a USB-C to HDMI attachment to connect the laptop to the TV or projector.
The two most needed attachments:
1. USB-C to HDMI – Amazon: USB C to HDMI Multiport Adapter with 4K HDMI Output, Type-C Hub Converter to 4K HDMI USB 3.0 PD Charging Port, USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter for MacBook Pro/air, iPad Pro & More USB-C Devices https://a.co/d/bDtqVXd
USB C to HDMI Click image for link to Amazon
Mini-display port to HDMI
Mini Display Port to HDMI adapter
Amazon: IVANKY Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter, Mini DP(Thunderbolt) to HDMI Adapter, Gold-Plated Braided, Compatible with MacBook Air/Pro, Microsoft Surface Pro/Dock, Monitor, Projector and More https://a.co/d/bSfkKMi
These two attachments will work with 95% of any computers needing attachments. I haven’t used the others in a very long time. It is a good idea to have a few different brands of each of these two. Some attachments don’t work with all computers but this is not usual.
Costs:
There are many choices available for these attachments. Some are pretty cheap and some are fairly expensive. From my experience the cheaper attachments seem to work just as well as the expensive attachments.
I carry 3 different types of the same attachments. I have seen a USB-C I use by default not work on some computers. I then try a different brand and it works. I also don’t buy any attachments anymore over $30-$40. Many of them are actually $20 or less.
Additional adapters:
USB-C to HDMI
Mini Displayport to HDMI
Here is a advanced video on adaptors. (Many are not used anymore)
This screen is very convenient and a perfect size for most our meeting engagements.
Portable Projector Screen with Stand, 80 Inch 16:9 Light-Weight, Mobile and Compact, Easy Setup and Carrying, Projection Screen with 1.2 Gain Glass Fiber, Link to Amazon
Here is an excellent resource when trying to decide what projector will work for meeting engagements. You want to stay within 6-7 foot (or less) from the projector and have at least 3000 lumens of light. Just a reminder, some of the cheap off-branded projectors on Amazon and other sites will say many more lumens then they actually are.
The Epson Powerlite WXGA type of projectors are the recommended projector for our meetings. This projector is thin, clear, bright and short throw projector. Perfect for 99% of all our engagements.
Any short throw professional name brand bulb or laser projectors that are at least 2500 lumens (ANSI) will work for our meetings. Some of the major issues clients see with projectors is the projector needs too be far back due to it being a long throw (standard) projector or its not bright enough or pixelated. Even some good professional projectors are not good for meetings because of the throw distance. Your projector should be able to fill a 80 inch screen from only 6-7 feet away at the most. Most meeting rooms we setup in doesn’t have a lot of room for a lot of distance from the screen and projector. The image below the projector shows where your projector should be.
This is the projector I use for meetings. I have two of them that fit in my Wenger backpack I carry to all engagements I work. After going through many projectors, this is the one I found to be the best for specs and size.
Epson PowerLite 1781W WXGA, 3,200 lumens color brightness (color light output), 3,200 lumens white brightness wireless 3LCD Portable Projector , Black https://a.co/d/0lx8eW6
Here is an excellent resource when trying to decide what projector will work for meeting engagements. You want to stay within 6-7 foot (or less) from the projector and have at least 2500 lumens (ANSI) of light. Just a reminder, some of the cheap off-branded projectors on Amazon and other sites will say many more lumens then they actually are.
This video is excellent to explain mistakes when buying a projector. We use projectors in well lit, small rooms. LED & standard throw projectors WILL NOT WORK! You will need a “short throw projector”. Ultra Short Throw will work, however it may be a tripping hazard when there is little walking room between the food table & screen and may require a particular screen. There are screens that act differently. We do not allow cloth screens! The light will just pass right through the screen creating a dim image. Please watch this video for more information…
Presentation Slide Advancer
The meeting presenter / speaker will need to use a slide advancer to wirelessly advance the PowerPoint slides during the meeting. All meetings where a presenter is live on-site at the venue will need one of these. On occasion the presenter or representative will have their own but this is not always the case. Many times the client will order one from us or it will be included in the package. However there are many times the advancer will not be on the order and they will unknowingly need one added on-site. We request all our contracted techs have one with them for every engagement.
This device is simple to use. Simply pull the USB attachment out of the bottom of the device and plug it into the USB port on the laptop with the presentation. The laptop should automatically recognize the device and automatically connect. There have been some issues while using a USB-C attachment for laptops without an direct USB port input. To fix this you could try another USB-C to USB & HDMI attachment if you have one available. If this doesn’t work there is nothing that can be done. The presenter will have to manually advance the slides on the laptop.
(I have found the Mouse controlled advancers work better with the USB-C adapters listed below)
Wireless Presentation Slide Advancer (w/red laser pointer)
Presentation Clicker Green Laser Pointer, Rechargeable PowerPoint Clicker Wireless Presenter Remote, RF 2.4GHz USB Presentation Pointer Slide Advancer with Hyperlink Volume Control for Mac Computer
Logitech Spotlight Presentation Remote – Advanced Digital Highlighting with Bluetooth, Universal Presenter Clicker, 30M Range and Quick Charging – Black https://a.co/d/bPCPDFh
