LED Furniture has been exploding popularity over the last couple of years and it s a great way way to make a lasting impression on your attendees. If you’re planning an event that simply must “WOW!” your guests, then LED illuminated furniture may be what you’re looking for. What is LED Furniture? Simply, LED Furniture […]
The Shure SM58 is a classic example of a dynamic microphone. When it comes to picking a microphone for your upcoming event or studio session you have two main choices to choose from: Dynamic microphones or condenser microphones. We put this article together to tackle the age-old debate between the two biggest microphone categories and […]
…and it’s a simple fix… AV is probably the most confusing aspect when it comes to event planning. Not all of the costs understood unless you have a technical background. We wrote this article to cover the most common audio visual mistake that we see on a regular basis when we work on events around […]
Wireless microphones are ideal for keeping stages clean, and offering maximum mobility for musicians, presenters, and trainers. We’ve put this guide together to showcase the four most popular types of wireless microphones in our inventory and to provide examples of when you would want to choose one microphone instead of another. At Kettner Creative, all of […]
Kettner Creative has purchased a large quantity of Freedom Par Quad 4 fixtures which are perfect for events with unique lighting requirements or events with limited setup time. May 17, 2017, VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Kettner Creative Inc. is happy to announce a new rental lineup of Chauvet Freedom Par Quad 4 wireless lighting fixtures which can provide quality […]
The speaker is one of three variables that can make a massive impact for how your event sounds to your audience (The other two variables being input source , and the mixing device). Having the right speaker layout and audio coverage will make sure that all of your guests are able to hear your content at […]
It’s almost impossible to get through an entire day without seeing one and yet, we hardly give them much thought. Whether it’s at the pop star’s concert, on a daytime talk show, in the Zumba class at your gym, or at your child’s school talent show, you’ve certainly seen someone using a wireless microphone. If […]
It’s a key component of any concert or club experience today. The elaborate light show that uses moving lights and rapidly changing colours to create a memorable and sometimes mind-blowing effect for the audience. It’s almost impossible to imagine a high quality show or concert that doesn’t use this technically dazzling lighting effect. This effect […]
It has as many names as it does purposes. Whether it is known as a mixing board, mixing desk, mixing console, or sound board, an audio mixer is a key component to managing either recorded or live event sound. It is extremely likely you have been to dozens of events where an audio mixer was […]
As your event date approaches, you are probably getting into the nitty-gritty of planning the details of your event. As you rehearse your presentations and think of the transitions it is common to think about how the screens will look to your audience. The most dreaded possibility is that the audience will see your desktop […]
Every bride wants the details of their wedding to be absolutely perfect. The food, the venue, the decor, and the photos of their special day. The photo slide show isn’t typically the most planned element of your wedding, but assuming that a typical projector and screen setup will work in your venue can be a […]
Kettner Creative has purchased Rogue R2 Spot and Wash Lighting Fixtures to help Vancouver-based events deliver brighter, more visually stunning lighting effects. May 16, 2016, VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Kettner Creative Inc. is happy to announce a new rental lineup of Chauvet Rogue R2 automated lights to provide the best quality lighting effects to events across Vancouver and the […]
We’ve all been there, hurrying to make a quick change to your presentation while your guests are starting to arrive. Once your changes are complete, you nervously scroll through the powerpoint options on the screen to launch your presentation. We’ve put together this list of the top 5 shortcuts that you need to know to […]
So you’re all ready for your big event, but there’s one problem: you don’t have a projector yet and you have no idea which one to choose. Because of the many factors that affect the quality of the projected image, it can be hard to guess which one will work best for your event. Fortunately, […]
Due to popular demand, Kettner Creative is happy to announce that we’ve just added thousands of feet of pipe & drape to our inventory. We can now offer virtually any colour and height combination that you can imagine. While it’s easy to focus on the agenda and presenters, don’t overlook building the necessary atmosphere for […]
Kettner Creative offers a full range of flat screen monitor rental and TV rentals for meetings and events. This includes flat panel video displays with bright, brilliant screens that can connect to any computer, DVD player, cable/satellite box, or other video input device. We’ve noticed that, this year especially, the 60″ (inch) TV rentals are becoming very popular. Having […]
Mirroring your PC’s display on a multimedia projector lets you output the computer’s display on both your computer’s primary display and the large screen associated with the projector. This setup is ideal for giving presentations where you may be controlling the presentation but won’t be sitting in a location where you can easily see the […]
When choosing a set of speakers for your next event, it can be hard to know how to get the best quality for your money. Yamaha’s DXR speaker line offers exceptional quality at an affordable price. You’ll get a great looking speaker with crisp, clear sound that will provide vocal clarity as well as a […]
Event producers cannot help but cringe when they see someone walk up to the laptop at the front of the room, minimize their presentation and begin looking for files with their entire audience watching them. This video switcher will save you from this embarrassment! Adding this to your rental will bring the production value of […]
If you’re a presenter, you probably have something you’re passionate about that you want to communicate to your audience. It might be an exciting idea worth sharing, or it might be an inspiring idea that could move people to action. Either way, the delivery of your presentation is vital. You want to do your best […]
Different spaces can make presentations and live audio extremely hard to work with. Echoes, sound-absorbing fixtures and irregular architectural shapes can ruin the way sounds reach the attendees’ ears. This can leave audiences with a bad impression of the content or production you’re trying to deliver. Fortunately, we’ve picked up quite a few handy tricks […]
No two modern projectors are the same. It’s important that you find one that’s ideal for your the event that you have in mind. The most common question people ask about selecting a particular projector is how many lumens it should be rated for. This is why we have put together this quick guide to […]
Selecting the appropriate podium microphone is essential to setting up an effective presentation, conference or event. Of course, podium microphones come in all shapes and sizes, meaning that it’s important to get familiar with the options before making a final selection. Here are a few pointers from experts who have been at it for quite […]
Just a quick note to give you a big thanks for all your help in delivering another GREAT Summit to our Advisor Partners. Your work on all the video and music elements (beforehand and onsite) really made a significant contribution to the overall ‘production values’ of the conference. The surveys show that overall, everything was very well received and several comments referenced the level of planning etc. The one below validates the time and effort that go into the video segments and how we use them:
Michael Davis GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions http://www.grouphealth.ca
