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This guide from Edwards Sound, Lighting & AV explores how applying professional theatre lighting techniques can significantly enhance corporate events like conferences, product launches, and awards ceremonies. It explains that lighting goes beyond basic visibility to create atmosphere, reinforce branding, and direct audience engagement. The post details key techniques such as front, back, three-point, and side lighting, explaining their purpose and application to ensure presenters are clearly visible and a professional aesthetic is maintained for both live and livestreamed audiences. It also covers advanced features like moving lights, gobos, and DMX controls, which add sophistication and flexibility to events. The article concludes with practical considerations for planning and safety, a real-world example of a product launch, and a recommendation for professional assistance from Edwards Sound, Lighting & AV to ensure a seamless and impactful event.

From a child's first school play to a spirited kapa haka performance, stage lighting is the unsung hero that brings a show to life. It's more than just turning on the lights; it’s about creating an experience. At Edwards, we know that for New Zealand schools, understanding the fundamentals of stage lighting is the first step toward captivating your audience. This guide, drawing on our extensive expertise, will walk you through the core principles of stage lighting setup and system types. By mastering these basics, you can elevate your school's performances and ensure every moment on stage is clearly seen and felt.

This blog post highlights the significant benefits of investing in a high-quality stage lighting system for schools. It emphasizes how professional lighting enhances student development by boosting confidence and communication skills, fostering teamwork, and providing valuable real-world technical experience. The post also explains how effective lighting elevates the quality and impact of all school events. It delves into practical considerations for choosing the right system, including scalable LED and DMX solutions that offer long-term value, and explains why prioritizing quality over cheap alternatives leads to better performance, safety, and overall cost savings.

In today's interconnected world, traditional audio cabling can be cumbersome and limiting, especially for large-scale or multi-zone sound distribution. Enter Audio Over IP (AoIP), a revolutionary technology that transmits high-quality audio signals over standard Ethernet networks. At the forefront of this innovation is Blueline Digital AoIP, offering robust and flexible solutions for a vast array of audio applications. This guide will demystify Blueline AoIP transmitters and receivers, helping you understand their capabilities and how to choose the perfect components for your specific audio distribution needs.

In the world of event production and professional installations, Fenix lifting towers stand out as a benchmark for reliability and performance. Whether you're a seasoned event technician gearing up for a major concert, a venue looking to outfit a new space, or a rental company aiming to build a versatile inventory, the task of choosing the right Fenix tower can seem daunting. These aren't just ordinary stands; they are precision-engineered solutions designed for safely elevating crucial lighting equipment, speakers and line arrays, and LED screens. This comprehensive guide will simplify the process, helping you select the ideal Fenix lifting tower perfectly suited for your specific needs – be it for a dedicated purpose, a particular type of event, or a diverse rental fleet. Dive in to ensure your equipment reaches new heights with confidence and safety.

In environments like factories, warehouses, and schools, timing and communication are everything. Traditional bell systems often fall short in reliability, flexibility, and audibility—especially in large or noisy spaces. That’s where Linortek’s Netbell systems come in. These network-enabled, programmable bell and buzzer systems are designed to streamline schedules, improve safety, and reduce manual intervention. In this guide, we explore how to evaluate and choose the right Netbell solution based on your facility's size, noise level, and operational needs—whether it's for shift changes, school bells, emergency alerts, or live announcements via a PA system.

Organising outdoor sports events comes with unique challenges—especially when it comes to reliable sound across large, weather-exposed areas. In this blog, we explore how Edwards Sound delivers robust PA systems for sports tournaments of all kinds, from rugby and netball to triathlons, rowing regattas, and more. We cover the benefits of automated buzzer systems, wireless and IP audio solutions, flexible power options, and the importance of emergency messaging. With experienced on-site technicians and gear built for real-world conditions, our systems ensure every announcement is heard—rain or shine—so your event runs on time and without stress.

When used well, fog, smoke, and haze machines are more than just special effects — they’re atmosphere enhancers that can turn any space into something unforgettable. From subtle haze that makes your lighting look magical, to dramatic jets of fog that ramp up the energy, these machines add dimension, depth, and drama to any event. Whether you're producing a theatre show, hosting a product launch, DJing a party, or running a fire drill, understanding the different types of machines and how to use them safely and effectively can help you create the perfect visual impact. In this guide, we’ll break down the options and help you choose the right tool for the job.

This article is a practical guide to choosing the right active (powered) speakers for a venue, events or live music and DJ, whether you're a DJ, church, school, AV hire company, or live music venue. It explains key technical features—like SPL, RMS power, frequency response, DSP, and build quality—and compares leading models from DAS Audio and Audiocenter. It also recommends suitable subwoofers for different use cases and budgets, helping readers make informed decisions about purchasing or hiring professional-grade sound systems.

This blog post introduces the Chiayo Apex Pro Portable PA System, a robust and versatile audio solution designed for large audiences and demanding environments. We'll explore its key features, including its powerful sound output suitable for 500 to 1000 people, its integrated Bluetooth module, and its long-lasting battery. Discover how its retractable handle and large wheels make portability a breeze. We'll also highlight its expandable modular design, allowing you to add wireless microphone receivers or wireless repeater links to suit your evolving needs, making it perfect for anything from outdoor events and sports fields to assemblies and public meetings.