How Do You Put Together a PA System?
Published on: 18/08/2025
Let's untangle the truth from the misinformation and help you put together a PA system!
AudioGetting Started
How Do You Hook Up a Wireless Microphone to a PA System?
Published on: 03/04/2025
Let's assume your PA system is already set up, and now you’re introducing a wireless microphone. In this guide, I’ll be using a handheld Airwave Wireless Microphone, a brand we love for its reliability.
AudioInstallationWiring & CablingGetting Started
Why Your Technology Fails are Avoidable (And How to Avoid Them!)
Published on: 26/02/2025
When it comes to technology, failures are often frustrating, disruptive, and costly. At Above AVL, we believe that these failures are not only avoidable but can be minimized or eliminated entirely with proper planning, system design, and a deep understanding of how various pieces of equipment interact with one another.
LightingAudioVideoInstallationLighting DesignGear & Buyers Guide
Why is Design Paramount for your AVL projects?
Published on: 21/02/2025
Designing for audio, visual, and lighting (AVL) projects is a crucial aspect of ensuring that the final product aligns with the client’s needs and offers a user-friendly, technically sound experience. While the focus often shifts toward selecting high-end equipment, the success of any AVL project depends more on the initial design process, taking into account the room’s purpose, how it will be utilized, and the technical proficiency of the users. By focusing on design from the start, AVL professionals can deliver projects that are more effective, sustainable, and user-friendly.
LightingAudioVideoLighting DesignSet Design
How and When Should I Start Planning For a New AVL System?
Published on: 21/02/2025
Planning for a new audio, visual, or lighting (AVL) system is both a process that you can't start too soon, and you also can't be too careful with your planning.
LightingAudioVideoInstallationGear & Buyers Guide
How Do I Tape Down a Cable? – The Complete Guide to Taping Down Cables with Gaff Tape and other Solutions
Published on: 17/01/2025
We run a lot of cables in the world of lighting. The most common situation I encounter is needing to tape down two or three – maybe power and DMX, or a couple microphones, or a power and a video cable. Not enough to need a cable ramp, but they still need to be secured and the people walking over them need to be safe!
LightingAudioVideoGaff TapeWiring & Cabling