If you are planning a large event, providing some form of entertainment is a great way to leave a lasting impression on your attendees. Unlike mere speaking engagements, forms of entertainment such as music or magic shows etc. require a certain special touch regarding the technology that is used. The difference between professional grade equipment and low grade equipment can be the difference between an impressive performance and an absolute disaster.

A typical solution for needs such as these is to simply rely on the event’s venue to provide the needed technology and hope that the equipment is not overused and the venue’s staff knows what they are doing. This is always an uncomfortable risk, but it’s not one that you must take. Renting the technology you need from a third party rental company is a much better option because you will always get gently used technology that is configured specifically for your entertainment needs.

Sound Systems For Musical Performance
It is very hard to go wrong with providing musical entertainment at a large event, assuming the music is appropriate for the type of event you are planning. There are as many different ways to configure a sound system rental as there are styles of music, and the style of music you will be providing will ultimately determine how your Tech Travel Agent will configure your rental so that it suits your musical needs.

If, for example, you want to hire an orchestra to perform, the sound system rental will look much different than a system you will rent if you are hiring a rock band or a solo artist. An orchestral or a choir arrangement may require hanging microphones with a broad capture range, a number of microphones for soloists or lead instruments, and a soundboard with the appropriate capacity. A rock band on the other hand may require mics for each band member or instrument, along with an appropriate soundboard, or even in-ear monitors, etc. In short, making sure that your event’s musical entertainment has the equipment it needs is crucial, and relying on the venue to provide the needed equipment is simply too risky.

Lighting Systems For Visual Performances
Music isn’t the only form of entertainment one can provide. There are various types of performances that are more visually based, such as dance and gymnastic performances or magic shows. Having a dynamic lighting setup is crucial for putting on a good visual performance. Our agents can provide spotlights, lighting systems with programmable movement patterns, and lighting sails. Most venues only provide very generic lighting systems, with little dynamic capacity, so using a Tech Travel Agent to get the lighting system rental you need opens up a lot of options.

So, keep it classy! Call Rentacomputer.com if you need high quality sound and lighting equipment for your event’s entertainment.

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When renting technology, there are SO many options that you have to look at and if you’re renting in multiple locations or cities, then the options are even more complex. What type of equipment do you need? How many do you need? What accessories do you need? Who is going to set it up? Who is going to tear it down? Will you need spares or extras? Will the equipment work with the technology available already on site? Who should call if something breaks? Is there an emergency after-hours number? Should you have the equipment delivered a day early to test? Who’s going to load your software and applications on the computers? How many pages will you be able to copy of the copier? What if it runs out of ink/toner? How many people will be able to use the wireless internet?

These are just a small sample of the questions that come up when renting technology, but they are also the questions that people often forget about because they are worried about a different question: how much will it cost? This question, while important, doesn’t always paint an accurate picture of a technology rental service. Some vendors may be cheap but charge for many extras and do not provide “all-inclusive” quotations. Others may be expensive but may contain many ‘bells and whistles’ that you will never use. Deciding on the correct type of technology rental to fit your needs can be daunting.

Rentacomputer.com makes it simple. We deliver and set up equipment in over 1500 cities, and we have virtually any piece of equipment you could need. Our expert staff of Tech Travel Agents can help guide you to the perfect piece of equipment, at the perfect price, no matter when or how long you need it. Don’t get lost in the jungle of technology options; use Rentacomputer.com and save yourself time and money.

If you plan large events, then you are very aware of how maddening life can be when trying to make sure your event runs perfectly. One of the most arduous tasks for event planners is procuring all the necessary technology, as well as getting it to your venue and installed on time. Event technology might include anything from computers and servers, to projectors, plasmas or even sound and lighting systems. Not only is gathering technology stressful, it can get pretty costly. Traditionally there have been two possible solutions to the technology procurement problem:

1) Self-Procurement: Where the event planner takes it upon himself or herself to pull the technology together through various and sundry means.

2) The In-house Solution: Where the planner simply relies upon the venue to supply and support the technology.

The first isn’t really a ‘solution’ at all, it is just gritting one’s teeth and enduring the burden. The second at the very least is a solution, but this fact alone does not make it a desirable one. It is often tempting to outsource this task to the convention center or hotel, relying on their in-house technology and “technicians” to service your event. Though this solution might initially seem intuitive while trying to navigate the event planning jungle, there are good reasons to avoid it.

The first reason is that you can count on other event planners having the same intuition you might have, namely that using the in-house technology services is the quickest and least stressful solution. After all, one might reason, the technology needed is already on site. This is no doubt true, but it’s also certain that in-house technology is overused, since the initial convenience factor appeals to most planners. So while there is convenience in the in-house solution, there no guarantee that the equipment hasn’t been used and abused in countless other events at the venue, and the more used the tech is, the higher the odds that it fails when you are relying on it most.

This brings us to our second reason. When the in-house technology breaks down, you have to utilize the ‘technical services’ of the convention center or hotel. The chances that the venue sends a highly skilled technician to service your problem is very low. After all, the key service that a convention center or hotel provides is a venue, not technology experts to service technical difficulties. The last thing you want is to have your event come to a screeching halt caused by a technical difficulty that could have been avoided, and that the venue employees are inept at servicing.

There is a third solution to the technology procurement problem however, you can contact a Tech Travel Agent at Rentacomputer.com. With just one phone call you can get a single solution for all the technology you need for your event, including on-time delivery, installation, and troubleshooting services. Our agents only procure the best technology that is reliable and ready to use. You don’t have to lose an arm, leg or your mind in the event planning jungle, and you don’t have to chance it with in-house technology.

So attenuate the madness, and let Rentacomputer.com help plan your event and keep you sane! To contact a Tech Travel Agent, call or submit a quote request at www.Rentacomputer.com