Expert AV consultancy for businesses
Get objective advice from an AV expert to help you arrive at your optimum AV strategy and deliver successful AV projects through a thorough understanding of your business and user needs.
Exceptional AV integrations start with an AV Consultant
Technology has dramatically changed the world of work. The hybrid workplace is here to stay and a key enabler of effective hybrid working is the adoption and implementation of audio visual technology. Implemented correctly and users are focused on their work and not the AV systems they are using.
Audio Visual is a specialism and there are some key steps in a successful AV project. Step 1 is AV consultancy.
Why expert AV consultancy matters
We eliminate common issues by providing expert AV consultancy to help you make the right decisions for your company. Key benefits include:
Happy users and IT department
A thorough needs analysis means your installation will satisfy your users and avoid calls to your IT Helpdesk.
You get the technology you need
The technology selected will be on specification – not over or under! We make sure you get the right tech.
Seamless integration with your systems
The AV solution will be designed for optimum integration with your systems to minimise downtime.
Future-proof technology that grows with your business
Technology will be selected that can scale and will not go obsolete quickly, so that you maximise roi.
Your project is delivered on budget
Good planning, expert technology selection and efficiencies ensure no budget shocks.
Your hardware is selected to meet its planned lifecycle
Factoring in future business changes avoids selection of incompatible hardware that needs replacing early.
AV consultancy from MVS addresses every need
AV consultancy is the first step in any MVS project. For short-term projects this is typically included as a free service, but we also offer paid-for consultancy for longer-term projects such as developing a long-term AV Strategy to future-proof your AV investment in line with your organisation’s strategic goals.
Our AV Consultants support you at every stage
MVS Audio Visual has a proud record of quality AV installations and one of the reasons for that is our AV Consultants work closely with our Project Team from start to finish.
Needs assessment
Onsite assessment of your spaces, user needs, specific requirements, goals and budget to inform design of the solution.
System design
Works with an AV Designer to produce a system design that meets your needs and aligns with your AV strategy.
System integration
Ensures seamless system integration and compatibility of AV Design with existing and future planned infrastructure.
Project management
Works hand in hand with the Project Management team to develop a detailed implementation plan to ensure efficient delivery.
Installation and testing
Provides supervision of the installation and conducts rigorous testing to confirm the system’s performance and reliability.
Ongoing support
Expert advice to address any challenges, enhancements, upgrades or changes across your business.
Exceptional spaces.
Project showcase
MVS directly employed consultants, project managers and engineers ensure your AV project is delivered with minimal disruption, on time, right first time
AV consultancy involves professional guidance on the design, installation, and maintenance of audio-visual systems. Consultants work with clients to understand their specific needs and provide tailored solutions for optimal sound, video, and multimedia experiences.
Hiring an AV consultant ensures that your audio-visual systems are designed and implemented correctly. They provide expertise in system integration, maximize the quality of AV performance, and can save you time and money by avoiding common pitfalls. At MVS AV Consultancy is frequently offered free of charge as part of an end-to-end solution.
During the AV consultancy process, you can expect:
- Initial consultation to discuss your needs and goal
- AV strategy for your organisation
- Site surveys and needs assessments
- Detailed system design and planning
- Recommendations for equipment and technology
- Supervision of installation and integration
- Comprehensive testing and calibration
- Training for system operation
- Ongoing support and maintenance services
At MVS AV Consultancy is typically offered free of charge as part of an AV project. However, we do offer paid-for consultancy where appropriate. Generally the cost of AV consultancy services varies based on the project’s scope, complexity, and specific requirements. Consultants may charge an hourly rate, a flat fee for specific services, or a percentage of the total project cost.
Yes, AV consultants can evaluate existing AV systems and, if suitable, provide recommendations for the integration of new AV equipment that ensures it works nicely together and provides optimised performance, scalability and a good return on investment.
AV Consultants are specialists and experts in AV, but additionally skilled at conducting a user needs and spaces analysis, together with creative thinking, so that your AV solution will:
- Maximise user quality of experience and ease of use
- Get a solution expertly tailored to your user needs and workspace environment
- Ensure a reliable, high performance, AV installation
- Get a solution that is future-proofed and can scale
- Get maximum bang for your buck and longer term ROI
- Have the reassurance of having an ongoing, AV expert on hand
By not using an AV Consultant you risk:
- User complaints about requirements not addressed and difficulty in using the AV solution
- Inadequate technology selection – either over or under-specification
- Downtime and issues resulting from a solution comprising components that don’t interoperate well
- Installing outdated technology that becomes obsolescent quickly and can’t scale
- Budget overruns through poor planning, technology selection and inefficiencies
- Your future business changes resulting in incompatible AV hardware which needs replacing ahead of its planned lifecycle
Engage with an MVS AV Consultant
Make the right decisions to ensure that your AV strategy meets the needs of your users and the business now and in the future.
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