The Experts Conference 2010

Quest Software, Inc., a global enterprise systems management company, held the ninth annual The Experts Conference (TEC) 2010 at the JW Marriot in Los Angeles on April 25-28. For the fourth consecutive year SmartSource Rentals provided high-end computer/IT support & Audio Visual Staging for this industry leading conference.

TEC is an advanced training event focused on advancing the skills of some of the most experienced users of specific Microsoft® Technologies. Formerly known as the Directory Experts Conference (DEC), TEC was rebranded in 2009 and this year’s conference included Microsoft Sharepoint® Technologies for the first time. As you might imagine, a conference of this caliber requires a high level of computer/IT support to make sure everything runs smoothly. SmartSource Rentals was a natural choice to provide this kind of high level service, as well as the audio visual staging solutions required throughout the event. Some of the technology rental solutions provided at the Quest Software TEC 2010 included:

• Over 60 Workshop Computers & Servers
• 20 LCD Monitors for a Solutions Lab
• Full Service AV for 3 concurrent General Sessions & 8 Breakout Sessions
• FSR Compass High Resolutions Seamless Switchers
• LCD Projectors
• LED Lighting
• Meyer Sound & over 22 Shure Wireless Mics

All the high-end computer/IT support, audio visual staging  & professional support provided by SmartSource surrounding the TEC event allowed the conference to run smoothly and without a hitch. This high level of services surrounding all the technology rental solutions provided by SmartSource nationwide has come to be expected by all our major clients, and is a source of pride within the company.

SmartSource is proud to work with Quest Software, Inc., a leading enterprise systems management company, at an event such as TEC, as well as other events. As a result of this long-standing relationship and our mutual commitment to excellent service, SmartSource will be providing a 2×2 Orion Seamless Plasma Video Wall for the Quest Software Booth at the upcoming Microsoft® TechEd North America 2010 event,  June 7-10 in New Orleans, LA.

Learn more about Quest Software, Inc., a leading enterprise systems management vendor, on their website

Contact SmartSource Rentals Nationwide at 800.888.8686 to see what technology rentals solutions we have to offer your company, or submit a rental quote request online.

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Robert Lind’s article in MPIGNY Metrolines

Robert Lind wrote an article that was recently published in MPIGNY Metrolines Magazine regarding sound quality and venue location. This article originated on his blog and gives some good advice on what things to take into consideration as you work with a sound vendor for your next event. These often overlooked steps can make a huge impact on the success of your next event and ensure that your audience hears what the speakers have to say. Congratulations & thanks goes out to Robert for writing the article and having it featured in Metrolines!

The Greek Shall Inherit the Earth
By Robert Lind, SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals

There is a very funny scene in Monty Python’s “Life of Brian” where Jesus is giving the Sermon on the Mount, and the characters in the back have trouble hearing him. Instead of “the meek shall inherit the earth,” they think he says the “Greek,” and proceed to get into an argument as to “who is this Greek?” and “why does he deserve to inherit the earth?” As a meeting planner, how many events have you been to where you couldn’t hear the speakers? Meetings are about transmitting a message to the audience. If your audience can’t hear the message, what good are great speakers?

Rather than going into a technical explanation of what makes good sound
and how to get it, I’d like to give you a few ideas to take along with you
when you talk to your sound vendor. With these, you might be able to
improve the sound at your next meeting or event.

Sound systems are designed with three factors in mind:

-The size of the audience–People absorb sound. The more people
in a confined space, the louder the sound system will need to be
to compete with not only the absorption from the audience, but
also the general crowd noise.

-The physical space –Acoustically speaking, there is a large
difference between providing sound in an all-glass atrium and in an
outdoor amphitheater. Although those are extremes, knowing the
size of the room, including the ceiling height, is a good start. It
would also be helpful to know about wall and floor coverings.

-The ambient sound levels–Once again, I would supply two very
different sound systems to a meeting in an office vs. a meeting on
an airport runway. What is the background noise level with which
the sound system will need to compete?

The best idea, of course, is a site inspection. Taking the extra time to walk the venue with your audio vendor will benefit you immensely. At the very least, you should take the time to speak with your audio vendor, making sure all these important sound factors are understood.

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