Let’s Cut What You Don’t Need: AV Advice You Can Actually Trust

If you’ve ever looked at an AV proposal and thought, “Do I really need all this?,” you’re not alone. And that instinct? It’s valid.

In an industry where it’s easy to over-spec, overspend, and overwhelm, planners deserve AV advice they can actually trust. Not vague upsells. Not mystery charges. Just honest guidance that helps you spend smarter and deliver a better experience.

That’s our job. And one of the first ways we support you is by helping cut what you don’t need so you can focus on what actually matters for your event. Read on to learn more.

You don’t need more gear. You need the right gear.

Let’s be clear: great AV is about using the right tools in the right moments to elevate your event and support your program. Haphazardly piling on tech won't yield the results you want.

Do you need an LED wall for a 60-person luncheon? Probably not. Do you need clean, consistent audio for a fundraising appeal? Definitely. But do you need eight wireless mics when there are only three speakers? That’s a pass.

Every event is different. We start with your run of show, your audience, and your goals and then build the setup around that. You won’t get a one-size-fits-all quote or a pre-packaged rig. You’ll get a tailored, streamlined plan designed to deliver impact without unnecessary extras.

AV advice you can actually trust.

When we suggest cuts or changes, we're looking to right-size your AV. We’ll tell you when gear is overkill, when labor hours can be reduced, and when lighting or projection can be simplified without affecting the experience.

But here’s the flip side: we’ll also tell you when not to cut. If removing a backup mic puts your keynote at risk, we’ll flag it. If reducing setup time compromises rehearsal or soundcheck, we’ll show you why it matters.

This is the kind of AV advice we believe in: transparent, strategic, and grounded in your success.

Budget pressure doesn’t mean cutting quality.

Planners are under more pressure than ever to deliver polished events on leaner budgets. Smart AV planning can help with that, as long as you’re working with a team that’s aligned with your priorities.

We’ll help you:

• Repurpose gear across multiple sessions or rooms.

• Use lighting that enhances both ambiance and visibility.

• Keep tech crew lean without overextending them.

• Prioritize your audience’s experience in every decision.

  
  

The result is a setup that looks intentional, sounds great, and respects your time and budget.

We welcome edits and questions.

We build every proposal with context in mind, not pressure tactics. So if something doesn’t feel right, we’ll walk through it with you. Want to know why a certain item is there? Need to get closer to your target number? We’ll talk through your options, suggest swaps or sequencing changes, and help you land on something that feels right.

Cutting clutter builds confidence.

What sets professional AV apart is the clarity of execution, not the amount of gear.

We’ve seen events run flawlessly on simple setups because everything was dialed in and intentional. And we’ve seen elaborate tech rigs fall flat because no one paused to ask, “Is this actually helping the event?”

That’s where Moonrise AV comes in. We cut the noise, literally and figuratively. And we focus on giving planners AV advice they can rely on, even under pressure. If that sounds refreshing, we’d love to show you what’s possible.

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