Audio-visual consultants are often a very good investment—especially for medium to large projects or spaces with complex requirements. Columbus audio visual companies like Midwest Audio Visual provide:
- expertise and design efficiency,
- vendor-neutral advice,
- future-proof planning,
- project coordination and
- quality control and commissioning.
In the following cases, consulting with a reputable Columbus audio visual company is especially worthwhile:
- You’re outfitting multiple rooms, floors or campuses
- Your space is being built or renovated and needs AV infrastructure design
- You want to avoid vendor lock-in
- You lack in-house AV expertise
- You’re planning a long-term investment and want it done right
Assessment and design
We can assess your needs and design a system tailored to your space, budget and goals. Our experts can help you avoid over- or under-engineering the system, and prevent costly mistakes from mismatched equipment or improper layouts.
Unlike AV integrators who may push certain brands, we are independent and brand-agnostic.
Midwest will ensure your AV infrastructure supports scalability, remote management and integration with future tech (like Teams Rooms, Dante or digital signage). We can design for network readiness, power, conduit routing, etc.
We produce detailed drawings, schematics and scope documents to streamline working alongside clients’ architects, IT teams, general contractors and AV integrators. Our goal is always to ensure all trades are aligned during construction or renovation.
Installation and commissioning
Every Midwest project includes installation to the design, testing and commissioning the system to verify it works as intended.
What to look for in a Columbus AV company
When hiring an audio visual company, you’re trusting them to design a system that’s functional, scalable, and cost-effective—so it’s crucial to choose carefully.
Here’s what to look for:
- Technical expertise and certifications
- Experience on jobs like yours
- A strong portfolio of completed projects with references
- Independence and objectivity
- Clear design and documentation skills
- Ability to collaborate, communicate and educate
- Transparent pricing
- Good project management skills
Questions to ask:
- What’s your process from design to delivery?
- Can you explain a challenging project and how you solved it?
- How do you stay current with AV tech and standards?
- Do you provide system lifecycle planning or budgeting tools?
Choosing the right consultant for your AV project sets the tone for your entire AV ecosystem—investing in a good one up front saves time, rework and user frustration later.