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The term AV is an acronym for Audio Visual, so the term means anything that is presented using a sound component (audio) and a sight (visual) based component.

AV or Audio Visual technology and equipment is used a lot in our everyday life. For example if you watch your TV or view a video or DVD you are using AV technology. Using your PC, laptop, tablet pc, smart phone music player is another example or where AV technology is used in everyday life.

Lighting is another AV technology that is an integral part of our day to day life. It falls under the category of video or visual AV equipment, because without lighting you could not see the images that are being presented. The theatre is where you see the most AV lighting used.

As technology continues to grow, audio visual equipment is becoming standard in most industries. Most work places house an assortment of technical appliances that will be referred to as audio visual equipment. Nowadays, computers, presentation screens and projectors are the norm in schools, libraries and most offices. The first in audio visual equipment was television which presented information to the masses through moving pictures and sound. Nowadays a combination of equipment is used to achieve the same result.

The beauty of audio visual media is its ability to reach a mass of people and create a living scene which the radio, or photographs are unable to do alone.

AV or audio visual technology is vital and intrinsic to our everyday life yet it is a technology that we very rarely think about. It is also a growing area or technology that is constantly evolving, so considering a career as an AV engineer is a good move. There is plenty of work and it is extremely varied and interesting work. Working in the AV industry brings you into contact with many different people and there is also the opportunity to travel.

We were been formed specifically to provide the audio visual jobs market with the specialist recruitment service it deserves. Our aim is to provide structure and advice, focusing on building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates for audio and av jobs