GAV 101 & 102 Training

General Audio & Video

Ready to master breakout room setups like a pro? This intensive two-day training is designed to give you the skills and confidence needed to run a breakout room from start to finish. Covering in-depth techniques, real-world problem-solving, and hands-on experience with industry-standard gear, this class will prepare you to handle any challenge that comes your way.

Led by experienced industry professionals Omar Colom, including female co-instructor Alyssa Freire, this course will go beyond the basics, helping you develop critical thinking skills, work efficiently under pressure, and make smart on-the-fly decisions to keep your build on track. Plus, you’ll take part in a one-of-a-kind Mock Drill, created by the AVE Team, designed to test and reinforce your skills in a real-world scenario—ensuring you leave ready to handle the real thing.

What You’ll Learn:

🔹 Breakout Room Setup from A to Z – Step-by-step techniques for efficient room builds.
🔹 Pipe & Drape Execution – Best practices for setup, height adjustments, and cleanup.
🔹 Screen Assembly – Master front/rear projection setups and quick assembly tricks.
🔹 Audio Systems & Signal Flow – Speaker placement, power & signal management, and wireless mic coordination.
🔹 Projector Positioning & Lens Math – Proper throw distance, keystone correction, and troubleshooting.
🔹 Tech Table Setup & Workflow – Organizing gear, cable management, labeling, and best practices.
🔹 Testing & Troubleshooting – Powering up systems, running signals, and solving AV challenges.
🔹 Strike & Wrap-Up – Efficient teardown methods using proper cable coiling & equipment handling.
🔹 The Mock Drill – A real-world simulation that puts your skills to the test, preparing you for real show conditions.

Hands-On Gear List:

✅ Projection & Screens – 16x9 screen, projector, lenses, cabling.
✅ Audio Equipment – Speakers, stands, wireless mics, EQ & RF tuning.
✅ Pipe & Drape – Bases, uprights, crossbars, drape materials.
✅ Tech Table Gear – Switchers, laptops, power distribution, labeling tools.
✅ Essential Cables – XLR, AC, HDMI, Cat5e/6, Gaff tape & Sharpies.

✅ Lighting Essential – Lekos, DMX, Truss.

Who Should Attend?

New AV techs looking to learn the ins and outs of breakout room operations.
Breakout room techs aiming to improve workflow efficiency and troubleshooting.
Anyone who wants to gain real-world, hands-on experience in AV setup & execution.

📍 Location: Digirata (our closest partner)
📆 Date & Time: May 3rd & 4th
🎟 Registration: Click the Link Below

This is a deep-dive, hands-on training with limited spots—lock in your seat today!