Audiovisual Production in Hilversum

Audiovisual production in Hilversum by HuurAV

HuurAV works from Amsterdam and drives to Hilversum regularly, usually via the A1. The distance of about thirty kilometres is easy to manage, which means we can view a location in advance and tailor the technical setup precisely to the space. We take on the entire audiovisual side of an event: the design, the build-up, the operation during the programme and the breakdown afterwards. Our technicians stay on site, so there is always someone at the controls who knows the setup inside out.

Hilversum has a character of its own. As the home base of television, radio and production companies, the city is used to sharp images and clear sound, and clients here expect that from an event too. Around the Mediapark and throughout the rest of the city we find modern, technically well-equipped halls as well as corporate buildings and green outdoor locations. That variety shapes how we build a production, from the choice of speakers to the way we conceal truss and cabling.

Events that take place in Hilversum

The city has a strong business character, reinforced by its many media and creative companies. For them we deliver corporate events and presentations and conferences, where a polished image and clear sound determine whether a message sticks. Because an online audience is often a given in Hilversum, clients regularly opt for hybrid events and livestreams. The city also lends itself perfectly to festive occasions, from a wedding at an estate on the edge of het Gooi to lively parties and corporate parties in an event venue or warehouse.

Locations and buildings in and around Hilversum

We work in a wide range of places: the halls and studio spaces on and around the Mediapark, modern office buildings, hotels and conference venues, but also estates and farms in the green Gooi. Every type of building has its own points of attention. A technical hall often already offers a solid basic setup, whereas a rural location calls for extra power distribution and sometimes a generator. In high-ceilinged spaces we pay attention to the acoustics and to a lighting plan that fills the room well. We review these points in advance and incorporate them into the technical plan.

Frequently requested AV solutions

Most productions in Hilversum combine several disciplines into a seamless whole of sound, light and video, complemented by special effects at the moments that make a programme peak.

• Sound: compact speaker sets or line array, wireless microphones and monitoring for speakers, panels, bands or a booked DJ, with a technician at the desk.
• Light: stage and ambient lighting, uplighting and control that runs along with the programme, from a crisp presentation to a festive evening.
• Video: large screens, projection and cameras with vision mixing, suitable for presentations, aftermovies and livestreams at broadcast level.
• Special effects: haze, low fog and confetti for an opening, a reveal or a festive highlight.

Accessibility, build-up and breakdown

The roughly thirty kilometre drive along the A1 is easy to plan, but the final stretch sometimes needs attention. On secured sites such as the Mediapark, registration procedures and fixed loading and unloading times apply, while an estate in het Gooi may have narrow access roads. We arrange the route, access and any permits in advance, so that we can work within the location’s time window. We schedule the build-up well before the start, we test all the equipment thoroughly, and a technician stays present throughout the event for operation and supervision. Afterwards there is a tidy and swift breakdown, even when it falls late in the evening.

See our work and request a proposal

Would you like an impression of what we have created before? Take a look at our portfolio of completed productions. If you have a specific event in Hilversum in mind, we are happy to think along about the approach that suits your location and programme. Request a quote without obligation; after a brief review you will receive a tailored proposal, with no strings attached.