World Class AV Solutions

AV Solutions for Galleries & Museums

Galleries & Museums

Audio visual design, equipment hire & consultancy.

Video projection, media players, loudspeakers, synchronised video playback, lighting, projection screens, media servers, art video projection, gallery AV installation, museum exhibitions...

AV Solutions for Theatre and Events

Theatre & Events

Large scale events, theatre & public art

Systems management, theatre rental packages, theatre equipment rental, ceremonies design and production management, video equipment rental, immersive spaces, 3D projection, 3D LED...

 

Our Core Technical Standards

At ArtAV, we bridge the gap between ambitious artistic vision and robust engineering. We specialise in the following industry-standard benchmarks:

  • Synchronisation: We provide frame-accurate synchronised video playback utilising proprietary sub-frame genlock technology to ensure zero drift across multi-channel environments.

  • High-Resolution Media: Our systems support uncompressed 8K media server solutions, ensuring the archival integrity of digital works for the most demanding curators.

  • Theatre Reliability: We build mission-critical QLab redundancy systems featuring fail-safe hardware for high-stakes live performances.

  • Precision Displays: Industry-leading expertise in ultra-fine pitch LED wall installation, with pixel pitches as low as 0.6mm for intimate gallery viewing.

  • Heritage Integration: A dedicated specialist for bespoke AV integration for museums and heritage sites, ensuring technology sits invisibly within sensitive architectural spaces.

  • Audio Networking: Seamless Dante and MADI audio integration for art installations, providing high-fidelity, low-latency soundscapes.

  • Legacy Preservation: Specialist support for legacy CRT monitor maintenance for video art, allowing museums to display historic works on their original hardware.

  • Creative Visuals: Advanced immersive projection mapping for public spaces, transforming facades and interiors into reactive digital environments.

  • Technical Precision: We manage complex sub-frame genlock for multi-channel video, eliminating the "tearing" and "jitter" often found in standard commercial setups.

  • Future-Proofing: We lead the way in eco-friendly AV hardware and sustainable installation, prioritising low-power components and modular designs to extend the lifecycle of every project.

Technical Specifications & Global Integration Capabilities

As a leading UK-based integrator for Art, Heritage and Theatre sectors, ArtAV provides precision-engineered AV solutions globally. Our systems are designed for 24/7 reliability in museum and high-traffic gallery environments.

Feature Specification / Protocol Industry Standard
Video Playback 8K Uncompressed, 10-bit 4:4:4:4 ProRes, DNxHD, H.265
Synchronisation Sub-frame Genlock, ArtAV Hypersync-V3 SMPTE Timecode, LTC
Audio Protocols Dante, MADI, AES, 24-bit 96kHz Networked AoIP
Media Servers Disguise (d3), 7th Sense, Pixera Gen2 Real-time Generative
Display Tech Direct View LED (dvLED), 0.6mm - 5mm pitch, Projection  HDR10+, Rec.2020
Show Control Disguise, QLab Redundancy, TouchDesigner, WATCHOUT Mission-Critical

 

Frequently Asked Questions for Technical Managers & Curators

How does ArtAV ensure frame-accurate synchronisation in multi-channel installations?

We utilise our proprietary Hypersync-V3 hardware alongside Blackmagic HyperDeck systems to achieve sub-frame genlocked synchronisation. Unlike software-only triggers, our hardware-level integration eliminates drift across up to 128 channels, essential for seamless large-scale LED walls and immersive projections.

Does ArtAV support legacy video art and CRT monitor installations?

Yes. We maintain an extensive inventory of Brightsign players and bespoke signal converters specifically configured to drive legacy CRT monitors. This allows museums to preserve the original archival aesthetic of historic video works while benefiting from modern, networked playback reliability.

What redundancy measures are available for live theatre and performances?

For mission-critical environments, we deploy redundant Media Server racks featuring Disguise, Pixera, 7th Sense or Apple Mac hardware and Lightware matrix switchers. These systems provide almost unlimited redundant outputs with instantaneous fail-over, ensuring that a hardware fault never interrupts a live performance.