Examples of Audio Visual Equipment 2022

Are you looking for audio visual equipment? Something that’ll blow your mind away?

Well you’ve come to the right place. 

There are many different types of equipment available for different types of users. These can range from your regular Speaker System with a projector for personal use to professional mixers and sound-boards for commercial use. 

The examples of audio visual equipment we’ll be talking about here are:

• Mixer & Soundboards
• Speaker Systems
• Studio Headphones
• Wireless & Podcast Microphones
• High-Def Projectors
• Transmitters and Wireless Receivers

Recommended Read: Best AV Receiver for Audiophiles

Examples of Audio Visual Equipment

Mixer & Soundboards

Audio Mixers or Soundboards are great devices to use if you’re looking to adjust audio levels and other attributes of the sound. These take in various audio sources via their numerous input channels and allow you to adjust the audio with the help of the controller knobs and dials before being switched to either stereo or mono audio for playback.

In layman’s terms, Audi Mixers take in the audio from a primary source, tweaking the audio and adding effects then having it combined into stereo or mono audio output which can be amplified with a Hi-Fi Speaker system or a PA system.

Mixers have a range of controls that are meant for specific results these are; Channel Controller, Inputs, Inserts, Gain, Equalizer Controller, Auxiliary Routing, Panorama Switcher, Mute Control, Channel and Master Faders, and Master Outputs. 

These are easy to use and don’t normally occupy that much space, if you have a spare table at home for your setup then it’s all you’d need. They are slightly pricey owing to the number of features and channels each can handle. 

With brands like Alto and Pyle manufacturing some truly user friendly mixers, you can now get them for cheap on sites like Amazon.

Alto Professional ZMX122FX

The Alto Professional is an 8 channel compact audio mixer that has a total of 16 inputs with 4 being Phantom powered XLR inputs, great for studio and live use. The high headroom circuitry offers extra dynamic range and ultra low-noise for your microphones.

With the Alto Professional you can tweak your sound with the natural 3 band EQ on all channels and this can enable you to add studio grade audio processing to all your inputs as well as dynamic, ribbon and condenser microphone signals.

It includes 256 24-bit studio quality built-in effects including reverb, delay, chorus and phaser. 

Frequency Response	20Hz to 22kHz, +/-1 dB
Inputs	16 Total Inputs
Stereo TRS Input	2 stereo input channels with balanced TRS jacks
XLR Inputs	4 XLR Inputs
Channels	8 Channel Mixer
Built-In FX	Hall, Room, Vocal & Plate Reverbs Mono & Stereo Delay (max delay time 650 ms) Chorus, Flanger & Reverb modulations, Reverb+Delay, Reverb+Chorus, Reverb+Flanger combinations
Compatible with	Microphones, Keyboards, Drum-Kits, CD Players, Home Theaters
Power supply	8 V, 1500 mA
Weight	5.07 lbs

Pyle Pro Audio Mixer

The Pyle Pro audio mixer is a professional 4 Channel digital soundboard console that has an in-built Bluetooth receiver for wireless audio transmission. This relatively cheaper mixer/soundboard features a rugged steel chassis with sealed rotary controls that can resist dust and grime. 

It supports XLR and unbalanced 3.5mm plug with a +48 volts Phantom button, ultra-musical 3-band EQ on all channels, a highly accurate LED peak level indicator and high headroom with super easy functionality delivering crisp vocals and instrumentals.

The Pyle Pro Mixer has a USB input mode allowing you to source your audio from a pen-drive and uses Bluetooth 4.0 that allows you to connect with the Pyle Pro at a distance of 10-15 feet. 

Frequency Response	20Hz to 22kHz, +/-1 dB
Channel Gain Adjustment	+20/+64 (-6/+38)
Bluetooth Version & Range	4.0; 15 feet
XLR Inputs	2 XLR Inputs (Combo Audio LINE/Microphone Inputs)
Channels	4 Channel Mixer (+ FX/Headphones)
Built-In FX	Hall, Room, Vocal & Plate Reverbs Mono & Stereo Delay (max delay time 650 ms) Chorus, Flanger & Reverb modulations, Reverb+Delay, Reverb+Chorus, Reverb+Flanger combinations
Compatible with	Microphones, Keyboards, Drum-Kits, CD Players, Home Theaters, Mobile Phones and iPads
Power supply	100-240V (+/-15V DC Power Adapter)
Weight	3.95 lbs

Speaker Systems

Now, owning an audio mixer is pointless unless you have a nice set of Hi-Fidelity speakers or Monitors that are designed to give you an immersive experience. Speakers and Speaker Systems can range from your standard 2.1 to a full range 7.2 configuration. 

In order to have the best sound output you would have to invest in a decent set of speakers that can withstand the power output from the mixer or other A/V equipment. 

Speakers can range from a few bucks to over hundreds of dollars depending on their output and capacity. Here are two examples of extremely powerful speakers available on Amazon at reasonable prices.

M-Audio BX3

The BX3 from M-Audio are compact speakers that produce Monitor class sound. These 120W speakers are perfect for gaming, streaming, DJ performances and can act as really good home-theater speakers if configured well.

It’s designed using premium components, an Acoustically-inert MDF cabinet is designed for bass reflex and delivers deep, rich sound. This unit houses the 3.5” Kevlar low frequency drivers and a 1” natural silk dome tweeter.

These multimedia reference monitors allow you to customize your sound output by using either the High and Low-EQ controls or the Left/Right Active Speaker Position switch located at the back. It also features ¼” and ⅛” jack inputs and RCA inputs making it easier to hook-up with your devices.

Driver Units	5 inch (127mm) Kevlar curved cone with high temperature voice coil and damped rubber surround. Magnetically shielded; 1 inch (25mm) magnetically shielded natural silk dome
Frequency Response	52 Hz – 35 kHz
Inputs	1/4”, 1/8”, & RCA
Power Supply	Voltage: 100–120V, 50/60 Hz / 220–240V, 50/60 Hz Consumption: 100W
Cables Supported	2-Prong IEC Power Cable; 1/8” TS Speaker Interconnect Cable; 1/8” to 1/8” TRS Aux Cable; 1/8” TRS to RCA Cable
Weight	12.3 lbs

JBL Professional 306P Mk2

This 2 way powered, 6” Studio Monitor from JBL is out of this world. The 3 series Mk2 features upgraded JBL transducers, Latest boundary EQ and a sleek design making them pleasant to look and powerful to use.

The upgraded high frequency and low frequency transducers are designed for optimized damping for impressive deep bass and lower harmonic distortion. The sleek and new design will look great in any studio, personal or professional.

With the latest boundary EQ, neutral low frequencies are restored when these speakers are placed on a sturdy surface adjacent to the walls. The 306M Mk2 features an image control wave-guide that provides detailed imaging and assures you will experience greater depth in recordings, it helps amp subtle details which can’t be heard otherwise.

Driver Units	165mm (6.5″); 25mm (1″) Soft dome
Frequency Response	39Hz – 24kHz
Inputs	1 x XLR female, 1 x TRS female, balanced
Power Supply	100 – 240VAC (±10%), 50 / 60Hz
Signal to Noise Ratio	75dBA (A-Weighted), 70dBr (unweighted), relative to 2.83VRMS output
Weight	13.42 lbs

Studio Headphones

Made for personal and professional use, studio headphones have some of  the most powerful portable drivers on the planet and can reproduce every minute detail clearly. These handy audio accessories are great to use, comfortable and can be plugged into an audio mixer for better audio reproduction.

Studio headphones come in a range of designs with some being completely wireless relying solely on Bluetooth and others with detachable cables making them easier to carry around.

Used by DJs, Sound Engineers, and those looking for some high-quality sound, Studio headphones can be found on sites like Amazon at slightly cheaper than in-store rates.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

The ATH-M50x from Audio-Technica is by far their most popular set of professional studio headphones that don’t cost as much as you’d imagine.

These brilliant headphones use proprietary 45mm large aperture drivers made from rare earth magnets and copper clad aluminum wire voice coils for clear and dynamic audio playback.

They come with a detachable 3.5mm cable and feature a circum-aural design that maintains excellent sound isolation in loud environments. The swiveling ear cups can be adjusted 90 degrees allowing them to be folded into a rather smaller unit.

Driver Units	45mm dynamic driver units
Frequency Response	15 – 28,000 Hz
Sensitivity	99 dB
Impedance	38 ohms
Cable	Interchangeable cables: detachable 1.2 m – 3.0 m (3.9′ – 9.8′) coiled cable, detachable 3.0 m (9.8′) straight cable and detachable 1.2 m (3.9′) straight cable
Connector	Gold-plated stereo 1/8” (3.5 mm) connector with strain relief

AKG Pro Audio K240

The AKG Pro K240 are an affordable set of professional Studio headphones in the market. They have a nice sleek design with a matte finish and adjustable headband.

These semi-open over the ear headphones come with a detachable 3meter long replaceable cable that makes it great for storage purposes. They use 30mm drivers that are actually pretty powerful for such a low-budget set of studio headphones. 

The audio interface for the K240 is a stereo plug that’s 3.5mm and comes with a screw on 6.3mm adapter for larger ports. These are lightweight headphones and weigh about 240 grams without the cable allowing them to be worn comfortably with no worry about them being heavy or hurting your neck.

Driver Units	Dual 30mm driver units
Frequency Response	15 – 25,000 Hz
Sensitivity	104 dB
Impedance	55 ohms
Cable	Detachable 3 meter long cable
Connector	Stereo plug – 3.5mm (1/8-inch) with 6.3 mm (1/4”) screw-on adapter

Wireless & Podcast Microphones

Microphones help us convey or relay messages over the PA system or would be required if you’re going all out karaoke style.They were created to convert sound waves into electrical signals that could be played back over a speaker system.

This piece of A/V equipment has been used in almost every type of industry and is growing at a phenomenal rate. With there being over thousands of different microphones, let’s take a look at two microphones that are great for everyday use.

Audio-Technica ATR2100X

The Audio-Technica ATR2100X is a slightly expensive microphone bundle that’s great for those looking to use it for multiple purposes. This pack is  USB/XLR compatible and can be connected to a laptop for your online streaming sessions or to your mixer/soundboard to record you singing.

It features smooth and extended frequency response and uses a high-quality A/D converter with 24-bit, up to 192 kHz sampling rate. The ATR2100X has a cardioid polar pattern that reduces pickup of unwanted sounds from the sides and rear of the microphone. This improves isolation of the desired sound source.

Sample Rate	44.1 kHz/48 kHz/96 kHz/192 kHz
Frequency Response	50 – 15,000 Hz
Bit Depth	Up to 24 bit
Weight	55 268 grams
Dimensions	183.0 mm (7.20″) long, 51.0 mm (2.01″) maximum body diameter
Output Connector	USB-C/XLR
Headphone Jack	3.5mm TRS (Stereo)

AKG Perception 220

The AKG Perception 220 microphone is a professional studio microphone that has a rugged metallic body and robust design. This premium microphone uses a switchable bass-cut filter to eliminate rumble and footfall noise along with a switchable attenuation pad for high SPL applications.

These studio headphones offer warm and clear sound for vocals and instruments.

It comes with a shock mount that has an external XLR adapter output so it can be plugged into a PA system or a soundboard of your choice.

Frequency Response	20 – 20000 Hz
Equivalent noise level	16 dB-A
Sensitivity	20 mV/Pa
Bass cut filter	300 Hz – 12 dB/octave
Output Connector	Balanced XLR
Net Weight	530 grams

High-Def Projectors

Projectors are usually the equipment of choice when it comes to large or mid-sized events. These pieces of A/V equipment are typically hooked up to a laptop or can be connected to a smartphone and will project the display on a wall or projector screen. 

Though there are many kinds of projectors out there, it’s important to choose carefully as some may not perform according to your liking. Projectors add to the whole big screen theater experience by casting the visuals on larger surfaces and the better the projector then the more detail in the image that is produced.

Vankyo Leisure 3

The Vankyo Leisure 3 is a mini HD projector that can be mounted from the ceiling if required. This projector can cast in 1080p resolution at a size of 170” making it brilliant for movies and outdoor shows. It also comes with an in-built speaker that provides loud and excellent sound quality.

The projector comes with a 40000 hours LED lamp life allowing you to use it for hours on end with no drop in picture quality. It comes with a fan noise suppression system that contains heat dispersion and noise suppression technology that cuts the fan noise by half.

It’s compatible with your smartphone so it can be connected anywhere, Lightning to HDMI adapter and Micro-USB/Type-C to HDMI adapters would be required if you want to project from your Android or iPhone.

Supported Resolution	1920*1080p
Contrast Ratio	2000:1
Lamp Lifetime	40000 Hours
Correction Optical	15 degrees
Aspect Ratio	4:3\16:9\auto
Projection Size	33-170 inch
Power	110-240V~50/60HZ
Weight	2.1lbs

Yaber Y30

The Yaber Y30 Native 1080 projector is a luxurious upgrade from your regular HD Projectors. This is the first projector to feature 50 degree 4D keystone correction function and ensures the projected visuals are always within a standard rectangle frame.

The native resolution of the Y30 is 1080p (1920×1080) and even supports 4K video resolutions. The remarkable 7200 lumens bright projection along with a high dynamic contrast ratio of 8000:1 allows for images and videos to be projected without down-scaling or compression and is 4 times better than traditional 720p.

It comes with built-in dual 3W stereo speakers asking with an srs sound system for an auditory experience like never before. The lamp on the Y30 uses the latest smareco technology that minimizes the lamp power consumption allowing it to have an extended life of up to 100000 hours.

Supported Resolution	1920*1080p Full HD; 4K Ultra HD
Contrast Ratio	2000:1
Keystone Correction	4D ±50° vertical and horizontal (electronic)
Lamp Lifetime	100000 Hours
Aspect Ratio	4:3\16:9\auto
Projection Size	50-300 inch
Connection terminals	2 x HDMI / 2 x USB / AV / VGA / audio output 3,5mm mini jack
Power	100V-240V-50/60Hz
Weight	6.39lbs

Transmitters and Wireless Receivers

Transmitters and wireless receivers are accessories that enable you to transmit A/V across the room without the use of wires. These revolutionary gadgets come in all shapes and sizes with different features and capabilities. 

They are compatible with multiple channels and would permit stable connectivity through walls.

Orivision AV220

The Orivision A220 is a 2.4G wireless A/V transmitter and receiver that has a range of 660 feet with absolutely no delay or reduction in quality. It follows 8 channel frequency for lesser interference and would require both devices to be on the same frequency in order to transmit your audio or video successfully across the room.

This device can be connected to any kind of A/V source such as DVRs, DVD Players, IPTVs or CCTv cameras for its input and the visuals can be viewed via a Television, Projector or Monitor of your choice that’s connected to the receiver.

Available Channels	8 Channels
Input/Output	RCA Left/Right/Video
Transmission Range	200 meters
Frequency	2.4GHz Wireless
File System	PAL/NTSC

1Mii BT03Pro+

The 1Mii Bluetooth transmitter and receiver features the latest Bluetooth 5.0 CSR8675 chipset and supports Qualcomm aptX HD, aptX, low latency aptX and AAC decoding. It comes with an in-built ESS Sabre DAC which have been known to audiophiles for their outstanding audio quality and performance.

With Class 1 Bluetooth technology and by using dual antennae the 1Mii  can achieve a transmission range of up to 80 meters line of sight and up to 25-35 meters in-doors. 

This is such a simple to use transmitter/receiver that all you’d have to do is simply plug and play. ‘It’s compatible with Televisions, BT devices, Headphones or speakers, Stereo systems and supports Toslink, AUX, RCA audio inputs and outputs.

Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0; Qualcomm CSR8675
Input/Output	RCA, Toslink/Optical, 3.5mm Aux
Transmission Range	80 meters outdoors 25-35 meters indoors
Low Latency Technology	AptX ( <40ms delay)
Weight and Dimensions	283 grams; 5.7” x 4.1” x 2.4”

Denon AVR-S540BT

Denon has been known to produce some of the best amplifiers and transmitters/receivers for the past couple of years and here’s another one of their beautiful masterpieces, the AVR-S540BT. This Bluetooth receiver is a 5.2 channel amplifier that’s capable of 4K ultra HD audio and video playback.

It features 5 extremely powerful amplifiers that are limited at 140W per channel and drive immersive sounds across the room. The AVR-S540BT features Surround Sound, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master audio allowing you to convert your home into a theater.

With in-built Bluetooth you’re able to stream your favorite music across devices, you’re also able to control the Denon using a remote controller which makes it a great wireless transmitter/receiver.

Channels	2.1, 3.1, 5.2 Surround Sound
Audio Output Quality	Surround Sound, Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD Master Audio
Video Output Quality	HDR, Dolby Vision, 4K Ultra HD
A/V Input Options	Bluetooth, RCA, HDMI, Coaxial, Optical, USB
A/V Output Options	HDMI, RCA, Surround Sound Speaker Setup (L/R/Center/Front)
Weight and Dimensions	283 grams; 5.7” x 4.1” x 2.4”

What should you consider when buying audio visual equipment?

Since there are different kinds of audio visual equipment out there, it gets quite difficult trying to choose the most appropriate pieces of equipment for your needs. In order to get the best and most useful pieces of audio visual equipment, there are certain things you will need to consider.

• Uses – Before anything else, you need to first consider what you’re going to use the equipment for. If it’s for personal use, a TV, amplifier, speakers, microphone and projector would be perfect. You can the decide on what kind of performance you want and based on that choose the most appropriate products. If you’re planning a corporate event then you would require additional devices such as a PA system, large monitor speakers or PA speakers, a soundboard, microphone and a projector.

• Space – Another point to consider is the amount of space you have available for the set up. If you are going to use a large hall then you’d require multiple speakers and a large soundboard that can support those many channels. But if you’re going t o use it for your home theater or in your hall, you can opt for a smaller soundboard with a fewer speakers, just enough to fill the room.

• Budget – It’s good to note that high-performance audio visual equipment are not cheap and you will have to shell out quite a bit. Think of it as, if you want to have a really high-quality audio and visual experience, you’d have to spend a minimum of $500 for all the necessary components to use at home. But if it’s for larger events and gatherings, prices can vary from $1500 to $15,000 depending on the number of components you need and how expensive each piece really is.

What is the importance of audio visual equipment?

You will need audio visual equipment if you want your event (personal or corporate) to run successfully. High quality AV equipment can leave a lasting impression on your audience and attendees at your event. The main reason why you invest in audio visual equipment is mainly to get the message across to your audience or to host a banger of a party.

Essentially there are two kinds of audio visual equipment you will find, those that are used for corporate events or concerts and those used at home. Good audio visual equipment will pave the way for a truly unforgettable event and can leave your audience wanting more.

Takeaway

Well there you have it, these are some examples of the types of audio/visual equipment you can expect to find on Amazon. There’s a wide range to choose from but the only problem is that if you do not know what you’re looking for it’ll definitely take a long time for you to pick the most appropriate gadget. 

As i said earlier, all these devices can be used stand-alone but when combined you will truly have an immersive experience, one that you’ll never want to get away from. 

If you’re a DJ you’d opt for a mixer/soundboard, speaker systems, microphones, studio headphones, projectors, and maybe even the transmitters/receivers. But if you’re looking to invest in a good home theater setup you can opt for the speaker systems, hi-def projectors and transmitters/receivers for an ultimate experience.

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