AV Technik, LLC

11/06/2020

This past week at #AVTechnik: 2-days of virtual meeting support for Hannaford, a virtual open house for North Yarmouth Academy, providing audio for Piano Man and Spose in support of Sanford HS live stream music series, full production support for Sara Gideon from the Westin Hotel as well as CH 6 election coverage from the Holiday Inn by the Bay. Rounding the week off with a multi camera shoot, record and live stream at Colby College for their theater department. Our tech tables are looking pretty similar these days. Even with 5% of our inventory doing 100% of our work, we are beyond fortunate to have these opportunities to keep us going.

10/26/2020

ProsperityME is a non-profit service organization dedicated to helping Maine’s immigrants and refugees build successful, rewarding lives. By providing basic money management understanding and skillsets, ProsperityME enables them to attain financial stability — the first step to fully integrating and participating in our communities, joining our workforce and planning for the future. It was an honor for all of us at #AVTechnik to help produce their annual fundraiser from our studio "SPARK". Thank you ProsperityME for all that you do and in trusting us with your important cause.

10/18/2020

A pretty cool weekend at #AVTechnik. Working with the Portland Symphony Orchestra for the first Pops concert of the season featuring Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary. We provided a 5 camera shoot utilizing our Panasonic 150 series PTZ cameras which house a massive 1" sensor and a 4k60P resolution. We iso recorded each camera using Atomos Shogun recorders and live switching utilizing Livestream Studio software. Nick Pires who designed the system, implemented a complete concert microphone package mixing the orchestra live to tape. Joey Turcotte and Tim Brown handled all elements of the video production. We then worked closely with a PSO member who "conducted" for our team in com so we could follow the score with our technology. We also happened to have two nights of private shows in Kennebunkport with Martin Sexton and G-Love and Special Sauce! This weekend 'almost' felt non-virus-normal.

10/16/2020

This past Monday we helped support Coast 93.1's annual 20 Outstanding Women event. We streamed live from our new studio "Spark" to the Coast 93.1 website. We built an impactful set utilizing LED video, multiple moving lighting fixtures, 4K PTZ cameras, custom graphics and dynamic switching. Each of the 20 women were brought in remotely so we could capture the live emotional moment as their nominator awarded them. Hosted by Blake from the 93.1 morning show, we had a wonderful evening honoring these amazing women and the contributions they make everyday. Thank you for having #AVTechnik as part of this special evening!

10/02/2020

We are beyond thankful for some great collaborations during the month of September. Following strict safety protocols and collaborating closely with each client, we are helping to produce custom and professional virtual experiences. Recent work with GMRI | NASA, Maine Center on Aging, supporting WCHS CH6's live State Senate Debate, multiple live auctions with Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, a live financial broadcast out of Los Angles with Maine based presenters from our studio space SPARK, MEREDA, Colby College, Berry Dunn, WEX, Bates and a multi-stream multi-day interactive Substance Exposed Infants conference with the State of Maine also produced from SPARK. Thank you to everyone who continues to support #AVTechnik.

09/24/2020

SPARK is ready to ignite. Virtual events with the highest level of production and professionalism. We are thrilled to already have events booked throughout the end of September and into October. Stay tuned for more exciting news to come. #AVTechnik

09/02/2020

In this dire time, we, the entertainment community of North America, are asking for your support. Live events have been completely halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because our business is rooted in large group gatherings, we were one of the first industries to be completely shut down (February) and will be one of the last to return to any operations (well into 2021), let alone restore former prosperity (likely not until 2022 or beyond). The live event industry in North America directly employs millions of people and includes hundreds of thousands of businesses with a combined economic impact of over $300 billion USD. This likely includes someone you know, are close to, or it may even include you. If WE do not receive government assistance the live events industry will literally collapse, including all of the people involved.
#WeMakeEvents #RedAlertRESTART

08/16/2020

SPARK by AV Technik

A preview of what's to come at #AVTechnik. Not just a solution > An experience. #Sparkbyavtechnik

08/10/2020

Last week at #AVTechnik we had a full plate of production work with Portland, Deering, Casco Bay, Cape Elizabeth and Yarmouth High School. We provided audio, lighting, cameras, staging, massive LED video screens, generators, streaming and recording services. It was an honor to do our part in making these celebrations a success. Congrats to all the deserving graduates who have worked so hard to get where they are today.

07/31/2020

Last week #AVTechnik helped produce the 2nd Annual State of Maine Opioid Summit. In 2019 we supported the in-person event with over a 1000 attendees including keynote sessions and 10 breakouts throughout the day. We were approached in 2020 to bring this experience online and had an amazing collaboration with the State, AdCare and other associated organizations. Through our work, we were able to help produce a powerful day of education, experience and stories that focus on the severity of the opioid crisis within the state. We hosted Governor Mills live from our studio, 8 virtual breakout sessions with over 30 remote login panelists, virtual keynotes from Dr. Shah, Former Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Murthy and Maine Attorney General Mr. Frey. We had simultaneous stream sessions running to handle all the different components. It was a very successful day and it was an honor to be a part of such an important event.

07/24/2020

I recently spent time with some old friends that I have not seen in almost 15 years. During that time I was reminded of a conversation they had and wanted to share it.

"I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo.

"So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.”

In the next couple weeks we look forward to sharing what the #AVTechnik team has decided to do with the time that has been given to us. Until then, stay well and keep taking care of each other.

07/14/2020

SoPo industrial property attracts quick sale

A little write up from the good people at MaineBiz

https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/sopo-industrial-property-attracts-quick-sale?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Real+Estate+Insider%3A+SoPo+industrial+property+attracts+quick+sale&utm_campaign=REI+071420+v2

In a tight industrial market, the listing of an industrial building in South Portland attracted multiple offers and a quick sale. AV Technik LLC sold 76 Darling Ave. with a leaseback through September while its larger facility in Scarborough is under construction.

06/30/2020

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05/11/2020

Super excited and honored to be part of this amazing collaboration and for an amazing cause.

https://www.facebook.com/440009746091395/posts/2975320932560251/

We're proud to team up with Knack Factory to present Keep On Keeping On: a 5-day live streamfest of local musicians, with generous support from Thompson's Point and AV Technik, LLC . 10 acts across 5 days beginning Monday 5/18, broadcast from our neighbors Halo At The Point .

A unique experience organized to honor and support our musicians, presented live on our page, and produced as cautiously as possible. 100% of tips received during each livestream will go to the participating bands ($5-10 suggested donation). Schedule below - head to facebook.com/bissellbrothers/events more information!

MONDAY 5/18: 7PM Mosart212 // 8:30PM Graphic Melee

TUESDAY 5/19: 7PM Lisa/Liza // 8:30PM Midwestern Medicine

WEDNESDAY 5/20: 7PM Angelikah // 8:30PM RENÉE Coolbrith with Douglas Porter

THURSDAY 5/21: 7PM Carolyn Kendrick // 8:30PM The Mallett Brothers Band

-FRIDAY 5/22: 7PM: VIQUEEN // 8:30PM Weakened Friends

05/10/2020

Earlier this week Risbara Brothers Construction, the folks building our new 25,000 sqft building, poured the concrete floor in the Warehouse. I thought it would be fun to take the kids and the skateboards this weekend to try it out. When we arrived we found they had built us a ramp. I was already sold on these amazing people, the quality of their work and attention to detail. This is what you call above and beyond. This is what you call a relationship. Thank you, you could not have put bigger smiles on our faces.

04/28/2020

April 2020 Update

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03/20/2020

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03/05/2020

More fun this last week at #AVTechnik. Work with TD Bank, Hannaford, Boston University, Maine Brewers Guild, BMI, Portland Ovations, MEREDA, Arturo O'Farrill and WEX. Pictured: a super fun project that questions everything about displaying video and how to successfully produce creative and effective content that isn't a rectangle. By designing our LED video wall to match an inspirational scenic photo, we worked closely with our client to build custom content. We engineered a 4k control system with pixel accurate content and then mapped it to our 38' wide by 16' tall 140 tile LED video wall. The results were unique, innovative, exciting and breathtaking. Thanks to a wonderful client who supported this creativity and to the AVT crew for putting in 110% as always!

02/19/2020

The last couple weeks at #AVTechnik continue to be very busy for mid February. Work with IDEXX, Allagash Brewing, Island Institute, Berry Dunn, Jay and Silent Bob, Portland Ovations presentation of Momix and New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Swan lake at Merrill Auditorium, Portland Symphony Orchestra, WEX All Company Meetings and multiple events across multiple venues with Hannaford. A special shout out to Professor Pickles doing some in-house PTZ camera training.

02/03/2020

New year .. new fun at #AVTechnik. Foundation is in at The Downs and the weather has been cooperating beautifully for being winter in Maine. We have added a ton of new inventory for our 2020 event season including 4K PTZ Camera Systems and lots of VUE Audiotechnik PA. Also keeping busy with Allagash Brewing, Colby College, The Camden Conference, Bowdoin College, Maine Cancer Foundation, Pine State Trading, State Theatre and the Maine State Bar Association.

01/15/2020

After a very busy holiday season providing production services for the Portland Symphony Orchestras Magic of Christmas, countless holiday parties and events with Wayfair, Allagash Brewing, LL Bean, WEX and others we are ready for some non-work fun. AV Technik will be closing this Friday January 17th at 2pm for Peanut Eating, Spirit Drinking and AXE Throwing (perhaps not in that particular order).

If you need any AV services we are not available... If we don't come out of it alive, my 9 year old son Elijah will take over. He will happily provide services for Mega Stuffed Oreos, Mr. Lemoncello's Library Books and Mario Kart.

12/23/2019

Happy Holidays!!

From all of us at #AVTechnik....

12/08/2019

The last few weeks at #AVTechnik. Work with Colby College, Bowdoin College - Tobi Lou, Bates College - Brice Vine, MEREDA, Maine State Bar Association, Allagash Brewing, Maine State Ballet - Nutcracker, New England Museum Association, Portland Ovations, University of New Hampshire, WEX, LL Bean, News Center Maine - Bill Green Retirement, Bottomline Technologies, Animal Refuge League, Baker Newman and Noyes and many more. A few happy crew shots for this Sunday morning (and thanks Timmy... Sometimes even the boss needs a shoulder!!)

11/28/2019

This Thanksgiving we want to express our sincere gratitude to our amazing team. They provide the best technical services with the biggest smiles to everything they do everyday.

But even with our expert knowledge in audio, video and lighting... We could still use the help from our amazing partners and clients:

Do you fake it, or make it?

From all of us at AV Technik...

Happy Thanksgiving!!

11/06/2019

In 2012 #AVTechnik bought our current 11,000 sq foot building located in South Portland. We had been leasing for years and the thought of ownership was frightening and exhilarating. We doubled our required space needs and knew it would be an amazing long term fit in an amazing location. The satisfaction and motivation it brought to the AV Technik team was beyond anything we could have imagined. Fast forward to 2018, having Moonlighting become part of the team, we knew that squeezing 16,000 square feet of inventory and office into 11,000 was going to be tricky. With a lot of late nights and CAD we made it fit.. it's tight .. but it fit. We quickly realized it was not going to be a good for our long term success and the hunt for a new home began.

After much madness, we are beyond excited to announce our unanimous approval by the Town of Scarborugh on our brand new building. We will be one of the first to dig into The Downs "Innovation District" off Payne Road in Scarborough. The building will be 25,000 square feet and feature modern office space, over 3000 square feet of open show prep space, completely enclosed loading bays (allowing us to bring full sized trucks into the building at loading dock hight), energy efficient systems, 25' ceiling height and much more. I am proud of what we have accomplished and thankful for how hard the team works. This building is for them and to our commitment and dedication to excellence.

11/03/2019

Quick update on the last couple weeks at #AVTechnik. Supporting our amazing clients with technical excellence, pristine technology and lots of smiles. Martin's Point Healthcare, Berry Dunn, GrowSmart, Colby College, LL Bean, Maine Medical Center, Portland Symphony Orchestra, Bowdoin College, Portland Radio Group, National Safety Council, Hannaford Brothers, WEX, Bates College, Townsquare Media, PopTech and TEDxDirigo.

09/29/2019

The fun never stops at #AVTechnik. Another very successful year supporting multiple venues for the Camden International Film Festival, Conferences with Maine State Bar, MEREDA, Allagash Brewing, MaineHealth, TD Bank, Agents of Change Marketing and Bottomline Technologies. Heading into our 4th straight week on the road throughout NE with Hannaford, special events with Colby, WEX, Bowdoin and huge gala at the Cedars. The PSO and George Lopez at Merrill Auditorium, Aloe Blacc at LL Bean, Lucinda Williams and MST 3000 at State Theatre AND a very special evening with President Clinton and Governor Bush at UNE. We also continue to expand our inventory and have added close to 100 new LED Lighting fixtures to our inventory including this army of AX5's.

09/20/2019

Some serious legal execution this week at #AVTechnik. Just when things were starting to settle in around here... why not flip it upside down again. More to come, but a hint of what is about to unfold... (p.s. say hi to my wife Stephanie!)

09/09/2019

It is hard to believe it has been a year since Moonlighting Production Services became part of #AVTechnik. It has been an exciting year full of change, opportunity and growth. We have an amazing team, we continue to add to our inventory and we have more big news to share in the months ahead. As part of this effort, we have been working hard to re-build our website to represent everything we have become today. A huge thank you to Joey Turcotte for his countless hours and dedication to this project. Joey also brought in his colleague Dragos Stancu from Webfix Studios to help make sure the back end was easy to manage and rock solid reliable. Take a look, tell us what we you think and as always, thank you for your support and belief in AV Technik. www.avtechnik.com

09/01/2019

About 5 years ago I told Nick Pires while onstage at Merrill Auditorium he needed to come work at #AVTechnik. He paused, looked me in the eyes and said "I will never work for you, I will never work for AV Technik". It's probably the only really dumb thing I have ever heard him say and I couldn't be more thankful he was wrong. Fast forward to today and a year of shows together under our belt... Here we are at LL Bean this past weekend .. a couple of introverts, drinking coffee, sharing a chocolate chip cookie, providing sound and lights for Gavin DeGraw. Thanks Nick for all you do!