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AV integration, event technology & media technology – from concept to day-to-day operation

Creative concept, technical planning and implementation, all from a single source.

Nearly 50 years in the market, over 50 projects a year, over 80 specialists.

SIGMA AV combines an agency mindset, event technology and AV integration into a single approach. For you, this means: one team and one point of responsibility.

Why one AV partner is usually not enough

Most projects don’t fail because of the technology. They fail at the interface.

An agency develops a strong concept – but only realises at a late stage what is technically feasible and what isn’t. A systems integrator reliably builds what they’re given – but rarely questions whether the idea behind it is sound. An AV service team ensures smooth operation – but is only brought in once the planning is long since finalised.

Three disciplines, three points of contact, three areas of responsibility. And right in the middle of it all: you, who have to hold it all together.

This is precisely the gap we bridge.

SIGMA AV as a partner: an agency, event technology and AV integration, all under one roof

We are not an agency that simply buys in technology, nor are we a systems integrator that merely installs according to a plan. We call this Creative Technology: we develop the production, build the technology that supports it, and manage it once it is up and running.

In practical terms, this means: anyone who brings an idea to the table is met with a partner who thinks creatively alongside them. Anyone planning an installation receives a system that will remain expandable even in five years’ time. Anyone seeking operational reliability won’t be dealing with a call centre, but with a team that has known the system from the very beginning. This combination is rare – because it requires different skill sets under one roof. At SIGMA AV, creatives, planners and technicians work on the same project, not in separate departments.

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How we work – five steps, one team.
This is how a project works at SIGMA AV.

1. Requirements analysis: What do we want to achieve?

We start with questions, not products: What for? For whom? Under what conditions? In workshops, we clarify objectives, intended use and framework conditions. The outcome is a agreed requirements specification, even before the first component is selected.

2. Visualisation: Seeing before building

We present spaces and events in 3D and 360°, and showcase staging concepts for interactive experiences. This allows a project to be viewed and explored, rather than simply evaluating a concept on paper.

3. Technical planning: It’s all about how the parts work together

We plan audio, video, control systems, networking, IT interfaces and building services as a single integrated system: using CAD for permanent installations and construction and rigging plans for temporary set-ups. This results in planning documents upon which all trades can build.

4. Implementation: Installed, tested, documented

We install and programme control systems and audio DSPs, and set up test configurations in advance. This is followed by commissioning and documentation. A dedicated project manager oversees the project from start to finish, ensuring the system is operational from the outset and that your team has the documentation needed to understand it.

5. Operation: Training, maintenance, monitoring

We train your staff, maintain and monitor the equipment, and support the entire lifecycle. For events, this includes post-event support. In this way, the project transitions into ongoing operation.

What sets SIGMA AV apart from other AV partners

Concept and technology are developed by the same project team

Creative professionals, planners and technicians work together on the project, rather than one after the other with different service providers. Technical limitations are therefore identified whilst the concept is still malleable. This saves on coordination rounds and prevents good ideas from being cut back on the way to implementation.

Manufacturer-neutral, as we work with over 100 manufacturers

We are not tied to any particular manufacturer and select the most suitable option for each project on a case-by-case basis. We recommend what suits your project, not what sales targets dictate.

A single point of contact, even after handover

With us, there is no handover between consultancy, implementation and operation – and therefore no gap in responsibility. We currently manage 35 installations as part of our Managed Service, on a long-term basis and not just until handover.

Experience that shows in every project

Over 3,600 projects, ranging from equipping individual meeting rooms to large-scale events lasting several days. We know the pitfalls because we encounter them every day, and we’ve left the teething problems behind us. What we propose has been tried and tested in practice, not just thought through on paper.

Sustainability as a planning principle

The most sustainable system is the one that lasts a long time. We plan with durability, expandability and the availability of spare parts in mind, rather than rapid replacement. And we take operation into account: via network-enabled power strips, media technology can be completely disconnected from the mains outside of usage times – either via a timer or remotely – rather than constantly drawing power whilst in standby mode.

Who we work for: AV solutions for every target audience

aszinierende Lichtkunst im Museum – immersive digitale Installation mit futurischem Raumgefühl.

Agencies and creative teams: where ideas meet technical execution

You come up with the idea – we assess its technical feasibility in parallel and suggest solutions whilst the concept is still malleable. The result: concepts that are feasible right from the start, rather than having to be scaled back at the last minute. 

For the Planet Ocean project at the Oberhausen Gasometer, Ars Electronica Solutions developed the idea for ‘The Wave’, and we implemented the projectors, sound and installation in such a way that the 40-metre-high screen works within the industrial architecture.

Corporates, IT and facilities managers: from conference room equipment to site roll-outs

Whether it’s a single meeting room or equipment across multiple sites: we equip conference and meeting rooms with video conferencing solutions – MS Teams, Zoom, BYOD/BYOM – that run reliably and integrate seamlessly into your existing IT infrastructure. Predictable, repeatable, with a single point of contact for all sites. The result: a standardised roll-out process that you don’t have to renegotiate for every new site.

At IBM Germany & Switzerland, we have equipped 61 conference rooms in Düsseldorf, Cologne and Hamburg: a standardised solution comprising display and projection technology, video conferencing systems and Crestron control, which is intuitive to use.

Cultural institutions and exhibition organisers: interactive experiences that stick in the mind

Museums, knowledge centres, brand experiences and interactive worlds: they need more than just screens – they need a presentation that engages visitors. We develop content and technical equipment in tandem, rather than building the media technology around a ready-made concept after the fact. 

At the Deutsches Museum in Munich, we have fitted out over 400 stations with media technology – ranging from simple audio points to LED walls, depending on the content and purpose of each station – so that visitors can find their way around independently without constant assistance.

Event organisers and stand builders: event technology under time pressure

You work to tight deadlines – we deliver on time. Every time. The result: a partner who, under pressure, doesn’t become a source of further uncertainty, but instead offers solutions. 

For ERAZER’s Gamescom appearance, we planned and implemented LED screens, gaming stations and stage technology.

Specialist planners: Your implementation partners for your planning projects

You need an implementation partner who understands your plans and carries them out to a high technical standard – from the tender stage right through to final acceptance. The result: your plans are realised exactly as intended – not watered down on their way to the building site. 

For Vodafone Germany’s offices and conference rooms, we worked with macom to plan and implement the project, from the initial fit-out to service and maintenance, for every location and every room size.