Northstar AV

Capabilities

What we do.

Every project is different — here's what we bring to the table.

Conference AV

Typical pricing: From $6,500/day for producer + base crew

Conference AV is what we do. PA, projection, mics, video switching — all in-house.

Typical package:

  • PA: QSC K-series line-array for rooms up to 1000; we size appropriately
  • Projection: 15,000–25,000 lumen laser (we match to venue throw distance)
  • Microphones: Shure ULX-D handhelds and lavalieres
  • Video switching: ATEM Mini Pro for standard shows; larger switcher for multi-camera
  • Presentation support: confidence monitors, clicker management, presenter tech

We’ve been running at Bell Harbor and the UW for years and know those load-in procedures without a walkthrough.

Staging

Typical pricing: Staging packages from $3,500

We own our staging inventory — no third-party rental markup.

Inventory:

  • Modular 4×8 stage decking (various heights; custom configurations)
  • I-beam and box truss in straight and angled configurations
  • Full-perimeter pipe and drape; fabric backdrops available
  • Speaker and award-presenter risers

Load-in coordinated with venue. We don’t do aerial rigging without a certified rigger — Cascade Production Group is our preferred sub for aerial truss work.

Gala Production

Typical pricing: Gala packages from $8,000

Full-evening gala production is something we’ve done hundreds of times in Seattle:

  • Pre-event: load-in, sound check, video cue building
  • Cocktail reception: background music playback, stanchion A/V
  • Dinner service: ambient music, video playback
  • Awards portion: scripted cue sheet, teleprompter if needed, video tributes
  • Entertainment: musician or DJ A/V support, handheld mic management

For theatrical lighting (moving heads, washes, dramatic uplighting), we bring in Lumen Loft Lighting as a subcontractor — the combination covers everything a gala needs.

Theatrical Lighting

Northstar AV handles conference AV and staging in-house. For theatrical lighting — moving heads, intelligent wash fixtures, gobos, fog, dramatic uplighting — we have an established subcontracting relationship with Lumen Loft Lighting in Fremont.

How it works:

  • You get a single quote from us that covers AV + staging + lighting
  • We coordinate Lumen Loft’s crew with our own for a unified load-in
  • One point of contact (Reggie) throughout

Alternatively, if you already have a lighting relationship, we’ll coordinate with your preferred lighting house. We’ve worked with most of the Seattle theatrical lighting companies.