
Meeting AV That Never Makes You Sweat the Room.
Audio, presentation, staging, lighting, and hybrid support for board meetings, general sessions, and multi-day conferences across Greater Boston and New England. Published rates. In-house crew. One point of contact from brief to strike.
Quotes returned within one business day · 48-hour rush support available
Corporate Meeting AV, Handled End to End
Black Diamond Event Production provides corporate meeting AV in Boston and across New England: sound reinforcement, wireless microphones, presentation displays and projection, stage lighting, confidence monitors, hybrid and livestream feeds, and certified technicians who run the room so your presenters do not have to.
Meeting planners hire us because the guesswork is gone before the contract is signed. Rates are published by SKU, so you can build a budget line by line or hand us a purchase order. Every technician, engineer, photographer, and videographer on your event is on our team, not a last-minute subcontractor pulled off a list. We spec the room, confirm power and load-in, rehearse your speakers, and stay in the back of house until the last case is rolled out.
We work in hotel ballrooms, conference centers, corporate campuses, and non-traditional venues throughout Greater Boston, Cambridge, Waltham, Burlington, Worcester, Providence, Hartford, and the wider East Coast. Venues and planning firms can also engage us on a white-label basis.
Every System. One Crew.
Meeting AV falls apart at the seams between vendors. There are no seams here. Audio, video, lighting, staging, and capture all come from the same team, on the same contract, answering to the same production manager.
Audio and Microphones
- Line array and powered speaker systems scaled to the room
- Wireless handheld, lavalier, and over-ear headset microphones
- Panel table mics and moderated Q and A floor mics
- Digital consoles with a dedicated A1 engineer
- Stage monitors, delay speakers, and room fills
- Coordinated RF frequency scans to avoid venue interference
Presentation and Display
- Large-format displays, projection screens, and LED video walls
- Single, dual, and wide-screen general session configurations
- Presenter confidence monitors and countdown timers
- Multi-source switching for laptops, cameras, and playback
- Slide operators and dedicated video playback techs
- Deck collection and format checks before load-in day
Stage and Lighting
- Custom stage decking from 8 inches up to 4 feet
- Key, fill, and backdrop wash for camera-ready presenters
- Brand-matched uplighting and room color
- Custom GOBO and logo projection
- Acrylic lecterns, set design, and pipe and drape
- Intelligent fixtures and pixel features for award programs
Hybrid and Livestream
- Clean audio feeds into Zoom, Teams, and Webex
- Camera capture and IMAG for larger rooms
- Managed stream encoding and platform delivery
- Remote presenter integration and playback
- Session recording for on-demand distribution
- Hardwired network coordination with venue IT
Photography and Videography
- Full-session event photography and executive headshots
- Corporate videography with edited highlight reels
- Sizzle content sized for social and internal comms
- Speaker and panel coverage without disrupting the room
- Drone photography and videography where permitted
- Same production team, so the visual tone stays consistent
Show Management
- Detailed run-of-show and cue sheets built with your team
- Speaker rehearsals and tech walkthroughs before doors
- Venue load-in, power, rigging, and union coordination
- Backup microphones, laptops, and signal paths on every job
- Multi-room and breakout session sequencing
- One production manager from kickoff through strike
Match Your Room to the Right Package
Start with headcount and format. These are the configurations we deploy most across Boston hotels, conference centers, and corporate campuses. Every one can be adjusted up or down before you sign anything.
| Meeting Format | Typical Headcount | Recommended Build | Starting At |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boardroom or Breakfast BriefingSingle speaker, one screen, no stage | 10 to 30 | AV100VS100 Powered speakers, 2 wireless mics, confidence monitor, presentation laptop and clicker | $3,000Bundle BUN100 |
| Panel, Training, or BreakoutModerated format with slides | 30 to 75 | AV200VS200 Up to 4 wireless mics, dedicated audio tech, large-format display or projection, slide support | $5,200Bundle BUN200 |
| General Session or KeynoteMulti-speaker with stage lighting | 75 to 250 | AV300VS300LT100 Audio engineer, up to 6 wireless mics, dual screens, uplighting and stage wash | $9,100Bundle BUN300 |
| Full-Day Summit or BallroomMulti-room agenda, hybrid optional | 250 to 600 plus | AV300VS400LT300 Full audio and visual integration, main screen and confidence monitors, keynote lighting design, dedicated AV engineer and operator | From $13,650Bundle BUN400 |
Rates current as of June 2026 and valid through December 31, 2026, subject to change with 30 days notice.
Delivery, parking, and setup and strike labor are billed separately on all packages. General setup and strike labor is $75 per hour.
Weekday minimum (Monday through Thursday, non-holiday) is $1,500. Friday through Sunday and holiday minimum is $3,000.
Why Planners Bring Their Own AV
Most Boston venues have an in-house AV desk, and for a laptop and a screen it is often the right call. Once your program has presenters, a stage, a stream, or a reputation attached to it, the math changes.
Venue In-House AV
- Rate cards typically carry a venue commission structure inside the line item
- Crew is assigned by shift, so you may meet your technician on show day
- Rehearsal time and speaker walkthroughs are often billed as extras
- Inventory is fixed to what lives in that building
- Photography, videography, and content capture sit with a separate vendor
- Your contact changes when the venue staff changes
Black Diamond
- Published SKU pricing you can put straight onto a purchase order
- Named crew assigned in advance, introduced before load-in
- Rehearsals and tech walkthroughs are scoped into the plan, not bolted on
- We bring the gear the program needs, including redundant backups
- Photography, videography, lighting, and entertainment on one contract
- One production manager who travels with the account, venue to venue
We work alongside in-house AV teams regularly and coordinate directly with venue technical directors on power, rigging, and house system tie-ins.
From Brief to Strike, We Own It
You should not have to chase a production company for answers. Here is exactly what happens after you send the first message.
Brief and Scope
Send the date, venue, headcount, and agenda. We ask the questions your venue coordinator will thank you for later, then return a scoped quote within one business day.
Spec and Site Check
Your production manager confirms room dimensions, sightlines, power, load-in windows, and house system tie-ins, then locks an equipment spec and run-of-show.
Rehearsal
We load in early, set the room, and walk your presenters through mics, slides, and cues before a single guest arrives. Decks are tested on the actual system.
Show Day and Strike
Our crew stays in the back of house for the entire program, runs every cue, then loads out clean and on schedule. You never leave the room.

AV Partner of Record, View Boston
Black Diamond is the in-house AV partner for View Boston at the Prudential Center, producing corporate meetings and brand events 749 feet above the city. The same crew that runs that room runs general sessions, product launches, and award programs across New England.



The People Who Book the Room
David and his team are hands down one of the best companies I have worked with. Extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and amazing with all the guests and presenters. I think it is rare to find a team that cares about the event as a whole, not just their specific duties. I can always rely on Black Diamond for any events we have at Gillette and know that it will all run smoothly.Kelly DonahueEvents Manager, Gillette Stadium
I know it was our first time working together but I am super impressed. You have good people around you and you are a great team. That night was exhausting but I actually got to enjoy myself instead of working the event, thanks to all of the support and logistics handling from the Black Diamond team.Jessica B.Event Lead, Verizon
Corporate Meeting AV Questions
How much does corporate meeting AV cost in Boston?
A single-speaker boardroom setup with speakers, two wireless microphones, and a confidence monitor starts at $3,000 as a bundle. A panel or breakout room with a dedicated audio technician and a large-format display starts at $5,200. A general session with an audio engineer, dual screens, and stage lighting starts at $9,100. Full-day summits with complete audio and visual integration start at $13,650. Weekday events carry a $1,500 minimum and Friday through Sunday and holiday events carry a $3,000 minimum. Delivery, parking, and setup and strike labor are billed separately on every package.
Can you work in a venue that already has an in-house AV department?
Yes, and we do it constantly. Most Boston hotels and conference centers allow outside production companies. We coordinate directly with the venue technical director on load-in windows, power distribution, rigging points, and house system tie-ins so nothing conflicts. If your contract requires the venue to supply certain elements, we build around them rather than duplicating cost.
Do you support hybrid meetings and livestreaming?
We do. We provide clean audio feeds into Zoom, Teams, and Webex, camera capture and image magnification for larger rooms, managed stream encoding and platform delivery, remote presenter integration, and session recording for on-demand distribution. Hybrid scope is confirmed during the spec stage so network requirements are coordinated with venue IT well before show day.
How far in advance should I book meeting AV?
For standard meetings and presentations, eight to twelve weeks is generally sufficient. For large conferences, multi-day summits, and Q4 dates across Greater Boston, we recommend four to six months because inventory and crew fill quickly. If your timeline is tighter than that, call us anyway. We offer 48-hour rush support for standard packages subject to equipment and staff availability, and rush surcharges may apply inside 72 hours.
Can we order by purchase order using SKU codes?
Yes. List the SKU codes and quantities you need on your purchase order and send it to info@blackdiamondep.com. We confirm availability, scope the delivery and labor charges, and return a final invoice within one business day. No sales call is required for standard packages. Larger productions and multi-room agendas are quoted custom.
Do you handle multi-room agendas and breakout sessions?
Yes. Multi-room programs are scoped room by room with a master run-of-show that sequences load-in, session start times, and crew coverage across every space. General session and breakout rooms are staffed so that no room is left without a technician during an active session, and we build changeover time into the schedule rather than hoping for it.
What happens if a microphone or laptop fails mid-session?
Redundancy is built into every package. We carry backup wireless microphones, spare presentation laptops, duplicate signal paths, and additional cable on every job. Our technician stays in the room for the duration of the program, so a swap happens in seconds rather than becoming a visible interruption for your audience.
Do you provide photography and videography for corporate meetings?
Photography and videography are in-house services at Black Diamond, not outsourced. We cover full-session event photography, executive headshots, corporate videography with edited highlight reels, social content suites, and drone photography and videography where permitted. Keeping capture on the same contract as AV means one call sheet, one point of contact, and a consistent visual tone across the program.
Do you offer white-label AV for venues and planning firms?
Yes. Black Diamond works with hotels, conference centers, event venues, and planning firms as a behind-the-scenes production partner, with white-label branding available on request. Preferred vendor and partner program arrangements can be discussed directly at 978-310-3113 or info@blackdiamondep.com.
What areas do you cover for corporate meeting AV?
Black Diamond Event Production is based in the Boston area and deploys throughout New England and the East Coast. We regularly produce corporate meetings in Boston, Cambridge, Waltham, Burlington, Newton, Worcester, Providence, Hartford, and Southern New Hampshire. Travel and overnight accommodations may apply for events outside our standard service radius.
Tell Us About the Room.
Send the date, the venue, the headcount, and the agenda. We will return a scoped quote within one business day, with every line item on the table before you commit to anything.
Direct: 978-310-3113 · info@blackdiamondep.com
41 Elm Street, Suite 7, Stoneham, MA 02180 · Serving New England and the East Coast








