Gala and cocktail

Technology

• Creating the perfect atmosphere

  Cocktails on the terrace, a grand banquet or lunch overlooking the Yarra River/Birrarung. You name it, we can make it unforgettable and elevate it with technology.

  At MCEC, we don’t just provide beautiful flexible spaces, we create environments tailored to your event.

  We offer creative audio-visual solutions to make your event stand out. Explore advanced vision packages, superior audio for entertainers, dazzling lights, full room draping and custom rigging to bring your theme to life.

  Check out additional services such as red carpets, perspex lecterns, dance floor lighting, haze, effects, band microphones and equipment.

  Your technology planner will work with you to incorporate the latest audio-visual, lighting and design solutions.

  Let’s work together to enhance your event and the impact of your speakers or performers.

  

• MCEC audio-visual experts

  Your technology planner will work with you to find exciting ways to incorporate the latest trends and technologies into your event, enhancing your guests’ experience and elevating the impact of your speakers or performers.

  From the moment you come onsite, the AV delivery team will look after all related technical services. They'll work closely with you to ensure everything goes smoothly.

  Help is close at hand throughout your event with onsite AV support at every step.

  

• Production services

  Let’s bring your event to life

  We’re passionate about creating lavish environments and stylish content your guests will remember. And we have the kit to support amazing setups.

  From audio, vision, network systems and multimedia to rigging, lighting and production management, we cover it all, and we know our venue inside out.

  Audio

  Because we’re experts in the unique acoustics of our spaces, we can provide the perfect audio solution for any application.

  We offer a selection of digital audio packages and speaker accessories to boost audio and add impact to your event.

  Options are available for intimate soloists and performers through to large scale dinner bands.

  Vision

  There is no better way to impress and engage your online audience than through high-quality visual imagery.

  And our gala spaces are designed with maximum flexibility, so we can accommodate a range of screen sizes and layouts ensuring unobstructed sight lines for your guests.

  Add impact to your event and improve sight lines via vision-switching solutions so your presentation, presenter and video content display seamlessly on screen.

  Lighting

  Your technology planner can help you create a unique design to enhance your guests’ experience.

  We’ll illuminate the space with spectacular effect to create memorable and highly photographic moments.

  Rigging

  Our accredited rigging team can install your equipment and assist with production elements such as stages, drapes and cloths.

  Event recording

  Build up hype or provide added value for guests by publishing video recordings on your website or sharing with attendees through other methods.

  Our accredited rigging team are available to install your equipment and assist with production elements such as stages, drapes and cloths.

  Event styling

  We can collaborate with your preferred supplier to create a stylish event space that makes a big impression.

  Digital seating plan

  Our digital seating plan makes it easy for you to manage your table allocation and ensure your guests can easily find their seat.

  Any last-minute seating changes are easily managed onsite through a digital app.

  Additional services to amplify your event

  • Red carpet

  • Perspex lectern

  • Dance floor lighting

  • Haze and effects

  • Band microphones and equipment

• Recording, streaming and digital events

  Whether your event is in person or hybrid, our expert team uses future-proof technology to make it come alive.

  Our innovative solutions let you extend the event experience to attendees logging in online through webinars, live streaming and video conferencing.

  Live to screen cameras

  Add impact to your event and improve sight lines by broadcasting your presenter on the main screen.

  Video recording

  Produce video recordings before your event or ahead of a scheduled release time. Videos may be published on your website or made available to attendees through other methods.

  Main screen recording 

  A main screen record provides you with a high-definition recording of the screen content of your event. This option is enhanced when your content includes multiple vision sources such as camera, presentations and video. 

  Synchronised content recording

  Capture your screen content and performer using a broadcast camera with perfectly synchronised audio, video and presentation slides. 

• Live streaming platform

  Our live streaming platform is the perfect solution for the remote delegate experience. They can enjoy an exceptional video stream and ask questions in real time, much like those attending in person.

  • The platform's multi-streaming feature lets you broadcast full HD via several platforms simultaneously. You can reach even more people on desktop, mobile and tablet all at once - which is a step up from popular alternatives.

  • There are awesome features for presenters, too, like a teleprompter tool that displays live chats and comments in a single feed.

  • The chat function can be embedded in your HTML5 video player or as a separate function that both virtual and in-person audiences can access online.

  • Organising your live and on-demand content is a breeze via channels and playlists on your personalised landing page.

  • You can generate instant video archives of your live stream and create highlight clips to share with delegates or embed independently.

  • Customise your channels with your own logos, images and fonts to match your event, sponsor or company branding.

  • And with real-time insights and stats, you can track how viewers are engaging with your content.

  • Finally, our privacy rules engine gives you full control over who can access your content. You can protect your streams with passwords, embed and geo locations plus IP addresses and email verification.