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AV Consulting at Elevated Media Group

Elevated Media Group provides AV consulting services for churches, nonprofits, schools, and small businesses throughout the High Desert and Southern California. We help organizations design, implement, and optimize their audio, video, lighting, and livestreaming systems — from initial assessment through installation oversight, training, and ongoing support.

Most of our AV consulting clients are houses of worship navigating the shift to hybrid services. Whether you're building a livestream from scratch, upgrading an aging sound system, implementing in-ear monitors for your worship team, or training volunteers to run production confidently — we provide expert guidance tailored to your space, your budget, and your team's skill level.

We are vendor-independent. We don't sell equipment and we don't earn commissions. Our recommendations are based entirely on what works best for your situation. If you need installation labor, we can handle it directly or coordinate with your preferred installer.

Consultation & Assessment

Every AV project starts with understanding your space, your goals, and your current setup. We visit on-site, assess your existing equipment, evaluate acoustics and sightlines, and deliver a clear written report with prioritized recommendations — whether that means a minor adjustment or a complete overhaul.

Our assessment covers audio (speaker placement, console capability, microphone inventory, signal routing), video (camera placement, switching, projection/display), lighting (stage, house, architectural), and streaming infrastructure (encoders, platforms, network). You get a roadmap, not a sales pitch.

Consultation Rates

ServiceDetailsRate
Initial ConsultationOn-site assessment, up to 2 hours$150
System AuditFull review of existing AV infrastructure + written report$400
Ongoing ConsultingMonthly retainer, remote + on-site support$500/mo

What We Assess

System DesignLivestream BuildsBroadcast IntegrationCamera SystemsAudio System DesignLighting DesignIn-Ear Monitor SystemsVideo SwitchingEquipment ConsultingWorkflow Design

System Design & Integration

Once we understand your needs, we design the system. This includes equipment selection (brand/model specific), signal flow diagrams, rack layouts, cable runs, and a detailed proposal with tiered pricing options so you can phase upgrades over time if budget requires it.

We oversee installation to ensure everything is done correctly — whether your team handles the physical work or we bring in our own crew. After install, we tune the system, configure software, and document everything so your team can operate and troubleshoot independently.

System Design Packages

Equipment costs are separate and billed at cost with no markup. These rates cover design, oversight, configuration, and training.

PackageDetailsStarting At
Basic Livestream SetupSingle camera, encoder, streaming config, training$800
Multi-Camera Livestream2–3 cameras, switcher, graphics, streaming + training$2,000
Full Broadcast BuildComplete system design, install oversight, full training$4,000+
Audio System DesignSpeaker placement, console config, signal routing, training$1,500+
In-Ear Monitor SystemIEM system design, setup, musician training$1,000+

Training

The best AV system in the world is useless if your team can't run it. We train your volunteers and staff to operate your equipment confidently — not just which buttons to push, but why, so they can troubleshoot when things don't go as planned.

Training can be a single hands-on session or a structured multi-week program with custom documentation. We also offer ongoing technical direction for organizations that need an experienced TD on-site during services or events.

Training Rates

ServiceDetailsRate
Volunteer Training SessionUp to 3 hours, hands-on with your equipment$250
Training Program (4-week)Weekly sessions, custom curriculum, documentation$800
Technical Direction (Sunday)On-site TD for live service$200/service

Policies

Vendor Independence

We do not sell equipment or earn commissions. Our recommendations are based entirely on what's best for your space and budget. Equipment is purchased by you at cost.

Payment

Consultation fees due at time of service. System design projects: 50% deposit to begin, balance due upon completion. Retainer clients billed monthly.

Travel

Within 15 miles of Victorville: included. Beyond: $25 base + $0.65/mile round trip. Multi-day on-site projects quoted per project.

Ongoing Support

All system design clients receive 30 days of free remote support after project completion. Extended support available via monthly retainer.

Build It Right.

Expert AV consulting for houses of worship and organizations — no sales pitch, just solutions.