PAL Trade Show Attracts Computer Rental Firms

If you need production and presentation technologies in your work, there is a trade show coming up in Toronto that is perfect for you. The Pro Audio Lighting and Video (PAL) trade show is sure to attract leaders in the technology business, as well as those who need to keep up with technology, including: sound and lighting engineers, consultants, venue managers, musicians, educators, AV and computer rental firms, studios, technical service repair people and even architects.

The PAL show is held at the same time as the Music Industries Association Canada (MIAC) show, which showcases music products, including instruments, music publications, computer hardware and software, and sheet music.

About the PAL Trade Show

The next PAL trade show is scheduled for the International Centre near Pearson Airport in August, 2009. According to the PAL website, there are solutions for your presentations and productions that you won’t find elsewhere, including:

• audio equipment and accessories
• AV/computer rental and staging services
• electrical distribution and related equipment
• lighting equipment and accessories
• production equipment and accessories
• truss and rigging
• video display/production equipment
• cases
• cinematography equipment
• communication systems
• control systems and networking

The PAL show represents a great opportunity for you to learn about future technology from market leaders. Despite the slowing economy, the 2008 show (discussed below) was a great success and organizers are confident that this year’s show will be just as great.

The 2008 Show

The 2008 PAL trade show had high attendance and a wide selection of exhibitors. In fact, nearly 2,600 people visited the show over two days last August. Together, PAL and MIAC attracted 180 exhibitors. On the PAL side of the show, exhibitors included many top companies, like:

• AKAI Professional
• Audio Distributors International, distributors of leading brands like Avalon Design, Olympus, Rode microphones and Ultrasone headphones.
• Behringer Canada
• Bosch
• Erikson Pro, exclusive Canadian distributor of Denon DJ products
• Roland System Group
• Sennheiser Canada
• Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems

The show is not just limited to the convention hall. It includes outside demonstration areas and product training sessions. Social events connected to the trade show included a charity golf tournament, Casino Royale welcome party and a gala dinner.

The 2009 PAL Show

Similar events are planned for the 2009 show, which opens on Saturday, August 22.

Whether you work as a DJ, a sound engineer or music teacher, or are employed in the AV/computer rental or service industries, you may want to mark the weekend of August 22 on your calendar and plan to attend one of the most dynamic trade shows around.