Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers. Better projects.
Questions about event production, AV systems integration, equipment rentals or onsite event infrastructure?
Whether you need us to produce it, rent it, or build a system you’ll own, here are answers to some of the questions we hear most often.
What does Forty Two Inc. do?
Forty Two is a full-service event production and AV technology company.
We provide Event Production, Systems Integration, Equipment Rentals, and Onsite Infrastructure for live events, venues, businesses, institutions, contractors, and touring productions.
We can provide a single piece of equipment or take responsibility for an entire technical environment.
Can Forty Two produce my entire event?
Yes.
We can provide and coordinate audio, lighting, video, LED, staging, rigging, temporary power, engineering, Crew, logistics, and technical execution as one complete production solution.
One accountable partner. Fewer gaps. Better execution.
Can I rent equipment without hiring Forty Two for full production?
Yes. Our professional production equipment and onsite infrastructure can be rented independently or as part of a complete Forty Two production. Available categories include audio, lighting, video, LED, staging, rigging, temporary power, barricade, cable protection, drape, and related production equipment.
Does Forty Two design and install permanent AV systems?
Yes.
We design, sell, install, commission, and support professional audio, video, lighting, control, collaboration, and networked AV systems.
We work with businesses, venues, schools, houses of worship, public agencies, general contractors, electrical contractors, and other professional environments.
Do I need to know what equipment I need before contacting you?
No.
Tell us what you need to accomplish, where it needs to happen, and what constraints we need to work within.
We will help determine the equipment, engineering, Crew, infrastructure, and approach required to make it work.
Can Forty Two work with my existing producer, venue, contractor, or technical Crew?
Absolutely.
We regularly work alongside event producers, promoters, venues, general contractors, electrical contractors, consultants, touring crews, and other production companies.
We can support the entire project or take responsibility for a specific technical scope.
Does Forty Two provide temporary power and onsite event infrastructure?
Yes.
We provide temporary electrical distribution, staging support, rigging, barricade, cable protection, drape, and other infrastructure required to make temporary event sites work.
Infrastructure can be provided independently or coordinated as part of a complete production.
What types of projects does Forty Two support?
We support concerts, festivals, corporate events, sporting events, touring productions, public events, venues, schools, houses of worship, commercial facilities, and permanent AV installations.
Projects range from individual equipment rentals to large-scale productions and complete installed systems.
Where does Forty Two provide services?
Forty Two is headquartered in Youngstown, Ohio and regularly serves clients throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and surrounding markets.
We also support national and touring projects when the scope requires our capabilities.
How far in advance should I contact Forty Two?
As early as possible.
Early involvement gives us more opportunity to coordinate schedules, venues, engineering, equipment, infrastructure, Crew, and logistics.
Have a short timeline? Contact us anyway. We will quickly determine what is possible.
How do I get started?
ell us what you need to accomplish.
Send us the project or event location, date or schedule, approximate size, budget range, and anything you already know about the technical requirements.
You do not need to have the solution figured out before contacting us.
We will help determine the next step.
ONE ACCOUNTABLE PARTNER.
Whether you need us to produce it, rent it or build a system you’ll own, tell us what you need to accomplish.