Audio Visual Solutions from TST
Our audio visual solutions include audio, video, lighting, rentals, and show production for conventions, meetings, trade shows, and live events.
In the live events industry, technology changes constantly—but reliability, expertise, and service never go out of style.
For nearly three decades, Total Show Technology (TST) has helped clients deliver memorable events through advanced audio visual solutions designed for trade shows, conventions, corporate meetings, and live entertainment environments.
From large-scale LED walls and immersive lighting to full-service production support, TST has built its reputation by helping events run smoothly in some of the most demanding venues in the country.
Based in Las Vegas, TST provides complete show production support for organizations that host, plan, manage, or produce:
- Trade shows
- Conventions
- Corporate meetings and events
- Product launches
- General sessions
- Breakout rooms
- Nightclub live events
- Experiential activations
- Touring productions
Since 1996, Total Show Technology has supported events throughout Las Vegas and the Pacific Southwest while traveling nationwide with clients who rely on consistent execution and dependable technical support.
Today, TST is known for delivering high-impact audio visual solutions backed by deep industry expertise, advanced technology, and a service-first mindset that has defined our company from the beginning.
The Early Days of Audio Visual Solutions in Las Vegas
Long before LED walls, immersive projection mapping, and interactive digital experiences became standard event technology, audiovisual production looked very different.
In the early 1980s, convention AV often meant:
- CRT monitors on rolling carts
- VHS playback systems
- Basic projection equipment
- Wired microphones and analog sound systems
- Simple booth monitor setups for exhibitors
Even then, however, Las Vegas was rapidly becoming one of the most important convention destinations in the world.
That’s where TST founder Rick Pollock began building the foundation for what would eventually become one of Las Vegas’ most respected audiovisual production companies.
In 1982, Rick started his career at GES Exposition Services, a nationwide convention services contractor based in Las Vegas. He managed the AV Operations department, supporting convention business across a wide variety of event formats and exhibit environments.
At the time, many companies viewed AV as a secondary event component rather than a strategic investment.
Rick saw the future differently.
He recognized early that audiovisual technology would eventually become central to how exhibitors communicated, how brands engaged audiences, and how live events created impact. As trade shows and corporate events evolved, companies that failed to invest in strong AV capabilities would struggle to remain competitive.
That insight helped shape the future of TST.
Building a Company Focused on Service
In 1995, Rick left GES to lead the AV division for Heritage Display, where he continued developing expertise in trade show production and exhibit support.
A year later, he launched his own company.
In 1996, Rick and his wife founded Trade Show Technical by purchasing Heritage Display’s AV equipment and assets and hiring the company’s employees. The original team consisted of just five people operating out of the basement of the Sands Expo and Convention Centre.
The early days were challenging.
Trade show production is highly competitive, and in the beginning there was no guarantee where the next project would come from. But the company steadily grew because of a simple philosophy: Do the job right. Take care of the client. Be dependable under pressure.
That reputation quickly spread throughout the Las Vegas convention industry.
Early projects focused heavily on expo-oriented audio visual solutions, including:
- Monitor rentals
- Booth AV systems
- Wall-mounted displays
- Basic video playback
- Audio support for exhibit spaces
- Breakout room technology
As the company’s reputation grew, so did the complexity and scale of its projects.
How Audio Visual Solutions Have Evolved Since 1996
The live event industry has transformed dramatically over the past three decades.
What once relied on analog systems and static displays has evolved into a highly immersive, technology-driven environment where audiovisual production shapes the attendee experience from start to finish.
Today’s audio visual solutions include:
- Massive LED video walls
- Immersive projection systems
- Interactive touchscreens
- Real-time content management
- Digital wayfinding
- Integrated lighting design
- Hybrid event streaming
- Live content production
- Architectural LED integration
- Experiential brand activations
Trade shows, corporate events, and conferences are no longer simply informational gatherings. They are designed experiences.
Modern audiences expect:
- Dynamic visuals
- Seamless technology
- High production value
- Interactive engagement
- Crystal-clear audio
- Real-time content flexibility
Meeting those expectations requires more than equipment alone. It requires strategic production planning, technical expertise, and flawless execution.
That’s where experienced production partners make the difference.
Total Show Technology’s Evolution into Full-Service Production
As the industry evolved, so did TST.
Total Show Technology expanded beyond its original trade show AV focus to become a comprehensive production partner supporting:
- Large conventions
- Corporate general sessions
- Executive meetings
- Experiential events
- Product launches
- Nightclub productions
- Touring event support
Today, TST delivers comprehensive audio visual solutions that include:
Audio and Video Design
Professional AV system planning tailored to venue size, audience flow, content strategy, and event goals.
LED Walls and Digital Displays
Large-scale LED technology capable of transforming booths, stages, and venues into immersive visual environments.
TST also supports advanced modular display systems like beMatrix and innovative technologies such as LEDskin®.
Lighting Design
Precision lighting systems that enhance presentations, create atmosphere, and reinforce branding.
Rigging, Staging, and Draping
Structural and scenic solutions that support complex live event environments.
Audio Visual Solutions: Equipment Rental and Sourcing
Professional-grade AV equipment rentals backed by experienced technical support.
Computer and Networking Services
Reliable technology infrastructure for presentations, content playback, and live event operation.
Audio Visual Solutions:
AV Technician Staffing
Experienced technical crews capable of supporting high-pressure event environments.
Why Las Vegas Demands High-Level Audio Visual Solutions
Las Vegas is unlike any other event city.
Home to some of the world’s largest conventions, trade shows, and entertainment venues, Las Vegas sets exceptionally high expectations for production quality.
Event audiences in Las Vegas expect:
- Immersive visuals
- Seamless execution
- Large-scale production
- High-end technology integration
- Sophisticated staging and lighting
At the same time, the operational demands are intense.
Production teams must navigate:
- Tight installation schedules
- Venue regulations
- Complex power requirements
- Multi-system coordination
- Union labor environments
- High attendee traffic
- Continuous live operation
In this environment, reliability becomes just as important as creativity.
That’s one reason TST has become a trusted production partner for clients throughout Las Vegas and beyond.
The Importance of Service in Live Event Production
Technology matters—but service is what clients remember.
Events are inherently high-pressure environments where timelines are compressed and expectations are high. When technical issues arise, clients need partners who respond quickly, solve problems efficiently, and remain calm under pressure.
Over the years, TST has built a reputation for:
- Dependability
- Responsiveness
- Flexibility
- Technical excellence
- Customer-focused support
That reputation didn’t happen overnight.
It was built project by project, show by show, and client by client over decades of consistent execution.
As Rick Pollock explains:
“TST was built from nothing to become the best audio visual production and rental company in Vegas—and quite possibly the best service company in town. Over the years, we’ve become known for offering reliable, forward-thinking audio visual solutions and for our integrity, dependability, and customer-centric approach.”
That philosophy continues to shape the company today.
Audio Visual Solutions for the Modern Event Industry
The future of live events continues to evolve rapidly.
Corporate meetings are becoming more immersive. Trade shows are becoming more experiential. Hybrid and digital integrations continue to reshape audience expectations.
Modern audio visual solutions must now support:
- Flexible content delivery
- Real-time audience engagement
- Multi-platform communication
- Architectural integration
- Interactive experiences
- Broadcast-quality production
At the same time, clients need production partners capable of adapting quickly to changing technologies and event formats.
TST continues investing in advanced equipment, technical training, and innovative production capabilities designed to meet those evolving demands.
Industry Partnerships That Strengthen Every Event
In addition to its decades of production experience, Total Show Technology remains deeply connected to the broader live events and trade show industry through active involvement in leading professional organizations, including the Event Production Network (EPN) and EDPA Las Vegas.
EPN is an invitation-only alliance of premier event production companies across North America. Membership gives TST access to a trusted network of industry leaders who collaborate, share expertise, and uphold high standards for technical execution and customer service. This network strengthens TST’s ability to support clients not only in Las Vegas, but also at events nationwide through relationships built on professionalism and proven performance.
TST’s involvement with EDPA Las Vegas further reflects the company’s commitment to the trade show and experiential marketing community. Through EDPA, TST stays closely connected to exhibit builders, producers, designers, and event professionals working at the forefront of live event innovation. These partnerships help TST remain informed, collaborative, and aligned with the evolving needs of exhibitors and event organizers throughout the industry.
Why Clients Choose Total Show Technology
Clients choose Total Show Technology because we combine:
- Deep Las Vegas expertise
- Decades of production experience
- Advanced audio visual solutions
- Reliable technical support
- Nationwide event capabilities
- A service-first culture
Most importantly, TST understands that live events are about more than technology.
They’re about creating experiences that people remember.
Whether supporting a luxury trade show exhibit, a corporate general session, a nightclub activation, or a large-scale convention, TST helps clients execute events with confidence.
Because in live production, technology is only part of the equation.
Execution is everything.
Why Total Show Technology?
TST is the total show production solution for anyone who hosts, plans, manages, or produces events, meetings, and trade shows. We own the Pacific Southwest market and travel with our clients all across the country. Our clients have relied on us to deliver audio, video, lighting, equipment rental, and show production for conventions, corporate meetings and events, and trade shows since 1996.
Whether you’re looking for audio visual support or advanced event technologies that enable you to deliver your message effectively, we help your shows go off without a hitch and always make you look good. In an industry where almost anything can go wrong, we make sure everything goes right.
Let’s talk! Call us at 702-897-8508, email us at sales@totalshowtech.com, or visit www.totalshowtech.com/contact.
