Audio · Video · Lighting · Staging

Your event,
engineered to
sound right.

SMS Productions delivers professional sound, lighting, staging and AV for events across Marin, Sonoma and the SF Bay Area. One crew, from load-in to strike.

Request a quote Call or text (415) 596-3225

Healdsburg Jazz Festival — stage, lighting and sound by SMS Productions

Marin · Sonoma · SF

Service area

Ballroom to field

Room sizes

In-house

Gear & crew

Same day

Quote turnaround

01 — Services

What we bring to the room

Book one piece or the whole production. We handle the plan, the gear list and the crew.

Line array PA and stage monitors at an outdoor stage

Audio

Professional Sound for Any Venue or Crowd Size

From intimate seated dinners to large outdoor festivals, SMS Productions delivers clear, powerful audio tailored to your space. We design and operate professional PA systems, manage wireless microphone setups, and handle live mixing from load-in to final note.

▸Line array PA systems (indoor and outdoor)
▸Subwoofers and stage monitoring
▸Wireless handheld and lavalier microphones
▸Digital mixing consoles
▸DJ and live band support
▸Podium and panel mic setups

Draped stage with gobo projection and moving lights

Lighting

Set the Mood. Define the Space.

Lighting transforms a venue. SMS Productions designs and operates uplighting, gobo projection, moving lights, and LED effects that reinforce your brand, theme, or atmosphere — whether you need elegant subtlety or high-impact drama.

▸LED uplighting and color wash
▸Custom gobo / logo projection
▸Moving head stage lighting
▸Truss-mounted event lighting rigs
▸LED dance floors
▸Intelligent lighting for concerts and galas

Modular stage with podium and blue drape backdrop

Staging

Professional Staging Built for Your Event

SMS Productions builds and installs custom staging for speaking events, concerts, award ceremonies, and more. We supply stage decks, pipe-and-drape backdrops, podiums, and risers — creating a polished, professional look that elevates your event.

▸Modular stage decks and risers
▸Aluminum box truss systems (indoor and outdoor)
▸Pipe-and-drape backdrops
▸Podiums with microphone and lighting
▸Stage skirting and finishing
▸Load-in, build, and strike

Ballroom set for an awards dinner with screens and uplighting

AV & Video

Presentations, Screens & Multi-Room AV

SMS Productions supports corporate and nonprofit events with complete AV solutions — from single-screen PowerPoint support to multi-room video distribution. We handle projection, large-format displays, and video playback so your message lands clearly in every room.

▸Large-format TV screens on stands
▸Multi-room video distribution
▸PowerPoint and slideshow support
▸Wireless presentation remotes
▸Video playback and switching
▸Confidence monitors for speakers

Speaker on stage captured with a lower-third title graphic

Video production

Your Event, Captured Professionally.

Because we're already running your sound, SMS Productions captures broadcast-quality audio straight from the soundboard and syncs it to multi-camera video — no room noise, no echo. Every edit includes speaker lower-third titles and your slides cut in, ready to share, broadcast, or archive.

▸Multi-camera event coverage
▸Broadcast-quality audio captured direct from the soundboard
▸Speaker lower-third title graphics (name and title for each presenter)
▸PowerPoint & slide integration
▸Professional post-production editing
▸Finished video file — delivery-ready

Rates Starting at $975

Festival main stage at night with truss rig and beams

Outdoor & festivals

Festival-Scale Production in the Bay Area

SMS Productions is equipped for full festival and outdoor event production. We build truss rigs, fly line array PA systems, and handle power distribution for events on lawns, plazas, and open fields — from community festivals to private estate concerts.

▸Full truss rig builds
▸Line array PA — large and medium scale
▸Outdoor stage builds
▸Generator-compatible power systems
▸Tent stage setups
▸Multi-stage festival support

02 — Recent work

Stages we've built

Bay Area Chuseok Festival, Presidio — line array and stage — Chuseok Festival · The PresidioLine array PA · Stage

Stage deck and lighting truss build, outdoor event — Outdoor stage buildStage deck · Lighting truss

Ballroom band setup with uplighting — Ballroom band setupBand audio · Uplighting

Festival main stage with flown line arrays — Festival main stageFlown line arrays · Stage

Vineyard concert — stage, canopy and flown PA — Vineyard concertStage · Canopy · Flown PA

Evening jazz concert, full house — Evening jazz concertConcert sound · Lighting

03 — Professional-grade gear

Our Equipment

SMS Productions operates and maintains a full inventory of professional event production equipment. From line array PA systems to LED dance floors, all gear is selected for performance, reliability, and the ability to serve events from intimate dinners to large-scale outdoor festivals.

01 · Audio

Professional Audio Systems

Professional line array PA systems (various configurations)
Subwoofers — front-loaded and flown configurations
Digital mixing consoles
Stage monitoring systems
Wireless microphone systems (handheld, lavalier, headset)
Direct boxes, signal processing, and cable infrastructure
Podium microphone packages

02 · Lighting

Event Lighting

LED uplighting — battery-powered and wired
Moving head stage lights
Gobo projectors (custom logo/pattern projection)
LED color wash fixtures
Truss-mounted lighting rigs
LED dance floor panels
LED tube/wand accent lighting
Haze machines

03 · Staging & structures

Staging & Set Design

Modular stage deck systems (various heights and configurations)
Aluminum box truss (indoor and outdoor configurations)
Pipe-and-drape backdrop systems
Podiums (standard and branded options)
Stage skirting and finishing
Stair units and ADA ramp configurations

04 · AV & video

AV & Presentation

Large-format flat screen TVs (various sizes, on stands)
Video distribution systems (multi-room)
Confidence monitors / IMAG screens
PowerPoint and slideshow playback systems
Video switching and signal routing

05 · Power & infrastructure

Power & Cable Infrastructure

Generator-compatible power distribution
Cable infrastructure — audio, video, power
Cable ramps and event flooring

Our standard

Gear That Performs When It Matters

Every piece of gear in the SMS Productions inventory is maintained, tested, and ready to perform. We don't show up with backup plans — we show up prepared. Whether your event is a seated dinner for 50 or an outdoor festival for thousands, the equipment we bring is the right tool for the job.

✓Maintained & Tested

✓Right-Sized for Every Event

✓Indoor & Outdoor Rated

✓Professionally Operated

04 — Gear rentals · Professional AV & event equipment

Gear Rentals

Professional AV, Sound & Lighting Equipment for Rent in the Bay Area

SMS Productions rents professional-grade event production equipment to qualified event producers, AV companies, and venue coordinators throughout Marin, Sonoma, and the San Francisco Bay Area. All gear is maintained to performance standards. Delivery, setup, and pickup available — or self-haul for qualified clients.

All Rentals Are By Inquiry Only

Contact Steve directly to check availability, discuss your project, and receive a custom quote.

What we rent

Rental Categories

PA Speakers & Line Arrays

▸Line array speaker systems (various sizes)
▸Subwoofers
▸Powered and passive speaker options

Ideal for: concerts, festivals, outdoor events

Wireless Microphone Systems

▸Handheld wireless microphones
▸Lavalier / lapel mic systems
▸Headset microphones

Ideal for: speeches, panels, ceremonies, corporate events

TV Screens & Display Monitors

▸Large-format flat screen TVs (various sizes)
▸Stands and floor mounts
▸Multi-room distribution capable

Ideal for: fundraisers, corporate events, presentations

Stage & Truss Systems

▸Modular stage decks and risers
▸Aluminum box truss (various configurations)
▸Stage skirting

Ideal for: concerts, outdoor events, speaking events

Lighting Equipment

▸LED uplights (color wash)
▸Moving head fixtures
▸LED dance floors
▸Gobo projectors

Ideal for: weddings, galas, parties, concerts

Staging Accessories & AV Support

▸Podiums
▸Pipe-and-drape systems
▸Cable management
▸Power distribution

Ideal for: all event types

Let's talk

Ready to Rent? Let's Talk.

Availability and pricing vary by date and configuration. Contact Steve to discuss your rental needs, or book a quick Zoom call to walk through your event requirements.

Email Steve Book a Consultation

05 — Who we are

Steve Moon — Event Production Professional

SMS Productions is a full-service event production company owned and operated by Steve Moon, based in Novato, California. With years of hands-on experience delivering audio, lighting, staging, and AV solutions for events of all sizes, Steve brings professional-grade equipment and a detailed, client-first approach to every production.

From intimate seated dinners and nonprofit fundraisers to large outdoor festivals and corporate galas, SMS Productions has the experience, the gear, and the crew to make your event sound and look exceptional.

Steve and his team have worked at some of the Bay Area's most prestigious venues — including the Olympic Club in San Francisco, the Presidio, and private estates throughout Marin and Sonoma — earning a reputation for reliability, precision, and easy collaboration.

Works with

Planners, venues, agencies, bands

Coverage

Novato, CA — Marin, Sonoma & SF

Scope

Single mic to full production

Booking

Free consultation with Steve Moon

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We work all events

Every Type of Event

Corporate Events & Galas

Nonprofit Fundraisers

Weddings & Private Parties

Outdoor Concerts

Festivals & Community Events

Speaking Events & Panels

Award Ceremonies

Winery & Estate Events

06 — Proven track record

Trusted at the Bay Area's Best Venues

SMS Productions has delivered at some of the region's most prestigious events and venues, including:

◆The Olympic Club (San Francisco)

◆Glaucoma Research Foundation Fundraising Dinner

◆Child Mind Institute

◆Edgewood Fair (56th Annual)

◆Chuseok Festival at The Presidio

◆Healdsburg Jazz Festival (25th Anniversary)

◆Healthcare Foundation Gala

◆South SF Arts Garden Festival

◆Levi's Outdoor Event (San Francisco)

◆Bay Area Balloon Festival

◆And many more across Marin, Sonoma & SF

07 — Contact

Tell us about the event

Date, venue and roughly how many people is enough to start. Steve will come back with a plan and a price — the consultation is free.

Call or text

(415) 596-3225

stvmoon@gmail.com

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Your event,engineered tosound right.