SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals' Technical and...

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November 11, 2009

- The estimated 43,741 runners in the ING New York City Marathon weren't the only winners in what is regarded as one of the world's largest, if not the largest, marathons. SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (Hauppauge, NY), one of the nation's leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and trade show technology rentals and services, once again came out on top in the technical and logistical support it provided for this massive event.

Providing sound and staging for a 26.2 mile event spanning across all five of New York City's boroughs is a major endeavor. According to ING New York City Marathon's Technical Director and Vice President of Event Development & Production Peter Ciaccia, 'New York Road Runners is fortunate to have worked with SmartSource over the years on many of our marquee events, including the ING New York City Marathon. This year's marathon called for extensive technological and logistical support, which SmartSource delivered in a seamless manner.'

Overseeing SmartSource's AV marathon services was Account Executive and Project Manager Mary Cesar, who has assisted in SmartSource's role in the past ten marathons. The company's role involved setting up sound stages in multiple locations along the marathon's route including Ft. Wadsworth, Staten Island; the race start on the Verrazano Bridge in Staten Island; setting up 11 custom-built entertainment stages with sound systems for live music along the marathon course in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan; the Columbus Circle stage; and the Finish Line mainstage.

Overseeing SmartSource's IT marathon services was Account Executive Ken Edwards and IT Project Manager Daniel Roden. Multiple deliveries throughout New York City utilizing company owned trucks, equipment, and technicians took place in the days leading up to the event. SmartSource provided a range of IT equipment & services in multiple locations to support the Marathon tradeshow, press & staff offices, medical tents and race operations. A tremendous amount of IT infrastructure and support is needed to coordinate all the operations and events encompassed in the ING New York City Marathon, and SmartSource was able to ensure everything was fully functional throughout the duration of the event with on-site 24/7 support.

One of the biggest challenges SmartSource faced came the night before the race when a key component of the set-up was being performed. The sound on the Verrazano Bridge began at 2am on Saturday night and was especially critical for communicating with the runners as they started the race. The SmartSource team was able to complete this goal ensuring that race instructions, speeches, singing of 'God Bless America' and the 'Howitzer Cannon' start were all heard by the runners and the millions in the broadcast audience.

Other sound stages provided were as follows:

14 Runner Corrals at the Start in Ft Wadsworth using 90 speakers, CD players and microphones
Rock-n-Roll Main Stage using a Stageline SL250 Covered Hydraulic Stage with JBL Vertec Line Array front of house sound system, monitor rig, microphone package and backline
Stageline SL 100 Covered Hydraulic Stages with Meyer sound systems, monitor rigs and backlines at Columbus Circle and The Finish Line Mainstage

The performances on the mainstages included 'The Nerds' musical performance for the Saturday night Pasta Party Fireworks display, in addition to many other bands along the route.

Evidence that SmartSource will likely be back again for next year's ING New York City Marathon was this strong vote of confidence from Ciaccia:

'New York Road Runners looks forward to a continued relationship with SmartSource as we formulate production plans for our future events.'

About SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals

Founded in 1984 and formerly known as Rent-a-PC, Inc., SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals serves broad-based corporate IT, association, professional AV and trade show technology rental needs. The company is widely recognized for its outstanding customer service, technical expertise, geographic reach, breadth of product, and end-to-end solution. Its extensive line features brand name products from Apple, Dell, HP/Compaq, IBM, NEC, Eiki, Meyer, Stumpfl, and others. Among its products are computers, servers, copiers, professional AV equipment, LCD and plasma monitors, kiosks, digital signage and video walls. SmartSource employs over 250 including over 100 field technicians. Its 21 strategic locations are in: Anaheim, CA; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Englewood Cliffs, NJ; Eugene, OR; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Las Vegas, NV; Long Island, NY; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Phoenix, AZ; Portland, OR; Queens, NY; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; and Washington, DC. Visit SmartSource's website for more information on

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