This article lists commercial media resources available to the U-M community and the general public. Most of these services incur fees. This is not intended to be an exhaustive, official list of what services U-M departments may offer. Contact the vendors directly for the most up-to-date and accurate information.
For information on U-M media resources, please see the "U-M Media Resources for Students, Faculty, and Staff" article.
American Video Transfer, Inc.
- Address — 9931 East Grand River, Brighton MI 48116
- Phone — 810.231.5555
- Website — myvideousa.com website
- Description — VHS and DVD duplication, film, photos and slides transferred to VHS and DVD, foreign video conversions, CD and DVD creation and duplication, special requests
Ann Arbor Audio
- Address — 12613 Grand River Rd., Brighton MI 48116
- Phone — 810.220.1000
- Email — sales@annarbaud.com
- Website — annarboraudio.com Website
- Description — With more than 25 years in business, Ann Arbor Audio has contributed to the implementation of worldwide standards to create the right environment with the latest technology to meet the owner's requirements. Listening to clients requests, configuring systems to deliver, and listening again in the finished facility enables us to assure the client's project's success.
Ann Arbor Office Repair
- Address — 2200 S. Industrial, Suite C-1, Ann Arbor MI 48104
- Phone — 734.662.3600
- Website — annarborofficerepair.com website
- Description — Service, sales & supplies for copier, printer, fax, LCD projector, electronic writing boards, networking
AVI-SPL
- Address — Offices nationwide
- Phone — 866.708.5034
- Email — sales@avispl.com
- Website — avispl.com website
- Description — The largest privately held, full-service audiovisual products and services provider in the country. Division is one of the largest and best trained teams in the industry, providing custom design and installation services for network operation centers, government commission chambers, boardrooms, meeting rooms, computer classrooms and distance learning facilities nationwide. AVI's other value service divisions include: the Control Room Group, Residential Services, Creative Show Services, AVI Rental Services, and Logistics Innovations.
A-1 Rental
- Address — 2285 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor MI 48103
- Phone — 734.663.0060
- Website — a1rental-annarbor.com website
- Description — For rental: Construction, Machinery, General Tool/ DIY, Party and Event; has a/v equipment
B & H Photo Video
- Address — 420 9th Avenue, New York NY 100001
- Phone — 877.628.2734, 212.465.4266
- Email — leasing@bhphoto.com
- Website — bhphotovideo.com website
- Description — Sales only: Photography and Darkroom, Cameras and Photo Gear, Home Entertainment, Lighting and Studio, Portable Entertainment, Projection and Viewing, Professional Audio and Video, Computers, Film, Tapes and Media, Used Equipment, etc.
Bluewater Technologies Group
- Address — 24050 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield MI 48075
- Phone — 800.344.6575 ext. 345 (Detroit), 248.356.4399 (Southfield)
- Website — bluewatertech.com website
- Description — A group of technology businesses specializing in design, engineering and implementation of custom technology solutions; services include: professional corporate events, live events, a/v and technology integrations, digital signage, retail displays; authorized repair center for Infocus/Proxima projectors)
Chase Creative
- Address — 9278 General Dr., Suite 100,, Plymouth MI 48170
- Phone — 734.451.5100
- Email — info@chasecreative.com
- Website — chasecreative.com website
- Description — Full audio/video production and staging, event management, technical support, a/v and digital presentation equipment rental
City Events Group
- Address — 57 Park D., Troy MI 48983
- Phone — 800.872.8295, 248.589.0600
- Email — rental@cityeventsgroup.com, info@cityeventsgroup.com
- Website — cityeventsgroup.com website
- Description — Caters to larger companies; product sales, rental services, staging, A/V systems design and installation, messaging technologies
Copier and Fax Repair Service
- Address — 4460 Waters Rd., Ann Arbor MI 48103
- Phone — 734.769.1961
- Website —
Data Image
- Address — 3070 Old Farm Lane, Walled Lake MI 48390
- Phone — 800.555.1085, 248.960.0300
- Website — dataimage.com website
- Description — Vendor of Epson and Infocus projectors, LCD/Plasma displays and installation products
Jim Gibbons AVS Sound Systems
- Address — 2575 Prairie, Ann Arbor MI 48105
- Phone — 734.994.3562
- Website — https://jimgibbonsavssound.com/
- Description — Professional sound systems [public address or PA] delivered with an audio engineer
Michigan Creative
- Address — 535 W. William St., Suite 2100, Ann Arbor MI 48109
- Phone — 734.764.9270
- Email — michigan.creative@umich.edu
- Website — creative.umich.edu website
- Description — Full service media/video recordings, pre and post event/program production, event coverage, graphics and animation design, field production
Precision Copy Service
- Address — 6655 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor MI 48103
- Phone — 734.668.6557
- Description — Copy machine sales/service
Russell Video
- Address — 4528 Concourse Dr., Ann Arbor MI 48108
- Phone — 734.213.0500
- Email — inbox@russellvideo.com
- Website — russellvideo.com website
- Description — Does not rent out professional equipment. All professional equipment comes with trained technicians. Equipment includes: projectors, screens, cameras, video playback, microphones, PA system, pro-level lighting, podium, staging/set design, teleprompter, satellite uplink/downlink; corporate event staging, lighting, recording, a/v support, video development - production & post-production, videotape repairs, video copies, duplication and conversion)
Smoltz Distributing, Inc.
- Address — 21495 Russell St., Unit B, Rockwood MI 48173
- Phone — 800.795.5484, 734.749.7077
- Description — Digital/analog transcription and dictation service and support specialist; conference/court recording solutions; repairs all dictation equipment; carries replacement parts; provides a dedicated dealer lineup
TEL Systems (formerly Thalner Electronics Labs)
- Address — 7235 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor MI 48103
- Phone — 800.686.7235, 734.761.4506
- Website — thalner.com
- Description — Rents industrial and broadcast quality equipment. Services include: presentation systems, engineering and system design, broadband and cable systems, A/V and conference rooms, video production and post-production, DVD authoring, service and maintenance, product and technology training, product sales, recordable media
THS Audio
- Address — Ann Arbor, MI
- Phone — 734.929.4926
- Website — thsaudio.com website
- Description — Full live sound & audio production and staging, event management, technical support, a/v and digital presentation equipment rental
A2 Video Source
- Address — 1220 Jewett Ave, Suite A, Ann Arbor MI 48104
- Phone — 734.973.0704
- Email — info@a2videosource.com
- Website a2videosource.com website
- Description — Professional video produ ebsitection and post-production services, video editing facilities, duplication and transfers, and web design; NO camcorder rentals
Wolverine Rental
- Address — 5475 S. State St. Ann Arbor MI 48108
- Phone — 734.665.3223
- Email — info@wolverinerental.com
- Website — wolverinerental.com website
- Description — Full-service rental yard with sales and service of new and used equipment; geared towards construction and DIY
World Class Tapes
- Address — 670 Airport Blvd., Suite #1 Ann Arbor, MI
- Phone — 734.662.0669
- Website — worldclasstapes.com website
- Description — Cassette duplication, CD, DVD, and DVD-R duplication and replication, mastering, graphic design and packaging, audio transfers and restoration, audio supplies and blank media; will repair broken audiotape, if at all possible