We offer the following general services:
If you can't find exactly what you are looking for on this page please contact us and we will do our best to help you or offer you advice on where to get help.
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NOTE: In some cases transport charges will apply in addition to the charges shown below. Please see Delivery Charges for details.
This information was updated on 19th January 2011.
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If you wish we will set up, operate and dismantle our PA systems for you. The cost of this service includes our operator making announcements and generally acting as a focal point for your event, but, it does not include the cost of transporting the equipment to and from your venue - this is charged separately.
Subject to availability, we can provide operators for installed equipment or equipment hired from other sources. The only thing we ask is that we are given sufficient time to familiarise ourselves with how it all works.
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We specialise in the design and installation of background music, paging and public address systems, for both indoor and outdoor use. From small ones, consisting of perhaps a CD player, a microphone and an amplifier, to large multi-zone ones using more than one amplifier to cover different areas of a building, we can help you get the best available within your budget.
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For general sound equipment, background music and paging installations we offer cleaning and first line servicing. This can be either on a one-off or regular contract basis. More complex servicing needs, especially for CD/MD players and similar items, will be referred to a specialist repairer.
Repairs can also be carried out to luminaires, control equipment etc. depending upon the quantity and age of the equipment involved.
Where applicable, all equipment repaired by us will be subjected to a Portable Appliance Test before being returned to the customer.
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The basic service includes design of the lighting rig, arranging of any necessary equipment hire, rigging and focussing, plotting of cues, de-rigging and ensuring the return of hired equipment. Other services such as operation of the lighting desk for each performance, or planning and creation of special effects can be added at the appropriate charge rates.
For operation of show lighting not designed by us see Sound System Set-up & Operation.
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NOTE: For charging purposes a performance is taken to be a nominal three hours duration. Normally only the performances are chargeable; however, extra charges may apply if in our view ANY rehearsal becomes unnecessarily long.
The term special effects can cover anything from a simple UV 'ghost' scene to complicated, self-contained lighting or other effects on scenery, costumes or props. It also includes the use of smoke, 'dry ice' and pyrotechnics.
The design of special effects can be time consuming and expensive. It will almost always involve detailed planning and much discussion, as well as good team-working. Depending on the effects required this team can include the set designer, set construction and painting crew, costume designer and wardrobe, the sound and lighting designers as well as the producer, director and even the choreographer.
If you are considering using special effects we would be pleased to offer you all possible advice and help, but, you do need to involve our designer at an early stage of the production to gain the most benefit.
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Whether you are thinking of installing new equipment, adding to or updating an existing installation, or just need help with a one-off event, we can offer a wealth of experience and knowledge gained over more than four decades in the lighting and sound industry.
We will be pleased to help you get the best value for your money whatever you are planning to do.
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For all enquiries call 01394 274935 or 07802 475063