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Our Hire Catalogue
JANUARY 2009


microphones - mixers - processors - speakers - amplifiers - recorders - playback - communications - translation - mains - sundries

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HIRE RATES
GB Pounds

(excl. VAT)

Radio Microphones

Micron single channel systems with portable receivers and CNS noise reduction system,
or diversity dual input receivers, with or without CNS.
  Diversity receivers are available either singly or in 19" racks of up to eight modules.
Sennheiser diversity dual input receivers with Hi-Dyn noise reduction system.
  Diversity receivers are available either singly or in 19" racks of two modules.   (
radio mic information)

Systems are stocked on frequencies for use by broadcasters, theatres and general users.






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HAND-HELD RADIO MICS
Sennheiser UHF hand-held mic & transmitter SKM565 + rack mountable diversity receiver EM2003, cardioid condenser mics.
35 115  350
Micron TX503 hand-held mic & transmitter with CNS + MR510 portable receiver + battery or mains power supply.   (picture) 20 67 200
Micron TX503 hand-held mic & transmitter with CNS + MDR530 diversity mains powered receiver with CNS + 2 dipole antennae. 30 100  300
Scanner budget hand-held mic & transmitter + diversity mains powered receiver.
UHF with 16 switchable frequencies.
20   67  200
TIE-CLIP RADIO MICS
Micron TX502 pocket transmitter with CNS + MR510 portable receiver + battery or mains power supply + choice of Sony, Sennheiser or Tram tie-clip mic.
20 67 200
Micron TX102 / 502 pocket transmitter + MDR3 / 530 / 540 diversity receiver, 2 dipole antennae + choice of Sony, Sennheiser or Tram tie-clip mic. + 1 spare mic.   (picture) 30 100  300
Sennheiser UHF pocket transmitter SK2012 + rack mountable diversity receiver EM2003, + sub-miniature tie-clip microphone MKE-2 (black or pink). 34 115  340
RADIO SYSTEMS WITH OTHER MICS and RADIO TALKBACK
Micron TX102 pocket transmitter with no mic., Input leads available for a variety of sources such as a dynamic mic (e.g. Shure SM10 head mic), a guitar jack plug, or a line input, MDR3 diversity receiver + 2 dipole antennae.
28 93 280
Micron TX102 pocket transmitter + input lead for Sennheiser T-powered mics, MDR3 diversity receiver + 2 dipole antennae. 28 93 280
Beyer radio talkback system with TE170 pocket receiver & earpiece, TS170 transmitter, choice of tie-clip mic or XLR line input lead, VHF. 22 75 220
ACCESSORIES FOR RADIO SYSTEMS
Yagi antenna for maximum forward gain & interference rejection -
   VHF:  3 elements, 1.3m long, with balun & 1.5m cable,
   UHF:  multi-element, 0.3m long.
   UHF:  active Yagi plate.
Omni-directional antennae - UHF:  compact ground plane antenna.

Antennae masts, fittings and cabling also available.
6



20



  60



R.F. distribution amplifier ADA114. One VHF input actively distributed into 4 BNC outputs.
Supplied with dipole antenna, long input lead & PSU.
6
20
  60



Capacitor microphones
A.K.G. C451 + Ck1 cardioid capsule. 6 20   60
A.K.G. C451 + Ck22 omni directional capsule. 7 23   70
A.K.G. C451 + Ck5 cardioid capsule in shock-resistant suspension & mesh shield. 7 23   70
A.K.G. C451 + Ck8 super cardioid gun capsule. 9 30   90
A.K.G. C451 + Ck9 hyper-cardioid rifle capsule.   10 33 100
A.K.G. Vr1 kit, comprising C451 body, Ck1 / Ck5 cardioid capsule, Vr1 13" extension tube, heavy shock mount table stand with 3" height extensions. 12

40

120

A.K.G. Vr2 kit, comprising C451 body, Ck1 small cardioid capsule, Vr2 50" extension tube, heavy shock-mount floor stand, 3" height extensions to stand. 14

47

140

A.K.G. C418 compact clip mic, to attach to drums, horns etc.. 7 24   70
A.K.G. C414 Large diaphragm, 4 switchable patterns, attenuator pad. 15 50 150
Neuman U 87 high quality large diaphragm capacitor mic., 3 patterns, attenuator pad, 48v power.   (picture) 18 60 180
Sennheiser K3 + MKE2 miniature omni tie-clip electret, clips, phantom or battery power 7 23   70
Sennheiser MKH 416 super cardioid gun mic, pistol grip, Rycote windshield, wind-sock and TU-powering unit with switchable attenuator & l.f. roll-off. 16 53 160
STEREO MICS
Sony ECM979 MS stereo electret microphone, battery, c/w adaptor to 2 XLRs.
12 40 120
LAVALIER / TIE-CLIP MICS
Sony ECM55/50 omni tie-clip electret + clips + windshield + body, XLR, phantom or battery power.
10 33  100
Sony ECM150 omni tie-clip electret + clips. Battery power only (type 675 button battery), unbalanced jack output with XLR adaptors. 5 17   50
TRAM TR50 B omni tie-clip electret + clips + windshield + body, Lemo & XLR, battery powered or powered from Micron radio transmitters. 10 33  100
P.Z.M. / BOUNDARY LAYER MICS
Amcron PCC 160 super-cardioid boundary layer mic. (PZM), for table or stage-floor use. XLR.  (
picture)
8 27   80
Audio Technica PRO 42 half-cardioid boundary layer mic. (PZM), for table or stage-floor use. XLR. 8 27   80
Realistic PZM boundary layer mic, battery power (1 x size AA), XLR. 4 13   40
SPECIAL MICS
C - Ducer CXD-8 contact mic. Attaches to acoustic instruments, phantom or battery.
5 17   50
Shure SM82 line level output mic. with limiter, cardioid pattern, phantom or battery. 9 30   90



Dynamic microphones
Shure SM 58 Vocal dynamic cardioid.  (picture) 6 20  60
Shure SM 57 Instrument dynamic cardioid. 6 20  60
Sennheiser MD 421 Dynamic cardioid mic, adjustable bass, high SPL. 8 27  80
Sennheiser MD 504 compact drum mic, with clip to attach to drum rim.   (picture) 6 20  60
Beyer M201 Instrument dynamic hyper-cardioid. 6 20  60
A.K.G. D12 Large diaphragm bass instrument, dynamic cardioid. 10 33 100
Shure SM 10-A Headband mounted vocal dynamic.   (picture) 10 33 100
Shure Prologue 12 Budget speech dynamic cardioid, with On/Off switch. 4 13  40



Mixers
Soundcraft 40 input Spirit-8, 8 groups plus stereo outputs, 4 band Eq (2 sweep mids), 6 aux sends (2 pre, 2 post, 2 switchable), inserts on inputs and outputs, 4 mute groups, 8 x 2 output matrix, phantom, meter bridge.   (picture) 70 240 700
Soundcraft 32 input 400B, 4 groups plus stereo outputs, 4 band Eq (2 sweep mids), 4 aux sends (2 post, 2 switchable), inserts on inputs and outputs, 8 tape returns, phantom, meter bridge. 60 200 600
Yamaha PM 1800, 16 inputs, 8 groups plus stereo outputs, 4 sweep Eq., 6 aux sends, 4 stereo aux returns, 8 mute groups, solo in-place, inserts on inputs and outputs (on separate jacks for send & return), 8 x 4 output matrix, phantom, meter bridge.   (picture) 50
170
500
Soundcraft Spirit Live 12-8. 12 mono mic/line inputs with 4 band Eq, 2 sweepable mid., 4 aux. sends,
main L & R outputs plus mono out, phantom power, headphone jack   (
picture)
  25  80 250
Alice 12-28S special, production mixer, 6 mic/line inputs and 6 stereo disc/line I/Ps, 3 band EQ on mono channels (sweep mid), 2 band EQ on 2 stereo channels, 2 aux, balanced stereo & mono o/ps, phantom.   25
 85
250
Soundcraft Spirit FX8. 8 mono mic/line inputs with 3 band Eq, sweepable mid., 2 stereo line inputs with 2 band Eq, 3 aux. sends plus send to built in Lexicon Fx.,
2 stereo group outputs plus main L & R, phantom power, headphone jack   (
picture)
  15  50 150
Audio Technica AT341 'SmartMixer'. 4 into 1 automatically turns mics up and down with switchable priority over-ride. Bussable for more than 4 mics, phantom.   (picture) 20  65 200
Soundcraft Spirit Folio Notepad. Rotary faders, 4 mono mic/line inputs with 2 band Eq, 2 stereo line / disc inputs with no Eq., 1 aux. send, phantom power, outputs on jacks, headphone jack   (picture)   10  33 100
A.S.C. Minx ENG OB mixer. Mains or PP3 battery operation including battery charger, 3 mic/line XLR inputs, separate engineer & presenter headphone outputs, limiter, osc & inbuilt talkback mic 8  26   80
Shure 200M 3 mic inputs to 1 mono XLR output. Mains or 12v battery power, 1 aux input, transformer balanced output at mic or line level, headphone jack.   (picture) 6  20   60
Monitor mixer.
TAC Scorpion Monitor mixer, 30 inputs, 12 outputs, 4 band Eq. (2 sweepable mid), parametric Eqs on outputs, inserts on all inputs and outputs, phantom, meter bridge, XLR outputs incl. Engineer's monitor.   (
picture)
50 170 500
DJ mixers.
Several types available.
(Also see the Club / DJ Systems on our Complete Package Systems page.)
Basic DJ mixers. Various brands. 4 stereo inputs. All inputs & outputs: phonos.   10 33 100
Vestax PCV 175 DJ mixer.  Three stereo channels. Each with 2 or more inputs. 3 Eq on each input.
Separate mic input. All inputs & outputs: phonos.
  15 50 150
Pioneer DJM 500 DJ mixer.  Four stereo channels. Each with 2 switchable inputs. 3 Eq on each input.
Separate mic input. Effects. Beat Counter. Inputs: phono. Main outputs: phono, jack & XLR. Booth monitor output: phono.  (
picture)
  22 75 220
Pioneer DJM 600 DJ mixer.  Four stereo channels. Each with 2 switchable inputs. 3 Eq on each input.
Separate mic input. Sampler and effects. Beat Counter. Inputs: phono. Main outputs: phono, jack & XLR. Booth monitor output: phono.  (
picture)
  30 100 300


Mixer Accessories
Microphone multicore cables available separately for the above, see Accessories section below
Headphones. See
Communications section below.


Microphone accessories

   Please note that there is NO CHARGE for a microphone stand and microphone cable when they are ordered with a microphone.
Mic stand, telescopic, straight, folding legs. 2  7 20
Mic stand, telescopic, boom, folding legs. 2  7 20
V. short mic stand, telescopic boom, folding legs. 2  7 20
Microphone stand, telescopic, straight, with heavy circular base. 2  7 20
Table stand with v. heavy shock-resistant base. 1  3 10
Table microphone stand, several heights available. 1  3 10
Low profile floor mic stand. Mic is slung under a very low tripod. 1  3 10
Stereo bar (stereo pair of mics from one 3/8" thread). 1  3 10
Scaffolding clamp with 3/8" mic thread. 1  3 10
Shock-mount, elastic suspension, for most mic shapes. 3/8" thread. 1  3 10
Vr1 13" extension tubes for A.K.G. C451 mics - see `Capacitor Microphones'. 3 10 30
Vr2 50" extension tubes for A.K.G. C451 mics - see `Capacitor Microphones'. 6 20 60
Fishpole boom arm. Telescopic, 10' maximum length. Aluminium. Available in 3 or four sections. 4 13 40



Processors
  - Reverb & delay
     
Yamaha SPX1000 stereo digital reverb. Full control over all reverb parameters, delays, Harmoniser, limiter, gate, parametric EQ etc. 99 memories, true stereo, 5.9 sec delay/sample, 20kHz bandwidth, jack I/O, 19", 1U.   (picture) 22


75


220


Yamaha SPX-900 multi effects digital stereo processor. wide control of parameters, 99 memories, dual effects, 20kHz bandwidth, jack I/O, 19", 1U.   (picture) 18

60

180

Yamaha Rev-7 stereo digital reverb. Full control over all reverb parameters, 99 memories, 49 preset. 12kHz bandwidth, balanced XLR + unbal jacks, 19", 2U. 22

75

220

Yamaha SPX-90 multi effects digital stereo processor. wide control of parameters, 99 memories, jack input & stereo outputs, 19", 1U. 14

45

140

Yamaha D1030 digital delay, max 1.3 sec., mono, 3 separately delayed outputs with programmable Eq. on each output (for use as a crossover), XLR I/O, 19", 1U. 18

60

180



  - Equalisation
E.M.O. GE 60 Graphic equaliser, 2 x 30 band, phase-constant filters, 1/3 octave, XLR I/O, 19", 3U. 10

35

100

Yamaha Q2031 A Graphic equaliser, 2 x 31 band, 1/3 octave, XLR and jack I/O, Low frequency filter, 19", 2U.   (picture) 9

30

  90

Yamaha GQ2015 Graphic equaliser, 2 x 15 band, 1/6 octave, XLR and jack I/O, Low filter, 19", 1U. 5
17
  50
Midnight Electronics parametric equaliser, 2 channels, 5 bands of eq. per channel, precision tuning or shelving, separate controls for each chan. XLRs, 19", 3U. 10

35

100

Behringer PCM 8024 digital equaliser (graphic - 31 bands, parametric & feedback eliminator - 6 notches),
Eq memories. Real time analyser. Twin channel. XLRs, 2U.   (
picture)
  25 85 250
Sabine FBX 900 automatic feedback suppressor. Single channel, 9 notches, XLR, 1U.   (picture) 20 65 200


  - Dynamics
Drawmer DL 221 Compressor & independent limiter, 2 channels, XLR in & out, side chain inserts on 3 pole jack, 19" , 1U. 9

30

 90

Behringer Composer independent compressor, limiter and expander/gate, 2 channels, intelligent automatic attack and decay rates, jack and XLR ins & outs, side chain on jack, 1U. 9

30

 90

Behringer 9024 Ultra-Dyne multi-band compressor/limiter. Several programmes for maximising output levels. Processes audio in 6 frequency bands. 2 channels. XLR and jack in & out, 2U.  (picture) 18

60

 180

Behringer Ultra-Miser multi-band compressor/limiter. Several programmes for maximising output levels and compensating Eq. Processes audio in 2 frequency bands. 2 channels. XLR and jack in & out, 1U. 8

25

 80

Drawmer DS201 Noise Gate, frequency tunable trigger, 2 channels, jack in & out, 1U. 9 30  90


  - Noise Reduction
DBX 150 type I stereo encoder / decoder. 2 channels, jack ins & outs. 19", 1U.   10 35 100
Dolby 'A' 361 processor (stereo), 19" rack mount. 20 65 200


  - Crossovers
BSS 'Omnidrive' FDS 388 speaker management, equaliser, crossover, limiters, delays. Fully programmable for various speaker installations speaker systems. 2 x XLR inputs, 8 x XLR outputs, 2U. 10 35   100
DBX 'DriveRack' speaker management, equaliser, crossover, limiters. Fully programmable for various speaker installations speaker systems. 2 x XLR inputs, 6 x XLR outputs, 1U. 8 25   80
Stereo crossover, 2-way stereo/4-way mono, with limiters on each output band.
Available with crossover frequencies of 150, 200, 400 or 600 Hz. XLR I/O, 1U.
9

30

  90

Stereo crossover, 2-way stereo, fixed frequencies, optional time alignment cards for JBL 2" horn drivers, XLR I/O, 1U. 7

24

  70

Stereo crossover, 3-way stereo, with high & low freq limiters. Low frequency switchable to 200 or 400Hz, mid-high switchable to 2 or 4kHz, XLR, 1U. 9

30

  90

Stereo crossover, 4-way stereo, with limiters on low, mid & both high bands.
Frequencies: Low 200 or 400 Hz, mid 2k or 4 kHz, high 6k5 Hz. XLR I/O, 1U.
12

40

120

Bose equaliser / crossover for Bose 802 and 302 speaker systems. Stereo, XLR Inputs, Jack out, 1U. 7 24   70



  - Test Equipment
Klark Teknik DN60 1/3 octave real time Spectrum Analyser, with resolution down to 1dB. Peak hold & 3 memories of 30dB range in 1dB steps. Complete with measuring microphone and RT60 reverb analyser.
Computer interface for storage and plotting available by request.   (
picture)
45

150

450

Bruel & Kjaer 2260 Investigator integrating sound level meter, analyser & logger, hand-held or tripod mounting, optional spectral analyser, event logging triggers, concurrent SPL, Leq, Ln.
Logged readings downloadable to PC.
100
 
300
 
1000
 
Castle GA111 integrating sound level meter, hand-held.
A and C weightings. Exposure logging.
25
 
85
 
 250
 
Iso-Tech logging sound level meter, hand-held.
A and C weightings. Logged readings downloadable to PC.
12 40  120
Gould 1421 Digital storage oscilloscope, 2 channel, 20MHz, plotter output 35 115  350 
EPROM eraser. Ultra-violet data eraser. 5 17  50
Midnight Electronics Digital test tone generator, pulses, sweeps etc. 8 27  80
PAT testing
Portable Appliance testing. Charged per item on a sliding scale of charges.
(Note that loose mains cables must be tested as separate items)
- £8 per single item
- £6 per item for 2-6 items
- £3 per item for > 7 items

8
6
3



  - Sundries
Aphex aural exciter C processor. 2 channels, jack ins + outs, 19", 1U. 8 27  80
Surrey Electronics frequency shifter. Mono, jack in & out. Mains powered. 8 27  80
Eventide Clockworks 101 Instant Phaser. True vintage. Mono input, two outputs, terminal strip connectors, balanced input. 19" rack mount.   6 20  60
Distribution amplifier. Selectable as stereo 2 into 4 or mono 1 into 8. XLR connectors, remote controllable. Balanced inputs, 19", 2U. 10
35
100
Distribution amplifier. Mono 1 into 8, all XLR connectors, limiter, fully balanced input and balanced floating outputs, 19", 1U 10
35
100



Speakers

   Speaker powers are quoted as peak / continuous Watts.
   They may be powered by amplifiers which provide the peak power only if used with effective limiters.

   - full range P.A. speakers
J.B.L. 4756 full range / mid & high P.A. speaker.  2 x 12", 1 x 2" compression h.f. on constant directivity horn, 2 x v.h.f. bi-spherical. Bi-amped, 500 W l.f. 4ohms / 200 W h.f. 8ohms.
Crossover at 2k Hz.   (
picture)
24

80

240

J.B.L. 4612B Compact wide dispersion P.A. cabinet, 2 x 8" + 1 bi-spherical h.f., 200 Watts, 8 ohms, 60Hz - 21kHz. XLR M & F. Well suited to speech applications.
Optional fitting for Powerdrive tripod stands.
10

33

100

Tannoy 'Lynx'. Pair of 12" mid + compression h.f. 200 / 100W each, 8 ohm, 60-18kHz, XLR M & F. Complete with socket for optional tripod stands. 12

40

120

Tannoy 'Puma'. 1 x dual-concentric 15" + compression h.f.  400 / 200W, 50-18kHz, XLR M & F., 8 ohms.
Available with hanging bracket.   (
picture)
10

33

100

Court / Tannoy 'Proflex 200'.  2x dual-concentric 12" + h.f. 400 / 200 Watts, 60-18kHz, XLR M, 4 ohms.
Mono or bi-amp operation. Complete with fitting for optional tripod stand, or flying shackles.
10

33

100

Custom full range floor standing P.A. / side fill.  J.B.L. 2 x 15" plus 1 x 2" compression h.f. on constant directivity horn. 600 / 400 Watts, 4 ohms.
Either bi-amped or with internal passive crossover. XLR F. Wheeled.
16

55

160

Shermann Commando floor standing P.A.  2 x 15" bass, 7" mid horn + 1" h.f. on a c.d. horn.  (picture)
Bass: 600 Watts, 4 ohms. Mid-hi: 350 Watts, 8 ohms. Crossover at 600Hz. EP-5 M.
Wheeled trolley available.
22

73

220

Shermann Commando flying kit. 12 40 120
Custom full range floor standing P.A. / side fill.  Tri-amped system in two boxes (1 subs & 1 mid-Hi).
Bass: 2 x 18", speakon, 4 ohms. Mid: 2 x 15", 4 ohms. Hi: 1 x 10", 1 x 1.75", speakon, 8 ohms.
22 73 220
Bose 802.  Compact Wide range speaker. 400 / 300 Watts, XLR M x 2, 8 ohms.
Optional fittings for Powerdrive tripod stands.
 10 33 100

   - stage monitor speakers
Wedge floor monitor - compact 1 x 12" + h.f. bullet. 300 / 200 Watts, XLR or speakon, 8 ohms. 6 20   60
Wedge floor monitor - large, HK, bi-amped or passive, 2 x 12" + 2" 600 / 300 Watts, speakon, 4 ohms. 15 50  150
Wedge floor monitor - large, 2 x 12" + 2 h.f. bullets. 500 / 250 Watts, XLR, 8 ohms. 9 30   90
Wedge floor monitor - large, bi-amped, 1 x 15" + 8" + 1", L.f. : 600 / 300 Watts, 8ohms, H.f. 200/100 Watts, 8 Ohmsspeakon. 15 50  150
Drum-fill / side-fill tall monitor - 3-way, biamped, 2 x 15" + 8" + 1", 600 / 300 Watts, speakon, 8 ohms. Wheels. 18 60 180

   - monitor and personal listening speakers
Tannoy 'Little Red'. Full range studio monitor. Single dual-concentric 12" driver.   (picture) 8 27  80
Bose 101 compact personal monitor. 40 Watts, bare wire terminals. 5 17  50
J.B.L. Control 1 2-way compact personal monitor. 40 Watts, bare wire terminals.   (picture)
Fittings available to mount speakers on mic. stands or G-clamps.
5 17  50
J.B.L. Control 5 2-way compact personal monitor. 50 Watts, 4 ohms, bare wire terminals.   (picture)
Fittings available to mount speakers on mic. stands, powerdrive stands or G-clamps.
7 24  70
J.B.L. Control 12 2-way PA / monitor. 200/400 Watts, 12 ohms, XLR m & f. 10 33 100
Compact 'cube' speakers, 6" wooden cube, 20 Watts, 8 ohms, 130 - 6kHz. XLR 4 pin terminals. 5 17  50
H.K. IL 42T compact speaker. 100volt line, 30 Watts, bare-end push-fit terminals. 5 27  50
Powered Monitor Speaker
D.B. L 160 compact powered monitor speaker. 160 Watts, twin 5" dual concentric drivers, mic and line inputs.
15 50  150

   - component speakers
Bass.
Court/J.B.L. folded bass horn. Tuned ported compression chamber, 800/400 Watts, 4 ohms, 2 x JBL 2225 15" drivers. XLR. 30-300 Hz. Wheeled cabinet.
12 40 120
Court/J.B.L. Ported bass cabinet. Front loaded 2 x JBL 2225 15" drivers. 600/300 Watts, 4 ohms. XLR.
30-300 Hz. Wheeled cabinet.
 10 35 100
Precision Devices sub-bass. 1200/ 750 Watts, 1 x 21", speakon-8way. 8 ohms. Front loaded.
25-120Hz.   Wheeled cabinet.  
10 35  100
J.B.L. 4798 Triple chamber sub-bass. 1200/ 600 Watts, 2 x 18", speakon-8way. 4 ohms.
25-120Hz. Wheeled cabinet.   (
picture)
18 60  180
Custom 1 x 18" horn loaded bass bin, 18" driver, 800 Watts, speakon, 8 ohms 8 30   80
Altec styled flared bass bin, Gauss 4583 15" driver, 450 / 300 Watts, XLR, 8 ohms 6 20   60
J.B.L. SB-2 passive sub-bass for use with Control 1 or Control 5.   (picture)
38 - 160 Hz, 340Watts total
One mono sub-bass speaker is used with a stereo pair of full range Control speakers.
6 20   60
Mid.
Altec style flared mid bin, Fane 12" driver, 200 / 150 Watts, XLR, 8ohms
5 17   50
J.B.L. 2 x 12". Front loaded JBL E120 drivers, 600 / 300 Watts, XLR, 4 ohms, 70Hz-6kHz, easily stacked for long throw vocal range projection. 8 27   80
High freq. horns.
J.B.L. 2445 compression driver in JBL 2385 constant coverage horns. 150 / 75 Watts. 2" diaphragm, XLR-4, 16 ohms, 1.5k - 20k Hz.  
 10 35 100

   - speaker accessories
100 volt line driving transformers, dual 100 Watt. 3 10  30
Powerdrive tripod stand. Suitable for speakers. Heights from 5' to 11' available. 2   7  20
Flying brackets etc also available for many speakers. Please ask. 3 10  50

   - outdoor speakers
45W open-air 12" re-entrant horn speaker. 80 - 12kHz, aluminium horn, integral 100 volt line transformer. Readily attached to scaff, tripod stands etc. 5

17

 50

30W open-air re-entrant horn speaker. Wide angle, easily paired for even wider dispersion. 450-10kHz, 8ohm or 100 volt line. 4

15

 45

Car roof system, 2 small horns, 1 mic, 12v amplifier, fitted. Powered from cigar-lighter. 26 50 160
Car roof system, 4 small horns on frame, attaches to roof rack, 1 mic, 12v amplifier, fitted. Powered from cigar-lighter. 36 90 250
See also outdoor systems listed in 'Package Systems' section      
Megaphone / loudhailer. (excluding batteries :- 8 x size 'AA')   (picture) 8 27  80



Communications

   - headphones
     
Beyer DT100 stereo headphone, closed ear, 400ohm, Jack or XLR plugs available. 4 13 40
Lightweight, stereo headphone, open ear, 400ohm, Jack plug. 3 10 30
Samson S-phone headphone amplifier, 4 channels, each with EQ and mix of own inputs, 2 overall stereo inputs, 3 headphone outputs per channel, stereo auxiliary input on each channel.
Units can be slaved for more channels/users.   (
picture)
10 35 100

   - walkie talkies
ICOM ICH6 VHF two-way handportable radio, six channel, incl rapid charger. 8 25 50
Headset, boom mic & PTT switch for handportable radio. 2   7 20

   - prompting / auto-cue
Computer driven prompting & scripting systems available, with operator. Please phone for details.  

   - intercoms
Intercom outstation, beltpack with call light and Beyer DT109 headset. 5 17  50
Intercom power supply. Free standing, powers up to 10 outstations. 2   7  20
Intercom power supply and base station, 2 circuits, supports up to 10 outstations. 6 20  60
Desk talkback outstation, mains powered, c/w gooseneck mic & speaker. 12 40 120

  
- telephones
Cellular telephone. Handportable GMS. Car & Mains chargers. Bluetooth. PLUS CALL CHARGES 12 75 220
Telephone to audio interface. Separate send (talk) and receive (listen) interfaces connecting to telephone line and XLR connections to audio system. (Two required to send and receive). 15 50 150
Coherent ConferenceMaster. Desktop telephone conferencing system.
Integral speaker and microphone allows several people to communicate with a remote location.
Uses any standard telephone line with socket.
30 100 300

Hearing  - induction loops

Induction loop amplifier, AVX PDA 1000, mic & line inputs on XLR,
phantom power, built-in compression, covers up to 550 sq. mtrs.
Loop cable also available on request.
40 135 400

   - translation / interpretation systems

Multi-channel simultaneous translation systems using infra-red transmission systems.
Lightweight headsets and receivers for delegates.    (Click here for translation system information)
From one to 16 languages running simmultaneously. Various interlanguage switching options possible.
Systems can be assembled with various conference microphone arrangements and C.C.T.V. to assist the translators and with either desk mics or headset mics for the translators.
Semi-sound-proof booths large enough for 1 or 2 translators, and semi-sound-proofed screens also available.

   Min. translation hire charge £200, please phone for details.



Recorders

DIGITAL
Sony DTC 1000 ES studio DAT recorder. Analogue I/O at line level on phono, digital I/O SPDIF, 48kHz sampling, 16 bit sampling.   (picture) 27  90 270
Panasonic SV 3700 studio DAT recorder. Shuttle wheel, Balanced XLR analogue I/O, XLR digital I/O IEC & AES/EBU, full ID & music scan facilities.   (picture) 28  93 280
Fostex D15 Studio DAT recorder, with SMPTE / EBU timecode, chase sync., Vari-speed, 4-head, XLR I/O, XLR t/code, Dig. I/O.   (picture) 85 290 1000 
HHB PDR 1000 TC portable DAT recorder with multi-standard timecode. Mic & Line inputs on XLR, syncs to PAL, NTSC, SECAM, 30fps & drop frame rates. 85 290 1000 
Sony Mini Disc recorder/player MDS-JE530 20bit recording, 44.1kHz sampling, analogue I/O on phonos, digital optical I/O, digital phono input SPDIF, pitch control, large display. 15  50 150
Marantz portable Mini Disc recorder/player PMD 650, XLR analogue I/O with phantom on mic I/ps, digital XLR o/p.  (picture) 35 115  350 
Sony PCM 701 processor. Digital stereo recording on any video recorder. -10dB in/out, phono, 16bits. 33 110 330


ANALOGUE - REEL TO REEL
Revox B77 MkII. 2 track analogue recorder, 1/4" tape, 7 1/2 & 15 ips., optical stop, variable speed, phono connectors, 1U panel with XLRs available. 20  67 200
Otari MX5050 stereo / 2 track analogue recorder, 1/4" tape, NAB + IEC Eq. 3 3/4, 7 1/2 & 15 ips. remote control, variable speed, XLR input and output, bias & Eq adjustable from front. 22  73 220

ANALOGUE - CASSETTE
Tascam 112 audio cassette player / recorder, 3 heads, variable speed, 19", 3U,wired remote control, Dolby B & C.   (picture) 7 24  70
Pocket sized cassette recorder, batt/mains power, mono, voice operated recording. 5 17  50

ANALOGUE - CARTRIDGE
I.T.C. Series 99. Cartridge player, replay only, stereo, XLR outputs. 20 65 200
Remote stop/starts for up to 4 tape machines etc. Useable with many of the above. 2   7  20



Amplifiers
POWER AMPLIFIERS
  Prices of amplifier hires are based on the power output and facilities of the amplifier.
  Other brands are available at the same prices as those shown below having the same output powers.

3000+Watts. 2 chans MOSFET, 1600W 4ohm/1000W 8ohm, fan cooled, meters, XLR In, speakon, 2U. 28 95 280
2000Watts. 2 chans MOSFET, 1000W 4ohm/ 600W 8ohm, fan cooled, meters, XLR In, speakon, 2U.
  (C-Audio RA 4001 or similar)  (
picture)
20 67 200
1200Watts. 2 chans MOSFET, 600W 4ohm/ 380W 8ohm, fan cooled, meters, XLR In, speakon, 2U.
  (Crest CA-6, Matrix 2U1200 or similar)
18 60 180
800Watts. 2 chans MOSFET, 400W 4ohm/ 265W 8ohm, fan cooled, meters, XLR I/O, 4U.
  (HH V800, 4U, Crest CA-4 or similar 2U)  (
picture)
14 48 140
600Watts. 2 chans MOSFET, 310W 4ohm/ 200W 8ohm, fan cooled, XLR I/O, 2U.
  (HH VX600, Matrix 2U600 or similar)
12 40 120
400/450Watts. 2 chans, 260W 4ohm/ 180W 8ohm, jack in, bare ends out, 3U.
  (C-Audio RA 1001, HH VX450 or similar)
10 33 100
400Watts. 2 chans, 200W 4ohm/ 160W 8ohm, jack in, jack out, 2U.  6 20  60
Quad 520, 2 chans, 150W 4ohm/ 150W 8ohm, XLR I/O, 2U. 8 27  80

MIXER AMPS
Mixer amplifier. 6 input channels, reverb, 150 W mono, 4ohms, I/O on jacks. 8 27  80
Mixer amplifier. 7 input channels, Dig. reverb, 2 x 200 W mono, 4ohms, 7-band Eq., I/O on jacks & XLR.  (picture) 12 40 120

BATTERY AMPS
Battery powered mixer-amplifier with mic & line inputs. 12 - 24v DC power.
Dual 15 Watt outputs, 2 mic + 1 line input on XLR, bass & treble control.

5

17

 50
Battery or mains mixer-amplifier with 6 mic & line inputs on XLR. 240v AC or 24v DC power.
Mono 120 Watt output, into 4 - 16 ohms or 100volt, bass & treble control.
10 33 100
Battery or mains mixer-amplifier with 6 mic & line inputs on XLR. 240v AC or 24v DC power.
Mono 240 Watt output, into 100volt, bass & treble control.
12 40 120



Audio visual
     
Video data projector. NEC VT46 video and computer projection. 1100 lumens, 600x800 native resolution. Vert keystone. 75 250 750
Hitachi video data projector. CP-SX1350 video and computer projection. 3500 lumens. 1400x1050 native resolution. Inputs: composite, component, VGA & S-Video Motorised zoom, Hor & Vert keystone, Lens Shift. 135 450  1350
Sony CCD video camera, SSC-DC138P, colour, composite video, auto iris. 30 100   300
Sony low light CCD video camera, B & W, auto iris, removable I.R. filter. 14 47 140
B & W video monitor, Ikegami 9".  6 20   60
B & W video monitor, Hitachi 12", & Hantatrex 14".
(v & h scans are each reversible for use with mirror glass)
 7 23   70
B & W video monitor, Panasonic 20".  10 33 100
Colour video monitor, Bell & Howell 24", composite video & RGB inputs. 18 60 180
Projection screen, 12' x 9' fastfold style, stud-mounted onto full frame 110 270  800
Projection screen, retractable. 7' x 6'. May require 2 Powerdrive stands. 85 200  600
Projection screen, retractable. 6' x 4'6". May require 2 Powerdrive stands. 80 180  550
Projection screen, 6' x 4'6" fastfold style, stud-mounted onto full frame 85 200  600
Projection screen, floor standing tripod legs. 4' x 3' 40 100  280
Camera tripod, friction head. 1   3   10
Broadcast TV analogue receiver, 1U, composite output. (Requires video monitors and audio amplifier & speakers). 10 33 100
Audio visual distribution amplifier, 1U, 1 input & 1 video input into 8 audio & video outputs.  10 33 100
Audio visual switcher, 2U, selects 1 of 8 audio & video inputs (1 of 4 in stereo). Remotely switchable.  10 33 100
VHS video recorder.  10 35 100



Playback

See also section headed 'Recorders' for tape & M.D. playback machines above.
Technics SL1200 Professional disc turntable, vari-speed, quartz control, rapid start & stop.
Supplied with Shure, Stanton or Ortofon cartridges. Per pair, cased.   (
picture)
30 100 300
C.D. Player. Tascam CD-150. 19" rack mount, 2U, vari-speed. Programmable.  11 36 110
C.D. Player. Denon DN C630. 19" rack mount, 2U, vari-speed. Programmable. Instant start.  (picture)  16 53 160
C.D. Player. Sony CDP 590. 19" rack mount, audible search. Programmable.  11 36 110
Pioneer DJ CD Player. Pioneer CDJ 1000, "vinyl emulator".  (picture) 35 125 350
Pioneer DJ CD Player. Pioneer CDJ 800, "vinyl emulator". 30 100 300
Twin CD Player. Denon DN 2100F. 19" rack mount, varispeed, rapid start, DJ friendly. 20 67 200
Twin CD Player. KAM 850 / 950. 19" rack mount, varispeed, rapid start, DJ friendly.  (picture) 16 54 160
Sony DAS 702ES High precision digital to audio converters, stereo. 8 27   80
Midnight solid-state playback unit. Trigger frequently required sound effects, jingles, announcements etc. Audio is programmed into EPROM by us. 12 40 120



Music Technology
     
P.C. loaded with Windows MIDI sequencer, and BitHeadz Unity virtual sampler & sample editor - up to 64 voice polyphony. (hire restricted to qualifying users) 50 150 450
Novation Supernova II polyphonic analogue emulator synthesiser. 24 voices, 4 octave keyboard, Gen MIDI. 8   27   80
Yamaha DX 11 FM synthesiser. 128 preset + 64 user instruments, 8 note polyphony, Gen MIDI. 8   27   80
Yamaha TG 100 tone generator. Gen MIDI, 28 note polyphony, 8 drum kits, 192 insts, stereo.  10   33 100



Mains Distribution & Batteries
     
Mains distribution box, 32A single phase intake to 8 isolated 2x13A sockets plus 1x32A and 1x16A outlets, split load circuit breakers with E.L.C.B. and 6 individual M.C.Bs 15 50 150
Mains distribution, 32A single phase intake to 2 isolated 16A sockets, with E.L.C.B. and 2 individual M.C.Bs 10 33  100
Mains distribution, 32A single phase intake to 2 isolated twin 13A sockets, with E.L.C.B. and 2 individual M.C.Bs 8 30  80
Mains distribution, 16A single phase intake to 2 isolated twin 13A sockets, with E.L.C.B. and 2 individual M.C.Bs 7 25  70
Mains distribution plug boards. 8 x 13Amp sockets. 1   3  10
Mains extension cable. 1.25mm, 13 Amps, 30 / 50 / 100 mtr, 13A fused connectors. 1   3  10
Mains extension cable. 2.50mm, 20 Amps single phase, 30 / 50 mtr, 16A Cee-Form connectors. 2 8  20
Mains extension cable. 6.00mm, 51 Amps single phase, 30 / 50 mtr, 32A or 63A Cee-Form connectors. 4 13  40
Mains isolation transformer. 8 Amps. 2   7  20
Mains step-up / step-down transformer. 110v / 240v, 1 Amp.  2    7   20
Mains step-up / step-down transformer. 110v / 240v, 27 Amp. Outlets on 110v yellow C-Form.  10 33  100
110 volt Mains Distribution. US-style socket blocks. Multiple sockets. 2 7  20
Batteries
  (Mains chargers available).
Lead-acid batteries, 20Ah (540 peak Amps), 12v.

2

   6 

 20
Lead-acid batteries, 3Ah (10hrs @ 300mA), 12v. 1    3   10
Power Inverter
DC to AC Power inverter, converts 12v DC to 240v AC, 1200 Watts
 
10   33   100
Generators
Generators can be supplied, from 2 to 100kVA. Example costs:-
  14kVA, 1 or 3 phase, road-towable, semi-silenced. 16A and 32A Cee-Form connectors.
    3kVA, 1 phase, unregulated. 16A and 32A Cee-Form connectors.
Fuel consumed will be charged in addition to these costs.
Installations will normally also require earth grounding stakes, bonding wires and Consumer Units with circuit protection.


150
50

 
 


250
 100

 
 


850
350

 
 



Accessories
Direct Injection
TP DI 1000 Active D.I. box, phantom or battery (PP3). Switchable 20dB pad & earth lift.   (
picture)

2

  7

 20
EMO E520 Passive D.I. box, switchable earth lift, instrument and speaker inputs.  1   3   5
Microphone accessory equipment
Phantom power supply unit.