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Full Concert Systems

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Full Concert PA Systems

We supply a range of "packaged" full-concert systems (with crew), catering for live music production in small to moderately large venues [1]. Essentially these marry the same core system to a range of four main speaker systems (the larger systems also include more monitors). The speaker systems available are:

The 1.6 kW System

For smaller venues (up to about 250 capacity). Hire cost is from £300 + VAT per day (or without monitors from £240 + VAT per day).

The 3 kW System

For larger venues (up to about 450 capacity), or smaller-scale outdoor events. Hire cost is from £360 + VAT per day.

The 2 kW W8C System

For larger venues (up to about 800 capacity), or outdoor events. Hire cost is from £500 + VAT per day.

The 4 kW W8C System

For larger venues (up to about 1,000 capacity), or outdoor events. Hire cost is from £750 + VAT per day.

The equipment detailed below forms the core of all full-concert systems, and is included without extra charge with any of them.

Main Console

By default, the full concert systems are run from a 24-channel Allen & Heath GL2200.

Photo of Allen & Heath GL2200, 24 channel mixer.

Allen & Heath describe this as the "go anywhere, do anything mixer". It is supplied with a Littlite gooseneck lamp, a drum-mounted (45 metre, 28-channel) multicore cable, and an experienced sound engineer to set it up and run it.

We can supply a different mixer or extra crew if necessary (please ask us about this). Also please speak to us if you require more than four monitor mixes.

The mixer's main outputs, connected to appropriate crossovers/controllers & amplifiers, can drive any stereo speaker system. The auxiliary or group outputs can also drive any four-way monitor system. If you require a different speaker system than one of those specified, please ask us.

Microphones and D.I. Boxes

We can usually supply a suitable combination of D.I. boxes and Microphones (with clips, stands and cables) for most types of production (please speak to us about what you will need). By default we include:

Four Shure Beta58A Microphones

Photo of Shure Beta58a microphones

These supersede (and in our view improve on) the "standard" SM58. However, SM58s can be substituted on request.

One AKG D112

Photo of AKG D112 bass/drum microphone.

An industry-standard kick-drum microphone.

One AKG C3000

Photo of AKG C3000 condenser microphone.

A good general-purpose dual-pattern  condenser. 

Four Orchid Standard D.I. boxes

Photo of Orchid Electronics Standard D.I. Boxes

Superb audio quality and 100% reliable.

Two Shure Beta 57A

Photo of Shure Beta57a microphones

An improved version of the legendary SM57.

Four AKG C1000s

Four AKG C1000S microphones

"The Swiss army knife for musicians".

Four AKG C418s

Photo of four AKG C418 clip-on drum microphones

Clip-on condensers for drums.

Processing and Effects

12U of processing facilities are included as standard. By default this includes:

An EMO RK1

A rack light (1U). If you have ever tried running a system in the dark without one, you'll appreciate this!

A Lexicon MPX100

Lexicon MPX100

A great basic multi-effects unit (1U).

A Lexicon MPX200

Alesis Midiverb 4

An better basic multi-effects unit (1U).

A dbx 1046

Photo of dbx 1046

Four channels of classic dbx compression (1U).

Two dbx 166XLs

Photo of two dbx 166XLs

Four more channels of gated compression (1U each)

A dbx 266XL

Photo of dbx 266XL compressor

Another basic 2-channel compressor/noise gate (1U).

 

A dbx 1231

dbx 1231

A 31-band graphic equaliser (3U).

A Tascam CD160

Photo of Tascam CD160 CD player

CD player (2U): useful for system checking as well as background music.

All necessary cables & connectors (and send/return & insert looms) are also included. We can also supply more or other effects units and processors  if necessary (please ask us about this).

Cables, Hardware, Delivery and Collection

All necessary power, microphone & loudspeaker cables and stands are included. Delivery, set-up, take-down & collection are provided without extra charge anywhere within a 20 mile radius of Stroud.

1.  Peak Sound Pressure Level information is given for each system for the purpose of comparison, and does not imply any recommendation about appropriate levels  for your own (or any) production. System SPL capabilities are adequate for most types of production in areas of approximately:

10m x 20m/240 capacity (1.6kW)

12m x 25m/360 capacity (3kW) 

15m x 30m/500 capacity (2kW Wavefront)

20m x 40m/800 capacity (4kW Wavefront)

If in doubt, please ask us.

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