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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 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.

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 These supersede (and in our view improve on) the "standard" SM58. However, SM58s can be substituted on request.	One AKG D112 An industry-standard kick-drum microphone.	One AKG C3000 A good general-purpose dual-pattern  condenser.	Four Orchid Standard D.I. boxes Superb audio quality and 100% reliable.
Two Shure Beta 57A An improved version of the legendary SM57.	Four AKG C1000s "The Swiss army knife for musicians".		Four AKG C418s 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 A great basic multi-effects unit (1U).	A Lexicon MPX200 An better basic multi-effects unit (1U).
A dbx 1046 Four channels of classic dbx compression (1U).	Two dbx 166XLs Four more channels of gated compression (1U each)	A dbx 266XL Another basic 2-channel compressor/noise gate (1U).
A dbx 1231 A 31-band graphic equaliser (3U).	A Tascam CD160 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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