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With the 2012 Olympics coming, Absolute have teamed up directly with Panasonic and Owl Visual, and taken on a selection of new HD Plasma screens to take full advantage of the current opportunities on offer.
The new additions to the inventory include 65”, 50”, and 42” PF30 series 3D ready screens to complement our existing stock of PF20 Series screens.
The 103” screens further add to our portfolio of premium rental equipment, which now includes the d&b Q series line array, Yamaha LS9 and M7 Series desks, Yamaha digital multicores, Christie HD8k projectors, Barco switchers, and Shure UHF/R radios.
This not only gives us a full range of commercial grade HD screens, but access to 3D technologies that we are seeing an ever increasing requirement for.
Our choice to stick with Plasma rather than move to LCD or LED, was the simplicity of the maintenance. When the glass or bezels become scratched or damaged, it is a very straight forward process to replace these enabling us to keep the screens in top condition throughout their life.
Screens available from Mid January 2012.Absolute have added a selection of new Panasonic HD screens to their rental stock including 2 x 103” VX200 3D units and MediaScreen lifters.
Brian Cook and Alex Parmee have been friends and colleagues for many years. Both now with young families and hectic work schedules, they have little time to pursue the interests they had when they were younger. Both of them live and work in the Cambridgeshire area and have committed themselves to raise a minimum of £6000 for the British Heart Foundation (BHF), registered charity number.
This challenge will take them from rainforest and intense heat, to freezing temperatures and low oxygen at the peak of 5,895 metres. The expedition will take 8 days to complete, trekking up to 15 hours a day.
They have put together a website that contains details of all the fundraising events they are putting together, plus updates of training progress and a link to the just giving sponsorship page.
If you woud like furthe rinformation on this please email www.global-adventures.co.uk
Some new additions to our rental fleet include a D&B sound system comprising of a Q series line array, with Q subs and D12 amplifiers. This is to complement our existing C7 series system for corporate events in larger venues where greater throw and more accurate direction is required. It is our aim to expand on this further in the coming months.
In conjunction with this, we have also taken the step of purchasing a Yamaha M748CL, and LS9 32 channel digital mixers. Furthermore, Absolute can now also offer a reliable digital solution to lengthy multicore runs with a stock of Yamaha SB1608 ES stage boxes. A variety of CAT5 solutions can be tailored to your needs, with any Yamaha digital mixer and the associated expansion cards.
Should you require any further information on these or any other items please email or call us on 01763 852222
We have made a significant investment in additional high definition technology to support our client’s requirements in the coming year.
Additional Christie HD8K projectors, a selection of lenses and single point flying frames increase our high end projector stocks. We have also increased our HD Plasma stock and have purchased a large quantity of Panasonic 42” and 50” commercial plasmas to complement our existing fleet of 65” screens.
The demand for HD displays on client events is becoming more popular, and by investing in the higher resolution technology, we ensure that the stock we purchase now will have as long a life as possible.
We have also purchased 3D projection technology for our Christie units, and more details on this will follow soon.......
A brief update of some of the latest additions to our hire fleet can be seen below.
Should you require any further information on these or any other items please email or call us on 01763 852222
- A 2nd Barco Screen Pro 2 (EOC)
- 6 x Shure UHF/ R Beta 87 Hand Held Radio Microphones
- 6 x Shure UHR/R Lapel Microphones – Inc. DPA 4061 Mics
- 4 x Shure UHF Antenna Distribution Sets
- 8 x Studio Due Arciled – LED Indoor / Outdoor LED Lamps
- 4 x Sections of 6m x 4m Blackout RGB LED Starcloth
- 2 x Pioneer CDJ 1000 Mk3 CD Decks
- 2 x Technics SL1210 Mk5 Record Decks
- 1 x Pioneer DJM 800 DJ Mixer
- 10 x Yamaha MS 101 Powered Speakers
- 30 x RGB LED Battens
- 1 x Strand Cantata Follow Spot
- 6 x 4 way ACL Pin spot banks
Absolute have recently opened their recording studio in the former Neve premises they occupy in Litlington, just outside of Royston in Hertfordshire.
The acoustically designed rooms can cater for bands, solo artists and voice over recordings, as well as offer the facility for camera and audio shoots. The live room, designed by a world leading acoustician can cater for 10 to 15 musicians and is ideal for all acoustic instruments and vocalists. The facility hosts a comprehensive array of state-of-the-art digital recording equipment, and we are also able to transfer audio to or from a number of formats such as DAT, Mini Disc, Cassette, Vinyl, and CD.
The specifically designed live room has 46m2 of floor space, offering acoustics that have a very individual quality for capturing sound without influence from room reflections. Moveable gobos allow for varying drum sounds from huge and lively to a tighter and more controlled sound. The control room is also acoustically treated and includes a Yamaha 02R Digital Mixer, Genelec monitoring, and Ableton Live 8 Software.
The studio is operated by highly experienced and friendly engineer / producer Matty Moon, who has been working in the music and IT industry for the past 15 years.We are currently offering introductory rates over the next 3 months, and the studio is available on daily, evening and weekend rates.
For more information on the studio please contact us via email enquiry@absolute-studio.co.uk, or call us on 01763 852222.
One of Rock music's most recognizable names Thin Lizzy, has selected Absolute Audio Visual to supply video and projection facilities for their 3 week UK tour.
Twenty five years have passed, the world has changed, but the amazing body of work that is Thin Lizzy still retains all of its vibrancy and influence. A new lineup has formed to take Lizzy's music to a whole new generation of music fans. Led by alumni Scott Gorham, Brian Downey and Darren Wharton (all of whom played in Thin Lizzy with Phil Lynott) the stellar lineup is completed by Def Leppards Viv Campbell (guitar), Bassist Marco Mendoza (Whitesnake, Ted Nugent) and The Almighty's Ricky Warwick on vocals and guitar.
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Two 10ft Da-Lite screens will be hung either side of the illuminated back drop, along with high brightness projectors to display both live camera images of the concert, plus custom footage and images.
As with previous tours of this nature, to keep the footprint to a minimum Absolute have supplied a fully remote controlled 4 camera rig along with a Barco Screen Pro 2 allowing vision mixing and graphics switching capabilities.
For tour dates: http://www.thinlizzyband.com/#tour
Over the recent months we have continued to build our rental stock in all areas of the business. We have listed a selection of the new items we have available below, and should you require any further information on these or any other items please call us on 01763 852222.
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Barco Screen Pro 2 (EOC) and controller
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Christie HD8k Projectors
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D&B C Series PA system
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D&B Max 15 Stage Monitors
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Audio Technica AT935 Microphones and Bases
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Yamaha LS9 16 Digital Mixer
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Canon EOS7D and Selection of Lenses
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Sony HVR-Z5 Video Camera
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Extron Crosspoint Ultra 12 x 8 RGBHV Matrix Switcher
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18 Source 4 Pars and increased stock of Source 4 profiles
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30 sections of 2m x1m Metro deck with treads and hand rails – various height legs available (6in - 4ft)
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Inflatable Stage roof (8m x 6m internal)
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Additional Milos 290b Trio truss (250mm, 500mm, and ‘T’ sections)
Due to the continued expansion within all areas of the business, Absolute have recently moved to new larger premises in Litlington just outside of Royston. Our new contact details are below:
New Cambridge House
Bassingbourn Rd
Litlington
Cambs
SG8 0SS
Tel: +44 (0)1763 852222
Fax: +44 (0)1763 853248
For more information, please visit: www.newcambridgehouse.co.uk
The building was originally built for use by Neve electronics in 1992, but after a short period they were brought out and moved to another location in the UK. Our new facility offers increased and improved quality storage and office space, and the ability to expand further in the future.
We have also inherited the Neve demo studio designed Andy Munroe which offers us a fantastic studio space. As part of Absolute Professional Audio, we are marketing this as a studio for voice over work, Classical, Jazz and Folk recording, and as a studio training facility.We have installed a Yamaha O2R96 and a TL audio M4 Valve desk, Soundscape digital audio workstation, a pair of Genlec 8050’s for near field monitoring, and a selection of industry standard outboard. This facility will be operation in the next 4 weeks, and should you have any enquires please contact Phil Darke on 01763 852222 or via email enquires@absoluteproaudio.co.uk
We have also retained our warehouse in Melbourn, and operate the set department from this location. Over the coming months we will be putting the finishing touches of a new website together offering stock stage set solutions. The website will allow clients to choose from a selection of sets, including colour and associated alternative panel options. These sets will be available as dry hire, delivered and setup, or as part of a package with equipment / tech support. These sets will also be available for purchase. For further information, please contact Alex Parmee 01763 852222 or via email enquiry@absoluteavs.co.uk
Legendary rock band Motörhead have selected Absolute Audio Visual to supply video and projection facilities for their 7 week Autumn European tour.
Two flown Da-Lite screens will be hung either side of the back drop, along with high brightness Sanyo projectors to display both live camera images of the concert, plus canned footage and images.
To keep the footprint to a minimum, Absolute will supply a fully remote controlled 4 camera rig along with vision mixing and graphics switching capabilities.
For tour dates http://www.imotorhead.com/tour.cfm
Absolute has recently completed a successful second year at IBC for one of their long term clients.
This years specification included 3 x 20m2 Lighthouse R7 LED Walls, a 3 x 3 Orion M-PDP Plasma wall, 2 x 1080p Panasonic Plasma screens and approximately 160 studio lights to cover the 380sq meter stand.
We were also asked to put together some of the video footage for the LED wall, working in conjunction with Communicator Ltd.
Absolute Audio Visual has recently undertaken work to upgrade the audio system in the concert hall at the Faculty of Music in Cambridge.
The concert hall is used for a variety of events including musical performances, lectures and conferences.
A new Mackie audio mixer was installed and an upgrade to 4 channels of Sennheiser EW300 radio microphones with antenna distribution system. An additional pair of EAW loudspeakers were installed to cover the rear part of the hall along with a new Yamaha 4 channel amplifier and DBX loudspeaker management system.
Upgrades were also made to the existing cabling infrastructure, including CAT 5 systems for the transmission of video and audio from the lectern.
The system now has presets to be used for announcements at acoustic performances or as an audio reinforcement system for conferences.
The West Wing conference facility at Ickworth House, a National Trust property based just outside Bury St Edmunds, has selected Absolute Audio Visual as its preferred supplier.
The facility, managed by Sodexho Prestige, host many business meetings, conferences, awards ceremonies and gala dinners each year. Absolute is proud to work alongside this venue to help continue to provide a first class service to its customers.