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Radio Spectrum shuffle - Important info for ALL UK radio mic users |
Shermann
- Wins its trade name battle BIG SALE 2008 - Ex-rental kit & trade-in clearance Drawmer - new products DSL424 & SP2120 Testing times - Environmental noise control Viewpoint - New feature - industry opinion Charity - profile of one of the charities we like to help Hire Dept News - recent new stock and events Your Letters - views, open discussion, Job Vacancies |
| The cassette is dead? Long live the cassette! | |
| Marantz - digital PC card recorders - the future of recording? | |
| Yamaha - New improved MG mixers. Also new STAGEPAS300 portable PA system |
Rugby Word Cup 2007
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GB Audio was chosen to provide sound systems
for the Rugby World Cup 2007. GB Audio installed 3 Shermann high definition loudspeaker systems, including the new R8Ms, in the Press Conference, VIP Suite and Staff Suite at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh for Scotland's opening matches against Romania and New Zealand in September. More |
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Spectrum
Sell-off???? The latest news for all UK radio mic users The use of radio mics in UK is under threat because the government's regulator OFCOM is reviewing use of the radio spectrum and has identified some sections which could be auctioned off - probably to big bidders such as digital broadcasters or mobile phone networks. This may affect some or all users of radio mics. So far the issue has received coverage in the specialist pro-audio press (Audio-Media, LSI, Total Production, etc) as well as national media: |
The cassette is dead? - Long live the cassette!
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You may have heard on the news that major high street shops have decided that they will no longer sell audio cassettes. GB Audio have been selling the Maxell range of audio cassettes for many years and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. The excellent Maxell cassette range includes 46, 60, 90 and 120 minute options in bulk carton quantities or individually by mail order. Click here for the full Maxell price list. |
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Due to the closure of Quantegy Europa, we are running out of Quantegy
media.
We have no open reel tape left in any format.
However, we do have stocks of MOD and DA8 at clearance prices. See Quantegy price list. |
 Full Marantz
price list |
PMD570FREE CARD READER while stocks last - HOT DEAL! |
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| New Marantz digital, portable, PC card recorders have arrived in stock and are selling like hot cakes! A viable alternative to DAT for mobile sound recording, electronic news gathering (ENG), film, live sound, etc. Top of the range PMD671 features 24 bit/96 KHz recording, selectable 96/48/44.1kHz/MP3 format, confidence monitoring, shift time playback and typically runs for up to 6 hrs with 4 standard alkaline AA batteries. The cost-effective PMD660 has selectable 48/44.1kHz/MP3 format. Record over 6 hours (stereo) on a 4GB compact flash card @ 44.1kHz or 71 hours @ MP3. XLR mic inputs with 48V phantom power, line input/outputs. USB link out for downloading to your laptop or PC. New 1u rackmount versions now available. | ||
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New from Yamaha
portable, lightweight PA system for the presenter, demonstrator or
entertainer on the move.
Winner of the MIA Best PA Award 2006. Mixer/amp fits into a bay in the back of the speaker for ease of transport. Leads fit in the other. (Microphone/stand not included). Datasheet Special price £299 + VAT |
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Allen & Heath new ZED Series compact mixing console with USB |
We are pleased to announce
that the new ZED 4-bus mixers are shipping! |
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- Live VCA consoles
GL - Live sound consoles MixWizard - Compact mixers PA-CP - Powered mixers I-Con - Digital live consoles Xone - Professional DJ mixers iDR - DSP audio system GR - Analogue zone mixers Full Allen & Heath price list. Also see our special offer prices on the MixWizard range and PA Series |
Drawmer new products
Drawmer have developed the new DSL424 TwoPlusTwo, which is a clever hybrid combining two DL441 compressor channels with two DS404 noise gate channels, providing a four channel tool box in a space-saving 1u format. The DSL424 can be used as four mono or two stereo processors.
Also, the recently introduced SP2120 system controller is finding favour in theatres, BGM and entertainment systems. The SP2120 is a multiband analogue compressor limiter with tamperproof locking. Applications include discreet loudspeaker protection and system capping to meet the requirements of Environmental Health Departments. Click here for full Drawmer price list.
Shermann Loudspeakers
Following a lengthy battle with an unscrupulous rogue who slyly registered "Shermann" as his own Trade Mark founder, Ken Hughes, has been able to re-instate the famous Shermann brand name on his main line of loudspeaker products.
However, the temporary Syrious brand name has become established in the meantime so it will be given the opportunity to continue as the brand name for the company's new range of highly cost-effective "no-frills" loudspeakers including a couple of basic boxes purely for DJ and Karaoke use. All Shermann and Syrious units will still be manufactured to the usual high standards in UK.
See the current full Shermann and Syrious price lists.
Yamaha - P Series power amps & MG mixers
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P Series amps - fantastic
build, great sound, great features. Models P2500S, P3500S, P5000S, P7000S now in stock (May 2008). |
Special offer amp prices: BELOW TRADE PRICES!
Like many suppliers, Yamaha have just announced price increases across their range, due to increased manufacturing and transport costs. Happily, we are still continuing our BELOW TRADE PRICE OFFER on P Series amps. Click here for full Yamaha price list. top
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has upgraded the
MG series mixers to include compressors on C versions and multi-FX
on X versions. MG82CX MG102C MG124C MG124CX MG166C MG166CX MG206C. See new Sale prices. "We have a winner" and "reasonably priced, effects laden, mixer solution" says Music Mart magazine - Aug 03. |
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The
new Stagelink
Online Directory resource has awarded us a "Recommended"
status for Dr. Know's "excellent Reference Library". This site has also won a Golden Web Award for good design from the International Association of Web Masters & Designers |
Viewpoint Here's a new feature - highlighting opinions in the pro-audio industry.
Read Gary Stanfill's "It's A Knockoff World"- Tackling the issue of product design theft, from Prosoundweb.com
Charity gets a helping hand
GB Audio supports
The Friends Of Stockbridge School who are currently raising funds to develop their multimedia I.T. Suite and other school projects. Call us if you have any redundant office furniture, IT kit, money or expertise to donate.Hire Dept News
The Hire department has some recent new additions to its inventory. Click here for the full rate card.Other Hire Dept Features: Stiff - The Musical
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Committee
Vacancies
Lung Ha's Theatre Company is looking to recruit individuals with management committee knowledge and skills to take up the positions of directors on its board of management. Lung Ha's is a charitable organisation, which provides opportunities for people with learning difficulties to become actively involved in the performing arts. The Company is looking for volunteers with an interest in theatre and/or in working with people with learning difficulties to bring their expertise in one the following fields - fundraising, marketing, management, theatre, and/or supporting people with special needs. The Board meets about every 6 weeks so a large time commitment is not required but enthusiasm and a desire to support the work of the company is. If you would like to support Lung Ha's and its work please contact Catherine MacNeil on 0131 - 228 8998 or email info@lunghas.co.uk in the meantime for further information on the company you can also visit www.lunghas.co.uk.
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Suspect Culture invite Stage Managers and Lighting & Sound
specialists to send their CVs for current and future
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What would be the cost' Canadian ' for the
operational manual for the Yamaha EMX 150 mixer , I just purchased one at a used
item sale. J.W.
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