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Quantegy DAT & DT8 - free case offer
Yamaha MG mixers - extra new features
At last, a "realistic" PZM alternative
Cables, Connectors & Consumables
The Accessory Shop
Ex-Display mics to clear
BIG SALE 2008 - ex-rental, and used gear
Environmental noise control & sound limiters
Getting what you paid for?

Main dealer for leading pro audio brands:

HEADLINE BARGAINS:
Allen & Heath - NEW ZED Series mixing consoles
Yamaha P Series amps & MG mixers - incredible deals!
Marantz PMD660 portable digital PC card recorder
Quantegy digital media clearance

Syrious: high definition loudspeaker systems for theatre, concert performance and public address.

AKG: microphones, headphones, wireless systems.

Tascam: professional CD, MD, DAT, cassette, mixing desks, recording equipment.

 Neumann: Industry leader for studio microphones. MC²

DNH: ATEX certified PA speakers for outdoor use and hazardous environments, military spec.

Yamaha: make everything. We specialise in power amps, FX processors, equalisers, speakers, analogue & digital mixers.

Revox: Industry standard open reel recorders and innovative hi-fi

Lexicon digital reverbs and effects processors

ARX analogue audio dynamics processors Drawmer dynamics, eq and system processors

BSS eq, dynamics and system processors

Audio-Technica: microphones, headphones, wireless systems.

Teac: Domestic CD, MD, cassette, amps, tuners.

Shure: performance microphones, wireless systems and accessories

dbx: compressors, gates, noise reduction, equalisers, crossovers, DSPs, mastering processors.

Beyerdynamic: microphones, headphones, wireless systems.

JBL: Individual drivers and speaker systems for PA, theatre, cinema, studio, club.

Crown: Heavy duty power amps for touring or installation. Also specialist microphones

Roland: Studio reverbs & delay processors, chunky power amps, backline

Analogue and digital mixing consoles for live performance, theatre, conference and presentations.

Rane: equalisers, signal splitters, crossovers, zoners

XTA: equalisers, analysers, delays, DSP system controllers.

Sabine equalisers and auto feedback eliminators

Induction loop amplifiers and accessories Van Damme cables - the path of least resistance

Sennheiser: microphones, headphones, infrared and wireless systems.

EMS lightweight polycarbonate rack housings

  Denon: professional and domestic ranges of CD, MD, cassette, amplifiers and speakers. 

Click on the logos above for full price lists (with photos where available) or text links for price lists without photos:  AKG, Allen & Heath, Ampetronic, ARX, Audio-Technica, BeyerdynamicBSS, Crown, dbx, Denon, DNH, Drawmer, EMS, JBL, Lab Gruppen, Lexicon, Marantz, Maxell, MC², Neumann, Quantegy, Rane, Rycote, Sabine, Sennheiser, Shermann, Shure, Syrious, Tascam, XTA, Yamaha
We always have special deals and hot offers so phone or email for a final quote, whether you're after a roll of gaffer or a full sound system installation.
We use many of these manufacturers' products in our own Hire Dept, so we know what we're talking about.
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We accept most major credit cards


Allen & Heath - new ZED Series compact mixing console with USB

We are pleased to introduce the new ZED 4-bus, high quality mixer!

Taking inspiration from different product lines within the A&H range and combining them with fresh new ideas to give stunning results in a neat and easy to use package, the ZED 4-bus mixers feature:
  • A&H’s high performance DuoPre TM padless preamp.
  • 4-band, 2-swept mids EQ with in/out switch.
  • 6 auxes (2 pre, 2 post, 2 pre/post).
  • 4 sub groups.
  • direct outputs on each mono channel.
  • separate L, R & M main buses.
  • individual 48v switching.
  • 100mm long throw faders.
  • 2 matrix outputs.
  • talkback facility to auxes or LR.
  • USB audio stereo in/out (with flexible output configuration).
  • Bundled with Cakewalk’s SONAR LE music production software.
  • same construction quality as the GL and ML mixers.

Special Sale price £239 + VAT
(ZED-14) - extended to end of May

Are you ready to test drive one now?

Allen & Heath ZED-14 4 bus compact mixing console
ZED-14 datasheet

We also have fab, low prices on the
PA Series and the MixWizard Series

See full Allen & Heath price list


Yamaha - P Series power amps & MG mixers - now even cheaper!

New Yamaha P Series power amps P Series amps - fantastic build, great sound, great features.
Buy now at BELOW TRADE prices.

Special offer amp prices:  
P2500S (2x310W) £241.  P3500S (2x450W) £299.  P5000S (2x700W) £362.  P7000S (2x950W) £419.  
(Power ratings @ 20-20kHz, 0.1% THD)
All prices are exclusive of VAT but include free UK delivery. Click here for full Yamaha price list.                top

The combination of Yamaha’s exclusive EEEngine technology with MOSFET circuitry ensure the P series to perform with exceptional efficiency with upgraded on-board limiters providing optimum protection against hard clipping. All four models also offer integrated Yamaha Speaker Processing (YSP) circuitry, accessible from a rear mounted switch which enhances the audio performance of Yamaha¹s market leading American series speakers. The convenient 2-U design features front panel 31 position input attenuators and signal indicators, and each channel contains both balanced XLR and balanced input connectors with SPEAKON and 5 pole binding post output connections. Full data sheet.
Yamaha has upgraded the MG series mixers to include compressors on C versions and multi-FX on X versions. Quality construction, quality electronics. 
We have most models of the MG Series in stock for immediate dispatch.


New Product! MG82CX £115.  New Product! MG102C £76.  New Product! MG124C £152.  New Product! MG124CX £192.  New Product! MG166C £203.  New Product! MG166CX £232.  New Product! MG206C £309.  MG24/14FX £575.   MG32/14FX £712.

"We have a winner" and "reasonably priced, effects laden, mixer solution" says Music Mart magazine - Aug 03.

   Yamaha MG124CX mixing console
MG124CX


Yamaha STAGEPAS 300 portable lightweight PA system package 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


Marantz Professional

Full Marantz price list     
Maxell CF Cards

Marantz PMD660 portable, solid state, digital PC card recorder PMD660 (left) is now only £339 (+ VAT) !!!    
 FREE CARD READER WITH EVERY RECORDER! 
USB 2.0 card reader/writer. 7in1: CF (types 1&2), Microdrive, Smart Media, Memory Stick, SD, Multi Media Card,  to let you edit and download files to PC or laptop while you carry on recording. 
Available while promotional stocks last.
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.

New 1u PMD570 rackmount version now available. £695.00 + VAT


All prices shown in £ Sterling, excluding VAT. UK Carriage is FREE for pre-pay orders over £100 (excluding secondhand items). You can mail, email, fax or telephone your order. Include your name, address and telephone number with your cheque or Postal Order or Mastercard / Visa details (card no. and expiry date). Stock items will usually be dispatched within 24 hours. Our normal Terms & Conditions of business apply. Errors and omissions excepted.                 top


New, Ex-Display Bargains

Lots of brand new & ex-display microphones to clear:

Audio-Technica ATM23HE snare/drums (1) @ £99
Audio-Technica AT803B omni condenser lavalier (1) @ £94
Audio-Technica PRO37R cardioid condenser (2) @ £89
Audio-Technica 4033A studio condenser (3) @ £199 with free suspension mount
Retromic 50's style reproduction mic @ £22.95
AKG WMS40PRO vocal wireless mic kit. 1 only. New, ex-display £123
Sennheiser EW112G2 lapel wireless mic kit. 1 only. New £339
Sennheiser EW352G2 headworn wireless mic kit. 1 only. New £416
Sennheiser IEM300 wireless in-ear-monitors kit. 1 only. New £499
K&M ST260 round base mic stand. 1 only. New but imperfect £19

Lots of brand new & ex-display sound equipment to clear:

Drawmer DL241XLR stereo compressor limiter. 1 only. New, ex-display £299.00
Marantz PMD570 digital PC card recorder. 1 only. New, ex-display £556
Drawmer MX30 stereo compressor limiter. 1 only. As-new, ex-demo £175
6u flightcase - front & back lids £75
Shermann DX100 6"+0.8" @100W + fly yoke. 1 only. New, ex-display £199
TC1220 stereo parametric EQ. 1 only. As-new, ex-display £179
AKG K105UHF wireless headphones. 2 only. New £49
AKG K305UHF wireless headphones. 1 only. New £79

 Also check our ex-rental and trade-in clearance list.    top

Audio-Technica ATM61HE High Energy mic deal

A high output dynamic hypercardioid capsule design integrates with the neodymium magnet with advanced diaphragm design and ultra-precise tolerances. Offers excellent gain before feedback, low handling noise and wide frequency range, sounding similar to a stage condenser. This mic is an ideal all rounder - especially suitable for vocals, acoustic instruments, speech.

The ATM61HE is our best selling mic. Try an A-B test against any other mic in the showroom and you'll understand why.

Now only £89 + VAT whilst stocks last.

Click here for full Audio-Technica price list.

Audio-Technica ATM61HE cardioid microphone
data sheet

RETROMIC

VINTAGE LOOKS, MODERN REPRODUCTION PERFORMANCE MIC.

A 50's style mic with polished, cast alloy body and top quality McCannon dynamic insert, with XLR connector and mounting for mic stand.

Special Sale offer - buy one for £22.95 + VAT or buy 3 for only £62.00 + VAT Available while stocks last.

data sheet

Quantegy studio multitrack and mastering recording media - analogue reel to reel, digital DTRS, ADAT, Hi8, CDR, MD (minidisc)  Special clearance of remaining stock

MOD and DA8 prices are all reduced to clear!
DA8MP113 (Tascam 8 track) £6.90
MOD2P6GP (2.6GB magneto-optical disk) £
10.00

In addition we are also giving away a free protective TRACpak hanger/shipper with every three DA8 tapes purchased, whilst stocks last.

Quantegy DTRS DA8 digital multi-track We are now SOLD OUT of all other Quantegy formats including all types of open reel mastering tape.

Quantegy prices  

Maxell prices

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Remember, if you are unable to visit our showroom you can phone, fax or email your order enquiry.

All prices shown in £ Sterling, excluding VAT. UK Carriage is FREE for pre-pay orders over £100 (excluding secondhand items). You can mail, email, fax or telephone your order. Include your name, address and telephone number with your cheque or Postal Order or Mastercard / Visa details (card no. and expiry date). Stock items will usually be dispatched within 24 hours. Our normal Terms & Conditions of business apply. Errors and omissions excepted.                            top


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Sale 2008

As well as the new bargains, ex-display and scoop purchases on this page, we have lots of used sound gear in our Sale 2008. Here you will find ex-demo, ex-rental and trade-in equipment to clear.

If you're looking for something not on our list, send us an email and we'll keep a look out and try to match you up at no extra charge.


 

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