Shure, Sennheiser & Lectrosonics Digital Audio over UHF - Creative Audio a
OUR SYSTEMS ARE CONFIGURED WITH THEATRE AUDIO IN MIND.
We ship to all lower 48 States
we SELL Systems and other audio gea
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OUR SYSTEMS ARE CONFIGURED WITH THEATRE AUDIO IN MIND.
We ship to all lower 48 States
we SELL Systems and other audio gea
All rentals must be Paid in full plus the assessed Refundable Security Deposit.
Why? Because in our early days we had too many disputes about late returns and damages and we chose to avoid these issues. Sorry if that is an issue for your organization.
A booking is not considered confirmed until both the Rental Fee and the Refundable Security Deposit are paid, and we have a signed Rental Agreement in our possession.
We reserve the right to charge a FEE of $100 for any booking not confirmed (by full payment of rental fee and assesed security deposit) at least 14 days prior to desired delivery date
A rush fee of $200 may be added for bookings requested less than 14 days before requested delivery date.
Many ask "Why?" we keep our cost low by carefully managing our labour and shipping costs. This entails knowing what is coming to maintain efficiency. Last minute (yes 14 days is still last minute) means we have to disrupt our work flow causing additional costs.
We used to do this, but decided that the use of the Rush fee better protected our business operations.
For few who took advantage of those discounts, we apologize for the change, but they didn't result in the work-flow improvements we had hoped for.
Most rentals include FREE ground shipping both ways - to you and back to us. If it is necessary to expedite shipping for late bookings or confirmations, we can arranged that priced at UPS published rates. Return shipping is still on us.
Equipment must be packed safely ind in the same manner it was shipped to you. Mics: cleaned of makeup & tape residue Racks: oriented as shipped
Cables: nothing jammed in case lids
Equipment must be delivered to the carrier on the next business day following the Last Show (Rental Agreement End Date). Late returns are subject to a fee equal to 15% of the first week rental rate per day.
We ship you a fully tested and working system. Any problems or shortages must be notified in writing by email by the end of the day following delivery. Problems or losses after this date are considered your responsibility. Charges for damages or losses are included in the documentation we supply.
Your deposit is generally processed about 10-14 business days after we take delivery of the returned equipment. It will be returned in full less any charges for loss, damages or late returns.
We have clients in all lower 48 states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Due to the difficulties dealing with cross border rentals, we would need to have inventory and people on the Canadian side of the border - as I type this and look out my window I can see Canada across the St Lawrence River. So close yet so far.
If you have the time and inclination to want to partner with us, please reach out - by email in the first instance - provide you experience, expertise, and why it would be good fit. In the early stages it would be a good part-time hobby business.
Due to the ever increasing of eight wages and equipment we have had to revise our prices by an average of 5%.
To offset the damage we have reduced our extra days to 8% of the first week for days 8-14 and then to 4% of first week per day for the next 4 weeks
Creative Audio CA41/811 analog - $440
Shure SLXD Digital over UHF - $699
Shure QLXD Digital over UHF - $999
Sennheiser EW-DX Digital - $999
Shure ULXD Digital over UHF - $1,500
Lectosonics DSQD Digital - $2,400
Since we began (almost) as a Shure house, we have been asked about the availability of Sennheiser systems. Mid Spring seeason we succumbed and added 42 EW-DX digital over audio systems - these rent for the same price as the Shure QLXD systems - $999 first week
After a long discussion with Lectrosonic we agreed that it made sense to expand our line into the top end of the market for those venues who need "the best". 8 channels of DSQD is $2,400 first week, compared with over $4,000 from the broadway rental houses.
choose from earset, headset or hairline over the ear lavalier
matching transmitters with belt clips
Optional transmitter belts.
receivers for more reliable RF performance
2/4 antennas will run the whole rack
rather than 1/4 waves - better reception
about 6ft to plug into mixer
Hanging organizer for bodypacks
Zippered pouches for transmitters/mics
Instructions, manual excerpts etc
There are a number of advantages to digital audio transmitter over audio - clean accurate audio and way more channels that will play nicely together in any given frequency band are the biggest two.
Just released. Up to 60 channels will work together in most areas.
Slightly better RF stability and better audio quality - up to 100 ch
Sennheisers competitor for the Shure QLXD - good for large set-ups
The penultimate Shure digital wireless system with even better sound - to 200 ch
Electronics build the systems Broadway and much of the international theatre world rely upon - to 200 ch
Extra Days are 8% of the First Week Rate ... We generally rent in blocks of 4 at these rates with a minimum of 8. Other quantities can be ordered, but there is a surcharge applied. Quantities less than 8 sets incur shipping charges at market rates.
UHF (analog or digital) is by far the best and most reliable band to transmit audio over - avoid 2.4 and 5.8GHz systems.
The best entry level UHF system around - up to 20 channels will work together though we do not recommend more than 16.
Extra Days are 8% of the First Week Rate ... We generally rent in blocks of 4 at these rates with a minimum of 8. Other quantities can be ordered, but there is a surcharge applied. Quantities less than 8 sets incur shipping charges at market rates.
With the restrictions caused by Covid 19 there is an increased interest in life streaming legally.
From simple single camera capture devices to the ATEM mini 4 camera switcher capture device.
After you capture the video, you need to encode it for streaming - there are both turnkey devices and laptops with OBS streaming out software available
Digital Mixers can make life so much easier during show, but take a little longer to set-up to take full advantage of all the features.
Analog mixers are tried and true, but get over 12 channels and the level of expertise required to mix a great live show is very high.
When you need to get 4 or more mics from stage to the mixer snake is invaluable - it sure beats laying down 16 or more cables.
Mini Line Arrays consist of a Sub-woofer and 4x top boxes featuring 2 small midrange drivers and a horn. These systems offer narrow vertical dispersion to limit the amount of sound filling the space above your audiences head.
Vertical Line Arrays consist of a Sub-woofer and long column featuring 4-16 small full range drivers and sometimes a super tweeter. These systems offer narrow vertical dispersion to contain the sound to the audience area.
These are normally 2 way systems with a woofer and a horn. We stick for the most part with 8" or 10" woofers for better vocal clarity and add sub-woofers if their is the need for more or sustained bottom end.
We rent microphones to suit most brands of wireless systems, so if you have earsets, but need hairline-wig mics you can rent the mics for your system.
When wireless mics are out of the budget judicious use of floor (boundary) mics and hanging mics can work so long as the actors project.
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Microphones for Choirs or the chorus in a large musical are usually hang above the group singing or captured using quality condenser mics on tall stands.
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Simplifying communications between the stage manager, stage crew and equipment operators
We have headset transceivers that support " xxx" conversation.
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We have Granite Sound ClearCom compatible party-line equipment.
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You can have our wireless intercoms connect to your existing ClearCom party-line system
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Rental Fee and Refundable Security Deposit must be PAID in advance.
We realize that not all organizations can meet this condition of rental and we apologize in advance.