TECHNICAL EVENT PRODUCTION BROCHURE APRIL Edition 1

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1 TECHNICAL EVENT PRODUCTION BROCHURE APRIL 2016 Edition 1

2 Welcome to the first edition of our 2016 technical production brochure. This brochure will provide you with a comprehensive overview of our services, but more importantly how we can be of help to you and your next project. Whether you require equipment hire, sales or just general advice our services offer everything you could need to deliver a successful event. We will offer you expert advice and years of experience to help deliver the production for your event that is tailored specifically to you and your budget. Of course, in the event that you do not find what you are looking for within this brochure please give us a call directly or visit our website for further information. We look forward to hearing from you and hopefully working with you in the near future. Yours Sincerely, Stuart Roberts - Director SRD Group Ltd Contents About Us Equipment Rental Staging Systems Audio & Driverack Systems Allen & Heath Mixing Consoles Microphones & Personal Monitoring Lighting & Special Effects Audio Visual Power Distribution Event Management Noise Monitoring Terms & Conditions of Hire Registered Address SRD Group Ltd Unit 1, Crowhurst Hop Farm Bullen Lane East Peckham Tonbridge Kent TN12 5LP Tel: info@srdgroup.co.uk Get social with us Page srdgroup srdgroup company/srd-group

3 BRINGING EVENTS TO LIFE EQUIPMENT RENTAL ABOUT US Technical event production since Managing successful events takes skill, experience, dedication and the right people. We have proudly been the name behind some of the largest, most technically demanding live events in South East England. With so many elements in the event planning process, the need for an experienced event management team is essential. We specialise in providing technical production and a range of other services for all types of events including audio visual, event lighting, sound, staging, styling and theming as well as multimedia content and digital products such as web-casting and live polling. Our breadth of services and experience makes us the perfect partner to manage your next event. We bring events to life with our class leading sound, lighting, video, staging and power solutions. In addition to providing equipment for hire and sale we also offer a full installation service to schools, clubs and theatres, sports facilities, public buildings and houses of worship. We project manage your event or installation ensuring that every aspect is delivered on time and meets your expectations, leaving you worry free. We also offer repair, maintenance and servicing to all of your existing equipment. 4 EQUIPMENT RENTAL Hire with or without our technical assistants and production managers. We know how important high quality equipment is and we will supply the right solution for your needs. We have a number of options when it comes to hiring equipment but whatever method you choose you can be confident that we will deliver a service that is second to none. We offer either a full setup service or just dry hire on all of our equipment depending on your personal needs and event specification. Mixing Consoles PA Systems Amplifiers and Driveracks Microphones Wireless Microphones In Ear Monitoring Fully tested & maintained to the highest standard. All of our equipment is tested by our technicians before leaving the warehouse and is prepared for usage to the highest standard. Please contact us to discuss your requirements and obtain a full quote by calling Lighting and trussing Stage decking and ARC canopies Cabling and Rigging Power Distribution and Fuel Management Sound Monitoring and SPL logging Equipment Sales 5

4 Professional, experienced service. STAGING SYSTEMS SRD Group produce a design and make recommendations that demonstrate what is achievable and affordable for your event. This includes any special features you may need such as reception areas, bars or screens for films and presentations. As well as constructing the set, our service also includes installing equipment and mounting graphics, colour co-ordinated decor, panelling and spotlighting. We ll also ensure fire and safety regulations are met and deliver all equipment to the event. You may choose any or all of our services that suit your requirements. Whatever the event you are staging, be it a small indoor conference or a large outdoor event, you can rely on SRD Group to provide the perfect stage solution, on budget, on time, every time. ARC ROOF CANOPIES Great looking stages, perfect for outdoor events. We provide stages across Kent, Sussex, Surrey and the UK. Whatever type or size of event you are planning, whether an indoor conference, award ceremony or an outdoor festival or sports event, we can help provide the right solution. AR64 (6m x 4m) This is the ideal stage for smaller outdoor events such as for sports or music performances. Features Optional PA wings available 18ft by 12ft performance area Hand rails and one set of steps Black interior walls and roofing Specifications 216 sq ft performance area 3ft high performance area PA wings load capacity: 1,000 Kg Centre point load capacity: 3,000 Kg Uniformly distributed load capacity: 400Kg Maximum wind force: 10 Bft AR86 (8m x 6m) A larger format stage, best suited for sporting events, corporate functions and music festivals. Features Optional PA wings available Optional side house available 26ft by 20ft performance area Hand rails and two sets of steps Black interior walls and roofing Specifications 520 sq ft performance area 3ft high performance area Optional 100sq ft side house PA wings load capacity: 1,000 Kg Centre point load capacity: 3,000 Kg Uniformly distributed load capacity: 560Kg Maximum wind force: 10 Bft MOBILE TRAILER STAGES Ready for your performance in under 2 hours. With this type of stage there is no need for access to a site 8 hours before an event - we arrive on site with everything ready to go in just a few hours keeping any disruption to a minimum. Our mobile stages have been engineered to a very high standard using lightweight but strong materials. The stage is towed into position and, using a combination of hydraulics and muscle power, unfolded, levelled and assembled. The ceiling supports of our staging can hold several tonnes, suitable for fixture of lighting and effects, whilst the stage decking is strong enough and large for your performance. LITEDECK STAGING Any size, anywhere, for any purpose. The LiteDeck modular staging system is rapidly becoming the industry standard staging system for the entertainment, conference and set building markets. Comparatively low in weight and with it s varied range of shapes (square, rectangular and curved) it means we can use it to create made to measure stages for any event whether indoor or outdoor. Extra LiteDeck can be added onto existing stages to create a larger performance area, or an alternative design. Maybe you require a catwalk for fashion shows, or just a platform for a public speaker. From full stages to single platforms we can provide anything you may need for any size event. Speak to us today about your staging requirements. 6 7

5 AUDIO SYSTEMS & DRIVERACKS LINE ARRAY SYSTEMS Audio systems for every application and environment. We stock a comprehensive range of audio solutions that are available to hire for both indoor and outdoor applications of any size, from arenas to small clubs, and for theatre productions to major artists. Being in the top ranking concerning performance and quality GAE loudspeakers outstandingly and define new benchmarks in the field of sound engineering. We have a selection of Line Array systems from GAE and these come in the form of the WaveLine and the WaveLine PT. WaveLine is the larger of the two systems available for hire, this system will comfortably provide sound for medium to large events. The WaveLine PT system is a smaller format line array and as such is perfect for music festivals, indoor conferences and smaller events that require excellent sound coverage and quality on a smaller visual footprint. MKIII FLASHLIGHT Our no-compromise point source concert touring system. We are delighted to have now added the MKIII Flashlight system to our loudspeaker inventory. This legendary point source system was the loudspeaker of choice for many of the large iconic acts of the 80 s and 90 s like Pink Floyd and Peter Gabriel. If you want the ultimate in live sound production, with complete control over your audio then this system surpasses any of today s modern set-ups. AMPLIFIERS & DRIVERACKS We have all the power required to drive any PA system and use a range of industry standard amplifiers to deliver this. Our range of amplifiers include MC2, Linear Research, BSS and Crown. Other brands are available on request, if you have a specific brand requirement please contact us to discuss this. SMALLER SPEAKER ENCLOSURES, MONITOR WEDGES & SUBWOOFERS The GAE System series loudspeakers offer enormous flexibility as well as a perfect design and up-to-date acoustic characteristics. These loudspeakers assimilate to their environment always offering a brilliant sonic result and are suitable for use with a multitude of applications including music festivals, corporate events and conferences. We have a large range of both passive and active speakers that are suitable for smaller FOH systems and this are paired with a range monitor wedges. Our range of sub-woofers come in two formats, either 2 x 15 and 2 x 18 units. The BR series GAE sub-woofers are best combined with either our line array or smaller enclosure systems to deliver enough low end for any application. For speaker management processing we use both XTA DP224 and DP226 units. Pre-Configured Driveracks. All of our pre-configured driveracks contain several hard wired amplifiers, a speaker management processor and a 32A power distro inlet making it very easy to plug n play with any of our audio systems. Speak to us about audio systems or concert touring on

6 GLD Series Mixers. CONSOLES The GLD series mixer is a comprehensive digital mixing ecosystem that marries a passion for audio quality with a beautifully elegant workflow. GLD has earned its stripes on rock tours, at iconic venues, in houses of worship and at flagship sporting events across the globe. GLD is now equipped with Automatic Mic Mixing, a new embedded plugin FX and new compressor models on all channels. We hold stock of both the GLD-80 and GLD-112 models. The GLD series is more than a mixer - it s a complete digital mixing system. The dsnake Cat5 digital multicore together with the plug n play audio racks and expanders make it simple and affordable to build the system as your needs grow. We hold stock of the AR2412 Main AudioRack, AR84 Expander and the AB168 portable AudioRacks. Digital mixing consoles available for hire, sale or installation. We have been an Allen & Heath dealer and service centre for many years and as a result have a comprehensive range of mixing surfaces and mixracks for hire, purchase and installation. DLive Surfaces. S faders, single 12 touchscreen. S faders, twin 12 touchscreens. S faders, twin 12 touchscreens. DM Series MixRacks. To feed the surface you will need to connect a DM series MixRack. We have three configurations available. Qu Series Mixers. Qu mixers have been designed to directly descend from the GLD and ilive digital mixing systems that have earned the industry s respect night after night on tour and in live venues across the globe so you can be confident that you re standing behind a premium mixer that looks, feels, and sounds like a professional. Qu harnesses the full potential of digital mixing technology, with total recall of settings (including the all-important fader position and preamp gain), convenient recording and playback solutions, ipad control, personal monitoring options and the choice of local or remote Cat5 I/O. Additional I/O options. DLive provides 3x I/O Ports on the MixRack and a further 2x I/O Ports on the Surface. When equipped with a multichannel interface, the I/O ports are compatible with most of the existing ilive / GLD audio networking cards, covering all industry standard protocols including Dante, Waves SoundGrid, EtherSound, MADI and Allen & Heath s own ACE protocol. DM32-32 mic/line inputs, 16 line outputs. DM48-48 mic/line inputs, 24 line outputs. DM64-64 mic/line inputs, 32 line outputs. Qu series is the perfect solution for small installations, schools, houses of worship and theatres. Service. Guaranteed. We are pleased to also offer a demonstration on any Allen & Heath product and offer pre/post sales support including user training. For more information or to book a demonstration please call us on

7 MICROPHONES & MONITORING SYSTEMS WIRED & WIRELESS, ANALOGUE OR DIGITAL We offer a large range of microphones for most applications including vocal, instrument, recording, theatre and broadcast. We hold a large microphone inventory with a range of industry standard brands such as Shure, Sennheiser, Audix, DPA and Audio Technica. Whether it s a wired microphone onstage or a beltpack worn multi-channel digital wireless system for a theatre production our team of experts have the knowledge to ensure that you have the right tools for the job, and that you receive the best advice and service tailored exactly to your requirements. PERSONAL MONITORING SYSTEMS We also stock a range of personal monitoring solutions. These units are compatible with our range of Allen and Heath digital mixing consoles and surfaces. Great for having complete control over everything in your mix, no need to ask the engineer for a little bit more kit or vocal, here you can dial it in yourself. The ME-1 is the cornerstone of the ME Personal Mixing System and is ready to use with our Allen & Heath dlive, ilive, GLD and Qu series digital mixers. ME-1 is complemented by the ME-U hub, which opens up the benefits of ME to users of other professional digital mixers via Dante, EtherSound or MADI. ME-1 also has an Aviom compatibility mode for use with Aviom Pro16 systems. WIRELESS MONITORING SYSTEMS We have a range of wireless systems available for hire to satisfy the ever increasing demand for in-ear monitoring. Our range of Sennheiser G3 EW500 systems and booster antennas ensure that musicians, performers and actors can hear everything they need, all with the freedom to move around freeing up the need for on-stage monitor wedges. From small conferences, awards ceremonies and seminars to concerts, festivals, sports and religious events, whenever you need your voice to be heard in the crowd, SRD Group can help with sound equipment hire, microphone hire and personal monitoring solutions. Call us today on to discuss your requirements. Custom Moulded IEM s At SRD we understand that custom moulded IEM s are now more widely available and affordable to musicians and performers. If you are interested in custom moulded IEM s then please give our team a call as we offer full demonstration, fitting and sales consultation for most of the major brands. To find out more information please give us a call and speak to our experts

8 LIGHTING & SPECIAL EFFECTS LIGHTING TO MAKE YOUR NEXT EVENT STAND OUT SRD Group specialise in the supply of event lighting for all purposes and for either indoor our outdoor usage. Our experienced team of lighting designers will advise and help implement your vision. We will assist you with planning and help you decide what would look best for your next conference, award ceremony, fashion show, concert or festival. MOVING HEADS, PAR CANS, LED BATTENS, PROFILE SPOTS AND FLOODS Our lights are the forward-looking choice for lighting designers, offering a carefully focused selection of products that open new design possibilities and make it easier to complete quality lighting projects. Par cans are widely applied to entertainment halls, stage, social club and indoor building decoration whilst LED Battens and profile spots can be used for clubs and theatre applications. We offer architectural lighting for your marquee or product launch, outdoor flood lighting for site, and also fully trussed designed concert stage lighting for stage or theatre installations. Music Festivals Large & Small Concerts Award Ceremonies Product Launches Fashion Shows Conferences Architectural Lighting Installations LIGHTING DESKS We have a range of lighting desks, consoles and controllers suitable for a number of applications ranging from small band packages to full theatre installations. SPECIAL EFFECTS If you are looking to give your event or stage that finishing touch then we have a selection of professional special effect units available for hire that include, Fazer machines, Haze machine, Fog and Snow machines. Our range of desks are industry standard and are by reputable brands such as Avolites, Chamsys and Transcension to name a few. Speak to our experts to establish which lighting desk is right for your requirements

9 AUDIO VISUAL POWER DISTRIBUTION SCREENS, PROJECTORS, DRAPES AND VIDEO SOLUTIONS Our range includes table top projectors & pull-up screens for small presentations up to large format multi-projector set-ups featuring edge-blending and image-mapping. Ideal for exhibitions and repeater screens at larger presentations, we also supply LCD and plasma displays ranging from 40ins to 80ins. Where ambient light is an issue, our LED video panels are the ideal solution. These can be setup in a variety of configurations to suit your requirements. Bringing events to life Whether it s a small screen hire for conferences or sound equipment and screens for festivals we can help. Video is such an integral part of events we stock a large amount of AV equipment for hire including plasma screens, projector screens and video playback. We also offer pre/post event video production facilities as well as event filming. Screens can be built into your stage set, flown from truss and around drapes or video mapped for stage sets. EVENT POWER Power is usually vital for any event, we are able to assist with power distribution, cabling, generators and fuel management as well as heavy duty cable ramps. For large and small concerts, festivals, exhibitions and all indoor or outdoor events we provide the power required. All equipment undergoes rigorous inspection, maintenance and PAT testing before it leaves our warehouse ensuring safety is paramount. Not sure how much power you require? For larger events we can produce a power plan calculating the required generators, cabling and distribution systems for all areas of your site, ensuring efficient use of generators and minimising potential risks. If you need to provide site lighting we can plan this for you too. Fuel Management. If your event requires external power generation then we have a number of solutions available for hire and will put the necessary fuel management plan in place to maximise your budget. DISTROS, CABLES & SOCAPEX Our large inventory of distros, cable and lighting SOCA cable are available for hire. We cover everything required for 16A, 32A, 63A and 125A power solutions for any event size. WIRELESS TRANSMISSION & VIDEO OVER CAT 6 We have the necessary equipment and solutions available to send HD video sources across a wireless network or via an ethernet CAT 6 connection. Our HD-Base T splitter and 4K-TX840 sender units are capable of sending a single 4K video source to multiple displays across distances of up to 100m via a CAT 6 cable

10 EVENT MANAGEMENT NOISE MONITORING A DEDICATED EVENT MANAGEMENT TEAM NOISE CONSULTANCY Our specialist team of event technicians, operators and directors, are some of the best in the business. They manage all technical and production elements of your event from start to finish. With specialist skills in technical event production management, we provide you with one point of contact who will oversee the logistical management and work with you and your other event partners every step of the way. Management of all aspects of the event, from brief to execution. Experience in managing and collaborating with event producers, stylists and other event partners. Event day management including production of the event run sheet and full co-ordination of the setup and strike. Liaising with suppliers and venues. Design, supply, management and operation of all technical elements. Our noise metering and analysing service is aimed at the event industry and we will produce a full assessment to ensure that your event or production is compliant. Noise pollution from events is increasingly being included in the licensing procedure. We will get involved in the early stages, producing a plan, detailing controls and solutions to your event s noise related concerns. SPL logging and measurement. A full report will be created at the end of your event that will include the sound levels throughout the day, any complaints received and the subsequent actions that were taken. This report can then be distributed to your event management team, local council authorities and can be used to uphold licensing regulations for certain venue types. Advice on how to keep noise levels under control. Our friendly team offer advice at the planning stages of your event. We will offer a variety of sound system choices based upon your event requirements. For instance, a choice of system could be either a Line Array or a Point Source system, both do very different things and have a long list of pros/cons for each. Rest assured, we will provide the correct system that is best suited for the environment and for the listeners. We provide management and consulting services for your technical and production requirements. The technical and production managers play separate but overlapping roles and must work side-byside to bring together a successful event that runs smoothly, on time and to budget. In the case of smaller events these two roles can carried out by one person. EASE Plotting (Enhanced Acoustic Simulator for Engineers). Vital for any large scale outdoor event that involves concert sound. We offer this service to enable correct and accurate planning for your sound. It will enable you to get the most out of the PA system, cover the correct areas and avoid noise spill into unwanted places (like nearby residential areas)

11 Conditions of Hire 1. For the purpose of these conditions, The Company shall be deemed to refer to SRD Group and The Customer to any company, partnership and individual who shall enter into any agreement with SRD Group. This contract shall be governed by English Law. 2. All equipment remains the property of the Company. 3. Hire charges are based on the period of the contract irrespective of whether or not the equipment is in use. 4. All equipment hired by the Company is designed for use by competent and trained professionals. No hired item is to be considered water resistant or flame retardant unless specifically indicated by the Company. 5. All hire periods are a maximum of 24 hours or charged multiples thereof. Hires of three of more days may be charged at a weekly rate at the discretion of the Company. 6. The hire period extends until no later than the day following the final charged period. Any hire extending past will incur an additional days hire charged at the full hire rate. Subsequent additional days will be charged at the full hire rate without any discretionary discount until the equipment is returned to the Company. 7. The hire period commences upon delivery to the Customer and ceases upon return to the Company or collection by the Company if agreed in advance. Equipment is not regarded as returned until it is checked and inspected at the Company s premises by an authorised member of the Company s staff and a formal receipt issued by the Company. 8. Should the Customer or Customer s venue not be ready for delivery at the agreed time the Company will charge 50 per hour or part thereof. Any parking charges or fines levied during this waiting period will also be the responsibility of the Customer. 9. Should hire equipment not be ready for collection at the agreed time the Company will charge 50 per hour or part thereof. Any parking charges or fines levied during this waiting period will also be the responsibility of the Customer. 10. Unless specifically stated, delivery and collection services only include labour to stage door or entry point. Likewise delivery charges do not include labour for building & striking equipment unless stated. 11. Equipment hired will be entirely at the Customer s risk during the hire period and the Customer will be responsible for any loss or damage thereto howsoever arising. The Customer undertakes responsibility for insuring equipment against all risks to full replacement value. Any loss or damage to the equipment is to be reimbursed to the Company by the Customer to the full replacement value thereof. 12. The Customer will be responsible for ensuring that any relevant regulations, rules or statutory provisions governing, or relating to, the use of the hired equipment are complied with during the period of the hire and the Company in no way assumes liability for the consequence of any non-compliance with any such regulations, rules or statutory provisions. 13. The Customer undertakes to only connect electrical appliances to a suitable and safe RCD protected electrical supply. In the event the Customer wishes to connect to a temporary electrical supply or generator then this must have suitable earth bonding and commissioned in accordance to BS Equipment will be supplied to the Customer in normal working order, the Company s liability for any defect, or failure of the equipment hired, is limited to the rectification of any defect or failure arising from normal usage. The Company accepts no liability for any consequential losses incurred by the customer. 15. The Customer undertakes to ensure that the Company s equipment shall not be used for any purpose beyond its capacity or in any manner likely to result in undue deterioration of the equipment. 16. Equipment returned by the Customer not in a hire-able condition whether due to dirt or other contamination may result in a cleaning charge of 50 per hour of part thereof. Cabling returned uncoiled or badly coiled will also result in this charge being levied. 17. The Company cannot be responsible for any injuries to personnel or damage to property consequential to and arising from any improper use of the equipment by the Customer, during the period of Hire. 18. Equipment must not be altered by the Customer or modified in any way. In particular, cables must not be cut and plugs and sockets must not be rewired by the Customer. Any equipment found to have been modified or in any way altered and any cables or components found to have been damaged by cutting or attempts at modification will be charged at replacement price upon return. The company retains the right to decide whether equipment damaged through modification is repaired or replaced at the Customer s expense. 19. Any damage to, or failure of, or defect in any hired equipment must be notified to the Company within 24 hours of its occurrence, and be confirmed in writing within three days of initial notification. In the absence of such notification the Customer will be charged with the full cost of repair and replacement. 20. The Customer will be responsible for advising the Company as to the location of the hired equipment during the period of hire and in any change of location. If the equipment is being used on a tour or other multiple site production then a full itinerary must be provided on request to the Company. 21. No equipment hired from the Company may be taken outside the Mainland of Great Britain, either to any offshore island or to any foreign country without the written consent of the Company. 22. Any hired items used for criminal or otherwise illegal purposes shall cause the hire to be ended and any restitution costs to be born by the Customer. In the event of confiscation of equipment hired the Customer will be charged the full day hire rate until the equipment is returned to the Company plus any and all costs incurred in repatriation of the equipment to the Company. 23. It is an express condition of the hire that the Customer shall not offer for hire to any third party or parties any equipment which is the property of the Company, without the written consent of the Company. 24. If agreed hire charges are not paid by the due date then the Company will reserve the right to repossess the hired items and will not be liable for any damage or loss which may be suffered by the Customer as a consequence of any such repossession. 25. Customers must provide valid identification documents which may be retained for the hire period at the Company s discretion. Valid proof of identification is deemed by the Company to be a current UK issued passport or UK issued photo driving licence with counterpart. Valid proof of address is deemed by the Company to be a current (less than 30 days old) council tax or utility bill. No copies of documents will be accepted as a proof of identification. 26. Payment for hire by non-account customers must be made on collection of the equipment by the Customer via a PIN verified debit or credit card. Cheque or cash payments are not acceptable under any circumstances. 27. Before issuing any equipment the Company reserves the right to require a security deposit to be paid. The deposit required may be at the discretion of the Company the same as the replacement value of the equipment. 28. Account Customers exceeding their credit limit or terms will have their account suspended until the Company receives payment in full for all outstanding invoices and ongoing hires. The company reserves the right to immediately end any hire to any Customer that exceeds the terms of their account. 29. In event of any equipment ordered not being available for hire through circumstances beyond the control of the Company, the Company reserves the right to substitute equipment of similar quality for all or part of the duration of hire. 30. No information or data contained in any of the Company s catalogues or price lists shall be deemed to constitute any part of a contract of hire, such information being for the purpose of general description only. 31. All prices quoted exclude VAT at the prevailing rate unless otherwise indicated. 32. In the event of cancellation the following charges will be invoiced and due for payment on the date of commencement of the originally contracted period of hire: Cancellation more than 28 days before the commencement of the period of hire - 0% of the total hire charge. Cancellation between 28 and 14 days before the commencement of the period of hire - 50% of the total hire charge. Cancellation less than 14 days before the commencement of the period of hire - 100% of the total hire charge. 33. The Company reserves the right to cancel any hire at any point at the discretion of a member of staff

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