Worn out CD Player



TEAC 5 Disc Multi CD Player

 We have just replaced a worn out Multi Changer CD Player at a local Indian Restaurant. The old TEAC 5 Disc Multi Changer CD unit has served them well considering it was working 7 days a week for around 8 hours per day for the last 4 years! So we have replaced the unit with the same model with added MP3 Playback function. Hopefully this will give them the same service! If you are interested in purchasing on of these units we sell them on our online shop at http://www.audio-visual-uk.co.uk/  or just CLICK on the Teac CD Picture or link above.

For more details about installation of PA and Background Sound Systems please contact us at http://www.gregoryav.co.uk/ or by telephone on 01254 674444.

Sensory Room Repaired

We have recently been asked to service and maintain sensory rooms in the area, Some tasks are not to bad such as replacing sensory room equipment, changing lamps, clearing filters on projectors, but some are more difficult and require some skill! Such as programming the computer that runs the equipment or repairing control units that take a bit of a beating! Other jobs that need doing are such as cleaning and changing the bubble tube water and changing the air stones which in it's self is a job and a half! Gregory Audio Visual Technicians also PAT Test the equipment where needed and keep the sensory room equipment in full safe and working order. If you need further information about this service we offer please check us out at http://www.gregoryav.co.uk/ or call us on 01254 674444.  

Christmas Shopping

I really need to finish off my Christmas Shopping otherwise it's going to be a mad rush on Christmas Eve! :(

Studio is still busy and orders are still coming in for Christmas!!!


Must go to a Special Needs School today and fix the Sensory Room Equipment that was damaged, should be fun! "I could do with some "Chill Out" time" LOL ....

Spot Lights Up School

Gregory Audio Visual where asked to provide powerful spotlights to highlight a charity event at Darwen. The Follow Spots are capable of lighting up to a mile away, little wonder then when some dog walkers of Darwen said they could see the lights from Darwen Tower! Maybe next time we will turn the Tower Green on Halloween!  Our Follow Spotlights are available to hire daily or weekly. Follow Spot operators are also available if required. For more details visit our website at http://www.gregoryav.co.uk/ or if you wish to purchase one we sell them on our online shop at http://www.audio-visual-uk.co.uk/lightingeffects-90-c.asp where we sell a large range of effect and disco lighting equipment.

Video Video Video.........

Blimey the amount of Camcorder Tapes, Video and Cine films to transfer this Chrisitmas is huge!

Funny looking back at some old footage though! Had to laugh today when a video transfer had old scenes of Brookway Blackburn back in the 1970's

If you have old video tapes or media that you would like transferring to DVD Disc give us a call on 01254 674444 or email us for more details at info@gregoryav.co.uk

Prices start from as little as £1 depending what you want transferring we also have a price guide on our website under services at http://www.gregoryav.co.uk/

Christmas Nativities

It's that time of year! All those little tots in there Nativity Outfits singing there hearts out for Mummys and Daddys. Yet again we are working flat out to edit the filming duplicate and pack 100's of them and get the DVD's back to school before the Christmas Break! - Gotta Goooooooooooo

Busy Busy Busy!!!!

Working flat out in studio today transferring old VHS Videos and Camcorder Tapes for folk for Christmas. Also Nativities of kids to finish... phew! Now another urgent job has just come in!!!! Cine to DVD transfer for Christmas .... Oh No! For more details about the services we offer and price guide visit us at http://www.gregoryav.co.uk/services.htm

Just installed two new Audio Technica 4000 series UHF Radio Mics at a local venue! They are fantastic "what a microphone"   If you wish to purchase on call us on 01254 674444 or visit our online shop at http://www.audio-visual-uk.co.uk/ -

For all you technos heres a breakdown on the spec....
Audio-Technica's 4000 Series frequency-agile UHF body-pack and handheld wireless systems bring outstanding clarity and versatility to live performance, regional touring, fixed installations and more. At the heart of the 4000 Series is a rugged True Diversity half-rack receiver, the AEW-R4100, with up to one thousand selectable channels offered in each of three available UHF bands. Receivers from both the 4000 and 5000 Series may be linked; they may be monitored by the 5000 Series system software. The included IntelliScan™ feature automatically determines and sets the best available frequencies on all linked receivers. Multiple system configurations are available, with handheld vocal microphone/transmitters and UniPak® body-pack transmitters designed for use with lavalier, headworn and instrument microphones as well as electric guitars.

• Up to 1000 selectable UHF channels per band and True Diversity reception for interference-resistant operation
• Available in the following frequency bands:
  541.500 - 566.375 MHz (C Band)
  655.500 - 680.375 MHz (D Band)
  721.500 - 746.375 MHz (G Band)
• IntelliScan™ feature automatically finds and sets best available frequencies on all linked receivers
• Advanced digital Tone Lock™ squelch effectively blocks stray RF; the digitally encoded tone also communicates transmitter data for receiver display
• Dual Compander circuitry processes high and low frequencies separately for unmatched audio quality
• Link and coordinate multiple receiver channels
• High-visibility white-on-blue LCD information display
• Metal half-rack receiver chassis with mounting hardware
• All transmitters offer rugged, ergonomic metal bodies, programmable features, soft-touch controls, and 10 mW/35 mW switchable RF power
• All components store up to five preset configurations, with customized "names" if desired

I'm BACK!

I am really sorry that I have not updated my daily blog since May! - The reason is I have been so busy that the last thing on my mind was to update a Blog! - But today with anew smart phone to hand I will try to keep my bloggers updated more.

So this week has been yet another mad week! Monday was installs at 4 venues, Tuesday confernces all over the place, Wednesday 5am Start in Liverpool, Today 6am start in Blackburn as tech on site. Our video production studio is manic and the online shop http://www.audio-visual-uk.co.uk/ has broken all sales records recently.

Some jobs have been massive with production work in Sheffield, Birmingham, and other national locations. With Christmas on the horizon this year really has been a BLURRRRR....

Anyway conference about to start for RBS so time to go.....

Bye Nigel

At Long Last!

Hi to all readers of my blog, so sorry I haven't posted for over a month but it's been crazy busy period at Gregory Audio Visual. With a great number of recent media jobs, installations, conferences, events and a busy retail shop I just haven't had time.



Last month Gregory Audio Visual successfully won 6 major contracts for installation work and 3 service contracts. We successfully fit a bespoke multi thousand pound installation that to the best of our knowledge has never been done before. I would like to take this opportunity in thanking David and his team at Taylor Shaw Manufacturing Ltd (TSM) in Oswaldtwistle for there help and support in the bespoke screen design.

Gregory's supply and fit Infomation Monitors

Gregory Audio Visual fit a number of information screens giving our clients a great way to keep there clients and employees up to date with the latest news and offers.


On the events side of the business we are delighted to be of service to a company who really are "Software Giants", Gregory Audio Visual provided Staging, Lighting, PA, and full technical support during the companies 2 day visit to Lancashire.


Gregory Audio Visual has now extended opening hours on Saturday's to 4pm.


Finally during this exceptionally busy period I would also like to thank my wife Elaine and daughter Zoe for their fantastic administration and keeping everything to time and planning. Craig Hession for his skill and experience during the recent installation contracts, and our supplier Representatives for their continued support. "THANKS GUYS"


That's about it for the time being, it's time for a well earned rest during the Bank Holiday Weekend.

Best regards Nigel Gregory

Health Centre Audio Visual Installation

Gregory Audio Visual have provided a health centre with a complete peace of mind Projector Installation Service. Gregory's qualified projector installers have installed a projector system from start to finish and they are now enjoying the benefits of our on-going after sales support.

We have provided our Projector and Interactive White Board Installation services to the Corporate. Residential, Industrial, Educational and Public Sectors.

Picture Top Left: Install of screen, security marked projector and sound system.

We have many years experience in the Audio Visual Installation Industry and our engineers are fully qualified.  Gregory Audio Visual Large TV distribution systems are a effective method for providing TV communication in buildings, for example health service information, inter school message systems or notification in the corporate industry. With the added use of digital terrestrial (Freeview) or satellite (Sky or Freesat) services, we can install TV Flat screen systems on any scale from single digital upgrades to feature rich multi-room TV systems and of course all in High Definition (HD).

Picture Right:  Gregory's installation of a 42" LCD information HD screen in a Health Centre.

Medical Suppliers Projector Install



   

Pictures: Install of Pixie controller,
 Audio Visual Breakout Box
and Switched Fused Spur

Gregory Audio Visual have installed a ceiling mounted projector, pixie controller, active speakers, etc. The client required a system that took into account that the system could be used by people with disabilities. The medical supplier uses the area for training medical staff on site in the use of their products. Managing Director Ray said the job was "Neat" and fulfilled all his requirements.

For more information on Audio Visual Installs please contact sales@gregoryav.co.uk or visit our website www.gregoryav.co.uk .



AV provided for Royal Visit to Darwen & Blackburn

Gregory Audio Visual was happy to supply KW's of powerful lighting and technical know how for the Royal Visit today. We were approached by Darwen Aldridge Community Academy to provide lighting for the Royal guests in the main assembly area. You could hear the crowds outside Darwen Aldridge Academy who let out a huge cheer when the couple arrived this morning despite the downpour rain. Miss Middleton was wearing a navy blue skirt suit and quickly sheltered under a large black umbrella because of the downpours. Inside the worlds TV and Press were present with cameras clicking like crazy. After the event the Royal couple went on to Witton Park Blackburn. Gregory Audio Visual would like to take this opportunity to wish Prince William and Miss Middleton all the best for their Wedding Day on the 29th of April.

Picture Top Right: Prince William and Miss Middleton inside the Darwen Aldridge Academy  

Filming and Editing

Quite a few people pick my brain for info on filming and editing. With the YouTube revolution many companies as well as individuals now use this popular media service.

However there are some pitfalls! Editing being the main one!

Think how are you going to do this?

What program are you going to use?

This is important as I have found that some camcorders do not work well with some editing software. (eg) Sony Camcorders work extremely well with Sony Vegas but are very poor with programs such as Adobe Premier Pro CS4.

YouTube seems to prefer MP4 files for quick and easy uploads, again you need to ensure that that editing software can handle this type of video encoding.

That aside most modern camcorders can produce excellent results and with carefully planned  storyboard, script and narration you should be able to produce a half decent video.

I have noticed that many company/corporate video clips on YouTube sound poor and are badly lite,  this comes across as very amateur! Personally I've found that video clips made this way do the company more harm than good.

To give you a feel of a professional video on YouTube, here is one we did a few years back please check out the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBb75gKCV6k

For more advice on producing a video please check us out at...

http://www.gregoryav.co.uk/serv01.htm

Thanks Nigel

Goverment Use Gregory Audio Visual

Gregory Audio Visual were asked to provide PA and Technical Support for a meeting of MP's and Football Directors in a Question Time type meeting at Burnley Football Club. The PA supplied was a 12 x 4 Mixer Amp, 4 Speakers, 11 Desk Microphones, 1 Radio Mic and a distribution mixer with multiple outputs for SKY TV and a legal recorder of the event. 

The studio at Gregory Audio Visual is very busy with several assignments underway.

In the meantime more installation work is to be carried out this Friday which will involves more projectors and Promethean active boards.

Installs, Hires and Sales

Another very busy week, all our departments are working flat out. On the installation side of the business we have been busy fitting three Promethean Active Boards and Projectors, and quoting for a number of install jobs.

The hire side of the business was a mixture of events at local football clubs, conference centres and hotels. We also had a number of dry hires. We were happy to add a new venue in Chorley to our list for hiring equipment this week. Our customer requested a comprehensive list of equipment which included PA, Screen, Projector and Flipchart Easels, Pads and pens.

We repaired a NEC Projector for a client this week the problem was identified to a faulty lamp cover and the repair was fixed on site within the hour.

Gregory Audio Visual also asked to help out at a local mosque that needed a PA System before Friday prayers, the equipment was installed and we have assested the requirements to fix the poorly installed system. Hopefully work will comence within the month.

Draper Screens

Gregory Audio Visual is now a authorised dealer for Draper Screens. Draper is a international company.

Draper® projection screens are manufactured in the US.

Euroscreen® projection screens are manufactured in Sweden.

Oxygon™ projection screens are manufactured in the Far East

Gregory Audio Visual aim to bring our customers the very best in audio visual products and being authorised dealers for the Draper Company goes a long way to show this. If you what more information about the products we sell or services we offer please (CLICK HERE)

Monday's Blog

In work at 6.15am for a refit at a local conference centre. We had ordered a replacement lamp for a Sanyo XP100 Professional Projector but the supplier sent the wrong one, so they sent out the correct one on a "Pre 9am" special delivery, which we were told would arrive between 7am and 9am, it arrived at 10.25am!!! City Link Couriers!. So refit was done later than expected but in time. (Picture shows our installation of 2 x Sanyo XP100 projectors working via a AMX Touch screen control desk) 

Next job channel cut through a concrete floor for a heavy armour covered mains cable that was sunk in the floor for ongoing job. It's a dirty dusty job but someone has to do it!

The studio was also busy with more work for RB Entertainment and DVD Duplication for Elevation Entertainments. 

How many jobs in one day?

What a day today was...5 jobs in one day!
8.30am start - off the Blackpool to install 4 UHF Radio Lapel Mics, a power supply and a mic mixer.
12.00pm back and a quick lunch then off to fix a connection issue on a interactive system.
1.00pm off to a Church to sort out a hearing aid loop system.
2.30pm Local business needed a projector lamp replacing with involved removal and refit.
4.15pm Final Job sort out a PC issue for a company.
Done! - Crack open that bottle of beer!

That was the week that was!

Last week yet again was very busy, priced up a few quotes, but it's so annoying when you take time out to speck up a audio visual job, spending lots of time and experiance for the customer to farm out your quote to the competition, still we were so competative we got the job anyway. Ah well rant over, so what was we up to over the last few days?

On Friday we installed a massive 65" LCDCLEVER BOARD. Weighing in at a massive 85Kg the unit has to be correctly fitted to a load bearing wall. The unit comes with 8 rawl bolt fitting but for added safety we fitted a further four fittings just for good measure! We also supplied a personal computer with a FREE monitor, loaded with Windows 7 and the software to make the board active.  The client was so impressed with the unit they have been in contact with us. 


Saturday the shop was busy with people with sales and service.

Monday was a installation of a projector, security cage, PC , Cleverboard,  and monitor.

Today we were busy in the studio with yet more video transfer work. We also converted some old cine film to DVD and converted old audio cassette tape to CD.

Audio Visual Hire Jobs

We are very busy this week with Audio Visual Equipment Hire. So far we have hired out several Fastfold Screen, Pop-Up Screens and Microphones. We hired out equipment for the sucessful Hip Hop event at Jazzy Kexx in Blackburn on Saturday Night, and are current supplying a return customer with a large setup which includes screens, LCD TV's PA System and Projection Equipment.
Great news that we won another big order to fit "Clevertouch" Interactive Screen at a local business which will be installed on Friday. In the meantime the studio is still busy with work for Elevation Entertainments and also transferring stacks of "Home Video" collections to DVD Disc. Unfortuately due to the rise in raw materials and the VAT we have had to increase our charge for this service. To find out more on transfering your old video memories to DVD please contact us at studio@gregoryav.co.uk .
We are also in the process of transferring our collection of Master Copies to DVD Disc. Magic Moments Video filmed 1000's of video from Weddings, Charity Events, Corporate Videos to School productions our recent transfers include Avondale School Videos and the Menigistis Trust back in the early 1990's. To see these productions (CLICK HERE).
Thats all for now!
Nigel 

The holiday is over!

We took a two week holiday in sunny Cuba, which was fantastic. I couldn't help myself checking out the hotel's sound system and lighing while I was there! Now we are back it's down to earth with a bump. At 9am prompt as we open the door our first customer! Now your back I need you to start on this job she said!!!!! - Blimey Oh Reily let my take my coat off first I thought!

Over the week we have called young Craig Hession back in to help out with the stack of jobs. We have had to do four big quotes, countless small ones and added to that a massive amount of work in between.

So Monday last was install fittings and fixtures for a multi thousand pound job which will involve a bespoke 8ft electric rear projection screen being made by Draper. The customer is also having a upgrade to the current sound system a new 24 x 4 audio mixer and the very latest HD Projector from Sanyo.

We have fitted new smartboard interactive boards and data projectors in various locations and have won orders for another 8 installs this month alone. (Picture above shows recent smartboard installation.

Gregory Audio Visual Studio in the meantime has been working hard with  Elevation Entertainments part of RB Entertainments sorting DVD's of the various acts they have on thier books. RB Entertainments also use our studio to produce the posters for the many acts they supply to Clubs and venues throughout the UK. Two class acts they have on the books are Danny King and a Diana Ross Tribute Act "Elicia" whom we have had the plesure in working with on their latest Video's.

CLEVERLCD INSTALL

Gregory Audio Visual have also been asked to install a CleverLCD Touch Interactive Screen. The CleverLCD unit will be wall mounted at site. The CleverLCD Touch but has the facility to enable two people to access the display simultaneously. The CleverLCD features include...

• Interactive touch technology
• 65" diagonal screen
• High definition and optimal resolution 1080p
• 4mm Tempered Glass
• Aspect ratio 16:9
• High contrast ratio
• Flexible display output
• Video input: 1xVGA, 1xDVI-D
• Video output: 1xVGA 
• Desk stand available
• Wall mount available 
• Electric trolley available 
• Optional 10w speakers available
• Viewing area:  804x1428mm (hxw)
• Lynx interactive whiteboard software included
• Supplied with remote control and stylus
• 3 year RTB warranty
• Upgrade warranty available
• Dimensions:  920x1561x140mm (hxwxd)
• Weight:  85kg

For more details or to arrange a demo of the Clevertouch System please contact us on 01254 674444 or email elaine@gregoryav.co.uk .

Busy Busy Busy!

Another great start to the new year, so lets think positive!

Monday, two big conferences to set up! Including a NEW customer who are having a series of regional meetings in the northwest! - Studio busy as well with video production work! - Gutted that we have had to increase prices due to the VAT but hey ho got to be done I'm afraid.

Tuesday, more events and two emergency call outs for PA and sound equipment. One customer was frantic about problems with her own Laptop to Projector setup, with over 200 people in attendance she was in a state of collapse. The problem was that the PowerPoint presentation had video files attached but they were not embedded to the program, so yes it worked fine at her works but not when she transferred the PowerPoint to her memory stick! With luck she had the video files saved in another folder! I had to laugh because as I walked in the room to sort the problem she said I would sort it in 90 seconds! "NO PRESSURE THEN"!!! - I did take me 3 minutes!

Wednesday, More work in the studio to complete, one job we turned around for a customer within 2 hours from receipt, the email I got back from Carla simply said, FANTASTIC! Thanks Nigel. Isn't it good when people take time out just to say thanks. We also had a quote to sort out for a conference suite being built, it seems lot's of companies are now building "In-House" conference suites, maybe it's to save money, I'm not quite sure. Also did a replacement to a VGA cable that got damaged in a floor box during a carpet refit.

Today Thursday, Started with helping out at our local HOSPICE, the TV in the day room wouldn't work, checked it out seems someone accidentally pulled the Scart Plug out of the back. It was great to see the happy faces when the TV came back on, and before anyone asks we did it for free!!! I'm off now to sort out a problem at a conference facility, I love problems they make me money! LOL

Great Start to New Year 2011

First day back after the Christmas break was a little extreme with the changes in VAT, and back orders to process added to that was our first installation for a projector, sound system, PC and promethean active board. We have fitted a "Woofa" alarm to the projector which deters thieves. The school head said they war "delighted" with the finished work.

 
Gregory Audio Visual have also just secured a contract to refit a public address system with the latest technology from Audio Technica. The job has been in planning and with the help of Audio Technica Technicians we are delighted to have to contract to proceed in the multi thousand pound job.

Coming Soon!

Gregory Audio Visual will be having a REAL CLEARANCE SALE in April.

Projectors from £50, Amplifiers from £10, Loudspeakers from a fiver!

Plus lots more great deals including a outside auction of goods from as little as 10p!



Karaoke from Gregory Audio Visual



  

Gregory Audio Visual have now added a new sales category to our Online Shop. The "Karaoke" category covers equipment and a massive range of Karaoke Discs. For more information on the Karaoke Equipment (CLICK HERE). The Karaoke Disc section has Mr Entertainer Karaoke CD and DVD, and of course SUNFLY Discs. For more information on the Discs (CLICK HERE).