CSP Audio Visual

Up The Wall a Great Success

steven — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:12:34 +0000

CSP once again joined forces with Chester Performs to help produce a wonderful live art event that took place within the walls of Chester Castle. With over 4 thousand in attendance spread over 2 days there was plenty to do. Supplying all lighting, sound, video and site power to the whole site was a tricky job as most of the acts were open to the elements, but with a bit of luck the weather held off and everything went down a storm (sorry couldn’t resist) check out the photo’s at http://www.chesterperforms.com/upthewall/2011/11/04/up-the-wall-gallery/

New Wireless HD

steven — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:43:04 +0000

CSP have recently added the IDX Camwave Wireless HD-Video Transmission System to hire stock. The IDX Camwave System features 30mtr line of sight transmission of HD-SDI and SD-SDI video signals and two channel embedded audio for complete audio and video syncronization. The system has been used to great success and in particular for helping conferences and awards evevning, give more versatility for live camera shots.

CSP New Sanyo HD Projectors Arrive

roodee — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:56:36 +0000

We have now invetsed in Full HD projectors, Based on the PLC-XF1000 chassis, the PLC-HF10000L offers 2K resolution (2048×1080) and delivers a brightness output of 10,000 ANSI. Inorganic optical components and extended contrast ratio (3000:1), coupled with QUADrive optical engine for accurate colour reproduction ensures the delivery of high quality images. HDSDI, HDMI, DVI-D, Dsub-15 and RGBHV inputs provide compatibility with a wide range of analogue and digital signals also compatible with the current XF series lenses es with an existing investment in XF series product. Combined with this extensive range of optional lenses, lens shift and keystone correction provide installation flexibility, while network control, including control of lens shift, zoom and focus enables remote set up of the projector once the unit has been installed.

New Panasonic Mixer punches above its weight

roodee — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:54:33 +0000

Another new HD product hits our hire shelves, we have recently invested in the new Panasonic HS-50 The compact, multi-format live HD/SD switcher offers 10-bit processing, four HD/SD-SDI inputs and one HD DVI-D input, as well as a built-in MultiViewer, Chroma Keyer, Aux Bus, 1080/29.94PsF support, and more.
Ideal for mobile production, live events and more, the half-rack width HS50′s built-in MultiViewer allows users to view four, nine, or 10 images on a single display-significantly reducing the cost, size and weight of a complete HD production system.
Already used at a recent awards evening with 3 PMW EX3 HD camera’s a analogue way OPS300 HD switcher and a sanyo PLCHF10000L 2k projector, the feedback from the event was excellent, with our client being very impressed by the qualty of all the screen content.

New Voting Kit Arrives

roodee — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:49:35 +0000

CSP have recently added to it’s extensive stock of AV equipment by adding Turning Technologies audience response system, why not drop us a line to discuss adding them to your next event!

New Fibre Optic Arrives

roodee — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:46:51 +0000

CSP have just added 500m of Kramer DVI fibre Optic cable to their hire stock, after a recent high demand for high definition signal over long distance, CSP needed a rugged product that could cope with demands of a busy rental stock, after many product tests kramers product came out on top.

Play Back Pro

roodee — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:44:10 +0000

CSP have recently added mac book pro’s to the hire inventory, all loaded with Playback pro. PlaybackPro is a fully modern Macintosh application that takes advantage of improvements in software stability and graphics capabilities. Using one output as the operator interface, it sends clean video to the secondary video output, utilizing the graphics card for hardware acceleration with complete control over size, aspect ratio and levels. Since it provides much greater flexibility in both the field and studio, it is intended to replace hardware DDRs (digital disk recorders), DVD players and video tape machines.

Grass Valley Turbo IDDR

roodee — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:58:14 +0000

Grass Valley Turbo™ iDDR, the market leader in broadcast content storage and delivery, the Turbo iDDR is tailored to the unique demands of the professional presentation industry. A new class of VTR replacement device designed for today’s Professional AV media facilities, the Turbo iDDR surpasses the capabilities of VTRs and digital disk players found in corporate AV departments, public venues, houses of worship and institutional media content facilities.

By managing and selecting media clips, clip editing and trimming, and playout including playlist creation, the Turbo iDDR is a complete AV center within itself. It offers two playout channels for independent editing and previewing, or for delivering content to two different display systems simultaneously. And either or both of the outputs can be played out with HD and SD content on the same playlist.

Super Widescreen Anyone?

roodee — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:35:08 +0000

After many months of planning CSP have just returned from excel after supplying equipment for one of our biggest shows of the year, with 3 artic wagons of equipment installed over 2 days, with a total of 67 crew, 14 boxes of alcons line array, over 400lighting fixtures, 6 HD projectors with a 3 line camera system, there was plenty to do but as usual the show ran as smooth as ever.

Have a look in our gallery for more pics!

More Sanyo XP200′s Arrive

roodee — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 09:59:11 +0000

After a very busy period of projector hire we have now added a further 2 sanyo XP200Data projectors to our hire stock.