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 .