Powerful Outdoor Led Fixtures

Startech have recently added some Chauvet Colorado 2-Quad Zoom IP's to our Lighting Hire Inventory.

They're Mega Bright! Yet need very little power, so  building's can be lit without the need to hire in generators and power distro' systems.

The incorporation of wide-range zoom and 16-bit dimming curves lends considerable flexibility to designers who can use the same fixtures to highlight specific areas and flood a stage or a building.

RGBW color mixing via DMX or manually
• Zoom control via DMX or manually
• Color temperature presets 3200 to 10000 K
• Built-in auto and custom programs recalled via DMX and Master/Slave
• 16-bit dimming of individual colors as well as master dimmer
• Selectable, smooth dimming curves for programming versatility

Chamsys Maxi Wing

We have a Chamsys Maxi Wing (for controling lighting, video and LED from your PC or Mac) available for hire at Startech.

The Maxi Wing gives all the functionality and programming power of a full desk (all the faders, buttons and encoders found on full MagicQ consoles to enable full programming and playback capability) with 4 DMX outputs,  yet is easily portable saving space in vehicles and at FOH positions.

All that?! and it's a very funky colour!

For pricing and availabilty give us a call

Roehampton Students Union Summer Ball 2014

Startech supplied audio equipment, technicians and engineers to the Roehampton Student Union Summer Ball 2014. This included PA and technical support for the main stage which was headlined by Rizzle Kicks, with Wretch 32 , Scouting for Girls and Stooshe also performing.

Startech provided both equipment and technical support for the DJ's playing in Roehampton Universities' Student Union, as well as Lighting Design and Operation for the nights partying into the early hours.

For a link to the action take a look at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MChAWhx2AWk

Busy Summer

Our Summer has been busy!

We've been out providing sound systems at festivals, rigging truss structures at motorsport events, Providing production services to conferences, helping with technical support at conference venues, building stages, and a whole host of other event work!

British Summer Time!

The clocks springing forward and the recent sunshine has got us excited at Startech. We're already thinking of those jobs the summer brings such as festivals, fun days and fetes, weddings, roadshows, outdoor concerts and parties in marquees.

We hold big stocks of - Staging, canopies, outdoor lighting, led lighting, power distribution equipment, Sound Systems, microphones, Star Cloths, smoke, haze and bubble machines, projectors and screens. So if you're planning an event for this summer then it's definitely worth giving us a call to see how we can help you produce a great event.

New Lighting Fixtures! Ultra Bright Colours!

We have recently taken delivery of some stunning new Chauvet Fixtures that provide beautiful intense colours.

Chauvet Professional COLORdash Par-Hex 12

Powered by 12 hex-coloured RGBAW-UV LEDs, the ultra-compact COLORdash are BRIGHT! 

Par-Hex 12 delivers thousands of different colours as well as bright ultraviolet light without a separate UV fixture.
With 12 LEDs they produce deeply saturated colours, loads of variations of white, bold bright UV, all without the multi-coloured shadows other fixtures can give.
A very handy split yoke means no need for extra floor stands, also with power linking, locking powercon input, 3 and 5 pin dmx connectors
Silent flicker free operation means they're great for live productions, touring, broadcast, fashion shows and any event where bright bold colours are the order of the day
 

Chauvet COLORband Pix Battens (IP 65)

Can be used as a powerful wash with the additional eye candy of pixel mapping effects, the Chauvet COLORband PiX is a must-have fixture for production professionals looking for high-impact visuals.

These battens are perfect for outdoor use as they are IP 65 rated.

Full size, linear pixel mapping fixture easily generates video effects and animations when multiple units are used together.

Individual control over 12 flicker-free tri-coloured LEDs allows for custom looks at any event.

Impressive, pre-built programs are accessible with or without DMX.
Multiple DMX personalities and on-board 3- and 5-pin DMX connectors increase control options.

Phone 01865 722 522 or email hire@startechproductions.co.uk for Hire Prices

What we did for New Year

Startech were pleased to supply 3 weddings, in the week between Christmas and New Year, with technical support are area where our attention to detail can help create that special day.

The biggest of these was at Worton Farm near Witney, with our Technical Manager, Shanks, installing lighting both indoors and outdoors throughout the 2 marquees and grounds. As well as providing lighing for the ceremony and wedding breakfast, Shanks was also there to manage the power supply with 2 generators supplied by John F Hunt, an important role for any outdoor event, as well as run the lighting for the evening's band & disco.

Startech also installed lighting for a wedding at Conference Centre Oxford and a PA system in Sunningwell.

As well as the lighting the wedding at Conference Centre Oxford, Roy, our Managing Director also supported a New Years Eve party at the same venue across the two largest rooms. All this on top of our normal support to our regular clients over the festive period.

Startech help launch the Land Rover Evoque

Hartwell launched the new Land Rover Evoque last week and Startech was there to help show off the new 4x4 at it's best.

Startech provided above and below car lighting, to give the cars that extra sparkle, as well as providing large screen to show all the promotional information. 


Beverley Bailey from Hartwell Cumnor asked Startech to supply and operate lighting for the launch night and the following test drive day in a marquee near Frilford. Beverley thanked Shanks, Startech's Technical Manager, for his work. "On behalf of Hartwell management and sales team I would like to thank you for your help with the launch of our new vehicle.  The lighting was perfect for the occasion and Shanks overcame the problems we had with the generator and distribution box without any hesitation."

More new lighting - Moving Head LED Wash Lights

Startech has just purchased a quantity of the Miltec MTM 324 moving head LED wash lights.
£35 each for 2 days, or £70 a week, these units are not only a powerful and versatile fixture, but affordable too.


The LED technology makes these units extremely light; at only 9kg each they can be rigged easily by one person. The also consume less than half the power of a conventional discharge source moving light of a similar output level.

‘Having used the units at a recent production, I found them to be extremely rugged and reliable. The movement was fast and smooth, and the control of the output very precise. They produce a fantastic range of vivid deep colour’s and, due to the addition of the white LEDs (RGBW, as opposed to the traditional RGB) they can be used to provide front light varying from ‘Tungsten’ cold through to CTO warm with fantastic even coverage.

We are also eagerly anticipating the arrival of the MTM 90P moving head LED spot light, and will report back when have had the first opportunity to try it out. However, if they're are as good as we’ve found the wash light to be, using the two together will make for an extremely powerful and versatile rig.’ AV Technician

LED par cans

We have increased out stock of LED PAR 56 lamps and now supply kits including 4 PAR cans with stands, cables (13amp) and flight case. These can be pre-programmed for stand alone sound to light with built in strobe and macro’s or operated via DMX control. Ideal for lighting live bands.
£25 per day/ £75 per week

Oxford Fashion Week 2011

Startech have been announced as Technical Partners of Oxford Fashion Week 2011.

Roy Naraine, Managing Director of Startech Productions Ltd said, “Startech were thrilled to accept the invitation to be Technical Partners of Oxford Fashion Week, Startech have worked closely with Dave Evans to create what will be an impressive visual production complimenting the work of the many designers who will be exhibiting during Oxford Fashion Week.”

Carl Anglim, Executive Producer of Oxford Fashion Week, said "For spectacular shows we need spectacular technical support. Startech is the first technical company we have partnered with in this way and that means in 2011 we are able to deliver a quality of event that will be a league above what spectators have seen in previous years. We are all very excited about this!"

David Evans, Director of Light & Sound for Oxford Fashion Week, said "From the conception of Oxford Fashion Week 2011, through to the countdown days to the first show, Startech have supported us with speedy, reliable and entirely professional service, with fresh ideas and a unique enthusiasm to contribute creatively as well as technically. In my profession I have dealt with too many suppliers to mention, but can safely say I will be returning to Startech time and time again!"

Oxford Fashion Week - More Lights!

Oxford Fashion Week 2010 was launched on Saturday with lighting, sound and AV provided by Startech. A desperate call was received at 7am on opening morning as one of the designers had requested even more elaborate lighting for their part of The Style Show. Despite the short notice, extra lighting was promptly delivered to the Oxford Town Hall. The designers were satisfied, the organisers could breath again and the show was a success. The Fashion Week has evolved from only four runways in 2009 to 11 this year due to such positive feedback and willingness to get involved from designers and fashion enthusiasts. Enjoy the rest of the week!


Oxford Fashion Week 2010 Intro Video from Bryan Drake on Vimeo.