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

Oxford Literary Festival

Startech are onsite today installing Lighting, Rigging, Generators and Power Distribution Equipment into the Marquee at the Oxford Literary Festival. A very exciting event to be involved with, for more info take a look at  http://oxfordliteraryfestival.org/

Yamaha Active Speakers

We've just been testing our new Yamaha DXR speakers in the warehouse and the sound they produce is brilliant. 

With a range of DXR12's and DXR15's we can cater for all occasions, and we also have some DXS subs for those who want some real bass. With a range of inputs and built in amplifiers these are ideal for any event from a birthday disco to a full band gig. 

The DXR Series features a flexible onboard mixer with a variety of inputs, making it ideal for simple vocal/ instrument amplification. With its flexible IN/OUT connectivity, the DXR Series can comprise a full sound reinforcement system, or seamlessly integrate into a setup utilizing DXS Series speakers.

DXR Series loudspeakers offer superb high-definition sound and class-leading sound pressure levels—yet in a compact and extremely functional design that provides a level of versatility unmatched by any speaker in its class today. Combining the DXRs with our new DXS subwoofers will further elevate your system's performance, giving you versatile control of its thunderous bottom end. With the perfect balance of raw power and innovative speaker technologies, you can depend on DXR Series speakers to deliver the full power of your performance to every member of your audience.

We've put together a few packages which include cables and stands, but if you are looking for a specific setup why not give us a call and we can put together something designed for your specifications.

YAMKIT1	YAMKIT2	YAMKIT3
2 x 12” Yamaha DXR 2 x Speaker Stands 1 x 20m link cable 1 x iPod Cable	2 x 15” Yamaha DXR 2 x Speaker Stands 1 x 20m link cable 1 x iPod Cable	2 x 15” Yamaha DXR 2 x Yamaha DXS Subs 2 x Speaker Stands 1 x 20m link cable 2 x 3m link cables 1 x iPod Cable
£45 a day	£60 a day	£90 a day

For more information call us on 01865 722522 or email hire@startechproductions.co.uk

Fireworks & Fashion Week

November has started off at a pace with Startech supplying the stage, lighting, sound and video wall for the Jack FM Music Stage at the Oxford Fireworks in South Parks followed by supporting 3 shows at Oxford Fashion Week.

This is the second year Startech have teamed up with Jack FM to provide entertainment in South Park before and after the Round Table's fireworks display and bonfire. Startech's famous red canopy became home for the evening to Jack FM's Selfy and Caroline as well as Glide FM's Jason. Using our LED curtain we provided the countdown to the fireworks and helped advertise the sponsors of the event.

Startech were also technical partners for Oxford Fashion Week 2012, helping to produce shows at Oxford Town Hall and at the Ashmolean Museum. The Town Hall events were attended by over 300 people and required Startech to create a stunning lighting design whilst not detracting from the fashion on display. Shanks used Startech's own Mac 700's, MTPro 324W's & 90P's alongside generic lighting to create some superb effects on the set and around the architecture of the Town Hall using our Chamsys Maxi Wing as control. The sound system chosen for this was our Turbosound kit setup and operated by Grebe.

After producing two shows at the Town Hall, Startech moved to the far end of Cornmarket to setup for the Haute Couture Show at the Ashmolean. Time was tight as the Ashmolean closes it's doors to the public at 6pm and guests were invited to attend the pre-show drinks at 8.30. All Startech's staff were fully aware of the short schedule and worked efficiently to produce a fantastic show within the time allowed. Once again Grebe was in charge of sound, this time using our Bose system. With the short period of time allowed to set up this show, we opted to use more generic lighting pre mounted on stands. This worked well in the Ashmolean where space is precious and so are the displays. As well as using generic lighting for the catwalk, Shanks also used Anolis LED Battens to light the displays in the museum, which created a great effect.

As well as the main event, we were asked to provide some atmospheric lighting in the atrium area where pre and post show drinks were to be held. This had to be quick to set up and take down as we had to fit in to the security schedule at the Ashmolean. Chris installed 20 colour changing LED Parcans throughout the Atrium whilst Simon installed MTPro 324W on the balcony to light up the statues. The whole event went smoothly and Startech had managed to pack down the entire show even before some of the models had taken off their make up.

Conferences and new staff

ADT have selected Startech to produce 6 conferences throughout September and October across the country.

With the conferences taking place at 5 venues over the space of three weeks, including 2 on the same day, a lot of planning has taken place to ensure no detail is over looked. The conferences in Daventry, Reading and Crewe have each been individually designed whilst at the same time trying to minimise changeovers in between each event.

This mainly has it's biggest impact on the set we can use and to overcome this, Startech's newest member of staff, Richard McAllister, has taken on this challenge and as well as taking set from the warehouse has been building tailor made pieces on site.

Richard has joined the team at what is proving to be an exciting time with conferences nationwide as well as preparing for all that Bonfire night and Christmas will have in store for us.

Walk like an Egyptian

Startech were very proud to have produced the recent British Egyptian Society Conference, Education: The Best Investment for the Future. The conference was held simultaneously in London and Cairo, with presentations and speakers in both venues broadcasting across two continents.

Startech provided staff and equipment in London at the Brunei Gallery whilst Roy was in Cairo ensuring that the Egyptian end of the conference was running smoothly.

Two screens and a full set were installed in London to ensure delegates could see the presentations and presenters whether they were in London or Cairo.

Startech's team worked through the night in London to ensure everything was ready for the conference to begin on time on the Tuesday morning and when the live connection to Cairo was made all the planning was worth it as the conference went without a hitch.