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New Equipment

Sound By Design has recently invested in new microphones, with wireless stock now including Shure UHF-R systems. Wired mics added include Audio Technica AT4050s & AT4033s, Shure Beta 52As & SM81s, DPA 4088 headworns, Sennheiser e906s and the brand new Audix MB1245.

Go-karting 2006

Sound By Design submitted a team in this years "Eurohire Challenge Cup" recently. The team was beaten into third place, behind Eurohire but ahead of last years winners, Sound Foundation.

Sound By Design goes all DiGiCo

Sound By Design are proud to announce the purchase of two DiGiCo D1 Live 48 MiNi-DR systems. Based on the award-winning D5, the D1 provides the same outstanding sonic purity and much of its powerful, instantly accessible control, in an even more compact frame.

Accreditation at the Wallace Collection

Sound By Design are please to announce their accreditation at the Wallace Collection, which offers clients the opportunity of entertaining in intimate, opulent rooms furnished with priceless works of art.

Sound By Design appoints new staff

As part of their increasing need for more in-house resources, Sound By Design have appointed two new members of staff. John Gale joins as an Engineer after a substantial period as a freelance employee and Richard Denham joins from the AV industry as a Technician.

Sound By Design developments at Royal Albert Hall

As part of their ongoing development of sound services in the Royal Albert Hall, Sound By Design have upgraded their permanent installation in the building and also designed a new centre cluster comprising of Meyer Sound M2D and M1D cabinets.

Rigging Training

Griff and Chappie recently attended the 3 day "Rigging For The Entertainment Industry" course held at the Total Fabrications factory. The course, previously attended by Dave and Phil, covers most aspects of everyday rigging and covers legal duties and the need to work safely, basic knowledge of equipment and an understanding of the principles of working at height and fall arrest.

Sound By Design warehouse expansion

New monitors

Sound By Design now carries EM Acoustics' M-12S stage loudspeakers that were developed in conjunction with the show department. The results are an extremely powerful and compact box that features differential dispersion and excellent phase properties for a passive enclosure.

New Equipment

Sound By Design has recently invested in new equipment including Crest Audio X-Monitor & Midas Venice 160 & 240 consoles , Meyer Sound M2D speakers, QSC PL236 amplifiers, T.C. Electronic M3000 outboard, microphones and recording hardware.