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Audio visual equipment for charity events

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We are delighted to be providing audio visual equipment for charity events for the next few weekends. One of the biggest will be the Devon Air Ambulance 25th celebratiuon day at Darts Farm on Sat Sept 2nd, at which we’re supplying the LED screen, sound for the live stage and a separate system for the demonstration arena.More details here :

Join us at Darts Farm, Topsham, from 09:30am for a fun-filled day out for all the family!

Not only will DAA helicopter(s)* be stationed at Darts Farm for the day there will also be a live emergency services demonstration as well as live music, pop-up shops, refreshments and activities for the kids.

After that, we’re involved with 3 food festivals in Wellington, Weston and Burnham at which we’ll be providing a live camera feed of the cookery demonstrations onto the screen behind the chefs as well as the headsets and speakers for the chefs.

The food festivals are a great way of celebrating local talents and farming communities in the south west and we’re really excited about this opportunity to work on the cookery demo stages.

More information about our charity packages can be found here:

 

 

 

Surround Sound Cinema South West

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Commercial Surround Sound Cinema South West

As a supplier of outdoor cinema events, we were approached early in July to supply a Surround Sound Cinema for a short film premier to be held on Dartmoor. The London based production client required a 5.1 surround system for an estimated audience of 300 that needed to be set up and taken down quickly within a town hall giving the invited guests a full cinema experience.

The setup provided gave them a simple 5000w system which was easy to set up and operate,  including:

  • 2 x 12” full range speakers for the centre
  • 2 x 12” full range speakers for the front left and right
  • 2 x 18” Bass bins for the Sub
  • 2 x 8” speakers for rear left and right
  • Fully programmed digital sound deck
  • 3 x stereo amplifiers with built in limiters
  • 1 x Blue-ray player with individual audio outputs
  • 1 x Microphone
  • 1 x main distribution board
  • All required cables.

Pre-event training included: As part of the hire, we set the system up in our warehouse and gave them full instruction on set up and operation including instructions on how to fully set the surround configuration.

Cinema sound surround South West

Thoughtful additions: As an addition to the system itself we took the time to include a microphone, routed to only the front speakers, giving the producer the opportunity to introduce the film.

Digital mixer control panel: This picture shows the control panel of the digital mixer.  The top row of controls allows the customers individual control over the 5 individual parts of the system. Centre, front left, front right, Sub and rear.

Digital mixer - cinema sound surround

The second row gives them a master volume, mic volume and mute.

Customer review

“Ripple Events were not only helpful and knowledgeable, but went above and beyond to offer us AV support before and during the event. The overall service was fantastic, the equipment was in great working condition and well maintained, and Rob even suggested ways to improve the overall delivery of the show using the equipment. I could not recommend Ripple Events highly enough for their expertise and level of service. If you decide to use Ripple Events in future, you will not be disappointed.”

 System Availability

This system is available for hire throughout the South West as a 5.1 5000w system or as a 7.1 6000w option.  We are able to offer a dry hire service to our trade account holders or a delivered and setup option to all clients.

In addition to the sound we can also offer screen and projector hire to complete the HD cinema experience.

 

 

 

 

Outdoor event audio visuals : Sports Bug

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Ripple Events are providing the outdoor event audio visuals for Sports Bug project on Sat Aug 13th. The event is a celebration of a three year project to improve activity and wellbeing of residents in Teignmouth and it’s expected to attract large numbers of people looking to enjoy the free family day.

We will be providing the staging and stage cover, microphones and speakers, LED screen on which we will be screening interviews with people and groups at the event. Our roving interviewer will use the live camera feed to engage the audience and publicise the success of the various initiatives that have taken place over the last three years.

STAGE COVER FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS

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Stage cover outdoor events

If you’re running an event, there’s a good case for having a stage cover for outdoor events – even if on the day, the weather is kind. Takes away all the anxiety about protecting equipment and people from the elements and provides shade on hot days. Our cover can be set up in less than an hour and is very versatile. The stage cover is 6m x 6m with removable sides.  We can put it on hard standing as well as grass and can get rear access for artist equipment. You can brand it with your banners and signs.

The stage used in the pics is 4m wide and 3m deep but we can get a 5m x 4m wide stage within the cover or the stage cover can be mounted on a 6m x 6m stage. If you need more cover than that, we can also provide a 3m x 3m gazebo to provide a back stage storage area if needed.

We used the cover at the Rowcroft Garden Party last weekend which is an annual event to thank supporters and volunteers. The cover provided a high degree of protection against the weather which did nothing to dampen the high spirits of everyone there.

 

SUPPORTING THE RNLI RAINBOW RACE

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We are delighted to announce that Ripple events will be supporting the Burnham-on-Sea RNLI 2017 Rainbow Race on the 28th May.

Following the huge success of this event last year, the Rainbow Race invites participants of all ages to run, walk, skip or wheel 3.5 kms along Burnham’s sea front, changing colour as they go. The event raises funds for the life boat station to help them save more lives at sea.

Ripple events are supporting the Rainbow Race by working with RNLI volunteers supplying the PA, staging and radio communications and providing the crew and presenter for the day. 

If you would like to join us all for a fantastic afternoon you can find out more at @RNLIrainbowrace on Facebook 

5 POINTS TO CONSIDER WITH AV

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5 POINTS TO CONSIDER WITH AV

Be clear on what you need

Before speaking to an AV company be sure you are clear on what you need the end result to be.  You don’t need to know the specific products or even the technical terminology but knowing how many microphones might be needed, the size of the audience or style of presentations will give your supplier a far better understanding of the event itself and will prevent over pricing.  I have listed a few points below that which are good to understand before asking for quotes – 

  • Will there be presentations?  If so, will you need the AV supplierto run them?
  • Will you need a lectern?
  • Would you like your speakers to use Lapel / tie clip microphones? If so, what is the maximum number of speakers in each session?
  • Will you use a top table? If so, how many speakers will it need to seat?
  • Will you need a timing device for speakers?
  • Will there be a Q&A opportunity for the delegates?
  • Are you looking for a stage set?  If you do it can be useful to have a look on google images for the sort of style you would like to guide the final design.
  • How many delegates do you expect?
  • What is available within the venue and can your AV company use this equipment?
  • Are you looking for any of the event to be recorded?

Does your venue have in house equipment and is it suitable?

In house equipment can save you money as it often comes as part the delegate rate, however there are a few things to watch out for and I will write up another article soon to detail this, but in brief be sure to ask the venue for details of what is included and ask them to demonstrate any in house projection and sound systems.  You may not need to do this in some of the larger convention centres however in any hotel I would strongly recommend it.  

It is also a good idea to check what support the venue have onsite should there be any problems on the day.  An AV team working with you should be quite happy to fit around and integrate with the in-house systems and could save you money by doing so.

Make sure your AV Supplier is working for, or better still, with you

Technical ability and quality of service are things you will get a feel for when you speak to suppliers.  The industry is however full of ‘kit junkies’ -technicians who simply want to use the biggest and best which may not be the right equipment for your event and may result in some unnecessary cost.  Don’t be afraid to ask what equipment and staff are for if it is not immediately clear and if it is definitely required. A company that truly wants to work with you and be part of your team will be happy to discuss this as well as providing options and advice.  

Consider Access Times

It takes time to setup the equipment and as a rule the larger the venue the more equipment will be needed and hence the time needed to set it all up extends.  When booking your venue ensure time is available before the event and after for set up and breaking down and when speaking to the AV supplier ensure they know what time is available as this may effect their pricing.   Again a company working with you will find ways to make the timing work and will be happy to advise on the times needed.

Mains Power

This is particularly important when looking at outdoor events.  All AV needs power and by ensuring that your company knows what power is available onsite and were it is coming from they can ensure the equipment and distribution they use is suitable or they can advise you on generators should more power be needed.

It is also a good idea to discuss other elements of the event that may require power, catering, organisers office or emergency lighting for example.  A company that is working with you should be able to help with this and give advice on the best way to ensure all the needs are covered.