Held in conjunction with leading manufacturers Sennheiser and Shure at the company's High Wycombe and Leeds offices, attendees received an in-depth 2012 digital switchover Q&A session by members of the BEIRG committee and demonstrations of the manufacturers' new Channel 38 compliant equipment, as well as showcasing other brand ranges distributed by Sennheiser and Shure.
James Hudson, director of Futurist Sound & Light commented: "We've attended a couple of seminars previously at AC-ET, and indeed in this instance visited both open days at their High Wycombe and Leeds offices as we were keen to learn as much as possible about the ramifications of the digital switchover. It was time well spent and provided us with a great opportunity to get hands on with all of the new gear, as well as to spend time with the manufacturers and members of the BEIRG committee who were on hand to answer any questions."
William Brown, owner of Libra Audio and a freelance sound engineer, attended the High Wycombe event and commented, "I had previously attended another A.C. Audio open day and found it a good experience. Again, this event was very well managed and extremely hospitable. It had good content and the right level of interaction."
Tom Blackband, technical manager of Production Light & Sound, attended the Leeds event and commented: "I was particularly impressed with the cue function on the Shure in-ear system."
With the record level of Channel 38 equipment required to switch the whole industry over by the 2012 deadline, A.C. Audio are ready now to supply popular wireless equipment brands and models, ensuring companies can start future proofing their investment ahead of any potential equipment shortage issues faced by the industry nearer to the deadline. This includes carrying stock of the Sennheiser G3 GB 100, 300 and 500 series systems, 2000 series, 300 series IEM and Shure UHF-R, SLX, and PSM900 IEM Channel 38 compliant products.
Sennheiser are offering 0% finance over a two-year period on Channel 38 wireless equipment purchases until 31December 2010. This offer is subject to status, eligibility, terms and conditions.
(Jim Evans)
