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My gear.

Indoor Rig

My indoor rig is built around an Allen & Heath digital mixer, the 48-channel SQ5.

 

This is paired with the 24-channel stage box, an Allen & Heath AR2412 digitally connected with a  50m Cat 5 reel. Both A&H devices are protected in heavy-duty Flight Cases.

 

Sound is output through a pair of Electro-Voice 1000-watt ZLX12Ps supplemented by the highly capable 1300W EKX15SP subwoofer.

 

I have 4 SubZero C15MA 1000W wedge monitors used as appropriate.

 

I use several Shure SM58 & SM57 mics as well as AKG Stage Mics, the P3S, P4, D5, D7 & C5.

 

I also own a Shure PGA Drumkit7 Drum Mic Kit. Radial PRO48 And 2 x Radial PRO DI provide instrument connections. K&M Mic Stands are supplied with 10's of XLR leads recently purchased and regularly tested with a Sound Bullet audio lead tester.

I have four Sennheiser XSW2 handheld mics, two XSW lapel mics or headsets and 4 receivers connected via AKG APS4 Antenna Combiner for Wireless Microphones. I also have an annual Ofcom licence to operate the mics in the shared frequency band of  606 to 614 MHz If the wireless environment is too congested I am able to request frequencies from 622-630MHz at fairly short notice and for a nominal fee of around £50. I also have 4 XSM IEM transmitters and 5 XSW body packs. They are connected via an RF Venue Combine4. I use 2 x Sennheiser Paddle Aerials for the mics and an RF Venue CP Beam antenna for the IEMs. Frequencies for the IEMs are booked from Ofcom for a nominal fee per frequency. 
 

For System Processing I use the DBX Driverack PA2 system which includes both speaker management and feedback prevention. I use Studio tools suite of audio software, including the SMAART suite, to provide me with the information to ensure every show meets the highest standards.  

Outdoor Rig

I have an Allen & Heath MixWizzard3 16:2 analogue mixer with a Skytec 1000w amp (both in flight cases) and two EV ZLX 12's 1000 passive speakers for external use,   2 x EV ZLX 8" Passive Speakers for foldback and 4 x Devine SPE25/10 10-Metre Speaker Cable.

 

I have a PA amplifier2x2.5mm with Neutrik connectors to aid configuration depending on speaker distance.

 

Also, for the outdoors, I have 2 Speaker Stands by K&M, 2 Heavy Duty Mic Stands by K&M, ground anchors and security cables, a pair of Audio Technica AT2020 Large Diaphragm Condenser Mics, 2 x Samson CO2 Pencil Condenser Mic's, a K&M Dual Mic bar for the Samson Mics and a rack mounted DBX 266XS rack mounted gate/compressor.  I own 20M & 50m Analog Snakes.

 

I also have 1 x 50M 4 way power lead and 3 x 20M 4 way power leads.

Instruments

I also own a Studiologic SL88 Weighted keyboard, a Ketron SD1000 professional midi module and a bass guitar and can provide them for an additional fee if required.

I've taken photos of the kit below; however, I've used stock photos instead of taking my own for some items. I also own some safety mats and strips for cable covering. 

Insurance

AXA provide Public Liability Insurance for the business.

Mixers & PA Speakers

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AKG APS4 Mic Combiner

RF Venue Combine 4

RF Venue Combine 4

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DBX Driverack PA2

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Allen & Heath SQ5

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Allen & Heath AR2412

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EV ZLX12P Active PA Speakers x 2

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EV EKX15SP Sub woofer

C15MA SubZero Monitor

SubZero C15MA Floor Wedges x 4

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Allen & Heath MixWizzard 16:2

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EV ZLX12 Passive PA Speakers x 2

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SkyTec PA AmpSkytec SKY-2000B 2x 1000 Watt, 4 Ohm PA Amplifier

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Devine Snake 20m 12 Way for MixWizzard

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EV ZLX 8 Passive Monitors x 2

Microphones

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Shure SM58 x 3

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Shure SM57 with Windshield x 3

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AKG C5 Condenser Mic

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AKG D5 x 4

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AKG D7 x 2

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AKG P3S x 3

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Shure Drum Mic set

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Audio Technical AT2020 Large Diaphragm Mics x 2

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Samson CO2 Pencil Condenser Mics x 2

Direct Injection 

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Radial Pro48 Active DI

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Radial Pro DI Passive Direct Box x2

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Radial Multi Media Direct Box

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Radial Stagebug Guitar DI

Wireless, Test and Instrument

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Sennheiser XSW2 IEM Transmitters x 4 Sennheiser XSW IEM Bodypacks x 5

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RF Venue CP Beam Circular Polarising Antenna for IEM's

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Sennheiser XSW2 Handheld (4) / Lapel Radio Mics (3)

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Sennheiser Wireless Mic Antenna x 2

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StudioLogic SL88 Midi Keyboard & Ketron SD1000 Midi Sound Module

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Lambden Auto CT Dual Cable tester

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Sound Bullet tester

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AudioTools SMART metering

CONTACT
keithholmes@keithholmes.org
07920  103258

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