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Introduction
CIE-Group have a 40 year history of supplying
high quality, cost effective solutions to the
professional audio industry, developing a
comprehensive portfolio of products to meet
the demands of AV installation, hire,
presentation and the education sectors.
Committed to providing the industry with innovative
solutions and unsurpassed pre and post-sales service,
our products are used by many of the UK's leading
audio visual installers, blue chip companies and sound
system providers, as well as many schools, colleges and
universities throughout the UK.
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Contents
ASDA Living, Walsall
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Product Direct from Source
Audio Visual products directly from the UK principle
supplier...
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Latest Product Innovations
From the largest permanent installation to the
smallest portable sound system…
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Audio
One of the UK’s most comprehensive and innovative
ranges of sound equipment for the AV market...
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‘Sound Field’ Classroom
Voice Reinforcement
Wireless voice reinforcement in the classroom
providing improved speech communication between
teachers and pupils...
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Visual
A range of digital and analogue video monitoring and
distribution systems for training, security and education
applications...
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Effects Lighting
Highly effective lighting systems to turn any environment
from the ordinary to the outstanding!...
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Cables & Connectors
Cable assemblies, connectors and bespoke solutions to
make your installations simpler, faster and more cost
effective...
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AV Hardware
Stylish, high quality stands, brackets and hardware for
presentation, installation and live performance...
Product Direct from Source
CIE-Group are exclusive stocking representatives
for many leading brands here in the UK.
Key to our success is the diversity and innovation of
our products combined with our highly flexible
approach to stock (such as call-off orders and
buffer stock).
We understand that increasingly it is speed of response that is
paramount for many of our clients and, as such, we work in
close partnership with you to build a stock profile which offers
the greatest flexibility and control. In doing so, customers gain
a competitive edge to grow their business.
The close relationship between our manufacturers, our
customers and ourselves also ensures direct access to an
expert team of sales, training and technical advisers, as well as
showroom and demonstration facilities…
Engineering
Demonstrations
Showroom
CIE-Group's technical and
after sales service department
provides system advice,
service, repair and
remanufacture facilities to
ensure a unique, UK-based,
fast and efficient resource.
Our dedicated team of sales
and technical support staff are
also on hand to provide full
product and user training
either at our own facilities or
on-site.
Our showroom, centrally
located in Nottingham, gives
customers and clients
access to over 200 of our key
products.
www.cie-group.com
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Latest Product Innovations
From the largest permanent installation to the smallest portable sound system, CIE-Group are committed to
providing Audio Visual product innovations designed to benefit both the installer and the end user.
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IP remote monitoring
cameras with built-in
web server
High-performance remote
video monitoring over the
internet from anywhere in the
world, from leading brand
ELMO.
Remote monitoring from
anywhere over the internet!
Induction Loop
Systems
Assisting the hearing
impaired to benefit from AV
and voice presentations,
in-line with Disability
Discrimination Act
guidelines.
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DMX-controllable
lighting effects
A range of highly cost
effective lighting effects ideal
for school and college stage
performances, product
launches and fashion shows.
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Armstrong i-ceilings
Sound Panels
Sound field voice reinforcement in the classroom
The Government recommendations of Building Bulletin '93
‘Acoustics in the Classroom’ suggest sound field as a simple,
effective solution to ensure the teacher is heard more effectively by
both hearing and hearing-impaired students.
'Flat panel' ceiling speakers
which exactly match your
suspended ceiling.
Ceiling speakers,
without seeing speakers!!
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Wireless Portable Presentation Systems
Highly portable complete sound systems ideal for schools,
presentations and demonstrations.
CIE-Group's product portfolio provides one of the
most comprehensive and innovative ranges of
sound equipment for the audio visual market.
More and more professional audio visual
installers are benefitting from our permanent
installation products which include multi-channel
amplifiers, loudspeakers, radio and infrared
wireless microphones, induction loops and
sound field systems for classroom voice
reinforcement.
L to R: Comedy Store, Manchester / Carat International Advertising, London
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Where are our products used ?
ASDA Living
Barclaycard Headquarters
Nottingham Magistrates Court
The unique ASDA Living Store features in-store audio marketing
including both pre-recorded and live presentation messaging.
i-ceilings Sound Panels have been specified across the ASDA brand to
provide the highest levels of intelligibility of these messages, whilst
maintaining the clean lines of the relatively low ceilings.
The massive Barclaycard Headquarters complex features a highly
complex PA and messaging system using Inter-M amplification rack
systems designed and built for the installer by CIE-Group's in-house
engineering department and over 150 of our 'Amina' bespoke-built NXT
flat panel loudspeakers.
Nottingham Magistrates Court features our unique Armstrong
i-ceilings loudspeakers throughout, together with a complete Inter-M
PA and evacuation audio rack system built for the installation company
by CIE-Group.
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i-ceilings Sound Panels Ceiling speakers without
seeing speakers!!
A unique concept in integrated acoustic ceiling systems,
Armstrong i-ceilings utilise NXT flat panel audio technology to
provide a loudspeaker system which exactly matches their
market leading range of suspended ceilings.
The i-ceilings concept allows for 'invisible' loudspeaker
solutions which benefit from greatly increased sound
dispersion, providing incredibly even levels of sound
reproduction compared with the 'hot and cold spots'
associated with traditional moving coil loudspeaker
technology.
Due to their aesthetic and acoustic qualities, i-ceilings Sound
Panels are ideal in education, retail, boardrooms, offices, call
centres, healthcare, hospitality and leisure, ensuring even
coverage of high quality music reproduction without
compromise to the architectural environment.
• Completely 'invisible' loudspeaker solution
• Installed up to 75% faster than standard
ceiling speakers
Honda Brand Centre
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University’s Learning Centre I.T. suite is open to staff
and students 24 hours a day, everyday.
Housing so much high value technology including computers, printers,
high definition projectors and audio systems, security has been an ongoing problem with frequent theft of equipment. Among these thefts,
loudspeakers have always been an easy and desirable prey.
Since replacing the loudspeaker system in the room with completely
unidentifiable i-ceilings Sound Panels, not one theft has been reported.
Honda Brand Centre
One of the very first applications of the i-ceilings product range, Honda
Brand Centre is a £12 million transformation of what was, for 39 years,
Honda UK's headquarters into a state-of-the-art modern showroom.
Armstrong already hold a national specification contract with Honda
Showrooms and, with its acoustically complex mezzanine layout,
choosing i-ceilings as the loudspeaker solution at Chiswick was ideal
due to the wide sound dispersion characteristics of NXT technology.
• Unparalleled levels of intelligibility and
dispersion of sound
Installing i-ceilings Sound
Panels into the J. B. Morrell
Library at York University.
• Simply replaces a standard suspended
ceiling tile
www.iceilings.uk.com
SOUND SYSTEMS
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Portable Presentation Systems
Our range of wireless portable presentation systems provides the
ultimate solution for sound reinforcement requiring flexibility and
transportability.
Induction Loop Systems
CIE-Group provides a comprehensive range of permanent installation
and portable induction loop systems to assist organisations in meeting
the requirements of Disability Discrimination Act legislation.
The provision of induction loops also ensures higher quality of service
for visitors, students and customers and can, therefore, provide
companies with greater access to the estimated £80 billion spending
power of disabled customers in the UK.
By incorporating speaker, wireless microphone, rechargeable battery
and cassette or CD player into one portable unit, each of the range is
ideally suited to 'temporary' applications, AV hire for presentations and
demonstrations, product launches or educational use; providing high
quality voice and music reproduction for audiences ranging from 10 to
200 people!
Highly flexible UHF and infrared wireless portable
presentation systems for audiences of 10, up to
200 people!
The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
The DDA (which came into effect in October 2004) aims to end the discrimination which many disabled
people face. The Act gives disabled people rights of access to businesses and organisations providing
products and services to the public and recommends induction loops as a 'reasonable adjustment' to assist
communication with the hard of hearing.
www.disability.gov.uk/dda
Deafblind UK
CIE-Group are proud sponsors and provide AV
support to Deafblind UK, the charity organisation
providing support and assistance to thousands of
deafblind and dual sensory impaired people
throughout the UK.
www.deafblind.org.uk
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Audio
Vauxhall, Reg Vardy
Nottingham Magistrates Court
Shrewsbury Council Chambers
High power music speakers and
mobile PA
Multi-channel and modular desktop
amplifiers
Conference systems - at a fraction of the
price you would normally pay!
From cost effective, wall-mount music cabinets for high quality sound
reproduction in presentation and conference facilities, to some of the
most powerful yet portable all-in-one PA systems we've seen
(or heard!).
Inter-M is the UK's leading brand for commercial amplification and
CIE-Group are the brand’s exclusive UK representative.
Our simple and highly cost effective conference systems provide ideal
facilities in conjunction with existing or new PA systems in meeting
rooms, council chambers, debating areas or any application where
controlled multi-delegate voice enhancement is required.
Our brand new Matrix portable sound systems (below) feature an
active sub woofer with 3 channel internal amplifier and 2 two-way
satellite loudspeakers. With 700W or 1200W power ratings these
systems provide incredible high quality, high power sound
reproduction. The ability to pack and wheel the system straight into the
back of a small car or van makes the highly portable Matrix ideal for
product launches, fashion shows and school/theatre music
productions.
Our extensive range of rack-mountable mono, stereo and four-channel
amplifiers are used throughout the audio visual and retail media
industries by many of the UK's key names including Barclaycard,
Vauxhall, HSBC, McDonalds, Comet and DHL.
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Nottingham Trent University
Chiayo microphones provide wireless
voice reinforcement for lecturers in
Nottingham Trent University's
Computer Aided Design suite.
Barclaycard Headquarters
Nottingham Trent University
Mixing Consoles
UHF, VHF and Infrared Wireless
Microphones
From the smallest school production, to on-stage live performance, to
full AV production conferences and events; our Inter-M range of
passive and active mixing consoles provides multi-channel control for
flexible, professional audio results.
Ever increasing interactivity with the audience in presentations,
meetings and the learning environment calls for greater flexibility of AV
equipment.
With vocal input from audience members or students, 'roaming'
microphones provide an effective solution to ensure all listeners are
involved and can clearly hear the comments, questions and input of all
speakers.
CIE-Group's wireless microphone range includes models for all
applications and budgets; from high quality, multi-channel UHF and
VHF systems, to high-power infrared systems which provide a low cost
solution to multiple systems in adjacent rooms.
Thorn Grove
Primary School
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Thorn Grove Primary School
classrooms are fitted with our
infrared wireless microphones
for teacher voice reinforcement
for hearing impaired and nonimpaired students.
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‘Sound Field’ Classroom
Voice Reinforcement
Young people spend at least 45% of their school day engaged
in active listening activities, with today's classroom serving as a
primarily auditory verbal environment.
However, a recent study in the journal of the American Medical
Association showed that 14.9% of children aged 6-19 suffer
from some degree of hearing impairment, either permanently
or temporarily due to illness, infection or allergies.
Studies estimate that 80% of school children will have some
form of hearing loss during an academic year and, with the
importance of auditory learning in the classroom, the use of
technology to enhance listening performance ultimately allows
children to learn more efficiently.
One of the simplest and most effective solutions is a
'Sound Field Voice Reinforcement System'. Functioning as a
mini public address system, Sound Field Voice Reinforcement
features a wireless microphone, receiver, amplifier and
between one and four loudspeakers (dependent upon the size
of classroom).
All children benefit from the improved speech clarity
of a Sound Field Voice Reinforcement system.
Academic improvements are noted in:
• Task behaviour
• Attentiveness
• Understanding of instructions
• Less repetition required
• Better attendance
• Improved measures of verbal recognition
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Building Bulletin '93
Thorn Grove Primary School
Wavell School
Section 1 of Building Bulletin 93, the Government's
Specification of Acoustic Performance, sets the
standards for the acoustics of new buildings and
explains the requirements and solutions to "…provide
acoustic conditions in schools that facilitate clear
communications of speech between teacher and
students...".
"…. The key aim of a (speech reinforcement) system is
to increase the loudness of the direct sound,
particularly for more distant listeners, whilst keeping
sound as natural as possible”.
CIE-Group are leading the field in the introduction of
Sound Field Voice Reinforcement into UK schools.
With a range of highly effective, low cost solutions we
have already supplied many successful systems
throughout the country, whilst our specially-developed
website - www.soundfield.uk.com - has become the
industry recognised site for information and advice on
classroom voice reinforcement and the
recommendations of Building Bulletin '93.
Thorn Grove Primary School
Wavell School
The social (and legal) requirements to end discrimination faced by
many disabled people in the UK has ensured much greater emphasis
on integration of disabled children in standard schools and classes.
Thorn Grove Primary School includes 10 hard of hearing students who
are fully integrated with all classes with the assistance of 'Sound Field'
Voice Reinforcement Systems in all its classrooms.
Challenging current thinking on the design of new school buildings,
'Classrooms of the Future' are providing and testing a new and
dynamic vision of how subsequent schools should be designed.
The sound field systems utilise our i-ceilings Sound Panels in the
suspended ceilings to provide even dispersion of sound to all students
as well as high levels of voice clarity. The i-ceilings panels are linked to
our infrared Chiayo wireless microphones which allow multiple systems
to be used in adjacent classrooms without the additional costs and
difficulties of multi-channel radio mic products.
Teachers have reported significant improvements in the response from
hard of hearing students. Furthermore, students with no hearing
difficulties have also shown clear advancement in concentration levels
and understanding of instructions during class.
In response to collective ideas for future major design drivers, the
resulting focus is on creating innovative learning environments that are
both imaginative and stimulating, with the aim of inspiring children to
greater achievements.
Wavell School is one of many to have harnessed best practice from this
new initiative and produced it's own inspiring learning space. Having all
the latest developments in ICT such as teleconferencing, interactive
whiteboards and an i-ceilings Sound Field Voice Reinforcement
System, their new futuristic classroom forms a flexible and adaptable
teaching aid that can be used for both school and the broader
community.
www.soundfield.uk.com
In addition to our comprehensive audio portfolio,
CIE-Group also supply a range of innovative
digital monitoring and video distribution
equipment for use in training, security, education
and retail applications.
L to R: The Forum, Barcelona / ASDA Living, Walsall
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Visual
High Performance Remote Monitoring
over the internet
Leading brand Elmo have recently launched a series of IP-controllable
(internet protocol), pan/tilt/zoom cameras which provide incredible
picture quality, combined with extremely flexible on and off-site control.
These network-ready monitoring cameras with built-in web server can
easily be connected to an existing intranet or the internet, allowing
users to view live images whether in the same room, same building or,
in fact, anywhere else in the world! Furthermore, using a standard web
browser, users can fully control pan, tilt and zoom of these high
performance cameras.
Imagine the possibilities for lecture theatres, classrooms, training,
security, of course, and even IP broadcasting!
Parkfields Middle School
Parkfields Middle School has recently opened its newly built science laboratories, supported by significant
public and private funding. Embracing many new technologies to provide the best possible facilities for
students, both labs now feature interactive whiteboards, laptops, sound field voice reinforcement and desktopcontrolled overhead pan/tilt/zoom cameras for projecting reference books and students’ work from any point
within the classrooms.
www.cie-visual.com
Visual
Digital Video Recorders
With many years' experience of digital video recorders (DVRs) in the
CCTV market, we are now also seeing a growing popularity for their use
in audio visual applications.
By replacing conventional VCR recording systems, DVRs completely
do-away with the requirement for tapes, reduce mechanical moving
parts and introduce the simplicity and flexibility of control found with
computer-based systems.
Where recording and playback of training sessions, demonstrations or
classroom activities are required, DVRs provide a simple to install,
simple to control solution which can be instantly searched and played
back (and no tapes needed!)
Furthermore, these digital images can be saved to hard drive as movie
files for copying to CD, printing or uploading to internet/intranet sites.
A complete range of simple to install, easy to control digital video
recorders are available in 1, 4 and 9 channel models.
James Watt College
CIE-Group supplied James Watt
College in Glasgow with a 64
channel DVR system for CCTV
recording and monitoring.
CIE-Group's range of video processors are already used by ASDA, Virgin Megastores, WHSmith, Game and JJB Sports.
Video Signal Processing and Distribution
Where multiple video signal distribution is required in conferencing,
display and retail applications, CIE-Group's range of AV matrix,
switcher and distribution units are so cost effective we challenge you to
find a better solution at this kind of price!
www.cie-visual.com
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Scientific and Education Microscope
Cameras
Ideal for science-based practical learning activities or video over-IP
demonstrations, our range of high resolution and 300x magnification
cameras bring high quality video imaging to the big screen.
Sound and Light Level Meters
To ensure the very highest standards of Audio, Visual and Lighting
installations, CIE-Group’s specialist Test Division provide a complete
range of high quality, professional Sound Level and Light Level Meters,
approved to the highest European specifications.
CIE-Group is also the exclusive UK
representative for the Chauvet brand of
entertainment and effects lighting, supplying
highly effective, yet low cost products for AV, hire,
entertainment, product launches, exhibitions,
school and college productions, as well as retail
and museum installations.
Chauvet lighting effects are also regularly used
for live events by names such as Virgin Airways,
Toyota, Marks & Spencer, Dixons and Currys, as
well as television productions for MTV, Channel 4
and ITV.
www.chauvet.co.uk
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Effects Lighting
DMX Yoke Effects
Small Production Effects and Systems
LED Colortubes and Colorpanels
A high quality range of multi-channel, DMX-controlled moving head
yokes featuring 7 rotating gobos, 9 colours, rotation, pan & tilt.
Ideal to add colour, life and professionalism to product launches,
exhibitions and live events.
As well as our range of professional fittings, Chauvet also offer a series
of simple, low cost effects and systems to add exciting, professional
production to small budget performances such as schools and
colleges.
High intensity LED effects are fast developing into the colour-changer
lighting of choice for permanent installations including retail, leisure
and late night venues.
These products produce an incredible variety of programmable
changing, chasing and strobe light shows with stunning colours and a
long life span. For indoor and outdoor applications.
Decoration Effects
A range of effects which 'decorate' rooms with animated, colour
changing effects such as water, flames and retro beams.
In permanent or temporary installations, these units provide eye
catching and distinctive additions to themed audio-visual systems.
From colour changing systems, mini followspots and strobes to fog, bubble and snow machines; any low budget production can be taken from the ordinary to the outstanding!
LED architectural lighting used in
retail, leisure, late night venues…
oh! and car washes!!
Together with supplying one of the UK’s largest
ranges of AV products, CIE-Group’s
Components Division have, for more than 40
years, specialised in the supply of cable
assemblies, connectors and bespoke
interconnectivity solutions to the installation,
manufacturing and service sectors.
With an innovative range of products available
(mostly from stock), we are confident that the
products contained here will prove cost effective,
help reduce installation times and improve the
overall reliability of your systems.
In addition to great products, we also offer great
backup and service:
• Flexible stockholding facilities
• Bespoke sourcing and kitting of parts
• Speed of response
• Next day delivery
L to R: Pen Green Training Centre, Corby / Skillfast Skills Council
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Cables & Connectors
Bootlace VGA Cables
A leading nation-wide AV installer was looking to reduce install times,
thereby increasing profitability and competitiveness.
One area that was identified was the routing of VGA cables, which
sometimes proved awkward and time consuming, particularly through
conduit and tight spaces.
By switching to our 'Bootlace Ferrule' VGA cables with one end
unterminated, the routing of the cable became so much easier and
quicker; with a simple screw termination at the faceplate to finish the
job. “We are always under pressure to get the install finished within
budget…" said one engineer, "…The time saved by using the bootlace
VGA cables can be substantial on tricky installs, making my life so
much easier!”
10m, 15m & 20m lengths are normally kept in stock to cover most
scenarios.
Two piece XLRs reduce assembly time by
as much as 60%!
Are you used to using cable XLRs comprising maybe four component
parts to assemble (and lose!)? These two piece XLRs from
Switchcraft have revolutionised the installation market.
Tests have shown that the time taken to assemble these XLRs is
reduced by as much as 60%!
The metal handled versions are particularly robust as well as being
aesthetically pleasing and, combined with the very competitive price
tag, provide an unbeatable solution.
Re-wireable IEC Cable Connectors
We've all encountered the frustration of trying to wire up a re-wireable
IEC connector on site; you either lose the contacts that drop out all too
easily, struggle to correctly locate the bare wire under the screw
terminal or the cable clamp mysteriously goes missing.
Help is at hand - these are, without doubt, the most user-friendly
re-wireable IEC connectors around; an absolute joy to use.
www.cie-components.com
Cables & Connectors
The combination of CIE-Group’s fully equipped engineering facility and our
extensive portfolio of connector products allows us to provide an unparalleled
range of interconnection and cable solutions at highly competitive rates.
Whether your requirement is for high volume, low cost product or bespoke cable
assemblies, our strong links with manufacturers throughout the world and over 40
years supplying connectivity solutions will ensure your supply, quality and
budgetary requirements are either met or often improved upon.
SVGA - 5 BNC Cables
0.5m ~ 20m
Bespoke Designs / Custom Products
• Cable Looms
• Moulded Cables
• Kits of Cables
• Ribbon Cables
• Mains Harnesses
• Colour Coded Cables
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What you want, when you want it!
Key to our success has been our highly flexible approach to bespoke
product requirements and stock handling; whether it be next day
delivery, buffer, call-off or schedule.
UK/US/Euro
Mains IEC Cordsets
Various Lengths
SVGA Cables
0.5m ~ 20m
Bespoke Pre-Wired
Panels
RJ 45 Patchleads
Various Colours
and Lengths
3.5mm Stereo
Plug Lead
0.5m ~ 20m
Boxes of Cable
Twisted Pair, Microphone
Cable, Coaxial, etc.
BNC Leads
Various Lengths
S - Video Leads
0.5m ~ 20m
3 x Phono ~ 3 x Phono
0.5m ~ 20m
www.cie-components.com
Our Euromet brand is a thoughtfully designed,
high quality, Italian-manufactured range of
mounting and support solutions tailored towards
the needs of the AV, presentation, installation and
performance markets.
L to R: Alex Kinnear Music / Great Ormond Street Hospital, London
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Hardware
Universal Plasma, LCD and
Projector Mounts
An innovative range of permanent and portable universal mounting
solutions for plasma screens, LCD monitors and projectors.
Designed and built for style, quality and piece of mind, these visual
mounts range from standard VESA fittings to 50" screen applications.
Projector brackets are available as fixed, telescopic and wall mount
versions, with and without internal cable access.
www.cie-audio.com
Hardware
Loudspeaker Stands and Brackets
A comprehensive range of metal tripod loudspeaker stands for
portable/touring applications, available in lightweight aluminium and
heavy-duty steel versions.
Our diverse range of loudspeaker brackets meets the needs of the
smallest wall mounting monitor speaker up to foreground music
performance cabinets.
19" Racks and Enclosures
Our Euromet Racks and Enclosures are feature-loaded for flexible and
effective permanent installations and portable AV systems.
Supplied in easy-assembly flatpack form for ease of transportation and
storage, all enclosures are manufactured in heavy gauge cold-rolled
steel, ensuring strength and stability when assembled.
The systems are also available with a wide range of enclosure
accessories including shelf units, lockable drawers, vents, security
panels, castors and door options.
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Music and Live Performance
Stands/Hardware
This high quality, stylish range meets the needs of the most exacting
professional musician to the smallest schools performance.
Ensuring comfort, safety and reliability in some highly innovative
products, the range includes the incredibly stylish, 'self-locking'
Revolution range of microphone stands, internal-cable mic stands,
keyboard/mixer mounts, music stands and seating.
For further details or
demonstrations of the
complete CIE-Group
Audio Visual product
range, call our product
advisors today on:
T. 0115 9770075.
www.cie-group.com
'Product innovations for audio visual hire & installation'
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