The 2012 used equipment sale is on at our trade counter in Christchurch. We have a large range of used and ex hire hire kit for sale. Everything from Lighting equipment to Sound and Audio Visual Kit, including ex hire and ex demo items and some part-exchanges that have come in. All the items can viewed at our premises in Christchurch. Please speak to one of the sales team to arrange viewing for the larger items ! Some of the items can be seen at our eBay shop HERE, but for the real bargain hunter a trip to the trade counter may reveal some hidden gems! If you are looking for something specific please call us and we can let you know if we have something that fits your requirements in the used equipment warehouse. Be quick, as once it’s gone it’s gone!

As we are spring cleaning our stockrooms, we currently have
several spring stock clearance offers on Theatrical Make Up, the full range of Rosco Scenic Paints, Gel and Le Maitre Pyrotecnics. If you have any requirements for Pyrotechnics, Rosco Scenic Paint or Gel ( Including Rosco’s E-Colour which uses the same colour numbering system as Lee Filters) , or Grimas Theatrical Make Up please
contact our sales team for a special “spring clean package deal”.

Following lengthy negotiations, CPS Group is pleased to announce the purchase of the Stagecraft brand together with a significant proportion of assets, after the recent voluntary liquidation of Stagecraft Technical Services Ltd. The newly acquired assets have strengthened CPS’ stock of industry standard brands such as ETC, Avolites, Shure, Steeldeck & Prolyte.

Richard Colegate, Director, comments, “Stagecraft has been a well-respected name in the industry for over thirty years and CPS is delighted to pick up the torch and lead the Stagecraft brand into the next decade.”

Richard continues, “We look forward to working with Stagecraft customers in 2012. Combining CPS’ excellence in modern lighting, audio and video with Stagecraft’s expertise in stage production & outdoor structures provides exciting new possibilities. Bringing on-board Stagecraft’s expertise in stage construction and a significant stock of staging & outdoor structures means that we can provide a more comprehensive service to our existing clients too.”

CPS welcomes Mike Naish to the team

Understanding that the key to a successful production is trust and the solid understanding of the client’s needs, CPS welcomes Mike Naish to the team.

Chris Caton, Director, comments, “Mike Naish has been in the industry for over twenty years and brings a wealth of knowledge to the team. Mike’s intimate knowledge of Stagecraft clients means that we can continue to provide a quality service with a seamless transition.”

Mike Naish adds, “Stagecraft clients will continue to enjoy the services of a local and well-respected company and we are extending special delivery and collection services to all Stagecraft customers in Wiltshire, Hampshire and the surrounding area.”

CPS’ installation and service teams, headed by Simon White, CPS Technical Director, are geared-up to provide on-going quality post-sales technical service and support to Stagecraft customers.

Founded in 1996, CPS provides a comprehensive range of audio visual solutions to the entertainment, leisure and corporate sectors including installation, hire and event management using proven, innovative technology to provide outstanding solutions to fit modern budgets.

You can continue to contact CPS Stagecraft on 01722 326055 and 0845 8382015, and the CPS head office remains on 01202 572000. www.cpsgroup.co.uk www.stagecraft.co.uk

CPS Winter Sale

We are a having a huge old stock and ex hire clearance so give us a call for a bargain!

Give us a call for the latest offers or alternatively pop into the trade counter

Most items can be found on our eBay Shop HERE

It’s packed with all our latest toys!

Check it out at the CPS Website www.cpsgroup.co.uk or use the link below to download the guide

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Radio Microphone Frequency Change

In 2003, the UK Government announced that all analogue TV transmitters would be shut off, and replaced with new digital transmitters – affecting equipment that uses these soon to be shut off channels.

The current home for wireless radio microphones is Channel 69, which sits just above the analogue TV spectrum, and as part of the digital switchover this channel is due to be reconfigured for other use.
As of 2012, wireless equipment will work from a new spectrum, Channel 38.

How will this affect me?

If your radio microphones fall within the affected bands you may no longer be able to use them leagally.  You may also suffer with interference, or loss of signal.

How can CPS help?

Call our team today and one of our team will check your equipment for future viability and advise you on your obligations to staying within the law.  This can normally be completed over the telephone if you have the transmitter available.

If your equipment needs replacing as a result of the change over we have the following packages available:-

Single User Hand Held Radio Mic System from £199!

Multi Use Lapel Microphone System from £339!

Top of the Range Head Worn Performers Microphone from £529!

As a result of the digital switchover, CPS have replaced all radio microphones with new equipment – compliant and ready for the switch over!  With over £100,000 worth of investment in our new radio microphones, we’ve ensured that we provide the best equipment for all our customers, as well as being prepared for the upcoming changes.