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Archive for February, 2009

A New Look for the Fisher AV Website

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

The New Fisher AV Website

Welcome! We’re delighted to introduce our brand new website. Come in, look around and make yourself at home.

Searchable Equipment Hire

You can now browse and search a selection of the AV equipment we offer. Sony, Panasonic, Sanyo, Samsung, Pioneer, Kodak, Apple, Yamaha, Allen & Heath are just a few names from our extensive inventory. We keep up-to-date with new innovations and the latest equipment and regularly update our stock.

Conference and Events Gallery

To enable you to see our equipment in action and demonstrate our many years of industry experience, we have created an image gallery. Please feel free to browse at your leisure and share some of our spectacular conferences, exhibitions and other promotional events.

Client Login Area

Our clients can now benefit from a new login area, where they can access our latest comprehensive stock lists and pricing information. To obtain a client code, please contact us on 0800 0180 515.

Blog

And lastly, if you’re reading this post you have found your way to our blog. Here we will keep you informed of company news, latest hire products, exclusive ex-hire sales and all the news from the industry.

We hope you enjoy looking around. Please feel free to contact us with any feedback or suggestions.

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A New Generation of Projectors

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Over the years projectors have evolved considerably. While the focus used to be on improving brightness and clarity, new technologies are addressing another issue. Size. A new wave of mini, handheld, pocket or micro projectors are now available for those needing a portable device.

Here are a few of the options available.

3M MPr0110 Micro Projector

3M MPro110 Micro Projector

Feature List:

Size: 115 x 50 x 22mm
Projects images at 640 x 680 resolution.
60 mins playback time

Optoma PK101 Pico Projector

Optoma PK101 Pico Projector

Feature List:

Size: 50 x 103 x 15mm
Projects images at 320 x 240 resolution
Projected image size up to 60 inches
Built in DLP chip, similar to high end home projectors
Connects to iPhones, iPods, digital cameras, DVD players, video phones via AV-out
2 hours playback time

Aiptek Pocket Cinema V10

Aiptek Pocket Cinema V10

Feature List:

Size: 125 mm x 55 mm x 23mm
Embedded 1GB storage Capacity (expanded to 8GB with an SD card)
Projected image size up to 50 inches
Projects image from iPod, DVD, DSC, game console or mobile phone via AV-out

Adtec MP15A

Adtec MP15A

Feature List:

Approx Size: 27 x 58 x 90mm
Side facing lens
Projects images at 640 x 480 resolution
Compresses up to 800 x 600 resolution images
Internal 0.3 watt speaker
40 mins playback time

RXS Pico Media Projector

RXS Pico Media Projector

Feature List:

Approx Size: 115 x 50 x 22mm
Projected image size up to 50 inches
Includes an extra iPod video cable
60 mins playback time

With a wealth of industry experience and a portfolio of spectacular conferences, exhibitions and other promotional events, Fisher AV is well placed to assist you with all your projector needs. For further information, please contact our friendly customer services team on 0800 018 0515.

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What is a Gobo?

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

A gobo is best compared to a stencil or photographic slide. They are used in all manner of stage lights, automated lights and projectors. Gobos can be used to project logos, patterns or photographic images.

They can be made of metal, black and white glass or coloured glass and range in size from 22.5mm to 100mm in diameter. We have a range of adaptors to fit all types of lighting equipment and projectors.

What types of gobo are available?

  • Metal
  • Black and white glass
  • Coloured glass

Here are some photos of the different types of gobos and the projections they achieve:

Gobo examples

Metal vs Glass

Metal gobos are the cheaper option, this is because they are made of a cheaper material and can more easily be mass produced. The drawbacks of metal gobos are:

  • Tagging
  • Only black and white images
  • Limit on detail
  • Longevity

See gobos in action in our image gallery.

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