TEAM AUDIO
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"The people behind your sound design"
ABOUT US
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Team Audio has been operating as a company since 2012 however this business is based on over 25 years experience. Directed by Mark Isbister and Alison Dale the services we offer include Comms and Networks, RF Spectrum Planning, specialist concealment of Radio Mics and Audio System Design. We also have a network of associates to bring to the team who have a range of specialised skillsets and equipment at their disposal. Therefore, if we cannot provide all of the required services from our own equipment and skills we add team members and companies to achieve the required result. This collaborative approach to working stems from our history as Production and Technical Managers, the roles of which include the coordination of all the Technical services with the Creative, Operational and Production elements of an Event.
TEAM AUDIO
ALISON DALE
MARK ISBISTER
COMMS AND NETWORKING
CUSTOM AUDIO NETWORKS
Events that have multiple Audio Sources such as Music Stages Fairground Rides Market Stalls, Bars and Restaurants can present a confusing and even irritating aural experience to the Public where sound sources overlap. It is possible, and Team Audio have experience in designing networks that Zone the Site linking all PA Systems together so as they can play music from a central control room. Bars Stalls and food outlets within the vicinity of a live music stage broadcast that live audio during the performances so as not to confuse the sound environment. The linking of all audio sources provides a vital safety and crowd control feature to and Event as it allows Audio to be faded out and Site Wide emergency announcements to be made. The most extensive use of this technology is at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park where Team Audio have been involved and developed the integrated system as the event grew.
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COMMS
Communication between Departments, Show Producers, Directors, and Technicians is often key to the success of a project or production and multiple channel systems are a way to ensure that tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. A Matrix system can link all methods of communication: 2 wire partyline comms with Walkie Talkies, wireless duplex systems IEMS, personal radio mics and other audio feeds from a productions’ FOH mixing desk or Monitor desk. Team Audio have experience designing systems with their Reidel Matrix connecting the varied aspects of all types of events together. These Comms system can run alongside and on the same network that distributes IT and connects CCTV Lighting and Video if planned correctly and Team Audio can provide this service. Team Audios’ understanding of the benefits that good quality, integrated and site wide communication can bring to an event is born from their decade of work as Production and Technical Managers Indoors and Outside using all types of communication equipment.
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SOUND SERVICES
RADIO MICS
Team Audio are experienced in managing RF they can co-ordinate and allocate the frequencies for the required numbers of Radio Mics, Comms and IEMs to provide the most robust system for a conference, musical or broadcast event. They research and scan for which frequencies are available in the geographical location and will calculate the best intermodulation free set of frequencies. They can also license those frequencies with the appropriate authority. Alison is adept at disguise and concealment of microphones on performers from camera view whilst maintaining clear un-muffled audio. From a background of skills tried and tested in musical theatre she has been at the forefront of the recent trend in live recordings and live broadcasts of Theatre Musical and Opera performances. Shakespeare’s Globe, the Royal Opera House, Gyndebourne, the Royal Shakespeare Company, English National Opera and the BBC have all trusted Alison and a team of specialists to provide Radio mic services on their live broadcasts and recordings.
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SOUND DESIGN
Team Audio has a good understanding of speaker system design installing PA’s that are suitable and provide sufficient coverage of the space. However the creation of Sound Atmospheres, spot and background effects is also an area that we have experience in. Team Audio has designed themed atmospheres for several walkthrough and bar areas at Parties for corporate clients and other events. Most recently the Magical Ice Kingdom at Winter Wonderland Hyde Park and HP Discover a Steam punk themed party for Hewlet Packards annual conference. Team Audio has two Q lab systems on Mac mini computers with External Sound cards with 16 outputs. 1 system is dual redundant where audio runs in sync from 2 computers and can be switched without interruption. These, in conjunction with Soundweb programming, speaker installation, lighting and set design have provided some exciting and immersive sound experiences
FESTIVAL NOISE REGULATION
Many Events have trouble with noise either by annoying nearby residents or having too many noise sources on site that overlap and compete with each other creating an unpleasant environment for guests and festivalgoers. Team Audio has experience in advising Promoters and administering noise controls that improve the audio impact, ensuring that Events can work within the limits set by the licensing authority whilst onsite the attendees are not disappointed. The process involves Pre event offsite noise measurements being taken; Then with this information noise sources can be orientated to cause least impact to the surroundings plus PA Systems can be selected and rigged to expressly reduce, the overall noise levels and the spill of sound outside the desired audience area. Team Audio can also provide dB level meters for the duration of the event that have a large LED display and when inserted in-line with the PA will limit its output to the pre-set level. Some notable examples where Team Audio have been involved are Big Chill 2007 – 2009, Greenbelt Festival 2010 – 2011 Nova Festival 2012, Winter Wonderland Hyde Park 2014 to 2016 and Secret Cinema 2016.
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING SOLUTIONS
Team Audio can provide multi-track recording systems and they have particular experience in gathering live performances on location rather than in a bespoke recording studio. This service emerged from Marks’ years of experience onstage at major music events and their combined experience in music recorded for broadcast. A recent recording project of the ‘Stay Strong Brothers’ can be seen here on You Tube. It was part of a larger advertising campaign for Actimel and involved setting up a temporary control room with talk back to the studio floor providing period style microphones and multi-track recording and playback.
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LIVE AUDIO
Team Audio is built of a firm foundation of skills developed in live audio from Live 8, Proms in the Park, the MTV and Classic Brit Awards, all live broadcasts, to Festivals, Arenas, Theatres, and smaller concert Venues that host live music events. Mark has managed audio on the stage designed PA systems and mixed monitors and FOH at all stages of his career and it is this breadth of experience and the connections made with other professionals and PA companies that has led to the creation of the Company. Team Audio understands how successful live events run and how to make ones that may struggle run more smoothly through good forward planning, a great team and especially comprehensive communication systems.
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