Matrox MXO2 LE available for Hire
March 9, 2010 by petermccrea
Filed under Computers, Hire, News Stories, Video Hire
Professional HDMI, SDI, and analog I/O for MacBook Pro and Mac Pro
Available for Hire immediately, Production:av has the ideal Digital and Analogue Input and Output device for the capturing video straight to the timeline in Final Cut. The Matrox MXO2 LE enables the capture of video and audio directly to the computer, from HD/SD-SDI, YUV, Y/C and CV, cross convert it and provide simultaneous output to the computer and on the MXO2’s outputs for monitoring.
Hire Prices:
- £100/day
- £300/Week
All prices exclude VAT. Please contact Production:av on 0845 37 000 24 for more information or a quotation.
17″ Apple Macbook Pro now available for Hire.
March 5, 2010 by petermccrea
Filed under Computers, Hire, News Stories
Production:av is now able to offer Apple Macbook Pro’s 17″ for hire with immediate effect. The Macbook Pro comes with the Following specification:
- 2.8GHz Processor
- 4 GB Ram
- 500GB HDD
- 1920×1200 native resolution on NVIDIA GeForce 9400M Graphics Card
- 2560 x 1600 on NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT Graphics Card
- USB2.0, Firewire 800, Express 34, Gigabit Network, Audio Ports
- Mini Display Port (Adaptors to VGA and DVI Supplied)
The Macbook Pro’s come loaded with the following Software:
- Apple OSX 10.6
- Keynote 09
- Final Cut Studio
- Windows 7 on VMWare Fusion
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Office
The Macbook Pro is perfect for delivering HD to our HD screens and switching systems. Coupled with the Matrox MXO2 LE it is ideal for capturing Full HD content from our AV-HS400 vision mixer, and editing it with the content from the Sony PMW-EX3 cameras.
Hire Prices:
- £200/Day
- £600/Week
Contact our hire desk for a specific quote on 0845 37 000 24, or info@productionav.co.uk
Sony PMW-EX3 Full HD Camera available for Hire
February 18, 2010 by petermccrea
Filed under Cameras, Hire, Video Hire
Immediately available for hire, Production:av have added the Sony PMW-EX3 Full HD camera to it’s hire stock. Hire charges are £160 per day. Accessories available include Memory sticks, Tripods and microphone kits.
The EX3 has a range of multiple features that make it ideal for a range of purposes such as live event capture, IMAG and film creation. The EX3 boasts an impressive feature set including:
- HD/SD SDI Output
- Recording to removable media cards, with the ability to span across the two media slots,
- Interchangeable Lenses with 1/2″ and 1/3″ options
- Genlock and Timecode I/O
- Large Viewfinder/LCD monitor
- Monitor Video Output
- Full HD and SD recording modes
- Full Manual Control over all settings
- Audio input on XLR
The EX3 is ideal for use as either a shoulder mounted camera, handheld or mounted on our Manfrotto Tripods.
As Standard our Hire Kits include:
- Sony PMW-EX3 Camera,
- Standard Lens,
- 2 batteries and charger,
- Zoom Demand
- 2 x 32GB SDHC Memory Cards in Express 34 Adaptors
Contact our hire department for a specific quotation either by email, or telephone on local rate 0845 37 000 24
Panasonic AV-HS400 Available for Hire
February 16, 2010 by petermccrea
Filed under Hire, News Stories, Switchers and Scalers, Vision mixers
Available immediately, Production:av has added the Panasonic AV-HS400 HD Vision Mixer to it’s hire stock. List Price per day is £400 per day ex VAT. This includes a Panasonic Broadcast 17″ monitor for the Multiview output.

Panasonic AV-HS400
The AV-HS400 is a native HD-SDI vision mixer, capable of working at either HD or SD levels. As standard 4 HD/SD-SDI inputs (with a built in Loop Out) are provided, with 2 PGM outputs, and a further assignable output. The mixer automatically generates a Multiview Output, reducing the number of monitors required on site.
Additional boards are available to enable the vision mixer to accept component and computer sources, with the ability to upscale these inputs to HD resolutions. There are also options to provide downscaled outputs.
The AV-HS400 also sits alongside our Barco HD projection and Switching equipment, which when combined with our Sony PMW-EX3 Cameras allows for an end to end Full HD work flow.
Contact our Hire department for a quote either by email or local rate telephone on 0845 37 000 24.
Panasonic Full HD 50″ plasmas now available.
June 29, 2009 by petermccrea
Filed under Displays, Hire, News Stories, Services
Production:av are happy to announce the addition of Panasonic TH-50PF11 Full HD Plasma display Monitor. These are available for immediate hire.
The outline specification:
- 1920×1080 Pixel Space Full HD,
- DVI I input, VGA 15Pin HD Input, Component Input and associated Audio inputs,
- Graphite Black Bezel,
- Comes with Speakers, remote control and IEC,
- Comes with Unicol PLW Plate in the flightcase.
Rental Rates are:
- Day £225
- Week £675
Please contact us if you would like a quote for a specific requirement.
Screen Pro II Controller now in Hire Stock
June 23, 2009 by petermccrea
Filed under Hire, News Stories, Switchers and Scalers, Video Hire
Production;av are proud to offer the Barco Screen Pro II controller for hire.
The controller enables the easy control and set up of multiple presets for easy recall during live events. Giving access to 6 Presets on 6 pages, along side toggle bar for easy and controlled switching between the presets or individual looks made up on the fly. The controller also gives full access to all set up features and menus of the screen Pro II or other switchers from Barco such as the Presentation Pro II, enabling their use as Auxillary Destinations.
The Controller is available for hire immediately.
Hire Rates:
- £150 Per Day
- £350 Per Week
- All Prices exclude VAT. Please speak to us if you have specific requirements.
Barco PresentationPROII Digital
January 16, 2009 by petermccrea
Filed under Switchers and Scalers
Barco Presentation PROII Digital
- 8 Multiformat Inputs (CV through to UXGA)
- 1 HD/SDI Input
- 1 DVI Input
8 Input Seamless switcher with PIP and key. VGA and DVI Output.
Rental Prices
- £205/Day
- £615/Week
All rental prices exclude VAT at the current rate.
Barco ScreenPROII
January 16, 2009 by petermccrea
Filed under Switchers and Scalers
Barco ScreenPROII:
- 8 Multiformat Inputs
- 2 HD/SDI inputs
- 2 DVI Inputs for unscaled backgrounds/Key layer
- DVI and VGA Output
The ScreenProII will accept a range of inputs from SD PAL through to full HD resolutions, and output computer resolutions from VGA to UXGA and full HDTV resolutions. The ScreenPROII also forms a building block for widescreen blends.
Rental Rates:
- £500/Day
- £1500/Week
All rental prices exclude VAT at the prevailing rate.
Christie Digital LX50 5000 Lumen XGA Projector
January 16, 2009 by petermccrea
Filed under Projectors
Christie Digital LX50:
- 5000 Lumens
- XGA Resolutions LCD Projector
- DVI, VGA, RGB, SVideo, Composite Video Inputs
- Interchangeable lens system
- Horizontal Lens Shift
- Kit includes 1.2-1.8:1 Lens, 1.8-2.4:1 Lens, remote and mains lead
Rental Prices:
- £345/Day
- £1035/Week
All Prices exclude VAT at the relevant rate.
Christie Digital LX380 3800 Lumen XGA Projector
January 16, 2009 by petermccrea
Filed under Projectors
Christie Digital LX380
- 3800 Lumens
- XGA Resolutions LCD Projector
- DVI, VGA, RGB, SVideo, Composite Video Inputs
- Interchangeable lens system
- Horizontal and Vertical Lens Shift
- Kit includes 1.3-1.6:1 Lens, 1.6-2.4:1 Lens, remote and mains lead
Rental Prices:
- £150/Day
- £450/Week
All Prices exclude VAT at the relevant rate.






