Our brand new 12″ multi-purpose coaxial cabinets, The Apt-GB IC12A, are already packing a punch at Launceston Town Hall where they have been installed as part of a re-fit undertaken buy Event Services SW Ltd. We are delighted to hear that our speakers have provided the Town Hall with a low-vis, high impact and high quality installation that it was looking for, not to mention this wonderful endorsement by the Event Services SW team, who we look forward to working with again:

Cornwall-based technical support specialists, Event Services SW, chose loudspeaker systems from fellow Cornish company, Apt-GB, for their recent refit of Launceston Town Hall. This civic venue is very well used, hosting everything from martial arts and fitness through to touring classical music, amateur and professional touring dramatics, weddings, live bands and conferences. The venue also hosts a highly popular Cinema Club. Designing an installation to please all these users gave Events Services’ design team a chance to demonstrate their extensive specialist skills and knowledge, especially on a reasonably restricted budget.

This fine Gothic style Town Hall complex is also a listed building, (referred as ‘Hogwartsian’ in a Times review of a recent debut professional performance) so, as company director Stuart Hynd explains, “A big part of our remit was to lessen the visual impact of the previous inadequate technical installation on the building, whilst at the same time making the installation more flexible and bringing the technology up to date. It was important to allow for future expansion and compatibility with incoming users equipment. It was as part of these considerations we decided to look for discrete compact loudspeakers in birch cabinets that could be colour coded to blend in to the building and so be less obtrusive. However, we also wanted a system with some real grunt behind it for the Cinema and live music aspects, whilst being able to produce crystal clear vocals for conferencing and theatre

The company approached Graham at Apt-GB who arranged a demonstration with several cabinets and, after some consultation, the system was designed using one pair of Apt-IC12A, one pair of Apt-TCH10 and two pairs of Apt-TC0.6. Stuart explains, “These were all selected for their excellent performance and compact size. Apt-GB supplied us with unfinished cabinets so our scenic workshop could work their magic matching the 150 years old varnish and heritage paint finishes

The system is completed with Proel amplification and subs and an Allen and Heath (yet another Cornish company!) QU series desk with various accessories. The Apt-GB speakers are all wall mounted and offer a very discrete solution. Upon entering the Hall they are hardly noticeable, but their shyness disappears when used in anger! Recently the Town Hall has hosted gigs by ‘The Oasis experience’ and ‘Three Daft Monkeys’ both of whom were amazed at the quality and performance of the system. Tom Henderson, lead Sound Engineer for Event Services SW says “The system handles whatever I ask it to do, I’m amazed at the flexibility of the cabinets and have total confidence that whatever I ask of them, they’ll deliver. My biggest worry is rattling the leaded-glass windows too much!

Stuart Hynd also says, “We are delighted with the Apt-GB Loudspeakers, as is our client and their venue users. Working with Graham and the staff at Apt-GB has been an absolute pleasure. Graham works very hard to ensure he provides the right solution for the task, its not all about the designer name or price tag with Apt-GB, its about good solid engineering principles, good acoustic design and overall value for money backed by outstanding customer service. I am sure we will be continuing to work with Apt-GB on future projects as they introduce new and exciting products to their portfolio.’

We recently provided MBP Sound & Light with three pairs of our ultra compact column speakers (Apt-CLF532) for installation in a Wesleyan Methodist Church in Stourport. Here Mike, of MBP Sound & Light shares why he chose Apt-GB speakers and why we are his supplier of choice:

MPB sound and light Ltd selected APT-GB as our supplier of choice for high quality British manufactured speakers after hearing some of APT’s original speakers at our premises in Worcester.

Since then Graham at APT has been continually developing new and innovative speaker systems across the install and touring audio market.

We provide a large number of installations into houses of worship and the key factors which we look for include:

• Audio quality
• Minimum visual impact
• Sound coverage
• True power output
• Backup and support

An added benefit only offered by APT is the ability to specify the finish of the speakers, Graham has supplied us with Oak, Stone colour (various), Black and White finishes to suit our different install locations.

In every location I have installed Graham’s speakers the feedback from my clients on the quality of the sound has been superb.

This traditional Wesley designed Methodist chapel has a full height ceiling and horse shoe balcony area with further seating extending backwards from the upper balcony. The result of this is 3 distinct zones, each of which has its own audio requirements.

1. The upper side balconies and centre area
2. The upper square tiered seating beyond the balcony
3. The ground floor sides under the balcony

I wanted the proven reliability, sound quality, and visual appearance of APT’s column speakers in a format that would allow me to use 3 matched pairs, each pair with their own amplifier, and timed using a speaker management system.

I needed to be sure that I could control the volume for each zone and set the angle of the speakers so that wherever you stand in the building, and as you walk through the building, the volume and audio quality remains the same.

The Apt-CLF532 enabled me to achieve this because of its design, consistent performance, and excellent properties of avoiding feedback when correctly positioned.

My clients said how impressed they were that not only could they hear perfectly but that the sound felt entirely natural when the person leading addressed them, seeming to come directly from that person and not any particular speaker.

Mike Belham

Managing Director of MPB Sound and Light”

Thank you to Mike for this great review!

Building on the success of the Apt – SC 18.1Sub cabinet, we’ve expanded our sub range with a twin version of this ever popular product.

The Apt – SC 18.2 was specifically designed to be used with the Apt – TB1281and made its debut at the 40th Anniversary Caister Soul Weekender, which took place at Vauxhall Holiday Park, Great Yarmouth at the beginning of May 2019.

Bernie Martin of Warehouse Light & Sound, who bought the system to hit the high notes on the event’s main stage said:

“Graham always comes up with the goods, this is the third generation of speakers that I have bought from him. Apt-GB’s products are always professionally made and give big, crystal clear sounds from small speakers.”

Many big name soul artists played at the event including DJs John Osborne & Simon Van Os. Simon Van Os had the pleasure of testing a small part of the final product. Simon told Bernie that he loved the new system’s sound.

This is the third generation of speakers that Bernie has purchased from Graham. He tells us that he keeps returning to Apt-GB products because we know and build exactly what he wants.

The system used at Caister replaced a hybrid JBL system and when we took the Apt-SC18.2 and TB1281 to Bernie to demo, he was sold on the sound immediately and, because he knows that we “always come up with the goods“, making the purchase was made easy for him.

The Apt-SC18.2 is a high output twin 18″ with a power rating of 3.2Kw AES and used with the TB1281 is a medium to long throw system, but is also compatible with all products across the Apt GB range.

It will be coming to the website soon. In the meantime, please contact us for more information on this valuable new addition to the Apt-GB range.