SSE Audio Group — The Sound Solutions Company

Sound Solutions

SSE has been in the business of hiring and selling sound equipment for 30 years, but we provide much more than just systems. Our vast experience in all aspects of live sound production means we can advise you on the most appropriate solution for your specific requirements.

Whether your show is a corporate product launch, a theatre production or a major outdoor event our Project Managers are there to help you choose the best system for your needs and then to design and implement that solution in the field. At your show our experienced engineers will manage the audio to ensure that you get the results you want within the parameters set down.

We stock a comprehensive range of quality audio systems and ancillary products, so we will always have the right equipment for your particular requirements. Our three divisions – Hire, Sales and Risers- are complementary and support each other to achieve the best possible results for our clients.

Below are links to a number of features, focusing on Solutions devised or implemented by SSE Audio Group.

Pete Edmonds - an Outstanding Contribution

Production Manager and SSE/Canegreen Director Pete Edmonds was honored at the 2013 TPi Awards for his outstanding contribution to the live production industry.

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15th February 2013

 

Digital Consoles 2013

Your overview of Digital Consoles supplied by SSE Sales

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21st January 2013

 

Review of 2012

We take a look back at 2012 and feature some of the many highlights from the year for SSE Audio Group.

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14th December 2012

 

NEXO’s 45°N-12 Stage Monitor at Cambridge Folk Festival

SSE Hire provides a clear on-stage sound with NEXO's 45°N-12 on the main stage monitor.

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9th October 2012

 

Rescue Rooms Installation by SSE

SSE recently installled L'Acoustics ARCS II and a Yamaha CL5 mixing console at Nottingham's Rescue Rooms live venue.

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7th August 2012

 

Midas PRO Series Live Consoles from SSE Audio Group

Midas has added the PRO1 ultra light and stand-alone console to the PRO series. Contact SSE for a demonstration.

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14th June 2012

 

Warwick Arts Centre performs with L'Acoustics KIVA

SSE Audio Group wins tender to install a new PA system in the 1500-seater Butterworth Hall at Warwick Arts Centre following a rigorous selection process.

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1st May 2012

 

Radio Microphone Frequency Changes

Frequencies used by radio mics and in-ear monitors are changing. Find out details of the changes here and about licencing arrangements.

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27th February 2012

 

Novus Use SSE to Upgrade Venues

SSE Installations has worked on a wide range of projects for Novus Leisure, most recently helping to bring newly acquired sites up to the Company's standards

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1st December 2011

 

Clink 78 Hostel Installation

Backpacker's hostel upgrade audio and lighting.

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30th November 2011

 

Predicting what an Installation will Sound Like

SSE Audio Group uses Bose Modeler® sound system software and Auditioner® playback system III to help optimise sound coverage in venue installations.

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8th November 2011

 

Soho Theatre - Cabaret Sounds

SSE Installations, in conjunction with NEXO and Soundcraft has installed an audio system in the newly developed Soho Theatre Downstairs.

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1st November 2011

 

What do you know about SSE Sales?

When people hear the name SSE the first thing that springs to mind for many is SSE the hire company. But SSE Sales is a growing force in the UK Pro-Audio supply market and here are the reasons why…

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29th October 2011

 

SSE Audio Group Goes North

SSE Audio Group has opened a Northern Office and Warehouse in Bradford with an experienced sales and technical team that are already well established in the region.

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5th September 2011

 

Summer 2011 - Group Resources used to Support Hire Division

June and July 2011 were record months for SSE Hire and Canegreen, so resources from the full Group have been applied to help meet the demand.

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23rd July 2011

 

SSE Use Dante at Download

Dante™ is a combination of software, hardware and network protocols, developed with the objective of delivering uncompressed, multi-channel, low-latency digital audio over a standard Ethernet network.

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1st July 2011

 

Sigma Fabrications Expands at Redditch

SSE Audio Group's fabrications division, Sigma Fabrications has completed an extension of its facilities in Redditch.

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15th May 2011

 

SSE Audio Group: More than a Rental Company

Thirty-five years on, SSE Audio Group, has developed into one of the most successful professional audio service providers in the U.K., catering for PA rentals, pro audio sales and audio installation.

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18th November 2010

 

SSE Helps to provide a Sound Education at Aberystwyth University

SSE Audio Group supplies a permanent theatre installation together with a mobile PA system at Aberystwyth University.

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1st November 2010

 

1Xtra Live rounds off Summer of K1

SSE Hire has another successful summer of festivals and events, with L-Acoustics K1.

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1st November 2010

 

Optocore Distribution for Papal Visit

Advanced Optocore systems were used for site wide signal distribution by both SSE Audio Group and Wigwam Hire when Pope Benedict XVI visited the UK recently.

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13th October 2010

 

Mixing the Mass

Soundcraft Vi series mixers were used for Pope Benedict XVI's open air mass in Glasgow.

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12th October 2010

 

A new London home for SSE Audio Group

SSE has recently moved its London operations from Hayes to Park Royal in west London.

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1st October 2010

 

K1 at Cropredy 2010

SSE Hire has been servicing Cropredy since 1998. In 2010 the choice of PA was L-Acoustics K1.

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1st September 2010

 

K1 used again for expanded Download 2010

Once again SSE Hire used the L-Acoustics K1 sound system, after the system's debut at the festival last year.

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30th June 2010

 

On Tour with the Arctic Monkeys

SSE Hire uses its renowned K1 system on the band's 'Humbug' tour of the UK and Europe.

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20th January 2010

 

SSE ProSight

SSE ProSight is an Inclinometer System that provides accurate measurements for setting the hanging angle of line array systems.

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1st January 2010

 

T4 Stars of 2009

SSE Hire were at Earls Court in November 2009 for a one-off show featuring the hottest acts of the year.

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5th December 2009

 

ProSight Kit for L-Acoustics K1 Arrays

A ProSight package manufactured by SSE is available for use with L-Acoustics K1 line arrays.

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5th November 2009

 

SSE Sales Installs L-Acoustics dV-DOSC System at Rock City venue

SSE and Rock City - two stalwarts of the live industry - work together again to help the Midlands rock.

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1st August 2009

 

Lost & Found Orchestra Sounds Amazing

SSE Hire meets the audio challenge of this original ensemble at London's Royal Festival Hall

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15th January 2009

 

TeePee Towers for Stable Suspension

SSE's famous TeePee Towers provide a popular means for hanging speaker arrays.

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1st January 2009

 

Audio Packages for Hire in London

The next time you want to be heard with clarity at a small gathering or conference, we have the cost-effective solution!

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28th November 2008

 

Sound Installation at Proud Gallery's New Home

As Proud Galleries move to the old Horse Hospital in Stables Market, we look at how SSE London's audio installation was designed to meet both the demands of the creative space and Alex Proud's ambitions.

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28th April 2008

 

Focus on Equipment Servicing

This feature focuses on SSE Audio Group's Service Department, which supports the hire, sales and installations divisions of SSE.

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11th December 2007

 

Digital Console Sales

SSE Sales offers an ever-widening range of digital mixing consoles from Midas, Soundcraft, DigiDesign and Yamaha.

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21st November 2007

 

SSE Flight Cases

Although not best known for this service, SSE has been manufacturing flight cases for the past 25 years. Since moving to our new Redditch headquarters, we have been able to allocate far more space and facilities to this arm of the business.

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21st November 2007

 

NEXO Geo S12 Flexible Packages

Nexo’s GeoS12 system is set to be a big hit because of its incredible versatility. Buying GeoS12 is almost like buying a complete speaker inventory in one purchase. SSE Sales manufactures a range of flight cases to match and support that versatility.

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21st November 2007

 

The Digital Boom!

SSE Hire's Rob Hughes looks at the impact Digital Consoles are having on the touring industry

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3rd July 2007

 

SSE London debut in Bloomsbury

Following the acquisition of audio contract rental company Tarsin Entertainment last autumn, SSE London has completed its first full installation - at Vince Power’s Bloomsbury Ballroom.

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12th February 2007

 

Sound Installation Contracts

SSE London looks after a portfolio of sound installations at venues in the capital and at an ever-growing range of sites across the UK on a contract rentals basis.

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25th September 2006

 

SSE's Standardised Packaging

How do you maximise truck space? It’s a key question when you’re in the business of moving many tonnes of rental stock each week. Our unique packaging system was designed to speed up and simplify truck loading.

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22nd November 2005