Crystal Production Group

02/07/2023

Meekestock 2023 - The Jean Genie

Full production by Crystal ✅

02/07/2023

Meekestock 2023 - The Power Of Love

Full production by Crystal ✅

02/07/2023

We had a great weekend, providing full production services for Meekestock, a sold-out private boutique festival for over 500 people.

Audio, lighting, staging, band & DJ backline, generator & power distribution.

12 hours of bands & DJs performing to the crowds near Stoneleigh.

22/04/2023

Thursday saw another great day with G. Seller, filming another batch of their Lifting The Lid video podcast.

We used our full BlackMagic workflow, with 2x URSA Broadcast G2’s, a Pocket Cinema 4k, along with our 8-channel SDI ISO-recording switcher, enabling full camera control for remote lens control & colour correction.
A selection of yummy lenses and Rode shotgun mics, all helped mix, cut & record their podcasts in real-time, but with the flexibility to edit in post if the need arises, via the isolated video recording of each camera input & automatic creation of a DaVinci Resolve project file.

16/04/2023

11/04/2023

Easter Monday saw us provide a full audio solution for St Alban’s 77th Easter Monday Pilgrimage, with the longest Nave in England packed with attendees. The service saw a blend of contemporary and traditional worship styles and liturgy.

Tech wise, we deployed our Martin Audio W2 speaker system throughout the Nave alongside Outline twin-15” subs, powered by our Powersoft T904 amps. Full Dante network between the Allen & Heath SQ5 console, DT168 stagebox, and the Powersoft amps. We used Sennheiser RF headsets and handhelds, alongside a lectern mic and a full band mic/DI package. TechPro comms system between front-of-house and stage management side-stage.

11/12/2022

Tis the season 🎄🎁⭐️

For the 6th year running, we’re providing full production for CLC’s Carols Service

04/10/2022

FOR SALE!!

Sachtler Bags Dr Bag SC003 camera/camcorder bag.
Used, but in fair condition (see pictures). £180RRP.

For sale @ £100

Shoulder strap, moveable internal panels, with Velcro fasteners, camera strap, and LED strip light (working).

28/09/2022

We’re always upgrading our hire stock, and moving on equipment that is no longer of current use to us. So, it’s the perfect opportunity to grab yourself current products sold at a lower price.

EDIT: SOLD!!

We’re selling our Black Magic ATEM Extreme ISO video switcher. £950 ONO.

Product is in near-new condition. It’s spent it’s life inside a PPU rack, or in a foam-lined flightcase (not included). Comes with original 12v DC power supply.

Contact us for more info, or a demo!

22/09/2022

Another day filming with G. Seller Funeral Directors, for their upcoming video podcast series .

Using 3 of our Black Magic URSA Broadcast G2 cameras, with some yummy Sigma lenses. Mixed and recorded live onto an SSD, with isolated recording of raw video as a backup, all through our ‘Mini-PPU’ (Portable Production Unit).
Accessing full camera control through a Dual-SDI connection & ATEM Software Control, makes for a very powerful yet compact system

16/06/2022

The postal service has been very busy this week... any ideas as to what they’ve delivered to us?! Comment below.
If you guess correctly, you’ll get a smug feeling, knowing you guessed correctly 🤣

15/06/2022

What a wonderful out-of-the-blue review and public affirmation of our services from a client in Birmingham!

We helped Neil and his organisation with a multi-camera livestream system, via our 4G router, with multi-media playback into the stream.

Is your organisation looking to stream or record an in-person or hybrid event? Get in touch today to see how we can help you reach your wider audience!

15/05/2022

We’re proud to be providing IMAG Vision Mixing and Camera solutions for tonight’s City Praise & Prayer, held in Coventry Cathedral Ruins.
7 cameras + ProPresenter input via our Black Magic Design Touring Rack, isolated recording of each camera input & program mix, with FullHD output to the LED walls. Audio recording of broadcast feed and ambient mics. Including a wireless BlackMagic URSA Broadcast G2 rig.

26/03/2022

We have 2 very exciting announcements to make!
Heading into our Hire Stock:

25/03/2022

FOR SALE!

NEC NP2000 projector kit:
- 1x NP2000 Projector
- 1x NP01FL - 0.8:1 fixed lens
- 1x NP01ZL - 1.5:1 to 2.0:1 zoom lens
- 1x NEC IR Remote, with 3.5mm wired control option
- 2x used lamps (unknown hours)

All lens glass and optics are in great condition.

£300, ONO

25/03/2022

FOR SALE!

Edelkrone motorised Long Slider kit. Purchased brand new in June 2021. Only used 5-6 times, all elements in great condition and kept in their original boxes.

The kit includes:
- Edelkrone SliderPLUS v5 PRO Long
- Edelkrone Slide Module v3 slider motor (DC Jack)
- Edelkrone HeadONE pan motor (LP-E6 battery/DC Adapter mount)
- Adai Z-Flex Tilt Head
- Edelkrone DC Adapter for Slide Module v3
- 3rd Party LP-E6 DC adapter for HeadONE
- Edelkrone C1 Shutter Release Cable
- All original boxes
= £1,200

For more information about the specific products listed:
https://edelkrone.com/collections/sliders?fbclid=IwAR2XEzkadYBH24fN3bbj1jin-B4xOL7uCaPePa0YWUiMJNQX5nclsGiZQpI

25/03/2022

For sale!

We're selling our Peavey UL system.
- 2x Peavey UL-12 tops
- 2x Peavey UL-115 subs

N.B. 1x top driver, and 1x sub driver pass audio, but are damaged.

£400, ONO

13/12/2021

‘Tis the Season! 🎄 ⭐️ 🎁

We provided full production for last night’s CLC Carol Service in Rugby. With Sound, Lighting, Projection, Staging, and 4G internet network, all planned and provided by Crystal ✅

12/12/2021

Just a snippet of yesterday’s hybrid Book Launch event in Regent’s University, London, based within the beautiful surroundings of The Regent’s Park.
With cameras & live stream vision mixing supplied by Crystal, this hybrid meeting allowed 2-way real-time video and audio presenters & discussions in the room, and online.

19/11/2021

It’s safe to say, we didn’t have any connectivity issues today in rural Leicestershire, for our livestream!
85Mbs ⬇️, 46Mbps ⬆️

Thanks to our dual-SIM IP56-rated outdoor 4G router, we had super fast & rock solid internet coverage throughout 👌

25/10/2021

For the 2nd year running, we’re filming and editing G Seller Funeral Directors ‘Service of Reflection’. We filmed a variety of spoken word pieces, acapella choir performances, piano pieces, and lots of yummy b-roll footage.

Cameras & lenses from Canon, with motorised slider from Edelkrone for those super-smooth tracking/panning shots 👌

Check out the photos from WingIt Creative, who helped us film this piece, along with audio recording from Matt Cotterill Producer.

15/10/2021

As part of our business growth and COVID recovery plan, we've joined Rugby Self Store for flexible warehousing and equipment prep space! And now we have more space, more kit is coming into our hire stock!

Based on the Rugby Bypass road with great links to the M6, M1 & A45, this facility is ideally located for sending our kit across the Midlands and beyond.

Are you wanting to put on an In-Person, Hybrid or Live Stream event? Get in touch with Crystal and see how we can transform your ideas into reality.


Image Credit: Rugby Self Store

10/09/2021

With broadcasts and live streams becoming an ever-increasing way of reaching your viewers & fan base, we're always investing in technology to help those broadcasts reach your viewers!

Access to the internet is a key part in any live stream, and being at a venue without WiFi, or in the middle of a field, can be an issue! Our Outdoor dual-network 4G+ router, with WiFi hotspot and connection to Local Area Network, utilises super-fast 4G+ speeds from EE & Three mobile networks.

This system can also be used for local internet access, WiFi hotpots, and payment systems at festivals and outdoor events, as well as buildings without phone line based internet access.

06/08/2021

FOR SALE!!

We’re selling our Alesis studio monitoring system! Sale package includes:
- 2x Alesis Monitor One Mk2 studio monitors
- 1x Alesis RA-150 studio monitor amplifier
- Isolation pad (4 foam pieces)
- 2x 2m speaker cables

All drivers in great condition. Used in a post-production environment. A few cosmetic scratches and scuffs. £275