GL5B for AV - (December 12th 2006)
Shermann dealer Future Media Systems Ltd based in Christchurch, Dorset has equipped a (close to) Reading based AV production company with Shermann GL5B dual 15" low frequency drive boxes and digital speaker management.
Apart from its sales and installation activities, Future Media Systems also owns and operates a modest rental system featuring Shermann boxes.
"this is not rubbish" & "...would make your ears bleed..." - More Shermann on Ebay (November 27th 2006)
Does the seller really think he (or she) will impress potential buyers of professional audio gear with those quotes?
Read more here!
Shermann trade mark - (November 25th 2006)
It's official, the real SHERMANN trade mark has now been registered.
Read more here!
Shermann Prices - (November 15th 2006)
UK price guides have been removed from this website in a deliberate move to bring us in to line with other pro-audio manufacturers.
Please call or email for copies of current price lists which will be sent in pdf format.
New Shermann price guides will be issued on February 1st 2007.
R118B shrinks - (November 14th 2006)
The R118B has been in the Shermann range for 6 years and during that time numerous advances have been made in lightweight transducer design the most notable being the improved reliability and performance of neodymium magnet assemblies for high power bass drive units.
The new R118Bmk2 incorporates the developments we deemed necessary to obtain optimum performance from these new drivers and we are indeed proud to maintain the use of a British built drive unit in this Shermann model.
As a result some internal modifications have been made but externally there’s just one noticeable difference between the R118B and R118Bmk2 - it’s even more compact.
The depth has been decreased by 60mm although the width, height, handle compliment, plywood skids, castors and price have seen no change.
Weight is reduced by 9kgs whilst the familiar, widely respected thunderous response has been improved.
Still available for existing users - the original R118B loaded with a Fane 18XB.
Newtown install for Dx370 - (November 11th)
Newtown based ITC productions has installed Shermann Dx370 three way models in the church hall at the local Hope Community Church.
The church complex also boasts a substantial Shermann Gx502 system in the main meeting room along with several Shermann stage wedges.
Beware; your next call might be the music cops!
PRS on the prowl looking for your hard earned cash.
This is a lengthy item so click here only if you have the stamina to read it.
Soundbite install - (November 5th)
Billericay based Soundbite Productions has supplied a new Shermann system to Billericay Baptist Church.
The original main speakers
have been replaced by Shermann GL3 models and initial reports indicate a substantial improvement in both coverage and intelligibility.
Shermann Mx150 wedges have also been supplied for the benefit of the musicians in the worship band.
Xtol local install - (November 5th)
Hemel Hempstead based Xtol Acoustics have recently installed a new sound system in St. George's URC, also in Hemel Hempstead.
Replacement of the original system, a pair of plastic box things, has been in the planning for quite some time as Xtol Acoustics were often asked to supply additional sound reinforcement for special events.
The old system was replaced with Shermann Dx370 and Dx150 cabs flown from Shermann GSW3 and GSW2 brackets respectively.
MRL3 to Cardiff - (October 27th)
Cardiff based Stage Sound Services have purchased several pairs of Shermann MRL3 cabs to help cover an extremely busy hire period for this expanding company.
Stage Sound has an extensive stock of Shermann boxes which includes twelve RS5 stacks and a large quantity of compact systems.
MRL601 cabs go west - (October 25th)
Chaps Production Co have shipped their stock of Shermann MRL601 multi-role boxes to the USA for use on Jamie Cullen's current extensive tour.
With Shermann boxes in charge of all on-stage monitoring on this and forthcoming tours the artist and his engineers have the luxury of a consistent quality benchmark to work with on every gig.
(Does this guy ever take a break?)
Quick update - (October 25th)
Almost refreshed from a short break we've returned to an increasingly busy period on the run-up to Christmas.
R Series & A Series products have seen steady sales growth during the past 12 months whilst sales of the Dx Series product group remain buoyant despite the ever present plethora of fall-apart boxes arriving by the container load from the far east.
Expanding a business into larger premises is invariably a stressful task but the recent move has offered Shermann major benefits in all areas of production and design.
Dozens of Demos - (October 6th)
Maybe dozens is exaggerating the fact somewhat but we've certainly welcomed quite a number of customers through the doors at our new HQ.
Shermann RS1 boxes have now been added to the demo room stock teaming up with the GL5B lightweight LF systems.
GL3B boxes are also on view and have now been equipped with the drivers they were originally designed for, the new Precision Devices neo 15" unit - stunning!
Credit/Debit cards - (October 5th)
Good news for some customers; we now accept payment via credit & debit cards 'cos we now have one of those PayPally account things.
All we need to do now is figure out how it works!
All White - (September 30th)
The guys at Theatre Clywyd have just completed a neat install at a school in Derbyshire where the specifications called for the FOH boxes to be finished in White - including the grilles.
Other boxes were supplied in Shermann's traditional choice of colour - Henry Ford black but, the FOH boxes had to be completely white.
To be honest I thought they'd look dreadful however, I have to swallow a portion of humble pie in this instance as they do look rather stunning.
Before anyone asks yes, the brackets were white but no, the drive unit cones and horns were not painted to match - we painted the baffle boards black instead!
R118B in Jersey - (September 17th)
Jersey based rental/install company Amitech has taken delivery of Shermann R118B subs along with MRL601 multi-role boxes.
In addition, MC² E25 power amplifiers were supplied to drive the new Shermann system.
RS1 go north - (September 17th)
True enough, north of Shermann's base in Newtown.
Due to a steadily increasing demand for their AV services Deeside based CSP Audio Visual have taken delivery of 8, Shermann RS1 models.
The RS1 cabs join a number of other Shermann boxes already in use by the company.
Kinetec goes compact - (September 17th)
Surrey based Kinetic has purchased a number of Shermann R118C lightweight, compact subs to operate with it's stock of Shermann RS5 boxes.
The deal also included a useful quantity of Shermann R2M models which the company has found invaluable not only as front fills with the RS5 rig but as stand alone PA cabs for AV presentations and conference gigs.
Demo Suite in operation - (September 10th)
Our new test/demo suite is now a functioning space within our new Newtown HQ where a number of R Series & GL Series have been installed.
In just a few days we've already impressed several customers with the amazing quality of the Shermann R2M, R8M, GL3B and GL5B models driven by the superb MC² E Series Power Amps and Yamaha P Series models.
If you're likely to be in the mid-Wales area please feel free to visit however, a day or two's notice would be welcome.
Shermann install extended - (September 6th)
Newtown based Sound Induction Systems Ltd have equipped the Pavilion Theatre in Llandrindod Wells, Powys with additional Shermann cabinets .
The Dx150 models have been installed to supplement Shermann GX-CA7 models which were part of a complete audio refit of the complex by Sound Inductions Systems in March 1997.
Production GO - (September 5th)
With numerous outstanding orders to complete Shermann gear is rolling out the door again.
To further improve delivery times additional woodworking equipment has been installed at the Newtown workshop along with new racking and storage facilities.
We'll be making further announcements soon concerning some exciting new models.
Move completed - (August 31st)
The move from Units 28 & 36 into Unit 35 is now complete and we're back in production - after just two and a half weeks.
Please make a note of the new address.
>> Unit 35, Vastre Enterprise Park, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1DZ.
Back in production - (August 26th)
We're on target to be back in production by September 1st.
The woodworking area is complete whilst the fully authorised crossover build area is established in it's own clean room, BT rolled-up (almost) on time to move our phone lines and our office facilities have been transferred into the new building.
With an extremely busy Autumn season lined up we're pleased to have the increased square footage to operate to full potential and look forward to welcoming customers to the new facility in the near future.
No flagpoles, no fishponds, no identity badges, no dedicated parking spaces or any other corporate bullshit - just the superb Shermann product range and the friendly folk who own it.
The Big C: part 1 - (August 25th)
It is with great annoyance that I have to announce that the cute little stereo system we purchased for our granddaughter's seventh birthday has expired.
Read more here!
We're on the move - (August 18th)
With a requirement to more than double our production area we're currently moving from our present units into a new HQ / manufacturing base on the Vastre Enterprise Park in Newtown.
A purpose built demo/test suite is presently under construction - more info' will be available on that topic soon.
Whilst woodwork production continues at our Leeds based sub-contractor we're hoping that our new facility will be up and running by September 1st.
Soundbase UK add CB218n - (August 12th)
Busy firm about Newport, Soundbase UK, have added more CB218 boxes to their expanding Sherman inventory.
On this occasion the company's purchased the uprated CB218n which is equipped with British built Precision Devices 18" neo drivers.
Jenson Wins !!!! - (August 6th)
Congratulations to Jenson Button on his first Formula 1 grand prix victory - let's hope it's the first of many.
OK, his win has nothing to do with pro-audio but who cares!
Coventry based Present UK Ltd take more Dx150 cabs - (August 4th)
The Dx150 has become a standard small box for busy AV presentation & conference co. Present UK Ltd.
Along with many other ShermannAudio models the company has been steadily adding the Dx150 to its rental inventory for the past two years and this week purchased a further 10 units.
GB Audio supply RS5 systems to the AECC - (July 31st)
Edinburgh based ShermannAudio distributor GB Audio recently supplied the Aberdeen Conference and Exhibition Centre with a number of R Series boxes which included two pairs of RS5 and R118B models.
To power the new portable rig GB Audio specified British built MC² E15 and E25 lightweight power amplifiers supplied by S.P.A. Systems Ltd.
The AECC has more than 50 Shermann cabinets either installed within various suites or available for use within any room in this huge complex.
Vienna Audio Productions audition Shermann R2M, R8M and GL3B - (July 31st)
Hoole Festival, Chester.
A Shermann rig provided superb coverage for the main stage on Sunday July 30th at a large park in Hoole where upwards of 6,000 mums, dads, kids and grandparents attended a Fun Day In The Park.
Main system comprised Shermann CA4 (lightweight versions) and Shermann R118B subs whilst a pair of R8M boxes pole mounted above GL3B subs provided front fills.
Shermann R2M boxes were conveniently mounted on the main stacks for left and right outward local fill.
Alan Jones, MD of Vienna Audio was thoroughly delighted with the entire rig which was powered mainly by MC² amplification controlled by a Klark Teknik DN9848 digi' x'over.
Danger; Warning; Code Red - Another EuP Directive - (July 29th)
It appears that our "friends" in Brussels are about to organise yet another big shafting stick - and use it from 2007 onwards.
Read more here!
Mr Cullen now completely Shermannised! - (July 29th)
That man about the piano (and mic') Jamie Cullen has expanded use of the Shermann MRL601 multi-role box to the rest of his band.
Chaps Production Co has invested in more of our 3-way Shermann boxes to standardise the onstage monitoring.
"We're delighted with the Shermann MRL601s to such an extent that we're shipping them over specially for Jamie and his band to use on the north American tour" said Danny White, MD of Chaps Production.
Xtol Acoustics audition Shermann R8M - (July 26th)
"The R8M's were very subtle when flown, which is an important consideration for a prayer marquee at a Roman Catholic festival.
Hanging them was simplicity itself, the brackets that come with them are very versatile and easy to use.
Next week I shall try them as centre fills at the Good News Crusade Camp in Taunton where they'll be used with my RS5 rig.
My guys are also excited at the thought of using them as wedges, they provide a lot of kick for their size.
They are without doubt a very clever, versatile box".
Email from Mark Wade @ 'XTOL Acoustics' based in Hemel Hempstead.
Bouncy Plastic Boxes blown sky high! - (July 14th)
Last night's episode of Emmerdale on ITV1 accomplished a great service for the Pro-Audio sector.
Read more here!
CB218n - (July 14th)
We've recently built a new version of the CB218 constructed from a combination of 18 & 24mm birch plywood and equipped with two amazing PD 18" neo drivers.
As you'd expect form any ShermannAudio box, it works really well if not better than the original and the overall weight saving is appox 25kgs.
No demo stock right now 'cos we sold them!
More CB218 sales? - (July 11th)
Yes, with another half dozen sold in the past 8 days the ShermannAudio CB218 is becoming a habit with some folk.
It's big, it's heavy, we weren't keen to manufacture the thing any more and it ain't cheap either however, stick a decent amp up its connector and It's darn loud; where it's supposed to be loud too.
The CB218 has lows you feel and thuds that move internal organs in fact, everything you'd expect and more.
More boxes head for Thailand - (July 7th)
More ShermannAudio cabs are on their way to Thailand to expand an existing rig.
Bangkok based Mr. Team Productions have installed a number of Shermann GL Series cabs in recent months.
