February 9th 2023
22live appointed d&b audiotechnik rental partner
22live the UK’s next generation pro-audio service provider, has been appointed a d&b audiotechnik rental partner following a significant investment into their SL-Series.
Following 22live’s launch in January 2023 there has been a flurry of activity and excitement around the new start-up, and the team now behind the company. 22live was established in early 2022 by Paul Timmins, Hire Director, and has already gained recognition completing two significant tours and an O2 Arena production prior to its official launch. In January it was announced that Spencer Beard and Alex Penn have also joined the team as Managing Director and Commercial Director respectively, completing the line-up which also comprises Stefan Phillips Operations Director and Simon Gladstone Technical Director.
Spencer Beard comments, “It was always the intention of 22live to stock two loudspeaker brands. The company made a strong start in 2022 and has achieved a great deal in a short space of time. We are very pleased with how 22live has developed since its formation and all the decisions that have been made. Today’s announcement increases our potential and offers our current and future clientele further choice.”
Spencer Beard
“It was always the intention of 22live to stock two loudspeaker brands ... Today’s announcement increases our potential and offers our current and future clientele further choice.”
22live has committed to its hire inventory XSL and KSL with their proprietary subwoofers and SL-SUB’s. 22live personnel are no strangers to d&b audiotechnik and have extensive experience around the product range having previously operated with SL-Series. The infrastructure the company has already assembled is flexible and will also be deployed alongside the d&b system utilising 24 way loudspeaker multi’s and intelligent packaging solutions.
Alex Penn comments “When deciding which additional loudspeaker brand was right for 22live, the d&b SL-Series made sense for several reasons; It fits with our target to be recognised as a quality service provider to high end touring, it’s a young product line still in the early stages of its life-cycle, and it allows us to cater to a broad range of productions alongside our existing stock.”
Paul Timmins also added “The other benefit to us of investing in the d&b SL-Series is that it is still niche in comparison to other rider friendly products. In reality we see the fact that it is not quite so readily available within the rental market but already popular and widely accepted, strengthening our position. Meaning we are quoting based on our offering and service rather than just supplying the same equipment that many others have access to.”
Alex Penn
“When deciding which additional loudspeaker brand was right for 22live, the d&b SL-Series made sense for several reasons”
While discussing the technical benefits of the SL-Series Simon Gladstone also passed comment “The cardioid nature of the SL-Series also opens some doors for applications where a very direct sound field really benefits the production.”
22live’s initial XSL delivery is already in progress and much of the system is already booked for its first tour loading in late February. KSL will be delivered in time for the summer, and 22live will be looking to take bookings for this as opportunities arise.
Spencer Beard concludes “We are proud to be appointed as a d&b audiotechnik rental partner. We feel it demonstrates d&b audiotecknik’s faith in our team and our ambitions. We honour all the purchasing commitments that 22live has made so far and remain focussed on both loudspeaker brands we represent. We consider the d&b partnership to be a key one to aide our development as we push forwards ensuring that we continue to be a service led, independent company supplying quality in all that we do.”
Spencer Beard