Mr.Si Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Hi there I was wondering if anyone knew if the BBC Tech dept had a website where they sell off used sound equipment such as Stage monitors, rad mic's, and other funky sound and lighting equipment? Thanks Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Pearce Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 I worked with an exBBC guy and while they own some great gear like all companies they own some crap too...... But it would be nice to see a site like that and dream of days when our meager budgets inflate to the heights where we can afford to spend £5000 on one mic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Si Posted June 6, 2005 Author Share Posted June 6, 2005 where we can afford to spend £5000 on one mic<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hmmm, I'd never spend that much on a mic! I think the mic's I'd spend the most of my money on would be AKG 414's. Oh to have a few of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Pearce Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Soundfield surround sound point and shoot mic. Sounds soooo nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 Hi there I was wondering if anyone knew if the BBC Tech dept had a website where they sell off used sound equipment such as Stage monitors, rad mic's, and other funky sound and lighting equipment? Thanks Si<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sorry Si. BBC Technology doesn't exist anymore (now part of Seimens Business Services)BBC Resources doesn't have one. BBC Broadcast doesn't as far as I know BBC Nations and Regions are so fragmented anyway that I would have no Idea where to start.... Of what you are after, Equipment generaly gets used 'til it is completly worn out or it is completly obsolite. There are exceptions to that, as in when the Music Studio at TVC was completly stripped then they had to find a buyer for the Capricorn desk at short notice who could remove it. But the BBC can't supply redundant plant to anyone who might be in competition with the BBC. Generaly this means that the equipment that does get sold gets sold to places like Bulgaria. Oh and we generaly use cheep AKG Dynamic mics, Coles Lip Mics, AKG 451's or Neuman U87s in post production. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 I've seen it posted before that the BBC does not put stuff on the market as it is a licence fee funded body, and tends to put stuff out on large scale aid / quango donation. Plus a lot of BBC Fx is hired for purpose and a lot is hammered by overuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 When large scale technical clearances are done there tends to be one purchaser who will offer an amount to take all of the relevant kit. This will usually then be sold on via auctions etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 There is an ebay trader who does a lot of broadcast kit. He's OK, provided you know what you are after as he doesn't necessarily know what it is he's selling (allegedly). If you have a look at his profile you will see a number of negatives. He doesn't suffer fools gladly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Si Posted June 8, 2005 Author Share Posted June 8, 2005 There are definitely a lot of really random looking things in his shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 I've been bitten by this particular trader - complete ar*shole. Bit like a dodgy Del boy. Charged me £70 for carriage and after reminder after reminder, it turned up in an old cardboard box with a bit of bubble wrap, complete with broken knobs that aren't available anymore. Awful people. There was nearly a user group set up of disgruntled customers. Many were put off by threats made by them. No real telephone numbers, office (when a mate checked) was a mail drop with loads of other firms. No address for them other than po box, no collections, outrageous postal charges. Read the feedback, but be aware many people were warned by them not to post negative feedback. My one and only negative was by them who accused me of not paying. It was in fact Paypal who withdrew the payment because they didn't deliver. About a year later they asked me if I would mutually withdraw the negative comment - I refused. If anyone considers dealing with them, I can probably dig up the threatening emails I got from them. They are VERY careful to be accurate with descriptions, the critical thing is what they don't say - let's just say carefully drafted ommissions. I have a lovely DMC1000 Yamaha mixer, leaning up against a wall. Lights up and faders move. My fault that I didn't realise it needed special digital interfaces and the analogue inputs are line rather than mic level. The interfaces, of course don't exist anymore. I paid a lot of money for it. They claimed it was ex-Kate Bushes studio, but somehow I doubt it. If anyone wants it - it is VERY heavy, and can pick it up from Great Yarmouth, it's yours for £50 - seriously! If two people want it, I'll donate the surplus over £50 to the Blue Room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 Plus a lot of BBC Fx is hired for purpose and a lot is hammered by overuse.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> What do you mean by this statement? James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colourwatt Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 There are a lot of broadcast companies out there, not just the BBC.Look at http://www.mcdauctions.co.uk/.Be quick the next one is on 15th June 2005 (thats Wednesday!!!)Lighting can be found between lots 756 to 822.Lots of monitors and cameras, and wireless mics too. Moderation: Link corrected and made clickable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Plus a lot of BBC Fx is hired for purpose and a lot is hammered by overuse. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What do you mean by this statement? James <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Maybe he means they can't sell some of the FX kit (moving lights?) because it isn't their's to sell, as it was hired for an event. Thats how I read it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Pearce Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 I think it was more they hire it as and when they need it. And the overuse thing is because stuff gets used more than in a theatre, ie all day every day. Not for 3 hours 5 nights of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colourwatt Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Thank YouI have just discovered my mistakeIT IS NOT www.mcdauctions.comBUT www.mcdauctions.co.ukas for clickable..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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