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If its AV we install it! Boardrooms, Classrooms, Retail, Offices, TV Studios...
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Welcome to NAV

NAV are based on the outskirts of Nottingham city centre close to the M1 motorway in an 8,000sqft office, workshop and storage facility. Established back in 1967 we quickly became, and remain a leading supplier of AV presentation equipment to industry, education authorities and government bodies throughout the UK.

 

The ethos of NAV over the years has been to provide our own comprehensive design and installation service for all the products we supply. We are not a third party company that simply operates via a list of sub-contractors, our full-time team of Engineers, Installers, Technicians and Support Staff are highly skilled, and dedicated to delivering the very best levels of service available in the industry.

 

The company is made up of four departments; Equipment Sales, Hire & Events, System Installations and Media & Video Production, we are one of the original and few remaining ‘one stop shops’ for all things Audio Visual and Video. So if you are looking to deal with a professional, knowledgeable and reputable supplier who puts the customer first, then you’ve come to the right place!

 

Only a selection of the products and services we supply are detailed within our website, so if you can’t find a specific product, our need some advice on a particular service please contact us.

If it's AV, we install it! Boardrooms, Classrooms, Retail, Offices, TV Studios, NAV provide a bespoke design and installation service for all the products we sell. Whether you're completely redesigning a series of conference rooms, or require a new piece of technology seamlessly integrating into an existing installation our installation team will provide you with a cost effective and elegant solution.
We've been in the film & media business in Nottingham since 1967, and provide a full range of video and film based services. So if you need it filming, editing, copying, transferring, duplicating or producing, and you prefer to deal with a reputable professional video company, who also offer great value for money then you've come to the right place!
AV & Video Equipment Hire in Nottingham and throughout the UK. We have a full range of equipment available; hire a projector, hire a PA System, hire microphones, hire a projector screens, hire a plasma screen, or hire staging and lighting for conferences, live events, awards ceremonies and gigs in Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and across the UK.
It's not our policy just to sell to you at all costs, we value your business and will always supply the products most suited to your specific requirements, and most importantly at the right price. From high end professional video products, data projectors and plasma screens to more traditional AV, such as screens and whiteboards and associated budget AV solutions.
Featured Products & Services
  • A Full HD shooting kit based around the hire Panasonic AG AC130. Do you need to shoot Professional HD video content? This professional hire package provides the essentials for recording great quality HD footage. The Manfrotto 501 HDV tripod ensures rock steady content whilst the supplied Sennheiser HD202 headphones give precise audio monitoring, also included 2x 16gb SD Cards (returnable).
  • If you are looking for a fast editing workflow and total flexibility the new GY-HM150 with improved JVC technology is the answer. The camcorder records native QuickTime files, so you can start editing immediately in Final Cut Pro and other major non-linear editing systems – all without breaking a sweat. And because it records high definition video and uncompressed audio directly to inexpensive, readily available SDHC and SDXC media cards, you can keep on shooting for hours without risking breaking the bank.
    New lower price
  • This ultra portable LED Light Kit is perfect for mobile interview and reporting scenarios, it’s a 3x light kit supplied with stands, all packed in a peli-style hard case. Designed primarily for fill-lighting when shooting vox-pops/talking heads, or for any close quarter situation where the camera operator is faced with lower then ideal light levels. The heads have 150 bright daylight LED’s that are dimmable, each LED light can also be camera mounted via a supplied hot-shoe adapter if required. In the kit are 3x NAV 240v mains adapters and AA battery adapters, each light requires 6x AA batteries (Not Supplied).
  • This ultra portable LED Light Kit is perfect for mobile interview and reporting scenarios, it’s a 3x light kit supplied with stands, all packed in a peli-style hard case. Designed primarily for fill-lighting when shooting vox-pops/talking heads, or for any close quarter situation where the camera operator is faced with lower then ideal light levels. The heads have 160 bright Bi-Colour tungsten/daylight adjustable LED’s that are dimmable, each LED light can also be camera mounted via a supplied hot-shoe adapter if required. In the kit are 3x NAV 240v mains adapters and AA battery adapters, each light requires 6x AA batteries (Not Supplied).
  • This double sided whiteboard has an ultra smooth surface which improves erasability and reduces ghosting.   Plain white surface-supplied with concealed wall fixings and a pen tray. Anodised aluminium frame. All boards 180cm wide and larger have extra central fixings at top and bottom for additional safety and stability.
    UNDER £35 INC VAT
  • Hahnel V-Mount Pro Broadcast Battery Charger / AC Adaptor with 2 x Hahnel 99Wh V-Mount LED Battery Packs and 4 Pin XLR DC Cable
    Under £700
  • ASK ABOUT OUR 2012 SPECIAL LOW PROMOTIONAL PRICE! Audio Tape recordings are highly susceptable to deterioration over time, Tapes can become stretched or broken and when stored incorrectly, or damaged by magnetic fields. All these faults will render most tapes un-listenable and the content lost forever. · 1/4" Open Reel Tape Remastered to CD, MP3 or WAV Files · Audio Cassettes Remastered to CD, MP3 or WAV Files · DAT Remastered to CD, MP3 or WAV Files Price shown based on Up to 74 Mins (CD) Long Thereafter for each subsequent hour on the same tape £42.00 Inc Vat Per Hour £35.00 Ex Vat.
    £45 SPECIAL PRICE
  • Suitable for cameras up to 4Kg (8.8lb) The Libec TH-650 DV tripod system provides excellent value for money with many professional features, including a 65mm bowl & bubble for easy levelling on all surfaces, even bumps or slopes. The legs are 2 stage (3 section), constructed of durable oval alloy tubes. A quick release camera plate is included. Suitable for all consumer camcorders
    Only £149.76
  • The LED 600 Studio or location lights are bright daylight balanced units and are fully dimmable 100-0%. The LED600’s operate via 240v mains transformers (supplied) or via 12volt V-lock batteries for location work with restricted power access .
    Under £290 inc Vat
  • LED-1200 DMX (£519.20 + Vat) £623.04 inc Vat The LED-1200 is a mains only LED light designed for studio work. The unit uses 1200 ultra bright 5400K LEDs and has the equivalent output of 1720 watt tungsten light. The LED-1200 modular design allows multiple panels to be combined to form larger panels or walls of light.
    Price Reduced
  • Features: • Special 60/40 Glass allows the presenter to read the script and the camera to see the subject • Strong and rigid camera hood fixes securely to a wide variety of camcorder lens threads • Supplied Hood and stepping rings allow compatibility with a wide range of existing cameras • Quick and simple set up assembly requires no special tooling • Smart phone cradle in the prompter hood adapts to grip various sizes of device •Add break marks to jump between logical points should the running order of the production be changed or a short need retaking
    Autocue under £150.00
  • The Qumi Q5 is the first projector with a Web Browsing feature. Qumi's touch sensitive button controls and sleek design is ready to be used with a variety of devices, including, but not limited to digital cameras, laptops, smart phones and tablets. Vivitek's Qumi projector is versatile and portable enough for both work and play, making it ideal for sharing digital content. The Q5 is available in 5 trendy colours to choose from.
    Pocket Sized
  • Revolutionary light source - At the heart of every CASIO projector is a revolutionary light source. Unlike conventional projector lamps, this entirely new technology works without mercury. With a life expectancy of up to 20,000 hours, the hybrid laser & LED light source is setting new standards. Experience expressive and realistic colour rendition in high quality – all without conventional mercury lamps. The NEW Signature series projectors provide high brightness and connectivity for use in large and small rooms.
    20,000 Hour Lamp
  • Audio-Technica's ATH-M20 dynamic stereo headphones offer exceptional clarity and maximum comfort for hours of listening. The headphones' low-profile, closed-back design provides superior isolation in high-volume listening situations. Features include: 40 mm drivers, each with a neodymium magnet structure; lightweight, adjustable cushioned headband; gold-plated stereo 1/8" (3.5 mm) connector with strain relief and snap-on ¼" (6.3 mm) adapter; ultra-flexible 10" coiled cable with single-side exit.
    ONLY £33.60
  • A superb quality manual pull down projector screen by ScreenLabs available in a range of sizes. High quality construction and materials are used in this superb projector screen. Fibre Glass Matt White Surface, housed in a "New design" white square steel case. Four mounting points on each endcap ensure the screen can be firmly fixed to the wall or ceiling. New robust design, 3cm Black borders to all sides, (4cm on 244cm wide screens). 25cm additional Black Leader on 16/9 and 16/10 formats.
    Only £45.60
  • A price breakthrough for high brigntness projection technology at under £1950 +VAT ! The XL7100U XGA projector combines advanced functionality, reliability and a range of environmentally friendly features such as a long lamp life and a paint-free chassis. This installation projector utilises LCD technology and benefits from 6000 lumens brightness for the projection of vibrant images. Additionally, the XL7100U features geometric correction and a wide-area lens shift for flexible installation.
    6000ANSI £2337
  • A new unused fibre carry/flight case Approx External Dimensions 55w x 58d x 57h. CM. Ideal for cables or as an equipment case. Used equipment is sold as seen, with no warranty given or implied. Used equipment is tested and defined as ‘working’ prior to be offered for sale, however there is no guarantee every function has been fully tested. Buyers will be given the opportunity to test equipment prior to purchase, for this reason all equipment listed is only available for collection from our Nottingham office, please contact us to ensure availability before travelling.
    Only £19.20
  • Inter M Audio Mixer SMX-812 Mixer with 4x Mono and 2x Stereo Inputs. One EFX send per Channel with stereo return. Three band EQ on Mono inputs. Two band EQ on Stereo inputs. Phantom Power. Built in reverb/echo. Used equipment is sold as seen, with no warranty given or implied. Used equipment is tested and defined as ‘working’ prior to be offered for sale, however there is no guarantee every function has been fully tested. Buyers will be given the opportunity to test equipment prior to purchase, for this reason all equipment listed is only available for collection from our Nottingham office, please contact us to ensure availability before travelling.
    Used Only £31.20
  • These Datavision ‘Peli type’ cases are a fantastic addition to our case and storage range. They are a heavy duty extreme conditions storage solution manufactured from super strong polypropylene. They are highly crush resistant and feature rubber gasket seals to protect your valuable gear from water & dust. We feel considering the quality of this range of cases the pricing is unbeatable, if you a looking for a budget Peli type case you will not be disappointed. Excellent Build Quality – 2yr Warranty. •Dimensions: ◦External: 210 x 167 x 90 (mm) ◦Internal: 186 x 123 x 75 (mm) •Material: Polypropylene •1 pc wave foam fitted in the lid •2 pc pre-cut foam & 1 pc wave foam in the base
    Peli Copy £18.24
  • These Datavision ‘Peli type’ cases are a fantastic addition to our case and storage range. They are a heavy duty extreme conditions storage solution manufactured from super strong polypropylene. They are highly crush resistant and feature rubber gasket seals to protect your valuable gear from water & dust. We feel considering the quality of this range of cases the pricing is unbeatable, if you a looking for a budget Peli type case you will not be disappointed. Excellent Build Quality – 2yr Warranty. •Dimensions: ◦External: 330 x 280 x 120 mm ◦Internal: 300 x 220 x 90 mm •Material: Polypropylene •1 pc wave foam fitted in the lid •2 pc pre-cut foam & 1 pc wave foam in the base
    Peli Copy £33.06
  • Features: Expand Focus Assistance Turbo One Push Auto Focus 3 year manufacturer warranty High Sensitivity 1/3" 2.2M 3 MOS Imager Wide 28mm to 588mm 21x Zoom Lens with 3 Adjustable Rings HD and DV (SD card) recording 720p Low Bit Rate Recording Mode (less than 10Mbps) 2 SD Card Slots The AG-AC130A is handheld AVCCAM Camera Recorder which incorporate high-sensitivity 1/3 type, full-HD 2.2 megapixel 3MOS imagers to capture native 1920 x 1080 resolution images, with a new, wider 21X HD zoom lens. PRODUCTION KIT AVAILABLE Add the following accessory kit to any purchase of an AC-130A or AC-160A for £238.80 (£199.00+VAT) CamRade CB-Single 1 Bag Panasonic Class 10 32GB 90Mb/sec UHS-I SD Card Additional Long Life Battery Barry Greens AC130/160 Book SAVE £182 ( List price if items purchased separately £381)
  • Two Tube 55w - 110w 5400k Daylight (3200k Tungsten Light Tubes available) Features: •Low energy consumption • Bank selectable Specifications •Power Source - AC110 / 220v-240v •Power - 110w •Colour Temp - 5400k / 3200k •Ra - >90 •Frequency of ballast (Hertz) - 25,000~55,000HZ •Life of Lamp - Approx 8,000 Hours •Rated Power - 110w •Output Power - About 105W Dimensions & Weight: • Width: 300mm • Height: 670mm • Depth: 60mm • Weight: 3kg
    Under £220 inc Vat
  • The AG-AC90 memory card recorder combines high image quality, advanced functions and easy operation that professionals demand in a stylish, easy-to-handle design. Its zoom lens extends from 29.8 mm (35mm equivalent) wide angle to 12x optical zoom, with a high speed of F1.5 brightness. BSI (backside illumination) type 3MOS image sensors exhibit high sensitivity, Full-HD resolution and a high S/N ration. The AVCHD recorder supports both PS mode, for Full-HD progressive image production and pro-use PH mode. Which provides a camera operator the field of view, the image quality and the file/video formats needed for news gathering and image production. Other professional operating features include Triple Manual Rings (focus, zoom and iris) that approach the versatility and feel of the interchangeable lenses, XLR Microphone/Audio inputs and remote terminals to provide the system expandability that professional application require. •29.8mm Wide-Angle / High powered Zoom Lens •High-Sensitivity BSI Type 3MOS Sensors •High-Quality Recording with AVCHD PS/PH Modes •2 channel XLR audio inputs (MIC/LINE/+48V selectable) •HDMI output, AV Multi output (D-connector, composite video and audio 2 channel), USB connector •Remote terminals enable remote operation of iris, focus, zoom and Rec Start/Stop functions
    Back in stock
  • NAV were in Pole Position as the chosen conference production company for the latest Coca Cola Brand Conference held at Silverstone in ‘The Wing’ Silverstone’s unique conference and event facility. Our hire conference set design and build team transformed Silverstone Hall 2 in to a vibrant event setting with a dynamic moving and colour wash lighting rig specfically designed to highlight Coca Cola's diverse brand portfolio. Our rigging team commenced the build the night before rehearsals day, flying the truss and preparing the blackout drapes. Day 2 saw our technical crew complete the build of both the conference set and the stage, in the alloted time ready for the afternoon full rehearsal. On the show day 20 presenters delivered a fast paced mix of Powerpoint, live and pre-recorded video content to the 400 delegates. - Conference Set - Motors, Rigging and Truss - Stage Hire - Lighting Hire - Blackout Drapes - Techincal Crew - Large Screen Projection - Live Camera CLICK MORE INFO to watch a video of this event......
  • The 1080p Evolution from Home To Office 1080p transitions from the home to the office with the Vivitek D952HD.The D952HD delivers 3500 lumens of brightness and a 3000:1 contrast ratio.The Vivitek D952HD emits impressive color reproduction and amazing performance with the assistance of DLP® and BrilliantColor™ technologies.A stylish projector with a built-in speaker and an assortment of connectivity options, the D952HD is the ultimate match for today’s high-definition presentations.
    Full HD 3500 ANSI
  • Studio Camera Conversion Unit: Camcorder Mounted Remote Controller With the RMC-200 it's easy to control a camcorder from a tripod arm. Zoom, record and pause without having to touch (and shake) the camera itself. At such as low cost, it's a wonderful way to transform camera equipment for studio use. Additionally, the controller is compatible with the Datavideo look-back monitor for easy framing and programme preview monitoring. It also works with the low-cost DN-60a data recorder enabling tape-based cameras to make the leap into file-based production.
  • Features: TLM-430 Features:• 4.3” 480 x 272 LCD active matrix for Preview and Look Back •Enlarged Bi-Colour Tally LED indicators (Red & Green) •16:9 & 4:3 Aspect Ratio Support •Remote Controllable by Datavideo RMC-200 •DC 6v Power Operation. AC Adapter inc or via Sony BP-U / NP-F series battery RMC-200 Features: •Controls Camcorder Pause / Record + Record on Datavideo DN-60A Recorder •Zoom Control with variable speed •Controls switch to return feed input on Datavideo TLM-430 Look Back Monitor •Mounts on to Tripod Arm •Supports Sony LANC Control - suitable for many Panasonic, Canon & Sony Camcorders