A subsidiary of the Gearhouse Group South Africa, InHouse Venue Technical Management (IVTM) has taken a further delivery of 12 Bose L1 Compact portable PA systems from Durban-based Energywise Systems. Beginning with an initial purchase of eight systems in 2010, IVTM now holds 113 units nationally.
The L1 Compact is the smallest and lightest in the Bose L1 range and features a six-speaker articulated array and integrated subwoofer. This – combined with a built-in two-channel mixer and Tonematch presets – suits use in the IVTM corporate market. IVTM is contracted to a large portfolio of conference and entertainment venues countrywide and needed an audio system versatile and compact enough to cater for the day-to-day needs of this client base.
Energywise Systems supplied the L1 Compacts to IVTM. ‘We were approached by them through a referral as we had the stock available,’ . Energywise GM, Debbie Alexander explains. ‘Since then, it’s been a regular supply. We do our best to deliver the stock all on time and within budget. We are extremely glad that we are able to get the product out there in such quantities and that they believe it is the right product for the intended application. For IVTM to procure the amount of units it has shows great faith in the product and the Bose brand.’
As well as serving as a distributor of Bose Professional products, Energywise Systems offers system design, consultation, technical backup and support to clients requiring a quality professional audio solution across the varying applications. InHouse Venue Technical Management services a portfolio of 4- and 5-star hotels, convention centres, conference centres and casinos around the country. IVTM’s onsite technical team manage the technical requirements within venues.
‘Outsourcing of this function is becoming a regular demand, as venues realise the convenience of having technical experts on hand, every day, for experience support, advice, and most of all efficient delivery’, says IVTM Director, Vernon Govender ‘It is no longer as desirable for venues to purchase, maintain and operate their own equipment when we can keep the technology in line with international trends on their behalf.’
