Splitbeam

Equipment Rental Service for the Theatre Industry

Splitbeam has earned a global reputation for providing uncompromised Equipment Rental, Production Management and Service to the Theatre Industry.

ABOUT US

Splitbeam has a meticulous and tenacious approach to servicing the theatre industry which is what differentiates us from the rest. Through offering detailed and seamless planning, we provide top of the range gear and customer centric support thus allowing for excellent execution while remaining flexible to creativity.

By understanding the daily challenges of the theatre industry and long-term rental market, we have tailored our costings to be more client friendly and are always open to negotiations.

We believe that equipping our local designers with the best tools and technology to achieve their creative vision is the key to growing our industry and inspiring the future creatives that will be the next generation of industry professionals.

Our flexible approach and tenacious vision allows us to approach all projects with enthusiasm thus allowing us to deliver top-class productions no matter the budget.

From school plays to shopping centre promotions, long-term leasing for venues as well as some of the biggest theatre shows around, we service them all with the same level of dedication and commitment – and if we don’t have the equipment you need, we will source it for you.

With quality and our clients’ needs at the forefront, our clients get the specialist technology required with Theatre-Friendly pricing.

OUR SERVICES

Theatre Rental

Theatre Equipment Rental

Technical

Technical and logistical production services

Rental Packages

Short term or long term rental packages

REWARD

Skilled Staff

Our highly skilled staff performs all servicing and maintenance to stringent quality control standards.

RENTAL SOLUTIONS

Gearhouse Splitbeam has an equipment rental solution for any project that requires equipment or theatre orientated support. Our theatre-based rental stockholding of Lighting, Rigging, AV and Audio has been tailored by industry professionals, to insure we stock the best possible product for your production or installation. It is our uncompromising dedication to the theatre industry that has led Splitbeam to stock items and products that no other rental company in Southern Africa have in their stock holding.

Splitbeam offers a wide range of lighting solutions that can cater to large scale musicals as well as primary school concerts. Our fleet of ETC Source 4 fixtures has been augmented with Source 4 LED Series2 Lustrs, ColorSource V Spots and ColorSource Cycs as well as Source 4WRD Retrofits bringing our conventional stock into the 21st century.

On the automated side; we own 96 x Ayrton Rivale Profiles and 48 x Robe Esprite Fresnel fixtures which are available with cold or warm white engines and with the fresnel or PC lens adapter. Rounding out our flagship automated range of fixtures are 40 x ETC Halcyon Platinum HCF Profiles and 16 x Robe iForte Profiles.

Our console fleet is built around ETC Eos and GrandMA consoles with full backup solutions on both platforms. For smaller productions we have a variety of easy-to-use consoles such as the Chamsys QuickQ20 consoles and the ETC Smartfade desks.

Our extensive range of accessories and our ability to provide custom solutions rounds out our lighting offering and demonstrates that we go beyond simple equipment supply, helping our clients to achieve their creative visions.

Splitbeam supply top-tier audio solutions from our vast offering of PA, wireless microphone system, band mics and monitoring as well as communication technology tailored specifically for theatre productions and long-term venue installations. We deliver pristine audio quality paired with powerful sound design to ensure every seat with our professional P.A. systems from Meyer Sound and Electro-Voice, perfectly paired with industry-standard digital consoles from DiGiCo and Midas, for complete mix control and seamless scene management.

We supply all microphone solutions to suit all productions ensuring performances remain crisp and dropout-free using Sennheiser radio microphones and In-Ear Monitoring systems, with the addition of a world-class range of microphones including DPA, Neumann, Shure, AKG and Audio-Technica to capture every voice and instrument with precision.

Additionally, we keep the backstage technical crews flawlessly synced with Clear-Com intercoms, two-way radios, and custom CCTV monitoring systems designed for effortless cueing and stage management. All fully supported by redundant audio playback systems and robust stage infrastructure to guarantee reliable, night-after-night operation for productions of any scale.

Our rigging department is based on the uncompromising principle of safety first. Our rigging packages are designed and supplied on a 10 to 1 safety factor as well as intrinsic redundant safety built in. We align ourselves with international rigging practices and are constantly pushing for a better understanding of entertainment rigging in the South African market. To this end, Splitbeam is a proud member of LEEASA with whom we are working to develop better industry practices.

Our rigging inventory is built around Prolyft motors and more recently, Chainmaster D8+ chain hoists along with rigging tackle that is maintained and inspected to full DMR18 Regulation requirements. We have a fully certified Lifting Tackle Inspector (LTI) on our permanent staff and have experience with rigging everything from a lighting truss to the famous Phantom Chandeliers.

We have a wide range of Audio Visual equipment from control to display. Whether you need an industry leading media server like WATCHOUT or Resolume for you projection mapping shows or an integrated solution like Qlab for a 1 laptop touring show, we have a solution for it all. Our network and fibre distribution systems make sure the signal gets to where it needs to go and our Panasonic projectors allow you to not just show an image but bring your set to life!

When it comes to scenic effects, theatrical soft goods and the dark art of sightlines in a theatre, we are your go to team. We stock a range of black theatre soft goods including legs, borders and full black traverses. We are also able to source and supply custom made soft goods that will work for your space and specific production needs. When it comes to the theatrics, we are equipped with kabuki drop systems, curtain tracks, and the personal to install and operate them. Our dedicated staff are available for consultations on more complicated systems, and we are always willing to find a way to make the magic happen, no matter the size of the project.

WE BELIEVE THAT OUR TALENTED LOCAL DESIGNERS DESERVE THE BEST TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY

TECHNICAL SERVICES

TECHNICAL PRODUCTION SERVICES

We fulfil staffing requirements, including systems technicians for safe installation and dismantling, operators for the duration of your event and maintenance technicians for service and technical support. ​If your requirements are broader, take advantage of our Technical Director Service.
Splitbeam can handle all the technical aspects of your production for you from the planning stages right through to opening night and beyond. We will work on your behalf to coordinate with designers and venues, create technical schedules, compile technical riders, drawings and budgets. We will assist with sourcing rental quotes, handle shipping documentation for sets and costumes, oversee set construction, collate lighting, audio and audio-visual packages as well as book transport and hire crew members. In short, we take care of all technical and logistical needs so that you can focus on the creative aspects of your production. ​All our services can be tailored to your needs – whether you need assistance from the first load-in to the last load-out of your international tour or just need to safely move your show from one local city to the next. ​Leave the “nuts and bolts” of your production to us so that you can concentrate on the creative aspects.

In short, leave the “nuts and bolts” of your production to us so that you can concentrate on the rest.

RENTAL SOLUTIONS

DRY HIRE

We also “dry hire” our equipment to other rental companies and entertainment professionals who need specific equipment.

​For many years, lighting, audio and audiovisual designers have had to do with what was available in the venue or compromise within the constraints of their rental company’s particular stockholding. You’ll be pleased to know that we can offer you precisely what you need at the right price, with or without crew.

RENTAL SOLUTIONS

SCHOOL PACKAGES

Splitbeam offers long-term rental solutions, built specifically for schools. Because budgets for technical equipment in schools are often low to non-existent, we create custom packages that give your students access to the latest technology without giving you the financial stresses that come with owning the equipment.

​Hire all the required equipment from Splitbeam at a fraction of the purchase price and without the burden of maintaining the equipment.

SPLITBEAM SERVICES

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Units are available for use all year round rather than rented in - at a premium - 2 or 3 times a year.

A capped monthly spend makes for easy budgeting and you will never again be overcharged for the equipment you need at the height of the season.

Simply upgrade to the latest technology when necessary, without any additional costs.

Your equipment is always in top condition and working perfectly - we service your equipment regularly onsite as part of the agreement.

Should something stop working, one call to Splitbeam will sort it out. We will drop off a replacement and you are back up and running. Just like that!

GET IN TOUCH

If you have any queries about our services or would like to discuss your equipment rental needs, our team of experienced professionals are always available to assist you. We are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and ensuring that our clients have everything they need in order to deliver outstanding performances. 

Please feel free to contact us using the information provided below. We look forward to hearing from you.

Gearhouse Group was formed in 1991 with little equipment and a lot of imagination. Today Gearhouse Group has grown into a state-of-the-art equipment and technical solutions company that has garnered more experience than any other event technical supplier in South Africa while maintaining the magic and imagination!

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