New motorised banners transform acoustic environments in seconds

New and available from Black Cat Music, are Wenger Corporation’s range of Transform Motorised Acoustical Banners. 

Offering the benefits of variable acoustics for performing arts spaces such as theatres, concert halls, auditoriums, churches and sports arena, Transform Motorised Acoustical Banners can quickly be set to improve the acoustic environment and enhance the listening experience of the audience. 

The addition of Transform Motorized Acoustical Banners to the performance space allows the control of levels of sound absorption and reflection to be adjusted within a matter of seconds. Each banner, which deploys quickly and quietly, includes adjustable spacing options, both for distance away from the wall and between the two fabric layers. Control can be integrated with various proprietary intelligent control systems. 

Test results demonstrate a significant reduction in reverberation time over a wide range of high and low frequencies. By setting the spacing separation gap between fabric layers and distance from the wall, the degree of absorption can be controlled. Banners come retracted within laminated wood enclosures supplied with wall fixing brackets and can be deployed within seconds when called for. There are options on choice of banner materials for performance criteria and optionally banners can be digitally printed for aesthetic reasons if required. 

Delivered fully assembled and tested, Transform Motorised Acoustical Banners carry a 3-year warranty. 

Music folders look magnificent at festive events

With music events for the Christmas season in full swing, many choirs and music ensembles throughout the country are performing with their smart new music folders from Black Cat Music. 

Jemma van der Byl, Director of Music at St Lawrence College in Ramsgate told Black Cat, “Folders all received on time for our rehearsal and Carol service. Thank you so much for your swift and efficient service. Just what we needed!” 

Elsewhere, Fellow and Director of Music, Simon Whalley at Keble College, Oxford reports, “Just a quick note to thank you and the team for getting the folders to us for the end of last week. We sang from them on Sunday evening at a very big service here and they looked magnificent!” 

Imagine the visual impact at your Christmas concerts that can be created by a set of smart new matching music folders to give a great identity to your orchestra, chorus, band or choir. The hard-wearing leatherette covers enhanced by hand stitching and brass-bound corners are sure of a long life protecting your music and keeping it together. Choose your style and size, whether for orchestra or choir, some with options such as expanding pockets or retaining strings, pencil pockets and windows. And there is a choice of colour – Concert Black, Royal Blue or Cardinal Red.