Why Buy from Equipment Emporium?
Before we became equipment suppliers, we were equipment users.
Bona fide IATSE Y-1 Production Sound Mixers. And everytime we had to purchase gear, we
always told ourselves that if we ever had a shop, operations would be run a lot
differently!
Well, for the past nine years, Equipment Emporium has been OUR
SHOP. And we do run things a lot differently. We respect our clients; provide as
much support as possible; and enjoy taking the time to answer questions, sharing our
decades of production experience. No-hassle returns. Loaners. No mark up on shipping.
Publishing realistic prices in our catalog.
We're not in it for the "hit 'n run" sale.
Saving our clients money and steering them towards the best buy for THEIR NEEDS makes more
sense to us, even if it means suggesting lower priced alternatives. Because we know that
satisfied clients keep coming back and spreading the good word about us.
The fact of life is, when it comes to new cars, computers, and
electronic equipment — if you shop around long enough
and hard enough, you will eventually find a "box house" that sells it a few
bucks cheaper.
But are you really saving?
Is there an experienced professional sound mixer helping you select the
right equipment for your specific application, or does the sales clerk merely read back to
you from a brief description? Can they explain the subtle differences between various
mics? Will they take the time to discuss shockmounting techniques, dealing with wind and
ambient noise problems, room echo, and so on?
Or will they merely ask for your credit card number and forget to
mention that their "discount price" did not include an added fee for handling.
A month later, will they still be willing to talk you through your
latest production questions, even though you are not phoning to make an immediate
purchase?
Well, that's where the Equipment Emporium is unique.
Our strongpoint is our professional field experience and our eagerness to support our
clients with lots of money saving advice, hassle-free returns & refunds, help on
repairs, loaners, demos, etc.
In fact, a large part of our business is Education & Training.
There are a lot of excellent sound mixers out there, but only a few who can explain how to
do it!
Fred has instructed internationally at universities, tradeshows,
professional associations, corporate, and government. He wrote the Guide to the Nagra
4.2, has published over 90 articles.
Equipment Emporium is not the biggest name in sound equipment. But no
one ever said that bigger equals better.
We take pride in the basics. Good stuff. Good prices. Friendly
folks. The way it should be.
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We are authorities in production sound recording
for video and filmmaking. We also have lots of accessories for videography; and
are dealers for Casablanca, AVIO, and Renommee
non-linear video editors; as well as turnkey AVID & AVID Liquid (aka
Pinnacle) editing solutions.
If you would like a copy of our
2005/2006 "cowboy cover" catalog (free, of course), please phone or
e-mail us. We are working on a new 2007 catalog, coming later this year.
