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Tablets with Bespoke Software – 2 Case Studies
NMI - WWI Exhibition As part of a WWI exhibition at the National Museum of Ireland called ‘Recovered Voices’ a number of photographic albums are on display. They can’t be physically interacted with by visitors for obvious reasons so we were tasked with developing a...
The New and Improved Solar Audio Post – Oak
The Solar Audio Post Oak is back! After a period of re-design we’re happy to announce the return of our popular Oak style Solar Audio Post to the interpretationshop eShelf and it’s better than ever – read all about the updates below! New and Improved Manufactured with...
Bespoke Heritage Interactive – Anne Lister’s Diaries
Summer is here, the sun’s out and local green spaces are filled with people enjoying the weather and reading books…. Speaking of books (professional segue) we’d like to tell you about one of our most recent bespoke heritage interactive projects for Shibden Hall. Watch...
Introducing the ‘Hardhat with Headphones’
Developed for a project at the Tees Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre – the Hardhat with Headphones combination was designed to immerse visitors in an audio tour relating to the construction of the bridge. Utilising our ever popular MKII headphones and a genuine...
Unique Outdoor Experience – The Keepers Quest
The Keepers Quest For this months newsletter we thought we’d tell you about a unique interactive audio experience we worked on for Bryngarw Country Park. Watch the video to have the wonderful Ranger Daniel Lock give you the rundown! In short – the aim was to reconnect...
Mencap Cymru – Audio interpretation with a twist
This months newsletter looks at some of the more interesting bbav solutions used by Mencap for their new travelling exhibition – part of the ‘Hidden Now Heard’ project which aims to shine a light on the hidden heritage of people with learning disabilities in Wales....
U-Turn Round Makes an Appearance on BBC1 Weatherman Walking
The U-Turn Round – our popular windup powered outdoor audio point has made an appearance on BBC Ones ‘Weatherman Walking’. Episode 1 of this new series saw weatherman Derek Brockway visiting Afan Forest in Ponthrydyfen – Neath Port Talbot. Richard Burton & Rob...
New Digital Audio Player Range – Press Release
The venerable Envoy SB (SoundByte) and SB Lite digital audio players from Blackbox-av, both used in many museums and attractions throughout the UK, have been replaced by the new SoundClip (SC), which has better features and a wider range. SoundClip 2 Starting with...
Affordable Museum Software, Lightbox 2
Take charge of your museum interactives with Lightbox 2. Display an array of multimedia content to visitors in an attractive multi-touch user interface. Brand it to your needs and add/edit content as and when required. Enhances Visitor Experience Packed with features...
Newsletter – The 2014 Roundup
Merry Christmas from blackbox-av! before we get lost in the Christmas spirit we thought we’d share some of our best bits from 2014, whilst wishing you a successful and Happy New Year. So take a look at a sample of the projects we’ve completed this year as well as some...
Introducing our new Soundclip Range
Packed with features for a great price, the SoundClip series is our new range of compact, stand-alone, high quality stereo audio players (and an amp!) “The amazing new solid state, stereo and easily programmable audio range from blackbox-av. Designed and manufactured...
Case Study – Mixed Interpretation at Llanyrafon Manor
A Grade II Listed building, Llanyrafon Manor is one of the most historic buildings in Cwmbran, South Wales. We were originally approached by their management team to simply supply AudioSigns, both Touch and Turn. Over the course of a year interpretation at the...
