What started out as a simple call for help for a phone system that wasn’t working soon turned in to a much bigger job.

It seems the early morning thunder storms over the Northern Suburbs brought with it a few million volts down the client’s phone lines. The PABX had been completely destroyed – the arrestors had literally been vapourized off the PCB. We were able to set up temporary diversions then set about replacing the PABX, handsets, patch panels, wall sockets and other components that had been damaged. The system was up and running overnight.

Are your phone lines protected against lightning? Do you have an alternative plan for when your phone / broadband goes down? Factotum Industries can supply you with a solution…

It seems the old radio on the boat wasn’t up to scratch (especially next to the new PA system!)

So we set about installing a new top-of-the-line head unit to the cabin (making good the previous gruesome cutout) as well as a high capacity 24v to 12v inverter and fitting pumping weather proof speaker boxes to the cabin, rear deck and fly bridge. On the way we cleaned up all orphaned wiring and even added a 12v lighter socket for phone chargers, GPS units and the like.

Lets hope we get to spend some time on the boat enjoying the hard work!

The team at Evolution have got themselves a great big charter boat for deep sea fishing, pleasure cruises and big parties. And if you want a big party (read raft up) you need a big PA system!

Factotum Industries have supplied a complete turn-key system comprising of a silenced generator, robust high-efficiency speakers, “coffin” mounted DJ case and plug-and-play rack mounted control system with lockup storage. The system was fitted with custom mounts to fit it within the height constraints of the deck and features a lashing system to keep it secure during rough weather.

(Pictured – Test fitting in the warehouse & Packed ready for dispatch)

Today’s client brought us in a set of old organ recitals on analogue cassette tape. After importing we did some serious noise reduction and restoration and then edited the work in to CD length sessions before burning to disc. Quite a good recording given it was done with a domestic tape player with a built-in microphone and now our clients have the ease of playback on a CD player.

It seems there’s been a lot of “black boxes” leaving the warehouse lately…

Sometimes we have clients that require advanced technical design / assembly skills and need turn key solutions. Many of these designs are built at our shop (as opposed to on-site) and then shipped unbadged direct so the clients can deploy to the final end users without the obvious signs of it being outsourced.

Plus it means we can indirectly service remote areas where we don’t have existing networks.

We’re here to lend a hand whatever you are doing!

Clients had a very heavy hardwood door. Poor weatherproofing and poor choice in original timber selection for the frame meant it [the frame] had completely failed.

We custom machined a new Jarrah frame, rehung the door and added additional sealing to keep the elements at bay.

The launch of a new night at local nightclub saw the promoter approach us with a design concept for an automated VJ (visual / video) performance. The specification was quite open allowing us to trawl for a wide array of footage. After much sourcing / transcoding / editing we loaded it up in to the VJ software and applied the necessary effects. We were even able to include promoter and sponsor watermarking and branding within the footage. Needless to say the client was absolutely wrapped with the final product. Hopefully we can upload a few snippets soon!

It’s been a busy few weeks as we’ve been part of the logistics and refit for the new Evolution Lounge Bar. We’ve been able to offer a vasy array of services including – full recabling and distribution of their telephone, broadband, EFTPOS, till and ATM services, delivery of their central till control computer, deployment of their security ID scanner, repairs and upgrades to the PA system, fitting of a new intellingent lighting system, custom LED mood lighting, waterjet cut stencils as well as incidental general repairs and construction. Not much sleep to be had by the team on such a tight schedule but everything was done in time for opening night.

The changes have made an amazing difference and the venue which is now trading strong!

Sapphire Bar in Subiaco needed a quick revamp in under a week.

So with some careful planning we quickly set about bringing everyone’s ideas to life. Wallpapered panels over the top lounges, along side the dancefloor (with protective panels), fresh lighting in the booth, new curtains, a rejigged fishtank display and some new paint. We’ve also modified their VJ system for a more organic look to tie in with their new wallpaper.

Amazing what can be done when you bring people together!

104 years in the making – The Cottesloe Beach Hotel that is!

The new “104 Cotteloe” bar has opened in time for the festive season.

Factotum Industries supplied and installed a complete AV system comprising EVID speakers (in 2 zones), a 50″ Panasonic plasma display, Crown XLS amplification, dynamic range control, DTV-B decoder, multiformat DVD, switching and more.

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