Andy AVAV Systems
@avavsystems.bsky.social
Audio Visual Services.
Transcription of Obsolete Formats.
Satellite, Aerial, AV Installs, serving Sussex & South East.
Format Collector. Tech Geek.
Record Hoarder & Charity Shop Frequenter.
I do not have a PodCast
Transcription of Obsolete Formats.
Satellite, Aerial, AV Installs, serving Sussex & South East.
Format Collector. Tech Geek.
Record Hoarder & Charity Shop Frequenter.
I do not have a PodCast
Never quite got there did he
Came close with the Squish
Saw one at a Trade Show back in the day, but I think it was a Mock Up
Came close with the Squish
Saw one at a Trade Show back in the day, but I think it was a Mock Up
February 10, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Never quite got there did he
Came close with the Squish
Saw one at a Trade Show back in the day, but I think it was a Mock Up
Came close with the Squish
Saw one at a Trade Show back in the day, but I think it was a Mock Up
Nope, sorry, she says she loves only me
February 10, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Nope, sorry, she says she loves only me
Tis #TapeBoxTuesday
Lovely original EMI Test Tape for Audio 1/4” Reel to Reel Tape
EMI - IEC SRT 18. 7 1/2” p/s
So special, it’s in a Tin
Sections of the Leader Tape have Strobe Markings for Speed Check
Test Tones for Wow & Flutter, Calibration etc
Four page Technical Sheet with all the Specs
Lovely original EMI Test Tape for Audio 1/4” Reel to Reel Tape
EMI - IEC SRT 18. 7 1/2” p/s
So special, it’s in a Tin
Sections of the Leader Tape have Strobe Markings for Speed Check
Test Tones for Wow & Flutter, Calibration etc
Four page Technical Sheet with all the Specs
February 10, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Tis #TapeBoxTuesday
Lovely original EMI Test Tape for Audio 1/4” Reel to Reel Tape
EMI - IEC SRT 18. 7 1/2” p/s
So special, it’s in a Tin
Sections of the Leader Tape have Strobe Markings for Speed Check
Test Tones for Wow & Flutter, Calibration etc
Four page Technical Sheet with all the Specs
Lovely original EMI Test Tape for Audio 1/4” Reel to Reel Tape
EMI - IEC SRT 18. 7 1/2” p/s
So special, it’s in a Tin
Sections of the Leader Tape have Strobe Markings for Speed Check
Test Tones for Wow & Flutter, Calibration etc
Four page Technical Sheet with all the Specs
I’ve been in the Workshop this morning. Just stepped outside.
What is this?
What is this?
February 10, 2026 at 12:12 PM
I’ve been in the Workshop this morning. Just stepped outside.
What is this?
What is this?
Any excuse. Found on a Philips N1500 Video Cassette
February 9, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Any excuse. Found on a Philips N1500 Video Cassette
Out n about on the tools today. Remarkably, didn’t get wet. Didn’t see the sunshine either, but hey
Replacement Aerial and Distribution
Couple of smaller jobs. Dodgy Amazon Amp. Dodgy leads. Now good signal
Freesat loss on TV. Water logged LNB
Octo LNBs. Used to do loads back in the day
Replacement Aerial and Distribution
Couple of smaller jobs. Dodgy Amazon Amp. Dodgy leads. Now good signal
Freesat loss on TV. Water logged LNB
Octo LNBs. Used to do loads back in the day
February 9, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Out n about on the tools today. Remarkably, didn’t get wet. Didn’t see the sunshine either, but hey
Replacement Aerial and Distribution
Couple of smaller jobs. Dodgy Amazon Amp. Dodgy leads. Now good signal
Freesat loss on TV. Water logged LNB
Octo LNBs. Used to do loads back in the day
Replacement Aerial and Distribution
Couple of smaller jobs. Dodgy Amazon Amp. Dodgy leads. Now good signal
Freesat loss on TV. Water logged LNB
Octo LNBs. Used to do loads back in the day
I fell in love with Ms Stranks about 50 years ago. Her pig tails on Magpie were too much for a young lad ❤️❤️
February 7, 2026 at 3:34 PM
I fell in love with Ms Stranks about 50 years ago. Her pig tails on Magpie were too much for a young lad ❤️❤️
He must have had a nice little earner going on, doing that kinda thing.
He did the Philips VCR Demo Video
He was also the face of something else, while I was working in Rumbelows. But I can’t remember what.
He did the Philips VCR Demo Video
He was also the face of something else, while I was working in Rumbelows. But I can’t remember what.
February 6, 2026 at 1:02 PM
He must have had a nice little earner going on, doing that kinda thing.
He did the Philips VCR Demo Video
He was also the face of something else, while I was working in Rumbelows. But I can’t remember what.
He did the Philips VCR Demo Video
He was also the face of something else, while I was working in Rumbelows. But I can’t remember what.
It’s a no from me
February 6, 2026 at 11:14 AM
It’s a no from me
Spare a thought for our dear, beloved friend @beanygreen.bsky.social
He’s going to need a few days rest after tonight’s Nanaathon on BBC 4
He may never be the same again
He’s going to need a few days rest after tonight’s Nanaathon on BBC 4
He may never be the same again
February 6, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Spare a thought for our dear, beloved friend @beanygreen.bsky.social
He’s going to need a few days rest after tonight’s Nanaathon on BBC 4
He may never be the same again
He’s going to need a few days rest after tonight’s Nanaathon on BBC 4
He may never be the same again
HRH bought a new Album
Yep, ALBUM!
8 Tracks, 28 mins. How rude!
Yep, ALBUM!
8 Tracks, 28 mins. How rude!
February 5, 2026 at 3:33 PM
HRH bought a new Album
Yep, ALBUM!
8 Tracks, 28 mins. How rude!
Yep, ALBUM!
8 Tracks, 28 mins. How rude!
Behind the scenes glimpse of Archiving Work
Pro & Broadcast Kit is built differently to Domestic Kit
In a Digital World, Analogue is still alive & kicking
Older equipment, like this JVC Monitor, F9L5, bridge the devide with Multiple Formats & Inputs
With Waveform, Vector & Audio Display options
Pro & Broadcast Kit is built differently to Domestic Kit
In a Digital World, Analogue is still alive & kicking
Older equipment, like this JVC Monitor, F9L5, bridge the devide with Multiple Formats & Inputs
With Waveform, Vector & Audio Display options
February 5, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Behind the scenes glimpse of Archiving Work
Pro & Broadcast Kit is built differently to Domestic Kit
In a Digital World, Analogue is still alive & kicking
Older equipment, like this JVC Monitor, F9L5, bridge the devide with Multiple Formats & Inputs
With Waveform, Vector & Audio Display options
Pro & Broadcast Kit is built differently to Domestic Kit
In a Digital World, Analogue is still alive & kicking
Older equipment, like this JVC Monitor, F9L5, bridge the devide with Multiple Formats & Inputs
With Waveform, Vector & Audio Display options
The 42” plasmas were about 60 to 70lb
We used to ship them, with anti tilt labels, as you weren’t supposed to lay them horizontal
We used to ship them, with anti tilt labels, as you weren’t supposed to lay them horizontal
February 5, 2026 at 9:38 AM
The 42” plasmas were about 60 to 70lb
We used to ship them, with anti tilt labels, as you weren’t supposed to lay them horizontal
We used to ship them, with anti tilt labels, as you weren’t supposed to lay them horizontal
On Feb 4, 1983 Karen Carpenter died aged 32 of a Cardiac Arrest
A reminder Karen beat Bonham & Moon to “Best Drummer” in Playboys 1975 Rock Drummer of the Year Poll. Bonham was livid.
A reminder Karen beat Bonham & Moon to “Best Drummer” in Playboys 1975 Rock Drummer of the Year Poll. Bonham was livid.
February 4, 2026 at 4:12 PM
On Feb 4, 1983 Karen Carpenter died aged 32 of a Cardiac Arrest
A reminder Karen beat Bonham & Moon to “Best Drummer” in Playboys 1975 Rock Drummer of the Year Poll. Bonham was livid.
A reminder Karen beat Bonham & Moon to “Best Drummer” in Playboys 1975 Rock Drummer of the Year Poll. Bonham was livid.
It’s a Radio with built in Recorder
126 Track Mono on a 4” tape
126 Track Mono on a 4” tape
February 4, 2026 at 4:05 PM
It’s a Radio with built in Recorder
126 Track Mono on a 4” tape
126 Track Mono on a 4” tape
Posties been
Lovely New Release from friends Lavender Sweep Records
Cassettes by The Howling Giblets - Return of The Soundhog
In recycled, original Soundhog Cases. If you’re of a certain em, Vintage, you might remember them
Order via Bandcamp
thehowlinggiblets.bandcamp.com/album/return...
Lovely New Release from friends Lavender Sweep Records
Cassettes by The Howling Giblets - Return of The Soundhog
In recycled, original Soundhog Cases. If you’re of a certain em, Vintage, you might remember them
Order via Bandcamp
thehowlinggiblets.bandcamp.com/album/return...
February 4, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Posties been
Lovely New Release from friends Lavender Sweep Records
Cassettes by The Howling Giblets - Return of The Soundhog
In recycled, original Soundhog Cases. If you’re of a certain em, Vintage, you might remember them
Order via Bandcamp
thehowlinggiblets.bandcamp.com/album/return...
Lovely New Release from friends Lavender Sweep Records
Cassettes by The Howling Giblets - Return of The Soundhog
In recycled, original Soundhog Cases. If you’re of a certain em, Vintage, you might remember them
Order via Bandcamp
thehowlinggiblets.bandcamp.com/album/return...