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The AV Barn

The AV Barn is a UK-based specialist in commercial & live audio, & entertainment & stage lighting.
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We supply premium brands to retail, education, hospitality, corporate & live event environments.

03/10/2026

🎃 Halloween. 🎆 Fireworks Night. 🎄 Christmas. 🥂 New Year.

The busiest part of the year is just around the corner. Is your venue’s audio and lighting ready for it?

Whether you’re looking to upgrade a tired sound system, add some atmosphere with new lighting, improve coverage across your venue or finally sort those problem areas before the Christmas rush, now is the time to get it booked in.

At The AV Barn, we design, supply and install professional audio, lighting and AV systems for businesses of all shapes and sizes.

🔊 Commercial audio systems
💡 Architectural & entertainment lighting
🎚️ Multi-zone audio & control
📺 Displays & AV distribution
🔧 System upgrades, servicing & fault finding
📐 Full system design & installation

From pubs, bars and restaurants to hotels, gyms, retail spaces and entertainment venues, we can help get your space ready for the months ahead.

Have a project in mind? Get in touch and let’s get your venue ready for the festive season.

27/09/2026

More custom panels heading out the door today, this time on their way to RS100.

Looking to enhance your AV installations with professional, prominent branding and a clean, uniform finish?

Get in touch with The AV Barn to discuss your next custom panel project. 💻

24/09/2026

A recent Martin Audio demo for a customer looking to take the sound at their events to the next level.

We demonstrated the XP12 tops alongside XP118 subs, giving the customer the opportunity to hear the system properly before making a decision.

With powerful output, impressive clarity and a compact, easy-to-deploy setup, the XP Series makes a strong choice for live events and portable applications.

Looking to upgrade your event sound system? Speak to The AV Barn to arrange a demo 🔊

23/09/2026

The AV Barn was delighted to be invited to the annual Martin Audio Demo dealer day at their UK HQ.

A great opportunity to experience the latest systems from Martin Audio, alongside new developments from Optimal Audio and Linea Research, with demonstrations of the latest technology across the group.

Always valuable to hear these systems in action and see what’s coming next in professional audio 🔊

Explore the range on our website, or speak to a member of our team to arrange a demonstration.

www.theavbarn.co.uk

15/09/2026

Last week, we travelled up to Yorkshire to deliver a new portable PA and lighting system for a recently refurbished school drama room. We also provided staff training to make sure the team could confidently get the best from the system.

The brief was to provide an easy-to-use, flexible system that could be configured in different ways depending on how the room was being used.

Every school is different, which is why we offer bespoke AV solutions rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. From portable systems through to complete permanently installed solutions, we can design a system around your space, requirements and budget.

Planning an upgrade to your school hall, drama studio or performance space? Get in touch to discuss your project.

Crown Audio AVSL Group Ltd Soundcraft Mixers

07/09/2026

We were please to demo and subsequently sell a pair of Martin Audio CCD-LIVE 12’s last week to a band looking to up their loudspeaker game.

The CCD range is a fantastic sounding series and benefits from Martin’s Coaxial Differential Dispersion driver technology, delivering more consistent coverage than a traditional loudspeaker with a fixed X/Y coverage pattern.

Self-powered, in-built DSP, and Martin’s build quality make the CDD-12 a fantastic all round cabinet for short to medium throw applications.

Check it out here 👉 https://www.theavbarn.co.uk/products/martin-audio-cdd-live-12

04/09/2026

A major projection upgrade completed for a local school in Essex this week.

The AV Barn supplied a new 11,000-lumen Panasonic Projector & Display laser projector, paired with a selected long throw lens to achieve the required image across a distance of more than 16.5 metres. A significant improvement in brightness, reliability and image quality while making full use of the school’s existing screen and infrastructure to keep costs lower.

The existing projection screen was still fit for purpose, but the ageing projector was no longer delivering the brightness and performance required within a busy sports hall environment.

To protect the projector in its demanding location, we also specified a custom-manufactured protective cage from RA Technology, providing a robust and professional installation while maintaining the necessary ventilation and access.

Installation and commissioning were completed by our parent company, ESL-AV.

If your school is working with ageing AV equipment, The AV Barn can help with system design, equipment supply and complete installation.

19/08/2026

More rack engraving today on 3U brushed aluminium panels from Penn Elcom.

✅ No MOQ’s
✅ Fast Turnaround
✅ No Artwork Fees

You know where to look 👀👇
www.theavbarn.co.uk

17/08/2026

Our used equipment section is now live! 💻

Shop professionally checked pre-owned pro audio, stage lighting, DJ and AV equipment from leading brands, with new stock added regularly.

Every item is individually photographed, fully tested, and backed by a 3-month warranty, giving you greater confidence when buying used.

Whether you’re expanding an existing system, sourcing discontinued equipment or simply looking for more from your budget, it’s worth keeping an eye on what comes in!

Explore our used equipment section now 👉 https://www.theavbarn.co.uk/pages/used-pro-audio-stage-lighting-av-equipment

10/08/2026

A fresh look, with a stronger focus on solutions.

Our homepage has had a subtle refresh, with greater emphasis on the complete AV solutions we design and deliver for commercial, education and hospitality environments.

From initial concept through to specification, supply and installation, we focus on creating systems that are considered, reliable and built around the space.

Explore the refreshed website and discover a more tailored approach to professional AV 💻

Address

52 Stadium Way
Rayleigh
SS73NZ

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.theavbarn.co.uk/

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