tomorrow’s TECHNOLOGY Egidijus Stancikas - General Manager National Kaunas Drama Theatre Buzz Aldrin - pilot and astronaut “ “ Audiotonas fulfilled its contractual obligations in a professional and timely manner, solving efficiently all the problems that occurred during the works “ “ We can lift our eyes up and look into the skies and move forward in an evolutionary way. ground control Why I believe the Audiotonas’s creative employees are the launchpad behind the universal success of our company In the heart of Audiotonas team are experienced audiovisual We offer advanced technology and competitiveness, the integrators and technicians, sales and product managers, opportunity to save energy and human resources for our engineers, designers and programmers. They have been clients. We love our customers, they help us understand the working hand in hand in the company for decades and have business better and improve our knowledge. been improving knowledge base and professional skills continuously. For many of them this work is a part of their life. Contents 01Welcome 02Introduction 03 About Us 04 Why Us? 05 Our Core 05Creativity Pazaislis Camaldolese Church Martin Audio Omniline speakers Therefore, our clients are assured – choosing Audiotonas 06 Distribution & Sales 07Timeline 08 Meet the team 09 Case Studies 13 Brands of Audiotonas Trakai Municipality Hall DIS conference equipment is a guarantee for an innovative, high end solution with a very competitive price. Vytautas Magnus University Audio, video & lighting equipment We provide the solutions, which make our life more attractive, Robertas Lučinskas more creative and let us integrate ourselves into the better world. Managing Director Audiotonas Catalogue Design & Production info@hatchcreations.co.uk www.hatchcreations.co.uk tomorrow’s technology 1 Audiotonas is a modern and dynamic company working in the high technology environment. Our company’s main aim is to understand and distribute modern technologies. www.audiotonas.lt tomorrow’s technology 2 about us our services include audio/video solutions, lighting design and integration, and the sales of advanced audio, video and lighting products We offer products and solutions, dedicated to Our team consists of qualified sales and product audiovisual integration in business technologies, managers, engineers, designers and programmers, solutions for the entertainment industry and stage audiovisual system integrators and technicians. Most of machinery, voice alarm, public address systems, and our staff members have higher education degrees from technology for conferences and communications. Lithuania and abroad. We provide top-quality equipment, such as video Our employees are constantly renewing their displays, video projectors, audio technology, knowledge base and are internationally certified. entertainment lighting, control and automation. Every year we visit the largest audiovisual and Over the years we have acquired the rights to represent the world-leading brand manufacturers, and today we are one of the largest audiovisual companies in the Baltic States. Our company distributes optical media products lighting equipment trade fairs in Europe, Asia and North America and continually strive to improve our education. We have installed audio, video and lighting equipment in the corporate headquarters of many famous companies in Lithuania and other countries. under the brand name Livestar, subsidiary of Our clients are public and business institutions, Audiotonas. We distribute musical instruments and conference centers, banks, foreign company offices, home audio products as well. theatres, sport arenas, cultural centers, houses of worship and educational institutions. www.audiotonas.lt tomorrow’s technology 3 why us? choosing Audiotonas means that you will always get the right product or proper customized solution Due to the professional consultation prior to purchase, Choosing us to design and install your entire system ensures choosing Audiotonas means that you will always its flawless performance in the long term, as it will operate get the right product for all your needs or the proper reliably due to the appropriate installation and calibration. customized solution. www.audiotonas.lt Because we represent many leading companies, we are able You will get the highest quality state-of-the-art products, to offer highly favorable prices for the solutions you require. made in the European Union, USA, and industry leaders The equipment you purchase is serviced both during the in other countries. warranty period and after expiration. tomorrow’s technology 4 creativity audio, video, lighting system design and installation We design and install complete audio, video and lighting solutions in various entertainment buildings in Lithuania and neighboring countries. We have installed the stage technology equipment in the Lithuanian National Drama Theatre, National Kaunas Drama Theatre, Alytus City Theatre, and The State Youth Theatre of Lithuania. We supplied lighting dimmers and lighting control equipment to the Latvian National Opera in Riga. Audiotonas is actively involved in the reconstruction of cultural centers – we design and install machinery for the upper and lower stage. Additionally, we provide sets of scenography items and stage scenery materials. our core audiovisual solutions and digital signage At the heart of our business is the audiovisual We install video conference, language interpretation We have installed modern audiovisual, discussion and integration. Solutions related to audio, video and equipment, automated discussion control and voting voting equipment with streaming facilities in most of lighting installation are: video screens, large format systems, large format visualization displays and video the Lithuanian Municipalities’ Council meeting halls displays, video projectors, loudspeakers, microphones, projectors, and automated control of audiovisual by developing the project for electronic democracy conference discussion and voting equipment, video equipment. Our fields of operation are government financed by the European Union. conference and communication equipment, lighting institutions, theaters, sport arenas, conference and sources and intelligent lighting devices. congress centers, meeting rooms, and board rooms. www.audiotonas.lt tomorrow’s technology 5 distribution and sales audiovisual solutions and digital signage Over two decades we have obtained the rights to represent check and test the equipment or musical instruments the leading international companies of the industry in in our demo rooms in Kaunas and Vilnius. Our experts Lithuania and the Baltic States. Such companies as NEC, will provide clients with the skilled support necessary Biamp, Crestron, Martin Audio, Robert Juliat, Clay to choose the right product. The equipment can be Paky, Shure-DIS, Projecta, Chief, RCF, Audix, Ateis have purchased on our AVL Baltic internet portal avlbaltic.com. awarded distributor rights to Audiotonas. Here you will be able to find a wide range of over 20.000 We distribute audio, video and lighting equipment to dealers and system integrators. The products are product types, product technical specifications and delivery terms. distribution of information storage devices & media products For many years Audiotonas has been working as a provider and distributor of information and optical media products. Optical media, such as CD-R, DVD-R delivered from the company’s own logistics warehouses Products can be filtered by the selected criteria and are sold and Blu-Ray, as well as data storage devices and accessories for computers, can in Lithuania; therefore, the products are delivered to the at very favorable prices. The price depends on the integrator be purchased in most retail and specialized electronic equipment stores in Lithuania. customer in a very short time. Individual customers can price level which is set according to the agreement. Audiotonas owns the brand Livestar. www.audiotonas.lt tomorrow’s technology 6 timeline Audiotonas was established in 1994 after uniting a few enthusiasts with the idea to offer sound reinforcement services for Lithuanian customers 1994 1995 1994 The first company office was opened in Kaunas, at 66 Savanorių Street. 1994 Company’s founding coincided with the movement in Lithuania from soviet economy to a market economy 1994 www.audiotonas.lt 1996 1997 1998 1994 -1999 The first five years was a time of intensively searching for foreign partners to develop the distribution business, visiting trade shows and educating and developing personnel. 1995 1996 1997 1998 Our rented office area increased from a few dozen square meters to a few hundred square meters. 1995 1996 1997 1999 2000 After five years of activity we were able to offer a full range of professional audio and lighting equipment for different purposes – for the entertainment, business and public sector. 1999 2000 1999 2001 2002 2003 2000 2001 2004 2005 2006 10th Anniversary With the experience and the trust of our clients for more than 10 years, we started to participate actively in larger, more complex projects. 2003 Audiotonas purchased a soviet-era building – a city thermal boiler house. The old facilities were completely renovated after significant investment. 2002 Inquiries in sound and lighting products were expanding very quickly and it became necessary to look for a new office space. 1999 In order to expand our business activity and improve service, we opened an office in Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania 1998 2001 2002 2003 2005 During the reconstruction of the State Small Theatre of Vilnius, we designed and equipped the complex of stage technologies, combining state-of-the-art audio, stage lighting, scenography and mechanics technology 2004 2005 2004 Our team moved to the more spacious and modern building on the waterfront of the Neris River. The investment was valuable – our new office invigorated the view of the undeservedly underrated city area, and it has become a point of attention to the citizens. 2003 2004 2005 2007 2009 2010 2007 - 2009 During the economic crisis we preserved the core of our company, participated in a variety of projects and installed state-of-the-art technologies in public institutions and private business venues. The new office and retail shop, along with a higher level of communication with our clients, have pushed us to the further development of Audiotonas activity. 2007 2008 2009 2010 2008 Due to the growing importance of internet technology in commerce, the internet portal AVL Baltic was founded at www.avlbaltic.com 2007 2011 2010 We designed projects and participated in construction operations for the largest theatres, arenas, conference centers, and business centers in Lithuania and abroad. More advanced projects in arenas, concert halls, clubs, and leisure and shopping centers. 2006 2006 2008 2008 2009 2013 2012 Started to install voice alarm and public address systems in shopping malls and industrial buildings compliant with EU regulations, such as EN54 2011 Audiotonas has followed the latest IT technology tendencies and strengthened our team with young and enthusiastic employees. 2010 2012 2011 2012 2014 2014 Currently, this is an exciting time for large, complex projects and the search for new directions of activities. 2013 2014 2013 In recent years we have completed the electronic democracy projects based on information technologies and developed communication technology projects for high-end international offices. 2012 2013 tomorrow’s technology 2014 7 meet the team the driving force behind the Audiotonas success story Robertas Lučinskas Managing Director Česlovas Čepkauskas Project Leader Darius Viskaitis Solution Leader Has worked in the company since 1994 Has worked in the company since 1994 Has worked in the company since 1998 “ Our work is meaningful only if the result brings benefits and moral satisfaction for both employees and great numbers of Audiotonas customers”. www.audiotonas.lt “ I have been working in Audiotonas since the company was founded; it has always been exciting to watch the development of technologies in the world and changes in Lithuania” “ My biggest aspiration is to find the solution, which would allow us to reach the target. I wish the same thing for our clients – choosing our solution will help to reach your goals.” Darius Margis Video & Video Conference Product Manager Has worked in the company since 2010 “ I appreciate the company for reliability, excellent possibilities for an improvement, and an exciting and dynamic work with friendly colleagues.” Giedrius Einoris Project Execution Leader Has worked in the company since 2011 “ Working in Audiotonas has taught me that nothing is impossible. Firstly, we come up with the craziest idea. Then we use our experience and knowledge as well as hard work to implement the idea to reach the desired result. The most important thing is that we never give up” tomorrow’s technology 8 joining meetings around the globe our products make video conferencing an everyday part of modern business Video communication soon will become the preferred type of communication in the business. We offer the most innovative video conference and collaboration solutions to connect the people, regardless of distance. Video and audio codecs, high definition displays, lossless audio and video signal distribution, digital sound processing, echo cancelling technology are the tools for any high level board room or conference facility. The automation of audio and video control saves a lot of time and assures seamless operation during the meeting. case studies installations & environments www.audiotonas.lt tomorrow’s technology 9 case studies installations & environments our satellite sound & light systems have helped to launch some cosmic sporting events High end audio and lighting systems improve the experience of the audience; spectators can be truly engaged in the event activities. Acoustic modelled loudspeakers are combined with the latest audio processing technology, audio signal distribution and switching. Therefore, the sound in the venue is excellent and transparent. The modern intelligent lighting equipment creates an impressive world of colours and images and delivers it to the audience. universal audio & lighting for atmospheric arenas www.audiotonas.lt tomorrow’s technology 10 case studies installations & environments our transcendent products are ideal in all houses of worship regardless of age, size or religion “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing. All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips.” – an extract from the Holy Scripture. These sentences illustrate the importance of hearing and understanding of what is being said. The speech of the speaker must be clear enough to understand, it should not be too loud or too silent. We install modern sound reproduction technologies to fulfill the speech recognition and these technologies can be adapted to difficult acoustic environments. celestial sound & lighting www.audiotonas.lt tomorrow’s technology 11 giant leaps in stage technology how we received a standing ovation for our part in a fantastic operatic production Audiotonas has installed the most advanced stage technology equipment in Lithuanian National Drama Theatre and National Kaunas Drama Theatre. We have replaced old machinery from the last century with a new one – upper and lower stage machinery has been automated with precise stage motor movement control. We have installed lighting management and lighting control system in Latvian National Opera in Riga. In the recent years we have been involved in stage, lighting and sound installations in most important theatres in Lithuania and abroad. Audiotonas team continues the work on the future projects. We design and install the safest and most advanced equipment in the theatres and multipurpose venue buildings. case studies installations & environments www.audiotonas.lt tomorrow’s technology 12 our stellar brands over the years we have acquired the rights to represent the world-leading brand manufacturers, this was achieved by hard working and gaining the trust of our clients at the same time C: 60 M:100 Y:0 K:40 (LOGO) (COMPANY NAME) Today we can offer you the best of the best! (for exhibition use) Sound: microphones, headphones, loudspeakers, sound processing and signal distribution equipment, DJ equipment. Lighting: intelligent lighting luminaires, theatre lighting, lighting control desks, dimmers. Video: displays, video projectors, home cinema projectors, projection screens, projector and display mounts, signal processing, video signal distribution and switching equipment, racks and furniture. Video conference equipment: video conference codecs, video cameras, signal processing, data distribution and processing equipment, equipment and software for real time broadcasting and webcasting. Automation systems and high definition video signal distribution. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this catalogue is correct, we accept no liability in respect of errors or omissions. All specifications within the Audiotonas ‘Tomorrow’s Technology’ brochure are subject to change as brands & products are updated. www.audiotonas.lt tomorrow’s technology 13 KAUNAS OFFICE Neries krantinė 14, LT-48397, Kaunas, Lithuania T + 370 37 750505 F + 370 37 204865 VILNIUS OFFICE Laisvės pr. 117-75 LT-06118 Vilnius, Lithuania T + 370 52 794241 F + 370 52 794241 www.audiotonas.lt