Company Overview

Established in 1967, Ward-Beck Systems Ltd. is a privately owned, 100% Canadian corporation. The supply of professional broadcast equipment to the most successful radio and television facilities around the world is the focus of the company, and all aspects of manufacturing, including R&D, engineering, electronic assembly, metal fabrication, quality control and sales and marketing are administered at our plant in Toronto, Canada. We are noted for our ability to supply custom system design and engineering solutions to the most discerning clients in the broadcast, post production, and film industries. Ward-beck produces a line of on air radio consoles as well as terminal gear to distribute, monitor and meter analog and digital audio and video signals, converters to transition between analog and digital audio and video signal formats.

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Additional Details

Legal Name: Ward-Beck Systems Ltd.

Number of Employees: 20

Total Sales ($CDN): $100,000 - $200,000

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Products

• Amplifiers, Audio, Nes

  ANALOG AUDIO DISTRIBUTION - SEE D8212 SERIES DIGITAL AUDIO DISTRIBUTION - SEE 8200 SERIES

• Analog Audio Distribution Amplifiers D8212 Series

  The D8212 Audio Distribution System address the demands of broadcasters and other audio professionals for quality high performance modular audio distribution components. The system comprises an MF82 frame, choice of terminations, up to twelve plug-in amplifiers and dual redundant M8245 switch-mode power supplies. Plug-in modules include:. M8200 Remote Sensitivity Amplifier. M8201 Announce Channel Control Module. M8202 Remote Sensitivity Distribution Amplifier. M8203 Oscillar. M8204 Stereo Distribution Amplifier. M8205/M8205B Audio Distribution Amplifier. M8206/M8206B Matrix Audio Distribution Amplifier. M8207 Audio Compressor/Limiter. M8208 Remote Level Amplifier

• Broadcasting Equipment, Radio, Nes
• Custom Meter Panels

  Custom fabricated meter panels with your choice of 1 - 4 VU, PPM, or Correlation meters. All meters are LED illuminated and supplied with appropriate 115V power source. Call the factory for a quote on the meter panel to suit your needs.

• Digital Audio Distribution Amplifiers 8200 Series

  D8201 AES/EBU Digital Reclocking Distribution Amplifier D8202 AES/EBU Digital to Analog Converter D8203 AES/EBU Analog to Digital Converter D8204 Reclocking Digital DA 75 Ohm D8204A Reclocking Digital DA/Analog Outputs D8205 D8206 DARS Generator D8207 Sample Rate Converter

• Electrical/Electronic Prop Meas/Test Inst Nes
• Impedance Converter Tubes And Panels

  IMP-1M Impedance Transformer XLR Male to BNC IMP-1F Impedance Transformer XLR Female to BNC IMP-1F10 Impedance Transformer XLR Female to BNC 10dBu loss pad IMP-12 Impedance Matching Panel (12XLR(F) to BNC) IMP-12A Impedance Matching Panel (12XLR(M) to BNC) IMP-12B Impedance Matching Panel (6XLR(F)+6XLR(M) to BNC) IMP-20A Impedance Matching Panel (screw terminals & BNC on same surface)

• M405m Rackmount Meter/Monitor System

  Latest rack-mounted audio metering product, designed for utilization in central equipment and rack-room environments for audio level metering and monitoring.

  Features full size meters, two input sources, internal 2W power amplifier and speaker.

• M405p Portable Extended Range Vu Meter

  A battery operated, portable instrument designed for the measurement of transmission, noise and VU levels throughout an audio system.

• M445 Extended Range Vu Meter/Monitor System

  A next generation audio meter offering the function of a rack-mounted monitor system and the flexibility of a precision portable extended range meter all in one unique package.

  Features full-size meters, rechargeable batteries for field use, rugged, compact, lightweight construction.

• Pods

  Compact, Rugged, Affordable, rack-mountable singly or in pairs in any combination:

  POD 1 - Bi-Directional Balance/Unbalance Converter. Used to convert consumer grade equipment to broadcast quality standards. Converts a balanced stereo audio signal to unbalanced on RCA type phono plugs, and an unbalanced stereo audio signal to balance on XLR-3 type connectors. Screwdriver trim controls adjust to the appropriate levels

  POD 2 - 4 x 1 Stereo Audio Selector. A solid state stereo audio selector, 4 inputs to 1 output

  POD 3 - Stereo Peak/VU Level Indicator. Stereo LED bargraph display which indicates average (VU) and peak levels simultaneously. Switchable L+R and L-R display option for phase check

  POD 4 - Dual Microphone Preamplifier. Provides amplification for microphones to line level. Switched or direct outputs available from each preamplifier. Switched output may be remotely controlled. Direct outputs available on XLR-3 connectors, switched outputs available on screw terminals

  POD 5 - Dual Headphone Amplifier. Two independent two-channel headphone amplifiers each with program interrupt for talkback. Program interrupt may be remotely controlled

  POD 6 - Miniature Headphone Amplifier. Utility two-channel, mount-anywhere headphone amplifier. Ideal for use in consoles, announcer turrets, etc.

  POD 7 - Control Room Interface Module. Provides 4 opto-coupled relay circuits and 4 opto- isolation circuits to solve control incompatibilities between

  various pieces of studio equipment, i. e. console to on-air lights. Includes a low-power speaker amplifier

  POD 8 - Stereo Audio DA 1 x 6

  POD 9 - 1 x 6 Video Switcher

  POD 10 - 1 x 6 AES/EBU Digital Audio Switcher

  POD 11 - AES/EBU Audio Monitor

  POD 12 - AES/EBU Reclocking Digital Audio DA

  POD 13 - Dual D to A Converter

  POD 14 - Dual A to D Converter

  POD 15 - 1x6 Video DA

  POD 16 - 2x1 Stereo Audio Fader

• Preamplifiers, Audio
• R2k Broadcast Audio Consoles

  R2K/12 12 Input Radio Broadcast Console R2K/20 20 Input Radio Broadcast Console R2K/28 28 Input Radio Broadcast Console COMING SOON R2K for Television

• Radio And Tv Broadcasting Equipment
• Renaissance Radio Consoles

  'New Age' approach to the design and function of Radio Broadcast Consoles.

  Features: Illuminated electronic switching and VCA's throughout; digital shaft encoder controlling monitor VCA's;

  modular with extensive choice of modules; 8/16/24 channel mainframes.

  Legendary Ward-Beck quality, design and construction - value priced to fit contemporary budgets.

• Select Series

  Terrific line of metering and monitoring products in quality- designed and built rackmount packaging, including AMS4, SMS4, QSP2 and QSP2/D, RAV24, RV24, AMX6 and lots more

  • AMS4 Audio Monitor System
  • AMX6 6 Channel Audio Mixer/Monitor System
  • QSP2 Mini Cue Speaker, Analog Input
  • QSP2D Mini Cue Speaker, Digital Input
  • SMS4 4 Channel Stereo Metering System
  • RAV24 Audio Video Routing Switcher
  • RV24 Video Only Routing Switcher
  • RA24 Audio Only Routing Switcher

  LEGENDARY DESIGN - AFFORDABLY YOURS

• Telecommunications Equipment, Nes
• Transmitting Equipment, Tv Broadcast
• Tv Broadcast Studio Equipment Nes

NAICS Categories

• 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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