Vista, the Reading-based CCTV brand, has donated new equipment to a charity based in Farnham, Surrey. Waverley Singers supports numerous local and other causes, including Frimley Park Hospital Charity Breast Care Appeal, the NSPCC and the Guildford Cathedral Appeal.
The choral group first contacted Vista about their old NCL1400 CCTV camera and monitor, which they’d been operating for the last 20 years. They were looking for a replacement manual as, although the kit was still going strong, a new member of the group had just taken charge of its operation.
Given the age of the equipment, and the work of Waverley Singers, Vista decided to replace the old camera and monitor with their modern counterparts – for free.
Jeff Ayling, a member of the group who is responsible for operating the equipment, said: “We perform in a variety of different locations such as churches and cathedrals. These beautiful old structures are ideal for acoustics, but often less so in terms of practicality! We use the camera and monitor to allow the accompanist a view of the conductor when line of site between the two is restricted. We are delighted with Vista’s generous offer and look forward to operating our brand new system at our next concert at St Andrew’s Parish Church, Farnham, on December 12.”
Bob Forehand, Vista Product Manager, added: “It’s always great to hear about Vista products still going strong after so many years. We build our kit to last, and this is certainly proof of that! We’ve provided the singers with a new 17-inch monitor and VPC5-700DNE day/night camera that will be ideal for their needs. Perhaps we’ll speak with them in another 20 years when they next look for an upgrade!”
