Giving AV Kit a Second Life: Re-sale with Purpose.

Media Powerhouse is collaborating with Hickman Shearer to deliver an online auction of professional AV, sound, and lighting equipment. This includes both legacy stock and brand new boxed items.

This partnership supports two key outcomes. First, it helps us dispose of equipment responsibly by keeping usable kit in circulation. Second, it opens up affordable access to high-quality gear for other organisations in the AV sector. For those with tighter budgets, the auction offers a way to build capability without the cost of buying new.

This approach reflects our wider commitment to responsible practice. As our operations evolve and equipment requirements change, we are taking steps to reduce unnecessary waste and extend the lifespan of professional-grade assets.

How the Equipment has Been Collected

The kit available in the auction has come from a variety of sources. Over the last five years, Media Powerhouse has acquired a number of companies including Creative Staging and Visual Systems. With each acquisition, we’ve gained equipment that is either surplus to requirements in our rental fleet or no longer needed for our current projects.

In parallel, we have carried out large-scale clear-outs of our own rental and systems integration warehouses. Some of this stock is ex-hire, while other items are brand new. Across all of it, our goal is to place high-performing equipment into new environments where it can continue to deliver.

This process has also allowed us to monetise surplus stock, which is a practical step in managing large-scale operational inventory and opens up warehouse space for investment in new technology.

What’s Included in the Sale

The auction features a wide mix of kit, including equipment suitable for live production, permanent AV setups, and broadcast environments.

Categories include:

• Audio: Shure ULX-D digital wireless systems, Yamaha LS9-32 mixing consoles, DBR10 loudspeakers, and Sennheiser EW-series microphones
• Vision: JVC GY-HM890 broadcast camera kits, Panasonic PT-DZ12000 and PT-DZ870 projectors, LED tiles, and multi-screen controllers
• Lighting: Showtec NanoQ fixtures, Studio Due ArchiLEDs, LED battens, Fresnel units, Avolites dimmers, and moving heads
• Distribution: Blackmagic converters, signal routers, and switching systems
• IT and Control: rack-mounted Apple Mac Pro units, media servers, and control PCs
• Grip: Manfrotto tripods, heavy-duty flying frames, and rigging accessories

Much of this gear comes from respected manufacturers such as Panasonic, JVC, Yamaha, Shure, Sennheiser, Blackmagic Design, Apple, and Audio-Technica.

The product list includes items that have been lightly used, as well as boxed units that were never deployed.

Wider Access to Reliable AV Equipment

This auction presents a practical opportunity for organisations across the sector to expand or refresh their technical setup. The lots offer well-maintained, professional kit at fair market value, with condition clearly noted.

Lots include a range of condition types: some are new and boxed, others are ex-hire units in strong working order, and a number are used items suitable for spares or repair. This provides flexibility to meet a range of needs and budgets.

Each item has been assessed and grouped for clarity. Buyers can be confident they are bidding on equipment that is ready for real-world use or easily serviceable, depending on the listing.

Why Hickman Shearer

Hickman Shearer is a recognised leader in capital asset valuation and sales. Based in the UK with global reach, their team brings more than a century of combined experience. They are a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) regulated firm, and their track record includes work across commercial, public, and specialist technical sectors.

Their online platform is trusted by professional buyers and known for efficient delivery and compliance. We are confident in their ability to manage the sale and support interested buyers from start to finish.

Making Better Use of Equipment That Still Has Value

We believe professional AV equipment should be kept in use for as long as it can deliver strong performance. This reduces waste, supports other businesses, and makes the most of the resources used to create and maintain this hardware in the first place.

This sale is part of a wider commitment to responsible asset management. By collaborating with an experienced partner and creating a transparent process for resale, we’re ensuring that both older and newer stock continues to support high-quality AV delivery across the sector.

Register to Bid

The auction is open now and accessible here.

It will close at 11am on Wednesday 2^nd April.

All enquiries and sales are being handled by Hickman Shearer.