Dubai-based audiovisual integration company Delta AV Solutions has been appointed Martin Audio distributor for the GCC countries.

Set up three years ago as a division of Delta Sound (having bases in the UAE, Qatar and Hong Kong), Delta AV Solutions specialises in the sale and distribution of pro audio and control to the local rental and integration markets. ‘Nothing compares to products like the BlacklineX and CDD ranges; as Martin Audio is now being specified a lot on BOQ’s [Bill of Quantities] we are optimistic that these will slot in quickly,’ says Contracts Manager Gareth Armstrong.

A veteran of special projects in the region, he believes that Martin Audio plugs an important gap in Delta AV Solutions’ portfolio of Tier 1 brands and backs this up with a high level of support: ‘Their back office in particular is really strong,’ he says. ‘t can be difficult to know everything and Martin Audio is awesome in providing information and replying instantly to requests. In Dubai, Clients want everything yesterday, and so this is vital.’

Armstrong is also aware of Martin Audio’s technology’s value in addressing sound pollution problems: ‘I am presently dealing with just such a problem, similar to that of Hyde Park, where the proximity of other buildings around a site is making life tricky, and Martin Audio’s advanced software in dealing with containment issues will be a huge benefit.

‘We have several exciting projects in the pipeline and this will provide us with useful reference sites – as people really want to listen to the Martin Audio sound in a real-world situation,’ he adds. ‘We see this as a long-term relationship, and aim to do our best for the brand,’ he concludes.

‘Following a number of potential enquiries for the new partnership in UAE, working with Gareth and Delta AV was the obvious solution,’ says Martin Audio EMEA Sales Manager, Bradley Watson. ‘Gareth has been at the heart of the integration and pro audio market in Dubai now for more than 15 years – and with exposure like this, his relationships and links to the specifiers and owners is second to none. I look forward to a strong working relationship with Gareth and Delta for many years to come.’