Ward-Beck Systems Ltd.

Ward-Beck Systems Ltd.

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.

Company Details

Year Established: 1967

Total Sales ($CDN): $1,000,000 - $5,000,000

Number of Employees: 20

Company Information

Michael Jordan
Title: Inside Sales & Production Co-Ordinator
Area of Responsibility: Domestic Sales & Marketing
Telephone: (416) 335-5999
Fax: (416) 335-5202
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Eugene Johnson
Title: Director
Area of Responsibility: Management Executive
Telephone: (416) 335-5999
Fax: (416) 335-5202
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Gerald Bell
Title: Manager
Area of Responsibility: Manufacturing/Production/Operations
Telephone: (416) 335-5999
Fax: (416) 335-5202
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Colleen Johnson
Title: Vice President
Area of Responsibility: Finance/Accounting
Telephone: (416) 335-5999
Fax: (416) 335-5202
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Doug Bascombe
Title: Engineer
Area of Responsibility: Research/Development/Engineering
Telephone: (416) 335-5999
Fax: (416) 335-5202
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Products

Broadcasting Equipment, Radio, Nes

Transmitting Equipment, Tv Broadcast

Tv Broadcast Studio Equipment Nes

Preamplifiers, Audio

Amplifiers, Audio, Nes
ANALOG AUDIO DISTRIBUTION - SEE D8212 SERIES DIGITAL AUDIO DISTRIBUTION - SEE 8200 SERIES

Telecommunications Equipment, Nes

Electrical/Electronic Prop Meas/Test Inst Nes

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Radio And Tv Broadcasting Equipment

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

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

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)

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.

Services