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Originally Posted by DHSLXOP
Ok - first thanks all for the replies - here are couple answers/additional things to keep in mind.
1) We like to keep our spot ops on headset at all times (see the thread i started a while ago about follow spot cues)
2) We used to have a lot of beltpacks but many of them have started to break (and the theatre that we rent has refused to repair them) - so now, we have 4 or beltpacks + 1 wireless (we used to have like 3 wireless) - we generally put one on SL one on SR and then the two beltpacks for each follow spot on the catwalk. The wireless is either given to the director backstage (on shows where we don't have a lot of tech time and she wants to make sure we know whats going on) or to sound. This past show, though, the conductor wanted to be in communication with me so I had to give the rail (SL) the wireless and put the wired into the pit (with a phone instead of a headset) because there is no call light on the wireless.
3) We don't have any cue lights in the theatre - (i hate this so much)
I think thats it. Again, thanks for your replies & I look forward to others!
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Your venue allows you to use their headset system? When we rent out our facilities, the headset system is
not part of the rental. This is a very expensive system which sees plenty of use and abuse just during the Pageant. This year, for instance, we have 14 people on wireless Clearcom. I have enough trouble trying to get our crew to treat their coms gently. I don't need people who don't give a crap about my equipment screwing it up in the off season too.
You might consider looking into renting a com system when you use your usual venue. While it will add some expense to your shows, I think you'll find having the ability to call up your rental company and say, "Hey! Only 7 of the 8 headsets I rented from you work. Get me another one!" will make it worth the added expense.