Sorry about the lack of information, I have also been given a lack of information, so until I get there I won't know everything I should know. But here is everything I know.
The
system they have, they say is just to small. All they could tell me was there are 4 mics hung in a box formation surrounding center. No mic specs, just 4 mics. They basically want to be able to hear everyone on
stage at any
point equally. Which at first I though of a two
level system just general area coverage, like DaveySimps you were talking about, but then they threw dance and music into it and now I am not so sure.
The space will be used for Dance (Tap, Jazz, Modern and Ballet), Musicals,
Play and Music events ranging from solo vocal performances to ensemble orchestration with vocal. Basically they want to use this theater for everything and from what I was told they do not want to buy or rent lav's. At any given performance there could be 4 to 30 people onstage.
What I know about the board there are 10 channels, 9/10 being linked. I think there are also two sub masters. Cd player, and dual tape
deck. I do not know about the amp, or any other equipment and won't know until I get there.
I have also been told that the
grid is about 25' above the
stage, gird pipe
dead hung from wooden rafters.
Budget was not mention, the owner's wanted me to given them three options Best, Minimal, and the middle
ground on price vs quality.
This was all something I was waiting on doing until I was there, but they have been breathing down my neck to give them something. I hope this gives you more of an idea of the hell I am working in.
Thanks again