Recent content by ALF

Hey everyone...here is what has happened since I first posted my predicament. I did the deep clear, thanks for that. It didn't work but it did turn me on to something else. I called ETC and they walked me through changing DMX ports. It turns out that the DMA 1 port 1-512 has a bad chip. I routed...

Hi, so here is my issue. I have a ETC system with conventional fixtures. We control in with an express board. The thing is, when I have a look up, the system begins to fade in a out 2-3 times and then it goes black. I am going to bring in another board to see if that is the issue. I do not see...

Why isn't my iPad remote connecting to my ion console?

Why am I getting this message? I can't get past it.

I have a EV TG-7 amp running the house PA. It has a twist lock 120 connector. I'd like to put it into my sequencer. Can I use an adapter? Twist lock to edison to put it into the sequence?

I have a mic run from the board of about 100' to the stage left sub woofer. When i jump from my stage left sub to the stage right, about 100', I have trouble with the sub I'm jumping to. It doesn't have the same power as the home run. I have changed the order, same thing. How can I get from one...

I have lost my left mains. When I pan left they are gone. i have them in the console's headphones jack. Any ideas. I have a new EV TG-7 amp powering the PA.

I was gone and someone jacked with the board. The paired DVD channel is making a constant thump sound, like maybe a ground fault?Thoughts?

I am researching the intergration of automated lighting into our conventional lighting system. I have an expression ETC board. I have conventional fixtures. My question is what is the best way to intergrate/use automated lights in this system? What equipment and operations do I need and where...

I need to hang a shoe or boot to drop from the fly glallery on cue. How do I do it?

I am the new theatre instructor and technical director at a small community college in Kansas. I spent the last 11 years teaching in the high school. I have spent 15 years working as an actor, emcee and stage tech for a casino in Kansas City. i have really enjoyed the dialogue in this forum and...