Recent content by CanYouHearMeNow

I feel like the 24 channel mono stuff is going away for the better. The benefit of 16/32 channel boards is the versatility. Especially when talking about the X32 series, I'm glad they stopped saying the number of inputs and instead have the 32 refer to the preamp count. How many of the 24...

So, we have a situation where we are moving to a temporary (3 years) location in a small venue that will have a small stage (16' wide x 8' deep with a 4' apron). The stage will take slightly less than 1/5 of the room. During the day, it is a large TV lounge and gathering space. There will also...

Thanks! Felt it better to ask then to have problems down the line.

Before I ask my question, I know the rule is NEVER use a Y type adapter with DMX.So now that that is out of the way... I have an older portable dimmer rack that has 4 dimmers inside for a total of 32 channels. They all run with microplex. We still sometimes need the option of using microplex...

Gotcha. That does make sense. My Friday afternoon brain wasn't thinking things through.

Very true. For any exposed ethernet runs, that makes much more sense. I usually think of most ethernet runs as being permanent runs that are less susceptible to traffic damage.While on that topic, if an ethernet run was shielded from, for example, console to a wall jack dedicated for snake...

Are there really issues with using unshielded Cat cables? Because with the signal being digital, it theoretically shouldn't add to the noise and whatnot. Right?I prefer the M32 over the X32 because of the fader issues that I have seen for the X32's especially when they get abused at the bar scene.

I will also put my vote towards Tixato by Figure 53. Though I have never used it, Qlab is so solid and well supported, I would expect nothing less from them with this product.And also as they mentioned above, just watch all the fees. Some options put the fees towards the patrons and others put...

For permanent rack mounted units like that, I always try to make the rack as durable as possible. You may also think of considering an Antenna Distribution unit so you don't have 20 antennas to crowd the back of the rack.Glad the kids haven't broken anything yet!

You will quickly run into issues if you add more and more mics in a small area. What is the seating option? Is it like there is a stage area and a seating area? Or is the seating all around which will make it even more difficult to get the sound to work. The easier option would be, as @FMEng...

I was going to recommend getting a 31 band with the LEDs so good choice there. I was also going to mention the Sabine feedback destroyer with the option of running it before the show, but if you can't get a quiet room, it is not as nice. If you are just in a talking situation it can catch...

That is what I have been saying for about 2 years now. We struggle more to make the Crest work well then if we just had almost any digital option, especially for concerts. I just wanted to see what everyone else thinks about my choices.

Thats where are big issues are. Over the many number of years we have had the board, it has gotten used less and less. The X8 itself sounds fine and works. But as you said, the big question is about outboard gear, and that is an extremely limited amount. So little that we have to rent gear for...

It definitely works for simple theatrical lighting. But when you start getting too in depth, it becomes a headache.

I feel your pain Jay. I have had to program lights shows to music with that console multiple times and it was way more of a hassle than it should have been. Luckily we now have a HedgeHog that we can do it with in a fraction of the time to get much better results from. That being said, when you...