Recent content by dcaughran

I volunteer for a community theatre in Annapolis MD and we have a similar need. I was considering posting on Control Booth but noticed you didn't get any hits on this post. It looks like you're still in the TD role though. Any tips on searching for a volunteer technical director?

We've been able to get away without any protection on our Source 4 lekos and pars. Just as long as you don't power the up while it's raining. For LEDs, IP65 or nothing, especially if you intend to keep it outside for long periods of time.

I will caution you on choosing a TF5 for theatre. I used one (actually recommended the theatre buy one). Functionally it has most of the features for a simple show, and it has those extra 8 channels over the other similar priced mixers. The killer is the lag time when changing scenes. It would...

Before you make the haul up I-81 check with the folks at Midway Production in Christiansburg they can probably help you out. There's also Stage Sound in Roanoke who might do service.

My theatre was in this exact situation last year. Unfortunately there are very few options for reasonably priced consoles with 64+ inputs. We ultimately decided on the Yamaha QL5 with two TIO1608 stage boxes. The whole kit cost us less than $14k and we couldn't be happier with it. Our theatre...

If you're looking for something really custom Front Panel Express will make you anything you can think of. I think they have presets for the Neutrik D size hole and they do have an option to have one side of the hole flat to prevent spinning. http://frontpanelexpress.com/

I think there was concern for air quality points but I don't see anything in the code that would apply to haze. Another concern that came up was that the fire system uses optical smoke detectors that are inside the duct work. That alone might preclude us from using haze.

I'm working in a new venue within a building that has a LEED Platinum green building certification. Because of this our TD is reluctant to use haze. Does anyone have experience using atmospheric effects in green buildings?Thanks, Dan