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  1. Deviation

    Deviation is a term used to describe the amount which a signal moves about a center frequency in an FM transmitter. Maximun Deviation +/- 75Kc simply means that is it's limits of usable MODULATION. You can, in most cases, drive it harder, but ...
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    Edison to Stage Pin Questions

    yes, that is true. and completely normal.
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    Edison to Stage Pin Questions

    yep, you got it!
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    Edison to Stage Pin Questions

    Close, in your nema 5-15 drawing the "HOT" should be the SMALLER of the two blades. Remember, one hand in the pocket!:grin: oh, to be clear. don't change the labeling, you have it labeled correctly. Swap the blade sizes, smaller = HOT. Larger = neutral
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    Wireless Mounting a large antenna on the roof!?

    I think it is a good idea you have to want to analyze this further. However questions do arise. What frequency will the new system be on? Will it be a simplex or repeater system? What will the transmitter power output be? What is the gain of the selected antenna? What losses will be in...
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    Automated Fly System cost?

    Thanks. The thought of contacting others is going to be applied. Maybe it is just me being put off. But here's the deal. For said fly system and the curtains (main, mid, valance, upstage and 12 legs) The main curtain is of course 2 curtains 33' wide x 21' tall. From that maybe you can...
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    Automated Fly System cost?

    I need some input on a "budget" price that has been submitted. The summary of the system is: Vortek 4 -V66B 5 line 3- V76A 5 line 3- V76A 7 line 1- V76A 6 line 3- IVP Curtain Machine 1- VAC Include battens, blocks and installation into your thoughts. This would be going into new...
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    Wireless Antennas

    If hanging on the lighting booms, I would be mindful of the proximity to the lighting fixtures. The metal of the light cans, can affect the reception patern of the antenna. If possible, try to have the antenna a couple of feet above or below the boom, that should be adaquate. May I ask what...
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    Wireless Antennas

    You are correct and thanks for clearing that up. My thoughts had crimp and compress all lumped into one.
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    Wireless Antennas

    This link may be helpful: http://www.shure.com/stellent/groups/public/@gms_gmi_web_ug/documents/web_resource/us_pro_antenna_setup_ea.pdf And this one: Shure - Wireless Mic Remote Antennas Tool Read throughly and pay attention to the details, especially regarding the placement of a...
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    What would you do?

    The AF140 is an AUTOFORMER. I have never seen a case, where properly installed, that the amp "didn't like" the AF140. I am 46 years old and have been at this for a while. However, to make sure that I didn't enjoy foot for supper tonight, I contacted tech support at Atlas. Atlas and I are in...
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    What would you do?

    Add one of these to each speaker: ATLAS LT-70 Add one of these to each of the tuner/amp A & B output: ATLAS AF140 Explain to the folks:oops: they may want to use you the first time in the future:) I know this is a make do and my suggestion is based on the thought that the tuner / amp...
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    Amplifier Hum

    Contact the guys at QSC tech support. They are extremely helpful. They'll let you know exactly whats going on. If it is a common failure or....... feature, of the amp, they will be honest with you in whats needed to correct it. Check on their website QSC Audio Products and follow the links to...
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    connectoring a speaker cable

    Probably won't matter. I think it's an installed system. "dsfghsfghsdgfhsdfgsdfg" Where should I set my decoder ring so that I can decipher this??:p
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    connectoring a speaker cable

    14 & 15 are the "banana" jacks. These are not 1/4" jacks. If you rotate the red and black "knobs" full counter clockwise and look in the sides of the metal posts you should see a hole for insertation of the speaker wire. Of the two speaker wires from one speaker connect the "+" to the red...
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