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    Ron Hebbard

    Whenever one of my posts received a "like" from Ron, I always felt that I had added something intelligent to the conversation.I only wish I got to know him as well as some of you did.RIP
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    Connectors, Stage Pin

    I was in the booth of a high school built in 1970 testing an instrument. Popped 3 lamps before I realized the wall pocket was 220 volts. The voltage was in small writing embossed on the wall pocket cover and easily missed. I think the outlets were for high voltage follow spots that the school...
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    Electrical problem with stage pin/adapter

    I would also open up the Edison plug to be sure it's wired correctly.
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    Microphone ID

    I agree with Dave. It looks line an Italian made RCF 1612. I believe they were made for University Sound and sold as a University Sound 5020.
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    In need of a tiny fog/smoke effect that doesnt cost $1800 or use pyro

    I'd use a Smoke Pencil. They're less than $40. With a little creativity, you can operate it remotely.
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    Converting to ClearCom Headsets?

    I noticed that you called the wires "hot and ground". They're more like "positive and negative". Just double checking your wiring...Pin 1 is the mic negative (braided shield) Pin 2 is the mic positive Pin 3 is the speaker negative (braided shield or wire) Pin 4 is the speaker positiveDO...
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    Plugs around the world

    Egad! How do you even wire this? There are screws everywhere!
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    Plugs around the world

    But then it would look like a sad face :(I say that outlets should be mounted horizontally with the ground pin to the left. That way the plug is more secure and the hot blade is protected because it's on the bottom.I win! :grin:
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    Mic Tape for sweaty actors

    KT Tape. It's available at most pharmacies. Sticks to the sweatiest actor.
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    molex connector

    Ampex? I thought they used to make audio and video tape and recorders. I think you mean AMP or Amphenol.
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    Fake Snow Options

    I agree with the snow cradle idea. We used a snow cradle with cut up white plastic shopping bags like you get from the supermarket. Cheap, easy to make, and it looked REALLY good.
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    Special Screwdriver for Sennheiser Beltpack Repair

    Sounds like a lot of work just to save $5.60. Personally, I'd get the Philmore NT500 from Full Compass, but that's just me...
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    Special Screwdriver for Sennheiser Beltpack Repair

    But it's a genuine service tool! If you don't want to spend the $67, you can always try this one...http://www.fullcompass.com/prod/026125-Philmore-NT500
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    Production supply help

    BatteryJunction.com for batteriesProductionAdvantageOnline.com for other expendablesAsk around and find someone local you can build a business relationship with for everything else.
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    Special Screwdriver for Sennheiser Beltpack Repair

    http://spares.sennheiser.co.uk/evolution-wireless/bodypack-connector/service-tool-for-wireless-bodypack-socket-slotted-nut.html
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