Recent content by mcgart

just thought i would round off this thread with an update/conclusion... (if you're wondering how i know, we work in the same theatre) well i checked the bypass switch on the eq today and wow...it was set to bypass. so i switched it back to where it should be and instantly there was...

WOW!!That is quite an impresive setup for a school! Hiring in another board, movers, macs! Sounds like quite a big event...shame it had to be ruined by a small fire drill (or a full evacuation!)We had a surprisingly similar thing happen whilst we were running one of our events. Thinking...

Reading what you wrote above, it immediately reminded me of our theatre at school. Only 3 years old, it was pretty much doomed from the start. I also think ours was built to look good, which is why there are major design and construction faults on the technical side of it. We also have a light...

Our theatre was purpose built just over 4 years ago and from the very beginning it had major design and building faults. We have illustrated this fact to the many times, even demonstrating its faults, yet they still refuse to believe they are in the "wrong". Even if they did admit they were...

I understand how it makes more sense to slowly build up a collection of good mics over the years, and I would do this except for I know how our school runs. Being an international School with a bunch of board members, our school exists only to make a profit for them and not to provide people...

Thanks Jim - it helps a lot. (matches the limited experiences I have had whilst using Mipro)Others have said there isn't much price difference between the Mipro and Shure/Senn units. This however hasn't been what I've experienced when getting quotes on Mipro Units. I have sourced getting four...

As you mentioned sennheiser had a metal pack, would it be worthwhile buying the Mipro mics with the metal packs - I know they have them and there's nothing different technically except for the metal packs. I'm glad some other people have had positive experiences with them and also that they...

Thanks TechiGoz, I believe you to have more knowledge of this problem as you have actually experienced the change when we take it off site. Considering you have worked in the theatre where the problems are originating, and you have a knowledge of the equipment, what solution would you suggest...

You've hit the issue dead on. Our school isn't well known for being generous when it comes to money, and trust me, I've tried many times to convince them of the benefit of buying quality equipment in order to avoid costs later on. However, they're more interested in the smallest possible upfront...

I don't think the load on the circuit will be a problem - currently all the speakers run off the same circuit but on a different source to the sound board. Judging by this I think we should be able to safely run them off the same circuit as the board. In any case, I shall check with the relevant...

I agree with what others have said above. We have similar things happen at the school where I work. The room where we keep all the stuff is supposed to be locked at all times but someone always needs to get in and use the equipment. Mics and cords go missing, equalisers have always been touched...

We don't have heavy use of them but when they do get used they are in the hands of students - so they are handled quite badly. We would normally use them several times a week for assemblies and lectures, plus at various drama nights throughout the year. They receive the most use in the three...

Thanks for the detailed reply!The speakers all get power from different points on stage - totally seperate from where the sound console is drawing power from. Your solution of using them off the one power source sounds promising as I remember when I took the equipment offsite and plugged it...

I have used them before and I have found them to be good...but considering I'm new at this I thought I would get some views from more experienced people. The only reason I'm am considering choosing these over brands like Shure is because of the cost factor - our school isn't willing to spend...

I am currently looking at purchasing some Mipro Wireless Microphone systems. I am interested to know what other members think of Mipro as a brand to buy and also of any experiences people have had with them. I am drawn to them because of there good balance in price and quality...any views...