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    I.R. Video setup for Stage Manager

    You'll find that just about any b&w camera will work as an infrared camera - if it doesn't, it's usually an IR filter just behind the lens which can easily be removed. You really don't have to spend extra bucks to get a special IR camera. As for illumination, it really doesn't take much to...
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    Cirque Du Solei Sound

    Eric's over here at Ka. Great guy. Ka's sound system is pretty impressive - if that article doesn't answer your questions, let me know... I'll try to find the info you need.
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    Broadway: Cues called or show control?

    Actually, KA is called by the SM for the most part. Sure, the systems are all computerized, but they are primarily independant of one another, with a few exceptions. For instance, there are projected effects on the cntral "sand cliff deck" as it rotates (slews), and the coordinates of the deck...
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    trivia question of the day

    Seven parts? Uh... 1. Top Rail 2. Bottom Rail 3. Toggle Rail 4. Corner Block 5. Stile 6. Strap 7. Keystone 8. Diagonal Brace 9. Half-Strap I think that covers it... maybe.
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    Audio cue software

    I agree... Sound Cue System has been great. Plus, the developer is an extremely helpful guy - willing to work with you via his forums.
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    The Phantom strikes again

    I remember about two years ago we were working on the final dress of Cabaret... about four hours before doors. The system consisted of about 22 wireless Senheiser mics which started to slowly die, one-by-one. We scrambled to figure it out while the dress rehearsal was continuing on stage -...
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    Backstage sound systems

    I work in a dinner theatre. Our doors open to the public 2 hours before the performance begins. Even though they are all told in advance, you'd be suprised how many acts come in at hour call and expect a sound check. Sorry - you can still go on, but we'll be adjusting your sound on the fly...
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    midi interface between lighting and sound

    When I get in to work tomorrow, I'll see if I can dig the unit up and get some pics and info off of it. It's been a few shows since we used it, but I think the ME squirreled it away where it can be found again.
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    Set for Footloose

    We did Footloose about... well, I guess it was almost a year ago. The production photos can be found here. It was a relatively minimal set, but we're on a thrust stage with a winch system that pulls our sets downstage for the scenes, so our design may be a bit different than what you need.
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    crew night

    At my theatre, the crew spends so much time together, we're like a family almost. The actors rarely join us on our nights out - they reside primarily in NYC, and just want to get home. Usually, the crew will get together on any given night of the week, and I'll be there waiting for the...
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    midi interface between lighting and sound

    From what I can see, the ETC 125 has no input for audio beat detection, which is what this is: Some DJ oriented lighting controllers use this feature. Some have a built-in microphone to respond to ambient sounds in a room. Most professional boards do have a midi input, but that's not the...
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    Video Playback and ETC Express 48/96

    I just found someone on this board that's writing a sound cue playback program. I asked a few questions... the post is here: http://www.controlbooth.com/ftopict-1764.html
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    midi interface between lighting and sound

    Well, I suppose you could program the mixer to make the lights chase, if the mixer was capable of sending MIDI control data that you preprogrammed. You could also program the mixer to send MIDI commands when you pressed certain buttons, but you might as well press the buttons on the light board...
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    Overkill?

    Well put, Andy. I wish the sound designers who preceded me at my venue had thought of the "Left Center Right" configuration (where left and right are orch, and center is vocals). Our budget is currently limited, and I'm having a hard time trying to get that past the producers. When myself and...
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    midi interface between lighting and sound

    Ahhhh... I see where you're going. Unfortunately, it's not quite as simple as that. Your Yamaha is most likely a digital mixer, that's why it has MIDI. You see, the MIDI in such a case is used to perform certain functions, such as muting a channel or changing effects. While you could connect...
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