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    Etc parnel to par

    I've wondered the same thing.
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    Venue sound level restrictions in contract

    Thank you both. I agree with keeping the language vague since most shows we supply the mix anyway. They’ve only had problems when the mix/sound was from the artist.There are lots of good points and this is why I like this forum. It’s good to have a place to provide perspective and experience...
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    Venue sound level restrictions in contract

    My venue’s board wants to put language into all contracts. What are some opinions on this or suggestions? Here is what they sent to me as a proposal.I’m a system designer by training and understand how subjective SPL can become because of all the variables. It really isn’t just a number, but...
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    Open Orch Pit Sign

    It's a pit filler. Honestly the cover is only off once a year for 2 weeks before the musical and the run of the show. Total open time is never more than a month. There are a couple board members who don't see the purpose and have suggested filling it with sand before spending money on the net...
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    Open Orch Pit Sign

    I've been charged with having to create a couple safety signs for when the orchestra pit cover is off and someone could fall from the stage. I'm trying to decide if the header on the sign should be Danger or Warning. According to OSHA, Danger is a hazard that will cause injury or death if not...
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    Lycian stand fix

    Our theater has a couple Lycrian Clubspots. I realize the stands are not the same build as their ball-bearing bigger brothers, but does anyone have an suggestions for making the stand a little better. The pan seems ok, but there is often flakes of metal under the stand from the collar riding on...
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    Cyc fabric shrinking

    There is a pipe in the bottom. I may run some chain through it for added weight. Didn't think about Cyc stretchers ... duh. In the mean time, I'm just going to adjust the trim for the next show in 2 wks ... Some former RiverDancers who probably don't want their feet visible under the cyc when...
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    Cyc fabric shrinking

    Our Cyc (15' x 41') is about 10 years old. When new it just kissed the deck. Now it is about 5" off the deck (shorter). During the summer the auditorium is rather humid. I'm assuming the moisture has caused it to shrink. It is also about 18-20" narrower, not at the top hem, but the sides and...
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    Changing booth

    Needing to build a changing booth. We get lots of tech riders specifying 5' x 5'. Seems kinda big and 4x4 works better from a wood dimension stand point. Anyone have any thoughts or pictures? Just curious what others do.Also going to make it so it folds completely flat like a room...
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    Disappearing BTN

    Was the lamp at FL?
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    UPS's (Uninterruptible Power Supplies). . .

    Excuse my ignorance, but what qualifies as a trained crowd manager, and how do you become one? I'm not up on these codes like I should be. Is there some further reading?
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    Lamp dip

    Anyone have a source for lamp dip for running light?
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    Add a catwalk

    About 6 years ago the local community theater built a new 400 seat and. They chose an architect who had never done a theater before. Originally there was to be a catwalk for the FOH. Somewhere along the line, it was cut. There is still a FOH rail. Accessed by 25 feet of scaffold. It gets set up...
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    DMX Relay

    Didn't think think about doing it that way.
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    DMX Relay

    That might be a good option since I can solder. It seems like there would be more options for a relay.I've got a carpet dryer that I wish I could put DMX on too. CITC or Antari does on their fans, so the speed could be controlled. 1200 bucks seems like a lot for a $200 fan. Especially when my...
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