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    Can I get 240V from ETC Sensor rack by combining 2 circuits?

    Great points from both of you.And to all the others...yes...I know it is a bad idea...I outlined that...I just was trying to find out if it was possible. I will rent a distro to hook up...but unfortunately, my only tie-in for that is about 175-feet away, so I was trying to find a workaround...
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    Can I get 240V from ETC Sensor rack by combining 2 circuits?

    I work in a venue with a Sensor "Classic" rack that has around 100 dimmer circuits on D20 modules. Each circuit is distributed to a single receptacle in a 1-to-1 configuration. We are in the USA, so each circuit is 20A 120V. We have some new temporary (rental) gear coming in that requires a...
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    GamFuel alternatives

    For an upcoming production, we will be using open flame effects (with relevant permits and licensed operators) and will be using several of the "GAM Torch" self-extinguishing torches. I have managed to get my hands on the required number of torches, however unfortunately GAM (now part of Rosco)...
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    Cheap Small Dante-enabled Mixer?

    Yes...I will have someone mixing on this console in a (somewhat) sound-isolated space removed from the primary venue. We are trying to get a pretty good live mix rather than producing one from multi-track after the fact...but a significant portion of the (live) sound in our venue is not...
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    Cheap Small Dante-enabled Mixer?

    My entire sound ecosystem is running over Dante and I am trying to find a cheap small mixer to add to the network just to pull out maybe around 12 channels for recording. I have looked at the Audinate website but they list hundreds of mixers and no pricing or details so I am turning to you...
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    Replacing borders with no fullness?

    Ok...but when is "fullness needed"?...That is the part I am struggling with. Why does anyone specify fullness on a border?
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    Replacing borders with no fullness?

    It has come time to replace all our drapery (FINALLY!) and I am starting to put together specs for the project. While I have a variety of questions regarding weight, lining, etc my main question for this thread is about my borders/teasers/valance...whatever you choose to call the 8-ft tall x...
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    Painting new masonite (hardboard) overlay

    I have assumed that, given the relative thinness of the material and the gap between pieces, I would only paint the top and bottom and then when I paint on my final top coat it would manage to get down in the cracks to mostly seal the edges.
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    Painting new masonite (hardboard) overlay

    dbaxter, I looked at Home Depot's website and found Olympic Waterguard Clear Multi-Surface Waterproofing Sealant. Is that what you are talking about, or something much thicker like Drylok? The "weatherguard" product is (according to the manufacturer response in the Q&A) not meant to be...
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    Painting new masonite (hardboard) overlay

    Bill, when you mention DPI...do you mean these guys: https://www.decpanels.com/ I contacted them about purchasing materials and they referred me to my local Lowes...but I have not historically been impressed by the quality of hardboard at Lowes.
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    Painting new masonite (hardboard) overlay

    Isn't MDF less dense than a similar hardwood plywood? At that point, should I get 1/4 birch and still have super smooth but less prone to dents and ruts? Obviously, MDF is very inexpensive but if my goal is to not replace this every couple years will it hold up?
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    Painting new masonite (hardboard) overlay

    The time has come to resurface my entire stage. It will be 1/4" oil-tempered hardboard (commonly referred to as Masonite, even though they no longer make it) screwed down to 2 old layers of 3/4 plywood. I plan to paint both the front and back with Rosco Tough Prime before installing it to help...
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    Follow-Me Follow Spot Controller

    Thanks @soundman it is great to hear from someone who has used this system! Are you able to pan/tilt fairly smoothly? Do you notice much lag?@JonCarter The purpose of our drama department is to involve as many kids as possible while still producing a reasonably high quality production. The...
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    Follow-Me Follow Spot Controller

    I have been looking into remote-operated followspots for high school level musicals. There are a lot of reasons that this may be better for our specific venue than sticking with the good old fashioned catwalk option, but I will skip that for now. Specifically, I am aware of some VERY high-end...
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    Hand Props General Categories

    I don't think we have enough props...or enough manpower...to keep this organized by time period (though that sounds amazing for ease-of-use when pulling for productions). I need a base list of general categories. I am actually planning to use tags in a database to apply multiple of these...
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