Highlighted posts from Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021

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Do you allow inexperienced light techs to use your equipment​

August 10, 2021 * 18 posts * 386 views​

Lighting and Electrics ​

tymckz said: This ongoing class that wants to use our lighting system now wants me to train people who have never touched a light board to use the equipment. I realize it's not in the realm ... Read more >>

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Powering down movers when ION shuts down​

August 13, 2021 * 9 posts * 251 views​

Lighting and Electrics ​

Lightpainter76 said: Good afternoon, I am trying to configure my ION, or my dimmer rack to power off some LED Downs and Stilletto Wash units when I shut down the board. I currently have them powered ... Read more >>

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Repurposing SDI Cable as XLR?​

August 12, 2021 * 11 posts * 235 views​

Multimedia, Projection, and Show Control ​

lscherrer said: I have an odd question: the venue I work for has a large amount of 26-pin CCZ camera control cable (Sony) that we don't need anymore. We were trying to think of ways to reuse it ... Read more >>

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Oleo drop project​

August 13, 2021 * 6 posts * 156 views​

Scenery, Props, and Rigging ​

egilson1 said: Just posted on the ERS Facebook page the following. Link at the bottom of this post should take you to the video. "Sometimes the finished results are worth all the challenges, ... Read more >>

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One plug to rule them all (and in the darkness bind them)​

August 09, 2021 * 22 posts * 657 views​

Lighting and Electrics ​

MNicolai said: Yeah, I don't see this being economically viable at any sizable scale. For the low price of $129.99, no electrician is going to stock up on these as all-purpose connector. I could ... Read more >>

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Fly Rail/Theater rigging training​

August 11, 2021 * 16 posts * 454 views​

Scenery, Props, and Rigging ​

MPowers said: Here are several options for training. Available ETCP Recognized Training: Chicago Flyhouse | ETCP Certifiable News: Fall 2020 | Chicago Flyhouse offers a variety of online classes ... Read more >>

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Gaff-tape color-matching​

August 12, 2021 * 30 posts * 674 views​

Stage Management and Facility Operations ​

DrewE said: What's commonly known as duct tape is actually pretty crummy for ductwork, and not permitted by code in many areas. It presumably does still work well for its original purpose, ... Read more >>

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MSR 700 vs MSR 700/2​

August 10, 2021 * 9 posts * 288 views​

Lighting and Electrics ​

ship said: Last known, all work fine though the list is out of date. MSR 700 Philips #30267-9 (Disc.) HP. CL. SE., MH, C.R. HID 700w/72v T-30mm 8mm LCL 75mm G22/28x42 (CRI 95) 5,600°K 56,000 ... Read more >>

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For the X32 full board people, question​

August 15, 2021 * 6 posts * 114 views​

Sound, Music, and Intercom ​

TimMc said: Firmware 4.02 is the place to start. Whatever the current version is (4.06?) it's buggy. Read more >>

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Sending content to multiple smart TV's over Wifi​

August 09, 2021 * 20 posts * 403 views​

Multimedia, Projection, and Show Control ​

MRW Lights said: You're not wrong. At my last facility it took myself and my IT manager to use it for our wayfinding screens in our lobby. Overall a pretty cool and dynamic setup. Since it ran ... Read more >>

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