Highlighted posts from Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021

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Roostering​

December 09, 2021 * 35 posts * 611 views​

Lighting and Electrics ​

vitaltheatre said: Does anyone know what Roostering a lighting c-clamp is and is this good practice or bad practice? Read more >>

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Bates with ring terminals​

December 11, 2021 * 32 posts * 457 views​

Lighting and Electrics ​

RonHebbard said: Rosco Laboratories sell, or sold, what you're looking for in 20, 50, & 100 Amp sizes. Rosco included the EXACT quantity of terminals, split lock washers, and pan head screws (bolts) ... Read more >>

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How much does a ClearCom system cost?​

December 09, 2021 * 21 posts * 423 views​

Sound, Music, and Intercom ​

weaver said: Doing some research on intercom systems. What do theatres pay for a basic ClearCom system? I know it'll vary heavily by venue, but the parts I'm interested in are: - Cost of base ... Read more >>

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ETC Eos - What is an "output"?​

December 09, 2021 * 8 posts * 236 views​

Lighting and Electrics ​

flashbang_mtl said: I'm looking at buying an ETC Ion XE 20; I see options are for 2048 outputs or 12288; both allowing 32,768 Channels. I'm confused by the term "outputs"; is this DMX Addresses? If ... Read more >>

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What is the practical lifetime of LED theatre lights​

December 07, 2021 * 9 posts * 355 views​

Lighting and Electrics ​

David Ashton said: Could anyone tell me the practical working lifetime of Cheap Led theatre luminaires Mid market Luminaires Professional grade luminaires Considering availability of parts and general ... Read more >>

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EOS firing OSC to Qlab - working, but inconsistently?​

December 10, 2021 * 7 posts * 256 views​

Lighting and Electrics ​

flamingo said: @ScottT - That's a great question! I'm struggling to confirm that we're using TCP. That's what I WANT to use. I have TCP selected in the shell on EOS, exactly how it says to set ... Read more >>

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Wedding reception fire​

December 07, 2021 * 9 posts * 404 views​

Safety ​

TimMc said: Keys? Probably in my pocket or clipped to my belt. Wallet? In my pocket. It's the phone... it's how the world interfaces with us. Without it, I'm hosed until it's replaced and ... Read more >>

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Hi all. New guy here. Well, an OLD new guy new to this forum.​

December 11, 2021 * 27 posts * 458 views​

Lighting and Electrics ​

ship said: Might try contacting Ken Hansen at Vara-Light/Dimatronics/Hub Electric co as the semi- or mostly retired last owner of the company. Phone number is listed to his info in a search ... Read more >>

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LED ERS opinions​

December 08, 2021 * 6 posts * 267 views​

Lighting and Electrics ​

jtweigandt said: We used to have 15 source fours 575 watt on our FOH for primary areas. 5 zones of 3 WNC. Usually spread the warm and cool of each zone fairly far apart for dimension. Neutral is ... Read more >>

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Curtains in Front of Fire exits?​

December 08, 2021 * 6 posts * 281 views​

Stage Management and Facility Operations ​

Van said: Regs vary from area to area. In Portland we are allowed to a soft covering such as curtains in front of a doorway BUT the exit must be clearly marked, per regs, on the audience ... Read more >>

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