curtis73
Well-Known Member
When I say low-buck, it's because of two primary reasons: 1, we're a non-profit community theater and 2, the black box in question only does about two shows per season that have any amplification at all. Factor in the reality that we rarely have a patron who needs hearing assistance, and I think this is a system that will get used very infrequently.
Still, we do get the occasional customer who could benefit from it and I would like to offer it.
The only time I ever did it I clipped a shotgun on the front of the booth, ran it through the board, and ran a cord under the risers to the gentleman's seat and gave him some headphones. He appreciated it, but I'm sure the shotgun didn't do well picking up the audio.
Thoughts on a small system? It could be an inexpensive package that I purchase, or I'm also a big fan of grassroots DIY stuff if it's something I could cobble together.
Keep in mind, this is a black box with portable risers and a tech booth on wheels. I configure seating/tech based on the scenic design, so hard-wiring audio isn't really an option. Wireless would be nice, but I could run a headphone cable to a person's seat in about 5 minutes.... crawling around under the seating risers in a suit
Thoughts?
Still, we do get the occasional customer who could benefit from it and I would like to offer it.
The only time I ever did it I clipped a shotgun on the front of the booth, ran it through the board, and ran a cord under the risers to the gentleman's seat and gave him some headphones. He appreciated it, but I'm sure the shotgun didn't do well picking up the audio.
Thoughts on a small system? It could be an inexpensive package that I purchase, or I'm also a big fan of grassroots DIY stuff if it's something I could cobble together.
Keep in mind, this is a black box with portable risers and a tech booth on wheels. I configure seating/tech based on the scenic design, so hard-wiring audio isn't really an option. Wireless would be nice, but I could run a headphone cable to a person's seat in about 5 minutes.... crawling around under the seating risers in a suit
Thoughts?