Hi Brent
Another question that came up earlier in the thread (which I'm sure I'll regret asking!)
I know what these are - we're planning on installing one on the side of the
stage to start with - I had planned mainly for audio with 8 connectors, and one
power point. I guess I probably should add another
powerpoint,
DMX and data?
Are these best in the floor or the wall?
I know one is not enough - we've designed the
stage so that we can get access in the future to install more - conduits in wall with access panels too.
Does anyone know of a supplier in NZ for these or abroad that will ship internationally? Also, the
Neutrik connectors we are looking at for the lighting
dmx cabling
etc are
panel mount - I can't find a panel supplier either?
Thanks
Paul
There are a lot of New Zealand suppliers.
It is a matter searching for them.
In Tauranga there is a place that does AV installs. (
Audio Visual Concepts, Tauranga)
So they should be able to help you source a lot of the stuff although they may do it on an install only basis.
Jansen's in Auckland sell a lot of stuff although their website doesn't show pictures for all the stuff.
(
Jansen Your Specialist Professional Audio and Lighting Shop)
Waikato Sound and Lighting does installations. Look under their contact details for the installation guy.
(
Waikato Sound & Lighting - Hire - Sales - Repairs - HOME)
There's plenty of others Like Barton Sound and Occenia Audio in Auckland.
The suppliers you have been talking to about lighting might also be able to supply parts.
Volt Electronics is an online shop I have just come across and they carry
XLR connectors.
I found a 1
unit high rack mount plate pre-punched for 12
XLR connectors.
These are meant to go into rack mount cases. But I have seen professional companies just make wooden alcoves to the 19" size and screw things like this on.
Rack Panel 19" 12 Way XLR - 1U : Discount Electronics
Even your electrican may be able to get some of this stuff from his wholesalers.
230 volt
power plugs for floor mounting.
Depending on the use you will put this
hall to I would probably have a wall mounted
power socket inside the
proscenium on both sides. Also a floor mount one center near the front of the
stage. Data ie internet can be useful if the school will let you connect.
Are you planning on a fixed
projector from the ceiling? If you are then adding a cable
jack for this on
stage can be useful.
This gives flexibilty for presentations. Some people will be on the sides especially if using a
projector, others dead center.
Now you have brought sound into it the postings that should be almost a new topic started under "sound".
With the sound there's more to consider then for the lighting in someways.
E.g. will there be a permanent sound
desk postion in the
hall etc.
Getting the panels and connectors won't be that hard. The hard part is working out what you actually need.
Brent
P.s Do you have a usage description for this
venue?
Eg School assemblies, plays. Community meetings, sports - Badminton, indoor bowls
etc?