Switch Puzzle

[Chris15]

I like the 2 sequencers idea. Could you install a single key switch for both? Turn left for one setup, right for the other and center off.

The challenge with that is that you need your mixer etc to power up in both cases, so which sequencer do you plug them into?

 

[Skervald]

The challenge with that is that you need your mixer etc to power up in both cases, so which sequencer do you plug them into?

That's exactly my question.

Also, good call on the Furman/automation. It's something we've already talked about doing but nice to know we're not alone in thinking it's a good idea.

 

[Evans Poulos]

The challenge with that is that you need your mixer etc to power up in both cases, so which sequencer do you plug them into?

Both?

 

[Skervald]

Case one: using on-board powered speakers. The speakers must be powered up but also the mixer, etc need power.
Case two: using the amps and ceiling mounted speakers. The amps must be powered up but that same mixer, etc used in case one need power.

 

[Evans Poulos]

I guess in the final analysis, when you make something completely idiot proof, nature develops a better class of idiot...
On our rack we have 2 separate key switches depending on what input/output combinations are desired. (One is just 2 mics to the overheads - no mixer) but someone opened up the back and unplugged the mixer from the sequencer and put it in the wall.

 

[Skervald]

That's a very accurate theory. I have a rack mounted "idiot proof" sound system in another space. Just last night I had a call from a renter who had plugged the power cord of her iPad into into the wall outlet next to it and was confused as to why the sound wasn't getting to the system. "It's plugged in" The very simple instructions with photos attached to the wall, "didn't make any sense". It's a good thing the special ones are few and far between. Most people are smart enough to figure it out and realize tampering with something they don't understand is probably a bad idea. It's interesting work trying to make any kind of system that is made up of multiple components function like an off the shelf consumer level all in one device.

 

[JD]

That's a very accurate theory. I have a rack mounted "idiot proof" sound system in another space. Just last night I had a call from a renter who had plugged the power cord of her iPad into into the wall outlet next to it and was confused as to why the sound wasn't getting to the system. "It's plugged in" The very simple instructions with photos attached to the wall, "didn't make any sense". It's a good thing the special ones are few and far between. Most people are smart enough to figure it out and realize tampering with something they don't understand is probably a bad idea. It's interesting work trying to make any kind of system that is made up of multiple components function like an off the shelf consumer level all in one device.

Well, at least it insures there will always be some job security for the professional Soundman/woman to come and straighten things out.