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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Newbie Band Show Manager need help : (

« on: Dec 09, 2008, 01:20 am »

So, some questions in my mind:
1. What is the budget for a band show with approx. 150 audience, in a studio theatre? What's the money spent on? If any budget sample can be provided it would be HIGHLY appreciated : )
2. I am doing researches on tech riders of band shows and I come across the terms PA system and sub mix, what do these two terms mean?
3. What does FOH technician do?

1. what is the budget for, lights, sound, PR?

2. PA system- speakers, amplifiers, mixers, processing, microphones.
The submix is usually that audio that is fed to the monitor mixer and in turn the speakers that the musicians have on stage.

3. The FOH Engineer operates the PA system, the "submix" or monitor system usually has a separate operator.

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Tools of the Trade / Re: Evernote

« on: Nov 17, 2008, 01:40 pm »

Wow, that's a pretty cool service.
If only I had a smart phone.

63

Tools of the Trade / Re: Road Cases for a kit?

« on: Nov 15, 2008, 01:46 am »

You should take a look at these cases.
http://www.audiopile.net/products/Cases/Case_products_page.asp

I really like these, although a bit pricey.

The price is comparable to what I've seen on the market lately.
EWI cases are the cheapest cases worth buying.

A mid grade equivalent from a major company could run upwards of $600.
http://store.roadreadycases.com/dyn_prod.php?p=RRD12UC

EDIT: Altered phrasing to removed personal attack - PSMK

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Tools of the Trade / Re: Road Cases for a kit?

« on: Nov 07, 2008, 04:19 pm »

You should take a look at these cases.
http://www.audiopile.net/products/Cases/Case_products_page.asp

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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Help- New lighting console/ dimmer bar....

« on: Nov 05, 2008, 10:06 pm »

It looks like you can program 199 cues.
You should call a dealer or rep and explain your needs, they will guide you to the right product.

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Tools of the Trade / Re: Headset Heeeeeeeeelp!!!

« on: Oct 28, 2008, 07:48 pm »

Ohh..I see what's wrong.
Motorola uses what appears to be a standard 2.5mm cordless telephone audio jack.
It is in fact proprietary connector that is slightly longer and incompatible.

You need Motorola headsets.
http://tinyurl.com/5wadhg

Get one to check and see if you have damaged the radios by forcing the plugs.

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Tools of the Trade / Re: Headset Heeeeeeeeelp!!!

« on: Oct 28, 2008, 01:00 am »

If they are Motorola you absolutely must plug in the accessory before you power on.
If it falls out, turn off the radio, plug in, and then power up.

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Tools of the Trade / Re: Mac users-- cool application for use backstage

« on: May 30, 2008, 01:18 am »

This is sweet, I can finally take pictures without the blue light of the screen reflecting off my glasses!

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Tools of the Trade / Re: Herbal Cigarettes and other tobacco substitutes

« on: May 28, 2008, 09:10 am »

they cost 50 pounds, which is more like $90.

My mistake, that's even worse.

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Tools of the Trade / Re: Herbal Cigarettes and other tobacco substitutes

« on: May 27, 2008, 02:08 pm »

That's pretty slick, but $50 is kind of steep.
http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/gamucci-micro-electronic-cigarette/index.html

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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: calling cues? (warning vs standby)

« on: May 14, 2008, 07:10 pm »

In my high school we only used warnings on special cues like a glass shattering backstage.

Live glass breaking?
Oh my!

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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: How do you mark your script during rehearsals?

« on: May 09, 2008, 06:07 pm »

I hid every pen I could find in the theatre.
 

(stay out of the back of the first drawer)

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Tools of the Trade / Re: Soldering irons?

« on: Apr 28, 2008, 10:56 pm »

Basically solder is a metallic compound (usually with a lead base)

Not anymore.
Flat out illegal in Europe, and soon to be in the US from what I hear.

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: Can A Stage Manager Give A Dirty Sound Techie The Boot?

« on: Apr 26, 2008, 05:09 pm »

I'm not saying to "fire" them, but rather take the person who is the worst out of the authority position.
For instance, swapping the A1 and A2.

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: Can A Stage Manager Give A Dirty Sound Techie The Boot?

« on: Apr 26, 2008, 02:37 pm »

If the sound has feedback tomorrow, put it on the report. If it has feedback the next day, on the report again. Sooner or later they'll get the hint.

I re-read the original post and found a few things.
Monitoring 14 mics especially of the wireless variety is not what I call easy.
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Changing 15 cables, (meaning one got replaced twice).
Strike 1

Noticeable feedback in a rehearsed show.
Strike 2

uldLate sound effects happen, because playback devices(cheap or old ones especially) are prone to mess up when least convenient.
Depending on the frequency and reason this could be a strike or not.

ClearCom broken- what kind of sound tech can't use a soldering iron?
Sounds like an excuse not to communicate.
Strike 3

Being rude and disrespectful.
Strike 4

If they can be replaced it needs to be done.