Our board was having some problems. Two
channels were not working and we could use some more as it was. So, I called a
local equipment rental company. They had a 24 channel board they would rent for
$150 per week. When I went to pick it up, I decided to simply purchase a new 8
channel board for less then $300.
Here's
what we have. The links are to the web sites that contain info about
each piece of equipment and may even have a copy of the manual. Click
here for our wish list/planned system.
Our
sound rack. It's being stored in our tool cage at the moment. We goofed
a little. When we were designing the rack, we measured all the doors we
thought we would need to pass through. Then the plan changed and we
wanted to use the old storage closet... You guessed it; we didn't
measure the closet door. The rack is an inch too wide. Yuk!!!
It
is expected of any technician that they be prompt, efficient, and
responsible. Further, they must be supportive of the team's efforts to
put on a good show. In line with that, they should have a good
understanding of the chain of command, and what position they hold on
the ladder. The SOUND OPERATOR gets the... click on read more...
What sounds happen at the donut
shop? Perhaps they play Muzak. The sound designer would be wise to sit
and enjoy a donut as well. Quietly. Just listen for a while. how does a
donut shop make regular things sound? Crispy Cream makes their donuts
in the shop. What does the machine sound like?
So,
you don't have a sound effects library? You don't have time to deal
with burning a show CD? Do you have $100 in the budget to have a pro do
all the work for you? Design By Wire! Check this place out. They'll do it all for you... Here's an example of a sound cue sheet from them.
Greetings everyone. Brandon Potter
has been a member of the high school tech mailing list for a very long
time. He has taken much of his own time to contribute several very
interesting ideas to to the list. Therefore, I have created the Brandon
Potter Words of Wisdom page. Here it is in chorological order.
