Omni Sound Systems - Revision history

Muxlux at 20:25, 28 May 2016

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	==Omni Sound Systems: Gear and Protocols / How-to (Please Read)==		==Omni Sound Systems: Gear and Protocols / How-to (Please Read)==

	All those who wish to have amplified audio of speakers, music, theatre or ~~pre-recorded~~ audio, please read this page.		All those who wish to have amplified audio of speakers, music, theatre or prerecorded audio, please read this page.

	There are three (3) discrete sound systems for use within the Omni building, as well as sound system 'accessories' such as: microphones ("mic's"), mic stands, various types of audio cables, and stand-alone small amplifier+speaker cabinet 'combos' (such as a small guitar amp).		There are three (3) discrete sound systems for use within the Omni building, as well as sound system 'accessories' such as: microphones ("mic's"), mic stands, various types of audio cables, and stand-alone small amplifier+speaker cabinet 'combos' (such as a small guitar amp).

	A 'Sound System' specifically refers to: An amplifier and speaker system setup. Each of the three systems has different protocols for use to ensure their safe and ~~effertive~~ operation. The three are:		A 'Sound System' specifically refers to: An amplifier and speaker system setup. Each of the three systems has different protocols for use to ensure their safe and effective operation. The three are:

	===Seb's Ballroom Sound System: Loudest & Highest quality, also by far the most sensitive and expensive.===		===Seb's Ballroom Sound System: Loudest & Highest quality, also by far the most sensitive and expensive.===
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	==='TOA'-brand Portable P.A. System: Decent quality, not very expensive.===		==='TOA'-brand Portable P.A. System: Decent quality, not very expensive.===

	The first two systems, Seb's and SPAZ's, are large and not ~~removeable~~ from the Ballroom, while the third 'TOA' is portable, can be moved anywhere in the building and be used by ~~anyoe~~.		The first two systems, Seb's and SPAZ's, are large and not removable from the Ballroom, while the third 'TOA' is portable, can be moved anywhere in the building and be used by anyone.

	Anyone can use the TOA rig, as long as they put it away properly when they are done.		Anyone can use the TOA rig, as long as they put it away properly when they are done.
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	Seb's system is to be used only by qualified professionals. They must be contacted at '''least one week in advance''', and paid $25 an hour. They are:		Seb's system is to be used only by qualified professionals. They must be contacted at '''least one week in advance''', and paid $25 an hour. They are:

	~~Sean Logan~~		Liz & Robb
	~~Jon Latimer~~
	~~James Frazier~~

	==Ballroom==		==Ballroom==

Seanlogan at 22:25, 5 April 2015

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	A 'Sound System' specifically refers to: An amplifier and speaker system setup. Each of the three systems has different protocols for use to ensure their safe and effertive operation. The three are:		A 'Sound System' specifically refers to: An amplifier and speaker system setup. Each of the three systems has different protocols for use to ensure their safe and effertive operation. The three are:

	===1. Seb's Ballroom Sound System: Loudest & Highest quality, also by far the most sensitive and expensive.===		===Seb's Ballroom Sound System: Loudest & Highest quality, also by far the most sensitive and expensive.===
	===2. SPAZ's Ballroom Sound System: Very high quality, expensive, built with love by SPAZ.===		===SPAZ's Ballroom Sound System: Very high quality, expensive, built with love by SPAZ.===
	===3. 'TOA'-brand Portable P.A. System: Decent quality, not very expensive.===		==='TOA'-brand Portable P.A. System: Decent quality, not very expensive.===

	The first two systems, Seb's and SPAZ's, are large and not removeable from the Ballroom, while the third 'TOA' is portable, can be moved anywhere in the building and be used by anyoe.		The first two systems, Seb's and SPAZ's, are large and not removeable from the Ballroom, while the third 'TOA' is portable, can be moved anywhere in the building and be used by anyoe.

Seanlogan at 22:24, 5 April 2015

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	A 'Sound System' specifically refers to: An amplifier and speaker system setup. Each of the three systems has different protocols for use to ensure their safe and effertive operation. The three are:		A 'Sound System' specifically refers to: An amplifier and speaker system setup. Each of the three systems has different protocols for use to ensure their safe and effertive operation. The three are:

	1. Seb's Ballroom Sound System: Loudest & Highest quality, also by far the most sensitive and expensive.		===1. Seb's Ballroom Sound System: Loudest & Highest quality, also by far the most sensitive and expensive.===
	2. SPAZ's Ballroom Sound System: Very high quality, expensive, built with love by SPAZ.		===2. SPAZ's Ballroom Sound System: Very high quality, expensive, built with love by SPAZ.===
	3. 'TOA'-brand Portable P.A. System: Decent quality, not very expensive.		===3. 'TOA'-brand Portable P.A. System: Decent quality, not very expensive.===

	The first two systems, Seb's and SPAZ's, are large and not removeable from the Ballroom, while the third 'TOA' is portable, can be moved anywhere in the building and be used by anyoe.		The first two systems, Seb's and SPAZ's, are large and not removeable from the Ballroom, while the third 'TOA' is portable, can be moved anywhere in the building and be used by anyoe.

Seanlogan at 22:23, 5 April 2015

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	A 'Sound System' specifically refers to: An amplifier and speaker system setup. Each of the three systems has different protocols for use to ensure their safe and effertive operation. The three are:		A 'Sound System' specifically refers to: An amplifier and speaker system setup. Each of the three systems has different protocols for use to ensure their safe and effertive operation. The three are:

	1. Seb's Ballroom Sound System		1. Seb's Ballroom Sound System: Loudest & Highest quality, also by far the most sensitive and expensive.
	2. SPAZ's Ballroom Sound System		2. SPAZ's Ballroom Sound System: Very high quality, expensive, built with love by SPAZ.
	3. 'TOA'-brand Portable P.A. System		3. 'TOA'-brand Portable P.A. System: Decent quality, not very expensive.

			The first two systems, Seb's and SPAZ's, are large and not removeable from the Ballroom, while the third 'TOA' is portable, can be moved anywhere in the building and be used by anyoe.
	~~Two~~ systems are large and not ~~moveable~~ from the Ballroom, while a third is portable ~~and~~ can be moved anywhere in the building.

	Anyone can use the TOA rig, as long as they put it away properly when they are done.		Anyone can use the TOA rig, as long as they put it away properly when they are done.

	The SPAZ rig can be used by anyone who reads and follows the ~~instruction here~~		The SPAZ rig can be used by anyone who is a) specifically trained on it, b) reads and follows the written instructions for 'Ballroom SPAZ Sound System' below.

	~~Seb~~'~~s system is to be used only by qualified professionals. They must be contacted at least one week in advance, and paid $25 an hour~~. ~~They are:~~

	~~Sean~~
	~~Liz~~


			Seb's system is to be used only by qualified professionals. They must be contacted at '''least one week in advance''', and paid $25 an hour. They are:

	~~Primary Sound System:~~		Sean Logan
			Jon Latimer
			James Frazier

	==Ballroom==		==Ballroom==

Seanlogan at 22:18, 5 April 2015

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	There are three (3) discrete sound systems for use within the Omni building, as well as sound system 'accessories' such as: microphones ("mic's"), mic stands, various types of audio cables, and stand-alone small amplifier+speaker cabinet 'combos' (such as a small guitar amp).		There are three (3) discrete sound systems for use within the Omni building, as well as sound system 'accessories' such as: microphones ("mic's"), mic stands, various types of audio cables, and stand-alone small amplifier+speaker cabinet 'combos' (such as a small guitar amp).

	'Sound ~~system~~' specifically refers to: ~~Amplifiers~~ and speaker ~~systems~~. Each has different protocols for use to ensure their safe and effertive operation. The three are:		A 'Sound System' specifically refers to: An amplifier and speaker system setup. Each of the three systems has different protocols for use to ensure their safe and effertive operation. The three are:

	1. Seb's Ballroom Sound System		1. Seb's Ballroom Sound System
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	Two systems are large and not moveable from the Ballroom, while a third is portable and can be moved anywhere in the building.		Two systems are large and not moveable from the Ballroom, while a third is portable and can be moved anywhere in the building.

			Anyone can use the TOA rig, as long as they put it away properly when they are done.

			The SPAZ rig can be used by anyone who reads and follows the instruction here

			Seb's system is to be used only by qualified professionals. They must be contacted at least one week in advance, and paid $25 an hour. They are:

			Sean
			Liz



	Primary Sound System:		Primary Sound System:
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	Microphones and other audio devices should be configured in the ballroom in order to meet the specific needs of each particular event or arrangement. There is some subtlety to safely and skillfully operate a mixer or other soundboard to provide good sound quality. Here are some details that should help for a typical operation:		Microphones and other audio devices should be configured in the ballroom in order to meet the specific needs of each particular event or arrangement. There is some subtlety to safely and skillfully operate a mixer or other soundboard to provide good sound quality. Here are some details that should help for a typical operation:

	* The ~~Mackey~~ Mixer, and any other related equipment, should be set up in a station some place near the middle of the room, or perhaps further back toward the East wall, but still in the middle as you face the stage speakers.		* The Mackie Mixer, and any other related equipment, should be set up in a station some place near the middle of the room, or perhaps further back toward the East wall, but still in the middle as you face the stage speakers.
	** This is where you can hear volumes and issues so that you can make any necessary audio adjustments.		** This is where you can hear volumes and issues so that you can make any necessary audio adjustments.
	* Before you turn the mixer on, turn all the trim and fader nobs down.		* Before you turn the mixer on, turn all the trim and fader nobs down.

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-===Primary Sound System===
+===Ballroom SPAZ Sound System===
 More information on the [[ballroom]] page.

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	=====Basic Procedure=====		=====Basic Procedure=====
			[[File:Sound system amps.jpg\|thumb\|right\|280px\|Correctly configured rack]]
	* Turning the system '''ON'''		* Turning the system '''ON'''
	** In the "Crow's Nest" above the stage, accessible from the ballroom mezzanine, there is a small platform accessible by a ladder built into the wall. Crawl up into this platform to approach the '''"rack"''', which consists of (from top to bottom):		** In the "Crow's Nest" above the stage, accessible from the ballroom mezzanine, there is a small platform accessible by a ladder built into the wall. Crawl up into this platform to approach the '''"rack"''', which consists of (from top to bottom):
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	*** In the Crow's Nest, there is a door that needs to be latched shut that faces the stage.		*** In the Crow's Nest, there is a door that needs to be latched shut that faces the stage.
	*** The entrance door to the Crow's Nest should lock automatically after closing it. '''Check this before you leave.'''		*** The entrance door to the Crow's Nest should lock automatically after closing it. '''Check this before you leave.'''


	=====Mixer Operation=====		=====Mixer Operation=====

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	** Go down to the front of the stage, from the ballroom level.		** Go down to the front of the stage, from the ballroom level.
	** There are two long XLR cables that run from the rack in the Crow's Nest down to stage-right, which should be coiled on top of the large stage-right speaker. These are the main output cables that connect to the XLR jacks on the back of the Mackey Mixer.		** There are two long XLR cables that run from the rack in the Crow's Nest down to stage-right, which should be coiled on top of the large stage-right speaker. These are the main output cables that connect to the XLR jacks on the back of the Mackey Mixer.
	** Set up the audio equipment throughout the ballroom to meet the needs of the event. Most importantly, ensure the main fader is all the way down. ''See more [[Sound systems#Mixer ~~Operations~~\|detailed instructions]] for this below.''		** Set up the audio equipment throughout the ballroom to meet the needs of the event. Most importantly, ensure the main fader is all the way down. ''See more [[Sound systems#Mixer Operation\|detailed instructions]] for this below.''
	** Once the equipment is all set up, '''BEFORE YOU TURN ON THE RACK IN THE CROW'S NEST''', plug in the mixer and turn it on.		** Once the equipment is all set up, '''BEFORE YOU TURN ON THE RACK IN THE CROW'S NEST''', plug in the mixer and turn it on.
	*** If you turn the mixer on while the amps are on, you can severely damage the speakers.		*** If you turn the mixer on while the amps are on, you can severely damage the speakers.
	** ''See notes below about [[Sound systems#Mixer ~~Operations~~\|controlling the mixer]]''		** ''See notes below about [[Sound systems#Mixer Operation\|controlling the mixer]]''
	** Turn the main fader up and ensure there is some sound (either from microphones or a source like a laptop), so that when the amplifiers are turned on, you can hear something.		** Turn the main fader up and ensure there is some sound (either from microphones or a source like a laptop), so that when the amplifiers are turned on, you can hear something.
	** Go up to the Crow's Nest again, approach the rack from the platform, and turn on the Power Conditioner (switch is labeled, it's on the front, which is the top left from your view of the rack).		** Go up to the Crow's Nest again, approach the rack from the platform, and turn on the Power Conditioner (switch is labeled, it's on the front, which is the top left from your view of the rack).

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	====Training Guide====		====Training Guide====

	''Critical Summary''		=====Critical Summary=====

	* Incorrectly turning the sound system '''ON''' or '''OFF''', may damage or destroy sensitive equipment. To safely use the sound system, you must use the correct order for turning all components '''ON''' and '''OFF'''.		* Incorrectly turning the sound system '''ON''' or '''OFF''', may damage or destroy sensitive equipment. To safely use the sound system, you must use the correct order for turning all components '''ON''' and '''OFF'''.

	''Basic Procedure''		=====Basic Procedure=====

	* Turning the system '''ON'''		* Turning the system '''ON'''
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	** Go down to the front of the stage, from the ballroom level.		** Go down to the front of the stage, from the ballroom level.
	** There are two long XLR cables that run from the rack in the Crow's Nest down to stage-right, which should be coiled on top of the large stage-right speaker. These are the main output cables that connect to the XLR jacks on the back of the Mackey Mixer.		** There are two long XLR cables that run from the rack in the Crow's Nest down to stage-right, which should be coiled on top of the large stage-right speaker. These are the main output cables that connect to the XLR jacks on the back of the Mackey Mixer.
	** Set up the audio equipment throughout the ballroom to meet the needs of the event. Most importantly, ensure the main fader is all the way down. ''See more detailed instructions for this below.''		** Set up the audio equipment throughout the ballroom to meet the needs of the event. Most importantly, ensure the main fader is all the way down. ''See more [[Sound systems#Mixer Operations\|detailed instructions]] for this below.''
	** Once the equipment is all set up, '''BEFORE YOU TURN ON THE RACK IN THE CROW'S NEST''', plug in the mixer and turn it on.		** Once the equipment is all set up, '''BEFORE YOU TURN ON THE RACK IN THE CROW'S NEST''', plug in the mixer and turn it on.
	*** If you turn the mixer on while the amps are on, you can severely damage the speakers.		*** If you turn the mixer on while the amps are on, you can severely damage the speakers.
	** ''See notes below about controlling the mixer''		** ''See notes below about [[Sound systems#Mixer Operations\|controlling the mixer]]''
	** Turn the main fader up and ensure there is some sound (either from microphones or a source like a laptop), so that when the amplifiers are turned on, you can hear something.		** Turn the main fader up and ensure there is some sound (either from microphones or a source like a laptop), so that when the amplifiers are turned on, you can hear something.
	** Go up to the Crow's Nest again, approach the rack from the platform, and turn on the Power Conditioner (switch is labeled, it's on the front, which is the top left from your view of the rack).		** Go up to the Crow's Nest again, approach the rack from the platform, and turn on the Power Conditioner (switch is labeled, it's on the front, which is the top left from your view of the rack).
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	''Mixer Operation''		=====Mixer Operation=====

	Microphones and other audio devices should be configured in the ballroom in order to meet the specific needs of each particular event or arrangement. There is some subtlety to safely and skillfully operate a mixer or other soundboard to provide good sound quality. Here are some details that should help for a typical operation:		Microphones and other audio devices should be configured in the ballroom in order to meet the specific needs of each particular event or arrangement. There is some subtlety to safely and skillfully operate a mixer or other soundboard to provide good sound quality. Here are some details that should help for a typical operation: