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DPA d:vote CORE 4099 Instrument Microphone
ROAD TEST DPA d:vote CORE 4099 Instrument Microphone by Jimmy Den-Ouden. DPA makes premium level condenser microphones. Before leaving the factory, each mic capsule they make is measured on and off axis to verify it performs to spec. They’re the kind of company who wanted to make a wind-screen for handheld mics which better rejected…
Read MoreThe School Musical – A True Story
WAR STORIES The School Musical – A True Story by Stephen Dean. The school has booked the venue to do their annual musical, the sort of affair where it is important that the parents see and hear their little darlings. The only problem is the teachers directing. Yes, I said teachers, plural – who have…
Read MoreHow To: Set-up a Midas M32C and DN32-USB to run a Virtual Soundcheck
HOW TO Set-up a Midas M32C and DN32-USB to run a Virtual Soundcheck proudly presented by A virtual sound check is a great tool because it gives you the ability to dial in all the channels that you previously recorded and then mix them to the room without the need of the performers…
Read MoreSham Contracting Exposes Workers to Being Sued
WORKER’S RIGHTS Sham Contracting Exposes Workers to Being Sued by Simon Byrne. Our regular readers would know that CX often bangs on about casual labour being essentially forced to get an Australian Business Number, or miss out on the work offered. This is sham contracting. It is where a worker is engaged as a contractor…
Read MoreDavid Byrne
ROADSKILLS David Byrne by Cat Strom. Photo Credits: Rob Sinclair. American Utopia utilises a flexible lighting design, chosen to light people and objects, and not for effect. What happens if musicians are free to move around the stage and are not tethered to a drum riser or mic stand? That was the question that David…
Read MoreMix It Urgently, Can Ya Please?
LISTEN HERE Mix It Urgently, Can Ya Please? by Andy Stewart. Have you ever heard these words, or uttered them to an engineer? “I tell you what, I’ll do the bulk of the mixing; you can just come in at the end and tidy things up…” Whoever thinks this is the path to good…
Read MoreRoad Test: DMXKing LeDMX4 PRO
ROAD TEST Road Test: DMXKing LeDMX4 PRO by Alistair Swanson & Alex Woodmansey Co-Directors, Light Innovations. Launched in 2017 by Alex Woodmansey and Alastair Swanson, Light Innovations was created because of our love of building things for theatre, and knowledge of electronics and LED lighting. Specialising in custom electronics and lighting solutions, we work…
Read MoreEquitana – Bringing The Great Outdoors Indoors
THE GREAT OUTDOORS Equitana – Bringing The Great Outdoors Indoors by Harry the Hirer’s Marcus Pugh. Equitana Australia is Australia’s premier equine event, and it celebrated its 20th Anniversary this year in the 8000sqm Grand Pavilion at the Melbourne Showgrounds. Equitana delivers Australia’s premier equine gathering culminating in ‘The Mane Event’ with trick riding, entertainment…
Read MoreTake It Outside – PA in The Great Outdoors
THE GREAT OUTDOORS Take It Outside – PA in The Great Outdoors by Benjamin Page, Brand Ambassador – Harman Pro Audio, avt. avt’s Benjamin Page shares his top seven tips on designing and installing PAs in sports grounds and other outdoor spaces. 1 – Understand the space, and calculate the dispersion and SPL required to…
Read MoreROAD TEST: ACME XA-1000 BSWF
ROAD TEST ACME XA-1000 BSWF by Dan Evans, Lighting Director, NW Group. Dan Evans is a renowned Lighting Designer based in Melbourne Australia. For over 20 years, he has designed a wide variety of shows and events in Australia and around the world. He specialises in high impact technical production and creative portrayal of emotion…
Read MoreOutput 001
ROADSKILLS Output 001 by Cat Strom. Photo Credits: Output Tours & Events Stunning lighting and visuals co-designed by Matt Downs of SWS, IKONIX, and Colourblind’s David Fairless for dance event Output Tours & Events are an Australia-wide touring and event company that are simply lovers of all dance music, aiming to provide a show…
Read MoreTech Tips
Tech Tips with Simon Byrne. Here is this month’s collection of random tech tips to make your life just a bit easier from us, and you, our fine readers! Professional Approach Julius spotted a recent post from Matthew Cutlass in the Live Sound Engineers group on Facebook on how he deals with punters at…
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