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Tuesday, January 22, 2013Entec Supplies Sound & Lighting For Latest Bootleg Beatles Tour
PSW Staff 01/22/13 10:29 AM,West London based technical solutions company Entec Sound & Light continued its long working relationship with The Bootleg Beatles, the most successful and widely recognized tribute band to the legendary British musical group. Entec has provided technical production for the band since 1994 – testament in itself to the artist’s satisfaction with their production - in which time the band has regularly toured worldwide, playing to old and new generations of Beatles enthusiasts. Lighting Entec’s lighting crew chief Pete “Pepper”… View this post
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Thursday, January 17, 2013Everything Breaks: Rigging Components & Vital Safety Factors
Ken DeLoria 01/17/13 10:17 AM,“Don’t go breaking my heart” —Elton John & Kiki Dee Whether it’s a shackle, a hoist, a crane, or a beefy fly frame, never forget that everything breaks. The only question is under what load and under what conditions. To address this issue, the rigging industry has adopted the term “SWL,” which stands for Safe Working Load. You might also see “WLL,” which stands for Working Load Limit. When you purchase a shackle, a pairing ring, or a length of… View this post
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Monday, January 14, 2013Vu Introduces New Line of Commercial-Grade Projector Mounts
PSW Staff 01/14/13 12:47 PM,Vu has introduced a selection of high-quality, professional projector mounts engineered to meet the demands of practically any application. These durable mounts can be installed on flat or angled surfaces and are a great option for contractors. Easy-to-use and reliable, Vu Mounts are a smart choice for educational and house of worship environments, or anywhere a fixed projector installation is needed. The four models include: CM100 – an extendable flat-ceiling projector mount with a maximum payload rating of 44lbs. It… View this post
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Premier Mounts Europe And Vogel’s Products Announce Strategic Alliance
PSW Staff 01/14/13 12:19 PM,Premier Mountsa leading manufacturer of mounts, carts & stands, and accessories is excited to announce the strategic alliance with Vogel’s Products, the leading A/V mount manufacturer in Europe. Starting February 1, 2013, Vogel’s will sell 18 selected Premier Mounts’ products exclusively under the Vogel’s brand in Europe, the Middle East, and Australia, not including the United Kingdom. All other Premier Mounts products will be available as before from Premier Mounts Europe. Both Premier Mounts and Vogel’s Products will be exhibiting… View this post
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012Production Glossary: A Handy Guide To A Unique Vocabulary
Craig Leerman 12/12/12 09:35 AM,Arc Lamp: A bulb that produces light by an arc created between two electrodes inside a glass envelope that contains a gas. Aspect Ratio: The width of a picture or projection screen in relation to its height, usually expressed in a “width x height” manner, i.e., 4x3 or 4:3. Audience Blinders (a.k.a. Molefays): A fixture that contains multiple bulbs (usually PARs) that is pointed at the audience and bumped for accents or used to illuminate the crowd. Barn Doors: A… View this post
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Thursday, December 06, 2012Choosing A Stage Rigging Safety Inspector
Bill Sapsis 12/06/12 05:02 PM,Stage rigging involves machinery. The various components of the system move and, because of that movement, the parts of the system will eventually wear out. That is the primary reason for having your stage rigging inspected. If that’s not motivation enough, there are several other reasons for an annual safety inspection. The people using the equipment may not know how to operate it properly, and therefore may cause damage to some of the parts. The equipment may not have been… View this post
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Friday, November 30, 2012Decisions, Decisions: Thinking About Upgrading Your Inventory?
Craig Leerman 11/30/12 02:39 PM,Like most production company owners, I regularly take stock of my equipment inventory, evaluating the need for updates or additions to match current and future needs. A recent audit led me to consider investing in higher powered 12- or 15-inch-loaded stage monitors. The process of investigating what matched our audio requirements with what’s available in the marketplace emphasized that there are a whole lot of variables beyond sound that come into play regarding the acquisition of new gear. All businesses,… View this post
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012A Lot Of Hats: The Job Is About Much More Than Sound
Craig Leerman 11/28/12 11:37 AM,Recently a young person asked me about my work, and as I explained some of the various aspects, it triggered something in my brain. I realized that I had actually just barely scratched the surface in terms of telling him about the wide range of responsibilities that many of us have. For example, we’re regularly involved with sales before the show (and often during and after). From simply speaking to clients about their needs, to putting bids together, to being… View this post
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Friday, November 23, 2012Everyone Goes Home Safe: Furthering The Rigging Safety Discussion
Ken DeLoria 11/23/12 12:11 PM,I began writing this series of rigging safety articles several months ago motivated by the many dangerous practices I’ve seen over the years. (See part 1 and part 2.) These disasters-waiting- to-happen lurk in clubs, small shows, medium shows, and sizeable temporary events. This past summer, we have witnessed staging/rigging tragedies in Canada, Indiana, and Belgium. The common element in each of these truly unfortunate incidents are media reports of extreme weather conditions. There’s a very human tendency to believe… View this post
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Monday, November 19, 2012Spotlight: The Wide World Of Road Cases
Craig Leerman 11/19/12 07:53 AM,If audio gear doesn’t arrive at the venue ready to work, you’re out of luck. It’s the primary reason why racks and cases are so important (if overlooked). And in addition to the obvious purpose of protecting equipment from damage, they also serve other important functions, including helping to organize, inventory, store, transport and set up a systems. Being able to locate things quickly on a show is a must, especially when you’re working with local stagehands who are not… View this post
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