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Part 1: The Basics: Understanding the soundsystem and equipment

Part 2: Building specifics: Our equipment and

event set-up specifics

Part 3: Equipment training: Hands-onexperience

Part 4: Wrap-up: Event management, review,evaluation

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Understanding the SoundSystem and Equipment

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To help people hearsomething better

To make sound

louder for artisticreasons

To enable people tohear sounds in

remote locations

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InputDevice Mixer

AmplifierSpeaker

INPUT SIGNALPROCESSING

OUTPUT

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InputDevice

INPUT

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Microphones

Instruments

Media Devices

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Cables and Adapters XLR

Stereo (1/4)

Mini (3.55mm, 1/8)

RCA (the colorful ones)

Red and White = Audio

Yellow = Video

Apple Dock

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Inputs

SignalProcessing

OutputChannel

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XLR RCA

STEREO

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Gain

Other Stuff

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Channel Mute

Pre-Fade Listen(PFL)

Group select

Faders: Channel, Group, Master

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Speaker

OUTPUT

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XLR runs from thecart to wall inputor speakers

Turn system andcart ON after thisconnection has

been made, notbefore!

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Setting levels

Acoustical Factors

Testing

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Facility Specifics

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Storage and Inventory

Event Set-up Types

Equipment

Passwords and Key Phrases

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Locations Auditorium

Chambers

AV Office

AV Closet

Overflow Clinkscale

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Types of Set-ups: Basic, aka Set-and-go

Intermediate (..Everything in between..)

Advanced, aka Sit-in

High Profile vs. High Needs Expectations for All Events

Event Support CardsThank you for

allowing us to help

you host your event!

If you have any

needs or concerns,

please feel free to

contact us:

Info Desk- (817) 257-7927

Event Specialist

-Insert TCU BLUU Logo here-

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Computer Interface Microphones

Input Cables

Video Media Conference Phones

Video Camera

Lighting

Outdoor Sound System

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Mini Display Port Mac book pro (08-11) Mac book air (08-11) New Macbook (08-11, Silver)

DVI Mac Book Pro (pre-08) Powerbook G4

Mini DVI Macbook (pre-08) New Macbook (08-11, White) Powerbook

Mini VGA Macbook Air (pre-08) iPhone & iPad port

iPhone iPad

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Wireless Handheld

Lavalier

Countryman

Corded Podium

Boundary

Handheld

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Audio: XLR

Mini (3.55mm, 1/8)

Stereo (1/4)

RCA (the colorful ones) Red and White = Audio

Yellow = Video

Apple Dock

BNC

Video: VGA

C-Video

S-Video

Coaxial Connectivity:

Ethernet

Analog phone line

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DVD Player TV Carts

Video Cart

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IP Analog

Avaya brand Digital

Ethernet cord

Works in all locations

Polycom brand Analog

Phone cord

Locations:

CDR

Beck

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Kept in the A/V Coordinators office Accessories:

Tapes

Tripod

Headphones

XLR input for Audio

Event use: Filming

Live Feed

Web streaming

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Ballroom House lights

Stage lights

ROBE Automated lights

Auditorium House lights

Stage lights

General use Up lights

Podium lights

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Outdoor sound system Portable speaker

(Small PA System)

Storage locations: Auditorium

Chambers

A/V Closet

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Phrases Codes

VDP Video Data Projector

Line-In Indicates a cable needs to be run from

system output to a device

iPod Interface iPod/iPhone -> sound system Multiple options:

RCA to iPod Dock is best

XLR, Stereo, Mini

Lighting Assume standard stage lighting, unless

otherwise indicated

Blue Cord AKA, Ethernet

Conference Room Panel 2901

Ballroom Panel Control Screen:

1,2,3,1,2,3

Manual Control:

Control Screen -> ManualRouting -> Apply

Ballroom Lighting Panel Lock:

Hold the Fade downbutton for 10 sec.

Unlock:A -> On -> B

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Equipment Training

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IntroductoryTraining: Gaff Taping Cable Coiling

Controlling the A/VSystem Conference Room

Setup Projector

Computer Interface DVD Player

iPod Interface

Accessories

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Correct! Incorrect

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CorrectIncorrect will result inthis

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Power Rack

Crestron Panels

Input Panels

Equipment Manipulation and Operation

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WOW! Nice rack!

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Rack locations Ballroom

Auditorium

Chambers

Control Auto-Shutdown

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Control

Key Codes

Location Variations Ballroom

Conference Room

Auditorium

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Conference Room Panel

2901

Ballroom Panel Control Screen:

1,2,3,1,2,3

Manual Control:

Control Screen -> Manual Routing -> Apply

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Input Connections

Controlled by Crestron Panels

Location Variations Ballroom

Conference Rooms Auditorium

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Panel Manipulation Computer Interface

DVD Player

iPod Interface

Accessories: Laptop Table

Presenter Remote

Mac Adapters Ethernet

Extension Cords

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Control Methods Crestron Panel

Manual

Remote Controls

Lamp Hours Filters

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Audio Control Equipment

Training: Media Carts

Microphones

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Audio Control Gain-before-feedback Number of Microphones requested vs. NOM Video media w/ audio

Trouble Shooting Will learn basics as we go Stay current in techniques Remain calm, think it through, get help

Wireless Frequencies List in all media carts and storage locations Cause-and-effect

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Setup

Inputs: Microphones

iPod Interface

DVD Player

CD Player

Mixing Board Control

Panel Control

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Wireless Handheld

Lavalier

Countryman

Corded Podium

Boundary

Handheld

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Set Master volume to 0

Turn the input gain allthe way down

Set channel volume to 0

Slowly turn gain upuntil volume soundsfantastic when testing

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Equipment: Wireless Cart

Direct Box

Snake Cable

Boundary Microphone Outdoor Sound System

CPS Voting System

Lighting Board

Lighting Equipment Video Camera

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Your Training Checklist Timeline to Completion

Period Evaluations

Boot Camp

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