Tech rehearsals may be the answer. When to do them, that's the real
question.
joe salerno
On 2/24/2013 12:03 PM, Carl Pultz wrote:
> In Rochester, there were decent sounding systems, but inconsistant
> operators. I try to put myself in their shoes (I've worn those moccasins,
> and got a good sound from them, tapdancing in dirt). The smaller/cheaper
> companies can't carry a large staff, so they have people they can call.
> These guys are likely out till three the night before doing PA for a band.
> They walk in to a long day with an unfamiliar, highly critical crowd running
> stuff that may or may not be well documented, consistant in levels, or
> semi-improvised. It should be a rather engaging gig for sound people, given
> the subject matter, so why don't they respond that way? Seeking an answer
> might help with this problem.
>
> One approach could be to rent the equipement and installation locally, but
> ARSC have its own operators. Hands?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Nelson-Strauss, Brenda
> Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 12:13 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Tip for ARSC Conference presenters -- reinforcing
> previous lessons
>
> Just to clarify, we always hire a professional company, and never use the
> hotel personnel (not to imply that hotel AV companies aren't competent, but
> they are required to tack on excessive service charges). Of course we do all
> we can to vet the company in advance. Sometimes, as in Rochester, the
> available pool is very small and even companies with excellent references
> can disappoint. The bids from larger professional companies are typically
> twice the amount of our budget (are you willing to pay $75 more for
> registration?). So, as with all things concerning the management of a
> smallish conference, it's a bit of a balancing act. We are taking steps to
> prevent the problems that occurred in Rochester.
>
> Finally, some issues could be circumvented if we had a larger pool of
> volunteers within ARSC. Typically there is a flurry of interest on the list
> when something goes wrong, assistance is offered, but then it's difficult to
> get people to follow through. Intentions are good, but we all have other
> jobs - I understand this.
>
> ARSC is run by volunteers - and we need more!
>
> Brenda
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Doug Pomeroy
> Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 10:59 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Tip for ARSC Conference presenters -- reinforcing previous
> lessons
>
> Before the conference in Los Angeles, Tim Brooks circulated an excellent
> advisory for presenters concerning a/v matters. He urged us all to check
> the playback of our CDs and visuals with the operator of the equipment the
> night before the scheduled presentation. I met the person running the
> equipment on the night before my talk, we checked the playback level and I
> gave her my CD and a clear listing of the track numbers. Despite this,
> there were problems finding the CD, with the playback level, and with track
> selection.
>
> I am told the hotel supplies these a/v people, and sometimes they are good
> and often not. But I would vote for spending whatever is necessary to hire
> a profesional company.
>
> Mike Biel wrote:
>
>> FINALLY we got the exec board to put some money out to hire pros, but
>> even those were not always good.
>
> Doug Pomeroy
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Joe Salerno
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