Well it really hasn't been crazy busy, but we have been doing a lot of learning about sound systems as we helped to set up sound systems for the 51st Escapade. Luckily we have had the patience and kindness of an excellent teacher Jerry who has explained every step needed to get the equipment up and running.
Renita and I actually set up a room ourselves and surprisingly it all worked. The sound systems for the rooms are pretty simple really but the main room is another matter. There we never did get the setup right until Lou showed up,(ok it worked but it wasn't perfect). His rv had broke down near the Powder River, and this being Wyoming, had required him to wait for parts for several days before getting fixed.
Now that we are set up things should be a lot easier. We have to check the systems every morning and then do a sound check with the seminar presenters before each session. Mainly this involves turning the equipment on and testing each of the three microphones, oh and telling the people not to touch any of the equipment,(oh and to swagger around as sound geeks can).
I did pick up a trick yesterday, if you carry a microphone cord around people think you are busy and so you can avoid a lot of last minute work, or at least help but sigh and say that you are needed elsewhere.
All in all it has been fun and we have met Jerry and JoAnn, Lou and Russ and it hasn't been any where as intimidating as we thought it was going to be! The Escapade starts today! Clear Skies
Very interesting blog. Good job!
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