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Stage Lamps: Which kind does each unit take?
Ok, we’ve established that using the wrong lamps in your lighting equipment is bad. But for many of us, we have so many different types and brands of gear, we may not know (without getting a ladder out) what type of lamp is needed for a specific fixture. Well now you can check without... »
Shure extends rebate deadline for those affected by FCC order
Following the FCC’s order for use of the 700 megahertz band to cease by June 12, and all sales of products using that band to end immediately, Shure Inc. has extended their rebate on trade-ins of such devices to June 30th, 2010. The rebate, of up to $1000.00, is good on trade-ins of any... »
FCC gives the official finger to theatres and live entertainment
The Federal Communications Commission has ordered all users of wireless microphones to find new broadcast frequencies by June 12th, 2010. Friday’s order came after years of legal wrangling over the 700 megahertz band by Broadway (the only entertainment grouping that could afford to challenge it) and cellular phone and internet providers. The FCC’s order... »
Get a gift for your favorite Stage Manager
Looking for a present for those Stage Managers in your life? Chicago Spotlight is offering a Stage Manager Gift Pack consisting of: a SetWear script bag, containing 3 rolls of spike tape (red, blue, and yellow), a roll of glow tape, mobile phone/device holder (fits iPhone and Blackberry), a china marker, and a Sharpie. Purchased separately,... »
Black Friday and Theatre
While the rest of the US has 3 days left in their weekend, most of you reading this will be working each day. When the masses have free time, they seek to be entertained, and we are the ones that help do that. Christmas Carols, Nutcrackers, and locally set holiday shows start running full... »
US: Need stuff from vendors between now and Sunday?
Call them NOW, and be prepared to pick up in the next 2 hours. Sure, a holiday week doesn’t change most theatre people’s schedules that much (except for no work on Thursday) but your vendors may have other plans. Many vendors may be closing early today, and may not be open at all on Friday. ... »
A hickey that won’t anger your dad
So, here is the answer to yesterday’s little bit of trivia: the lighting hickey. There are various sizes, but essentially it acts as a gap between two threaded pipes to allow wiring connections to be made between the fixture and the feed/support. »
Know your hickeys
Alright lighting and prop folks, who knows what a hickey is? From a recent load-in: M.E.: (while looking at hanging practical fixture that needed a wiring connection before going into a threaded rod) “Hmm… Might need a hickey. Check in the box up on that shelf.” Electrician 1 looks in box. Electrician 2: “What’s a hickey?” M.E.: (turns, pauses) ... »
American DJ builds the ultimate kitten toy
The American DJ Galaxian 3D laser projector. Perfect for small clubs and freelance DJs, or for installing in a room full of kittens? You be the judge. H/T to my wife for this one. »
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