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Audio Systems for School Theatre

Posted By Rod Reilly 02-19-2023 00:03
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Mixers – Sound Board - Console: There are basically 2 genres of mixers Analog – that which we used exclusively up to about 15 years ago Digital – these boards, for the most part have way more features than analog boards and they tend to sound better Analog Mixers: These range from simple 4-8 ...

RE: Mics and lights

Posted By Rod Reilly 10-06-2022 08:41
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Ernesto Thanks for reaching out . Thanks to Jerry and Bruce for the shout out. I replied to you email yesterday, but thought I would put out some thoughts for the group similar to those I sent to you. Please avoid off brands - especially no name ones from companies that are not really involved in ...

RE: Belt Packs

Posted By Rod Reilly 09-28-2022 16:13
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Another DIY solution is an ankle sock attacched to aan under garment or costume with a large safety pin (or 2 small one) ------------------------------ Rod Reilly Owner, Bodymics 908-899-1277 NJ and NY offices rod@bodymics.com ------------------------------

RE: Belt Packs

Posted By Rod Reilly 09-28-2022 09:15
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Crit These are available from a few suppliers including us - they run $22.00 each less 15% for EdTA members - just email/call first so we make sure the discount sticks ------------------------------ Rod Reilly Owner, Bodymics 908-899-1277 NJ and NY offices rod@bodymics.com ------------------------- ...

RE: Feedback on Proposed Wireless Mic System for Middle School Musical

Posted By Rod Reilly 06-14-2022 18:40
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Michael Thanks for the shoutout. If you read my website or met me at an Educational Theatre event you would note that we are big on "NEVER EVER EVER wrap the mic cable around the bodypack" - Our recommended protocol after a rehearsal or performance: carefully remove the mic from the actor disconnect ...

RE: Headset microphone packs

Posted By Rod Reilly 04-27-2022 13:10
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OK so I have to sick my nose into the Issue of low cost (ok so I really mean cheap) wireless microphone systems. In particular I have a major problem with GTD Audio systems - I know that they are extremely cost effective at $329 for a set of 4, but there is no customer support. They are unreliable despite ...

RE: Headset microphone packs

Posted By Rod Reilly 04-22-2022 09:42
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First - Ken thanks for the referral Bruce: Be very mindful of Erich's response. Please ignore the suggestion to buy GTD systems - despite Amy good experience I can give you a list a mile long of folks who have had problems. There is no support, there is no phone number to call if you have ...

RE: Suggestions needed for purchasing head mics

Posted By Rod Reilly 03-08-2022 09:10
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Erim Bodymics is here to help with selecting the most suitable microphone for your systems and your program. Feel free to reach out ------------------------------ Rod Reilly Owner, Bodymics 908-899-1277 NJ and NY offices rod@bodymics.com ------------------------------

RE: Comm System

Posted By Rod Reilly 03-08-2022 08:59
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David Please don't use walkie talkies - especially cheap ones. This is akin to riding a kid's tricycle in a 10k bike fundraiser. They are simply not right for the job, tend to be awkward to use and often distracting. Like Gary Graff found, we use, rent and recommend the EarTec Ultralight series as ...

RE: Feedback on Proposed Wireless Mic System for Middle School Musical

Posted By Rod Reilly 02-13-2022 11:12
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I am indeed a member of this community.  I apologize if the following is outside the forum's guidelines. Ken, please thank your sound guy - we have put around 50 sets in schools so far - way fewer than we had hoped, but it is hard to overcome Brand loyalty. Michael - thank you for the order and I am ...

RE: Sound Equipment Purchasing

Posted By Rod Reilly 11-22-2021 11:23
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If I was to put on my Audio Installer/Consultant cap - and I did exactly this work for 25 years in Australia before emigrating to the US - I would be thinking along the same lines as Kristi.  In a perfect world the School Board would have no problem Hiring a qualified Acoustical Engineer with ...

RE: Sound Equipment Purchasing

Posted By Rod Reilly 11-20-2021 09:19
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Amy - this too will be a long post ... I have been designing and installing/selling sound systems for theatre and churches since the late 70s so I think I know a thing or two. MONEY vs. SUCCESS: If you give me a budget from $5,000 to 500,000 I can "design" a sound system to fit the budget. One ...

RE: Short throw projector for stage

Posted By Rod Reilly 09-20-2021 11:38
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Sonia I have local high schools using the Optoma EH340UST - 4,000 lumen 0.25 throw ratio, these represent great value at a list price around $2500 (though often can be had for less then $2,000, but ... at more than about 20ft wide it gets blurry/distorted around the edges in particular (the ...

RE: Lav Mic Replacements

Posted By Rod Reilly 05-27-2021 07:45
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Hi Olivia.  Thank you Laura and Toni for the shout out.  We are still around - last year was tough, but things are now moving in the right direction for theatre and hence for bodymics. Please check out our microphones - https://bodymics.myshopify.com/collections/broadway-series-near-invisible-capsules ...

RE: Recommendations for a budget mixing console

Posted By Rod Reilly 08-26-2020 10:04
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Rodney I too am not a fan of JBL for the most part - the only exception I have ever made is for the JBK Eon One.  The JBL sound is what helped create the modern Rock Sound, but the top end is way to harsh for my ears (well less so the older I get, but that is another issue entirely) Almost all ...

RE: Recommendations for a budget mixing console

Posted By Rod Reilly 08-25-2020 10:40
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RE: Recommendations for a budget mixing console

Posted By Rod Reilly 08-25-2020 10:40
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Michael This is right in my wheelhouse. I started doing school theatre audio back in th elate 70s (back in Autralia) and it is now my fulltime business. I am going to start by proffering my philosophy on sound systems for amateur theatre. Start with a good speaker system most ...

RE: Doing Theatre performances outside LIGHTING?

Posted By Rod Reilly 08-14-2020 07:32
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Andrew, we use and recommend Chauvet ShowXpress software - free download for PC or Mac (Sierra OS +) - https://www.chauvetdj.com/showxpress/21/ You will need the USB to DMX interface - Xpress512 controls 512 DMX channels and is $299 or we rent it for $50.00 first week including shipping then $2.00 ...

RE: Sanitizing Microphones

Posted By Rod Reilly 07-31-2020 10:42
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Jerry and Guy Thanks for pointing Elisabeth to my previous post.  Didn't want to repost a response for fear of tooting my own horn. Perhaps the best solution is for each teacher/user to just drape a disposable face mask over the mic and discard it when they finish, leaving behind a pristine mic ...

Sanitizing Microphones

Posted By Rod Reilly 07-07-2020 10:03
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Yesterday EdTA published it's "Recommendations for Reopening School Theatre Programs". One of the things they said under Rehearsals on page 3 is "Sanitize all technical hardware--microphones/headsets, rigging, sound and light boards, lights and rigging before and after each rehearsal per manufacturer ...