There is a plan to move the sound control equipment in the MBHS auditorium from the dedicated light and sound booth into the audience seating area. This would result in loss of seats, obstructed view from other seats, and a large distraction to the audience.
This petition is in support of maintaining the current location of the sound control board and using the funds to upgrade and replace outdated equipment.
We currently have the technology to use ipads to control the sound system in the audience area if desired.
Thank you for your support!
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June 11, 2020
I HAVE BEEN TALKING TO THE TECH CREW AND THEY AGREE THAT WE MUST KEEP THE EQUIPMENT IN THE BOOTH!! LOSING SEATS AND BLOCKING VIEWS IS A TOTAL DISASTER FOR OUR AUDIENCE!!
June 11, 2020
THIS MOMENTUM IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC!! THE PASSION YOU ALL HAVE FOR PROTECTING OUR AUDITORIUM IS CLEAR AND I AM BEYOND EXCITED ABOUT THE ENERGY SURROUNDING THIS CAUSE!!
20 Comments
Moving an existing system which works well down to the audience creates a communication issue between the soundboard and stage crew. While this example works in many venues, most are temporary. This permanent move will cause audience distraction, open access to expensive equipment if not secured and possible revenue reduction due to removal of seats. Seems like “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” applies here.
Having the soundboard up in the lookout adds to the experience of being in a real play and real time movie production. Having it downstairs and needing to talk to the ground crew will distract people from they play or concert going on. You dont just get to go up there you have to earn it.
As a previous technical director there, I see no reason the equipment should be downstairs when it can be controlled downstairs with the iPads like we've been doing for years. Setting it up on the floor allows it to be messed with by hooligans or by teachers when it's supposed to be a student controlled thing.
It would be best to leave the soundboard upstairs because it would be less of a distraction to our audience. In addition, if the soundboard were to be moved it would be harder to communicate with other stage crew members.
Please spend facilities levy dollars on higher level needs and necessary improvements.
Just do it.
We literally have to switch microphones backstage constantly cuz theres not enough and all the sound equipment works fine
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There is a plan to move the sound control equipment in the MBHS auditorium from the dedicated light and sound booth into the audience seating area. This would result in loss of seats, obstructed view from other seats, and a large distraction to the audience.
This petition is in support of maintaining the current location of the sound control board and using the funds to upgrade and replace outdated equipment.
We currently have the technology to use ipads to control the sound system in the audience area if desired.
Thank you for your support!
Updates
June 11, 2020
I HAVE BEEN TALKING TO THE TECH CREW AND THEY AGREE THAT WE MUST KEEP THE EQUIPMENT IN THE BOOTH!! LOSING SEATS AND BLOCKING VIEWS IS A TOTAL DISASTER FOR OUR AUDIENCE!!
June 11, 2020
THIS MOMENTUM IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC!! THE PASSION YOU ALL HAVE FOR PROTECTING OUR AUDITORIUM IS CLEAR AND I AM BEYOND EXCITED ABOUT THE ENERGY SURROUNDING THIS CAUSE!!
20 Comments
Please leave this sound booth where it is. We don't want anyone to have an obstructed view and less seating for full student evets
Moving an existing system which works well down to the audience creates a communication issue between the soundboard and stage crew. While this example works in many venues, most are temporary. This permanent move will cause audience distraction, open access to expensive equipment if not secured and possible revenue reduction due to removal of seats. Seems like “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” applies here.
Having the soundboard up in the lookout adds to the experience of being in a real play and real time movie production. Having it downstairs and needing to talk to the ground crew will distract people from they play or concert going on. You dont just get to go up there you have to earn it.
As a previous technical director there, I see no reason the equipment should be downstairs when it can be controlled downstairs with the iPads like we've been doing for years. Setting it up on the floor allows it to be messed with by hooligans or by teachers when it's supposed to be a student controlled thing.
It would be best to leave the soundboard upstairs because it would be less of a distraction to our audience. In addition, if the soundboard were to be moved it would be harder to communicate with other stage crew members.
Please spend facilities levy dollars on higher level needs and necessary improvements.
Just do it.
We literally have to switch microphones backstage constantly cuz theres not enough and all the sound equipment works fine
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Please leave this sound booth where it is. We don't want anyone to have an obstructed view and less seating for full student evets