"Connect speakers to amp (don't connect mixer), turn on amp and turn it up. Does it hum? If yes, it's your amp, if no, connect mixer, one channel at a time with all gain controls turned down. If it hums now it is likely a ground issue. If…"
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Mark Waker replied to John Heinz's discussion Manual Hoists"And dont forget that the chain will likely rub against what you are trying to lift. Bring burlap!"
Mark Waker posted a discussionSpeaker Pioneer passes at 94 http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/18/business/edgar-m-villchur-hi-fi-innovator-dies-at-94.html?_r=1&smid=fb-share
Without Edgar Villchur, I doubt our industry would be a s large and as productive as it is. His inventions brought hi-fi into the home and spurred Saul Marantz, H.H. Scott, McIntosh and Peter Walker to build bigger better amplifiers. RIP. See More
Mark Waker commented on Bill Evans's group Road Test Gear Reviews"Driverack PA does not have delay, only driver alignment. Ashly 3.6 has good audio, good service from factory around $900 street. No sniggering, but the Behringer DCX 2496 offers 3 in 6 out with delays and is around $350 and no it doesn't sound…"
Mark Waker replied to James Daniels's discussion Line Array systems. Which is the 'proverbial' best?"I wonder how much a Milo box costs? $15k each? And you will need more of them, and that takes up more space in the truck etc. etc. Carbon footprint would definitely be larger for conventional vs. MLA."
Mark Waker commented on Steve McCarthy's blog post Half Time Show"Knowing how the gear works can never compensate for ingorance of the material."
Mark Waker replied to James Daniels's discussion Line Array systems. Which is the 'proverbial' best?"Well this is where the chops of the engineer come into play, to deliver the performance that the artist wants to deliver. You wouldn't want a quiet Metallica show (and Mick wouldn't give you one anyway) not would you want an overly loud…"
Mark Waker replied to James Daniels's discussion Line Array systems. Which is the 'proverbial' best?"The reason you want to strive for equal SPL throughout a venue is because everyone is paying for a seat and should ideally get the same experience. By all accounts, MLA enables the system to be run at a lower SPL overall because of it's…"
Mark Waker replied to Gary Butler Pro Sound Services's discussion Bose Sound System For Theater in the group Front of House"I don't get the speaker in the rear config??? Why Bose L1 (the earlier and better version IMO)? Is the system not permanent? Is there an overriding need for self powered system?
The Bose are very good at one thing, speech at a moderate level…"
munyao replied to Mark Waker's discussion Martin Audio, Crest, Allen & Heath, Snake in the group Used Gear"Hi, I am Chris from Nairobi, I am looking for investors ready to start a shop or trade of used gear here in Africa, i have worked in an audio shop for 4 years now I know the market well and also i do some rentals.
Could you be interested in this…"
Mark Waker replied to Randy Golden's discussion Ashly amps"We installed them (Ashly ne 8250) at a very prestigious hotel in Boston to replace 42 rack spaces of other stuff. Just fantastic. House is EAW JF 80 and JF 60 plus EV ceiling speakers, all low impedance, long cable runs but no problems.
We have the…"
Mark Waker replied to Pete Rodriguez's discussion Small shows"We did a show with a 9' Steinway which we had to mike with the lid on the short stick (there was an 80 piece choir behind it) and someone came up and told me that the piano sounded a little "woody". I said I would try to fix that as…"
Mark Waker added a discussion to the group Used Gear
Martin Audio, Crest, Allen & Heath, Snake
For Sale: 2 x Martin Audio MA 1.6s (Lab Gruppen) 2 x 840w @ 4 amps, never toured, demo stock (we are authorised Martin dealers) excellent condition $1600.00 each with free UPS Ground shipping in the lower 48. Allen and Heath GL 2400 - 32 channel in custom tourcase with doghouse. Board has just 2 "festival" type shows on it, purchased in 2009, perfect working order, free Littlelite. $2400.00 Snake system for console also available. 150' box to fan 24 sends, 8 returns plus first 24 channels have…See More
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- What is your full name? (Yes, your real one.)
- Mark Waker
- How long have you been doing sound?
- Longer than I care to admit
- What’s your current gig?
- Owner of audio company
- What is your current/favorite audio toy(s)?
- Audix Micros, APB consoles
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- At 9:30am on December 9, 2009,
Kenneth H. Williams said… - Mark I totally agree with you. I've purchased Behringer gear that still works fine. Does exactly what they said it would do, hasn't broken down and has more than paid for my initial investment. People need to get over it. I love the Midas consoles. I believe this may be the best thing for them. I remember when people would make snide comments about japanese cars. Maybe it's time we stop looking at the name and look at the product.
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