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As the size of the event increases, so usually do the power requirements. [URL=”http://soundforums.net/content/2886-Power-Distribution-Part-2-The-Poor-Man-s-Distro”]The Poor Man’s Distro concept[/URL] can help manage up to about 4 circuits sourced from around the room – assuming you can find that many, but that’s about it. Even finding two or three circuits may require long …

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In part one of the series, we covered some methods to find multiple circuits in a venue. This next section covers how to use them best. Dividing the Load The primary reason to seek out multiple circuits is because the demand of your system exceeds what a single circuit can …

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It doesn’t take long before a 20A 120V circuit starts to seem small. In this article series, we will take a look at several next steps. A Word About Safety Electricity can be dangerous. In addition to shock potential, electricity can also be a fire or arc flash hazard, particularly …

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[B]This is the second half of the article, split due to post length limits. The first part is here: [/B][URL=”https://soundforums.net/entries/1191-Understanding-Power-Consumption-Part-1″]Understanding Power Consumption, Part 1[/URL][B] Case study: Allen & Heath GLD80 mixing console[/B] A&H’s datasheet lists the maximum power consumption of the GLD80 surface at 95w, and the AR-2412 stage box …

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One of the foundational necessities of a successful gig is having adequate safe power. This can be a particular challenge at the Junior Varsity level. This article will be a high-level flyover, providing some basic insight into how the gear we use works. Future articles will go deeper. What’s a …

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