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    Part 74 License Eligibility for Silent Disco

    I am looking to understand if a company hosting events at many different sites using "silent disco" one-to-many RF broadcast systems in the 600Mhz band would need a Part 74 license as a business, if it would be eligible, and/or if a different license would be needed for each site?
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    QSC Acoustidesign subs comparison

    In looking at QSC's line of installation subs, I wondered if folks had experience using the S28T or the S112sw. Compared to the S28T (a dual 8" bandpass sub), the S112 is lower sensitivity, lower output, and its form factor seems to indicate s that it's intended to be mounted on a wall as part...
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    Most bulletproof off the shelf wallplate 10k volume control

    What is the most robustly constructed off-the-shelf 10k wallplate volume control available for purchase? Hoping to find one with a physical stop at minimum and maximum. Knob size on the product doesn't matter, but I'm planning to install a larger knob if it is smaller, which I suspect will...
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    AV as a managed services

    Have any of you worked in a setting where your relationship with a client began with an installation project but continued longterm for event support? I'm looking into the viability of pitching AV installation/design services as part of a "you don't have to worry about any aspect of technology...
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    Boundary Mics vs Overhead Mics for acoustically challenged meeting room

    Hi folks, I'm responsible for the AV system in a meeting room that has high concrete ceilings, 2 bare walls, and a long glass facade. The original system was spec'd with two Clearone hanging array mics about 5 feet above the table - each is a little capsule with 3 mic elements that are...
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    Seeking Authorized Shure repairs provider in UK

    Hi there, I'm interested in forming a partnership with a UK-based Shure-authorized repair center that is not an actual Shure facility. The reason being is I need a bit more flexibility than Shure is willing to offer in streamlining what may become a relatively high volume of repairs. The items...
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    JBL Eon 10 G2 to Yamaha DBR10

    I've got a club with 4 Eon10 G2's installed in the corners on top hat mounts. One of them is failing. I wanted to consider replacing all 4 with a more contemporary model. The Yamaha DBR10 is the closest contemporary option that has the same form factor and comparable dispersion and amplifier...
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    [Want to Hire] Female tech for 10 short events in April in Washington DC

    A client of mine is looking for a female technician to assist with the basics of running an installed AV presentation system to ensure that things go smoothly during events in their first month of operation. The system is Extron-based and there are very few actual controls to manipulate, so the...
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    Soundcraft Ui12 - Is it rack mountable?

    Really simple question that I can't find an answer for - is the device rack-mountable? Thinking to use this device as part of a mobile events system and take advantage of the browser-based control to access it from offsite.
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    Replacement options for QSC ADS282H

    This is a dual 8" woofer / 1" horn loudspeaker that QSC has removed from its lineup and sourcing parts for repairs is now very difficult. The environment is a exercise studio playing music and vocals at very high volumes. What are some viable alternatives in the price range of $700 (contractor...
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    Help with Crestron iPad app programming

    I had a vendor set up an iPad to mirror a Crestron touchpad interface, and now the iPad has gone kaput. Can someone PM me to help me understand the steps required to redo the setup we used to have? We have access to the system and I believe we can handle this internally. Any help is much...
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    Offsite listening for live sound monitoring

    I'm looking for ideas or off the shelf solutions to implement the following setup. --Measurement microphone permanently mounted at a remote location --Microphone connected to audio interface --Audio interface connected to rackmounted computer (can be mini PC with barebones specs). --Computer...
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    AVForSale - FRAUD CONFIRMED

    While crying about the thousands of dollars I'm STILL owed by AVForSale, I cruised over to the BBB page for their company and looked at the unanswered complaints section - http://www.bbb.org/atlanta/business-...ints#breakdown My complaint is the oldest one at the bottom, and there are two...
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    Advice on position of subs for nearly square dance/training room

    I need some advice on how to deploy loudspeakers to cover a nearly square (43' L x 40' W) room that will be used as a dance/fitness group training room. Not a dance club, but similar SPLs for music playback. Will also need to have live vocals go louder than the music. I have requested that some...
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    Update: AVFORSALE - Avoid dealing with at all costs

    Previous updates on this situation: https://soundforums.net/forum/off-topic/the-basement/12080-avforsale-in-georgia-closing-down https://soundforums.net/forum/off-topic/the-basement/13453-psa-avoid-contracting-with-avforsale-at-all-costs Since the last post, I have not received any more of...
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    [WTR] 2 x JBL VRX918SP + 2 x VRX 932LAP + small mixer + generator needed for Pride Parades in DC, Boston & LA

    I am coordinating audio rentals for pride parades in 3 cities - DC, Boston, LA. We want to deploy a pair of self-powered VRX subs with two of the mid-high VRX boxes directly on top in order to end up with a footprint that will fit in the bed of a pickup truck. We also need a generator to power...
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    Bizarre distortion issue with streaming music device

    My company uses Mood Profusion iO boxes to stream pandora at our locations (image below). It has a basic RCA stereo output, connected to our open-architecture DSP. In the last week, I have had a flurry of complaints from locations that the music sounds distorted on bass-heavy songs. These...
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    Locking RJ45 outlet cover?

    I'm looking for a low-profile 1-gang outlet cover that still allows cables to pass through. We have a pair of RJ45 outlets, one of which is always in use, the other of which is mostly unused. My superior has asked that we find a way to close it off so that only authorized individuals can get...
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    PSA: Avoid contracting with AVForSale at all costs

    Hi everyone, I have been hemming and hawing about whether to share this story but I am 100% in the right and I have lost patience so here it goes. AVForSale is an Ebay seller of used AV gear. The way they acquire the used gear is by contracting with people in need of liquidation of such...
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    Wall-plate HDMI Cat5 Extender powered by PoE

    I have been looking for something which I thought would be easy to find, but apparently not: HDMI Wall-plate Cat5 extender (transmitter unit) powered by a switch via a second cat5 cable. So on one side you would have an HDMI Cat5 extender mounted in the wall, and powered by a second cat5...