Frank Stearns wrote:
Jason writes:
On Tue, 4 Mar 2014 22:07:03 -0600 "hank alrich" wrote
in article
PStamler wrote:
On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 2:43:31 PM UTC-6, Paul wrote:
Uhhh....if you bring your headphones, don't forget
the 1/8th to 1/4" adaptor, and please bring the
CORRECT AC adaptor for the laptop you will be using....
Damn embarrassing to have to drive back home and miss the
first hour.
On remote gigs, checklists are your friends.
v 1.
+2.... I did the same thing last week - forgot a patch cord to attach
the backup recorder. The Radio Shack next door to the performance site
+3, and...
"Negative" checks are also useful. I have a comprehensive system to make
what needs to go out the door goes out the door, but then as a last-minute
check I'll look at the main storage areas one last time. Is anything left
in stores that should NOT be there, but rather be part of the kit?
This helps when the kit varies from 2 to 24 trecks, with or without some
sort of interfacing with a PA company, cable plant required for the venue,
etc.
I've started taking an empty plastic crate which I have dubbed the "post
mortem box". If anything is found to be faulty it goes straight into
the post mortem box in as complete a condition as possible (power and
signal leads still attached), so that I can see what needs repairing as
soon as I get back home.
Too many times I have chucked a piece of kit back in its box with an
elastic band around it to warn me that it needs repair, only to find it
complete with elastic band the next time I go to use it.
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