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Unit 69 c3 select, set up and test + C4 Needs of specific production

As a group we started by selecting equipment from the sound cupboard we then performed a quick tech Ryder of what we needed. So once choosing our equipment (speakers and monitor) we then completed the tech Ryder by working out what we would need and how many of each item we needed. For example we needed more than one XLR cable. We then set the P.A system up with minimal supervision with the equipment we had chosen. Our task was to set up the P.A system for a vocal and a Guitar, So we had two speakers pointing front of house, monitor in front of the performer, mic, D.I box, and a mixing desk front of house. We set the P.A system up by plugging XLR's into the main outputs L&R to the left and right front of house speakers. This then meant any noise would go through the desk and out the front of house speakers. We then set up the mic and the guitar, the mic was one XLR cable running straight to the desk into input one on the channel strip. For the guitar we had to use a Jack to Jack lead from the guitar to the D.I box. From the D.I box we connected the D.I box to the desk with another XLR cable which went into input 2 on the channel strip. The reason for using a D.I box is because it changes the speed of the signal. The signal is exactly the same but the D.I box prevents to much signal being pushed down the cable this can cause noise and volume issues, which can be controlled by the gain by letting less signal through but can not always work so to re-leave strain on the cable and to create a clear sound the D.I box is used. Now we have two outputs and two inputs, which are the speakers on the outputs and the mic and guitar in the inputs. For the monitor to work with have to work off an aux this means half way down the channel strip should be labelled Aux this means you want to copy the signal and send it somewhere to do something sometimes this is for effects but we were using it to copy the signal to send to the monitor. The final part is to plug the monitor in to aux send in the mixing desk, there is also a fader labelled "mon"  this also needs to be pushed up depending on how load the performer wants to hear themselves. Now everything is set up you need to power everything up by running cables along the floor making sure they are safe by taping them down to avoid trip hazard. Also make sure you power everything in the right order, and everything is turned down on the mixing desk, once powered you can then test as mentioned above.

All together I feel that we picked our equipment correctly whilst adding additional spares which could have been needed if a cable was damaged or not working. I also believe that we set up the P.A system with minimal supervision and being aware of the performers needs and fulfilling the advanced specifications.

We did revive some help with some technical features of the project but we will being setting up the P.A system for the Beno with no supervision and by showing awareness of the functions and specifications needed.