Equipment list
Listed below are the steps required to set up the sixth form audio equipment:
- Mixer (Yamaha EMX 5016CF)
- Power amp
- Main and sub speakers (dB speakers)
- Support poles
- XLR cables
- Speakon cables
- Jack cables
- Microphone (Shure SM58)
- Power leads
- Masking tape
Listed below are the steps required to set up the sixth form audio equipment:
- Take boxes apart
- Keep lids away for safety
- Keep mixing desk on power supply and move desk to position
- Lock wheels for safety
- Move base bins to position (left and right)
- Add pillars
- Set up main speakers on top, about same height
- Ensure everything is secure tight
- Connect speakon cables to power supply
- Make sure everything is taped and out of way
- Connect desk to the amps with jack leads (balanced)
- Plug to mains
- Flat line desk otherwise bad noises
- Add xlr cable for mic
- Turn on desk first, check desk
- Turn on speakers
- Level testing
Risk assessment
There are several risks that must be dealt with whilst the equipment is being set up:
Electrical risks
- Exposed to live wire - coming into contact with any live electrical sources could lead to electrocution.
- Plug socket - tampering with any plug sockets could lead to electrocution.
- Broken cable - coming into any possible contact with split cables could lead to electrocution.
- Water - water near to any electrical equipment could lead to electrocution and/or damage to the equipment.
- Lift with your knees - it is important to lift any heavy equipment in a suitable manner in order to avoid injury.
- Tripping over wires - any exposed wires in a performance space could pose a potential trip hazard.
- Things Falling over - all equipment should not be at risk from falling over, as this could cause injury.
- Safe handling/storage - all equipment should be stored out of the way when not in use.
- Keep lids out of way - storage box lids should not block any part of the performance space.
- Tape up wires - this will prevent them becoming a trip hazard.
- Leave it as found
Noise levels
- Don’t go over 107dB - the maximum noise level from a gig (within the audience) should not exceed this limit, as otherwise the law will have been broken.
- Feedback - this can be prevented by always keeping the mic behind speakers, and never in front, as this will cause a feedback loop as the microphone will pick up what it is outputting.
