Recent content by sawdust123

I use blue painter tape at home all the time. It doesn't hold like gaffers tape. The only issue I ever had with gaffers tape was a venue that had their stage very cheaply refinished the week before I did a gig. I noticed some of the finish came up with the tape. Luckily it wasn't very visible...

I don't have a library of CDGs so I depend on the Karafun library. They lack some key licenses though and sometimes I need to grab a song off the Karafun community. The community function doesn't seem as robust in V3. I find the quality of Karafun tracks to be superior to the Sunfly, Sound...

I have used Velcro cable runners with good success when the venue has the right kind of carpeting. I also have an inexpensive stereo in-ear monitor system that I bought so I could mix bands from a tablet and still solo individual channels. It is also handy for running signal to remote...

It once seemed like I went through rolls of gaff tape all the time. I just realized I am down to my last two rolls, and each are less than half full. I ordered a new roll and realized it has probably been more than 10 years since I bought a roll. I don't ration tape usage, but I have switched to...

My old PC died earlier in the year. It had both V2 and V3 of Karafun on it and I mostly used V2. When I got my new PC, I couldn't find the V2 installer so I just have V3 now. The more I use V3, the more I miss V2. Yes, V3 has some cool stuff like quizzes and battle modes. However, they took away...

Lithium based batteries charge differently than lead acids. The max charging rate usually equals the battery capacity. A 6000mAh battery should charge at 6 amps. A smaller battery should charge at a lower current, a bigger battery at a higher current. The charger itself actually monitors the...

People can improve with time. Hardware can't. You can't change acoustic issues without physical changes. I've heard many mediocre systems that are loved by their owners. There is no reason to burst their bubble. It may be orders of magnitude better than their prior system. And, it may be good...

I am very skeptical of a brand with almost no market presence, and all the products look like relabeled Chinese crap. Every speaker is a set of compromises, but the ones made for this product are not ones I would make.

I was hoping to go fully wireless for the ceremony but my buddy is more comfortable using his controller than a tablet. I will bring an Ecoflow for his controller. I usually only break it out for camping.

I am using the CB10 at my daughter's wedding this weekend. I was originally going to use a pair of EV ZX1 (passive) but the needed coverage area is small (85 ppl). One speaker should be plenty. Quick setup and tear down will be important. My buddy (also a DJ) will be DJing the ceremony and...

I love my CB10. It is heavier than the Everse 8 but it outperforms my old 15" main speakers. I use it more than any other speaker in my inventory now. I will probably buy another one once I make space to store it. If I were QSC, I would release an 8 inch version. Heck, I would also like to see a...

If you go used, make sure that it supports the Wi-Fi version you have in your apartment or better. Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band) should be a minimum though.

Completely agree. I am sure I play lots of music from artists with views I vehemently oppose. I just don't know what their views are to know that I oppose them. Macklemore spoke up and has earned himself a place on my artists to avoid list. It won't break him and it won't break me.

Music has often had political overtones and celebrities often use their stardom to espouse their views. This week it is Macklemore and Ed Sheeran taking the spotlight. Every once in a while, an artist views will earn them a spot on a DNP list (ours or the clients). When was the last time you've...

My neighbor has a pair of CP8s. I have helped at many gigs. It is a very competent speaker. Not many frills though.