Brian Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 This FAQ is now replicated, extended and superseded by the one on the Blue Room Wiki, here. The Blue Room Sound FAQ Looking for Secondhand Audio Equipment? 1. You've tried Google and it's friends? No, well stick 'secondhand audio equipment' into a search engine and prepare to be amazed at how many results you get. Narrow it down by adding your country, region or nearest large town. 2. e-bay is full of the stuff. 3. Failing the above, here is a list of a few regular dealers in professional audio equipment, it's by no means complete and biased towards the UK... 10 out of 10AC LightingAdlibAPR AudioBob KellyBonzaEntecIntasoundLarkingLMC AudioOrbital SoundSSEStage ElectricsTegaUsed LightingUsed StageSound ...if you know of any more who regularly have equipment for sale then let us know. Looking for the Pin Out for a Connector? Tom Baldwin's Site Looking for a Sound Hire Company? Visit our Friends at Stagelink Computer Based Playback anyone?See Computer Based Playback. Where can I get sound effects?Users should check any relevant licensing they need is in place if planning to use any effect in their shows.See Sound Effects. Microphones Shure's Theatre Guide (1.5Mb PDF File)Loads of other Stuff on the Shure Website Radiomic Licensing JFMG who deal with licensing radio micsThis post summarises the situation as March 2006. Minidisc Minidisc recorders are getting rarer and rarer. A good unit which is still available is the Tascam MD-350. Recommended Reading Click here to go to the Recommended Reading topic. What sound equipment should I buy / hire for my school / college / church / village hall / other small venue or system? A number of ideas and opinions on this subject can be found in the following threads... speakers and ampsPA AdviceRadio Mics?Amps And Speakers, good quality second hand stuffLooking For A New DeskSmall desk, 4-5 channels, **cheap**, help?New Kit - Suggestions please, MergedBudget sound, Good sound on a small budgetSuspending/Flying MicsNew mixer advice, £200 - £250sound hire, educationLive PA Mixing Desks?, Freind Starting out needs AdvicePA Mxing Desk, Serious advice needed..A New PA, What to go for?Radio mic adviceBest value dynamic wired mics?Recording A Choir, What kit do I need?PA system for schoolLive Band sound, in a 200 capacity hallNew Pa advice needed, What do you think we need?150w-200w small speakers?Radio Mics, RevisitedAdvice needed, FA101 and other equipment...Microphone helpmixer advice, what should I buy?Micing for school play, just to check againSound for a band, HELPActive speakers for a small school, Suggestions please?£4000 What to buy?, A new PA for my SchoolBuying small PA System12-16 channel mixer, Budget £400-£500 for a churchtiny mixersSports HallsBest value radio mic kit, What to buy?!Small mixer for connection to Mac, Music facilityPA system for Contemporary churchHow much power?digital snake for house of worship helpChoice of general cover mics, Overhead/Boundry/Rifles?All in one PA units, Wireless mic, input for cdUHF radio mics…, Which system for around £230 ex vat?Having Your Own GearChurch PA Equipment, What to buy to expand with 1.2kSmall pa for solo musicianLooking for reliable CD- Deck, for schoolComputerised Sound, What can we get for £800?Digital Sound desk for school, Some advice pleaseHelp with improving venue acoustics, Damping reflectionsSmall Monitorswhat mixing desk?Seeking advice: interesting charity sound installation70W - 120W AmplifiersRecommendations for installation and accoustics, Church redevelopment project will involve some serious workMixing desk, which one? If you have any suggestions for more useful information then please PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 As it says at the top, in suitably huge letters: This FAQ is now replicated, extended and superseded by the one on the Blue Room Wiki, here. This version remains for historical interest, and as a placeholder. You are encouraged to refer to, and contribute to, the wiki version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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