Sav Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Hello again! Thanks for the previous responses I have been to the Derngate in Northampton their method of moving sound desks wont work here as we dont have the height. Does anyone know of a system using an I beam and a motor on a trolley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirdtap Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 I was told that this type of system was used in a couple of Dutch theatres. I believe it is a bit of an install issue. Beam running from just above the apron to the back to the theatre with a hoist / trolley thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted January 29, 2004 Share Posted January 29, 2004 LnSI mag advertised a desk stand with a quadrant on one side so that a sound desk could be rotated to the vertical for mounting on its case and wheels using only a few poeple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andystone Posted January 29, 2004 Share Posted January 29, 2004 Maybe you could use a car engine hoist, beam with hook and a manual winch, might work! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_s Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 LnSI mag advertised a desk stand with a quadrant on one side so that a sound desk could be rotated to the vertical for mounting on its case and wheels using only a few poeple.I think these are sold by TMB - I think they are brilliant- a really simple solution to a problem for venues with nice fla access to the mixing position, but not much use if you have to carry flightcase up or down stairs, or over the backs of fixed seating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Look in the Movie Camera market for rails and trucks. Long travelling shots are sometimes taken from a camera dolly on wheels and rails get custom rails for your custom railway and rip up the track before the customers come in. Or even better get rails installed in the auditorium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gil-galad Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 If you want to tip sound consoles in your theatre than an EZ tilt from TMB is the best as it doesn't rely on you lifting the consoles. If you want to get the console from the stage to the mix position in the auditorium there should be ramped access from backstage to the auditorium (even if via FOH) then all you have to do is roll it into position. If your venue has a lift and the console will not fit the I beam trolley is a good one and can be installed very cost effectively as long as your roof has a sufficient weight loading to take the possible 300Kg anywhere on the beam. Then all you need is a motorised girder trolley with a half ton motor. If you spray it all black and pull the cable away it can look very neat. However with this method you really it can look neat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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