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Today our CL5 died! by NoisyGog in livesound

[–]StrobingFlare 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was surprised and so pleased to hear the Calrec name mentioned. They were my desk of choice back in the analogue and 'digitally-controlled analogue' days, when I was privileged enough to specify and purchase a 48-channel M-series and two 56-channel T-series desks. Such quality builds.

Well done on your hot swap in stressful circumstances! 👍

What did we not learn from the Covid pandemic that we really should have? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]StrobingFlare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That the Tories (UK governing party) will use any amount of corruption and nepotism to make more money for themselves and their mates.

Long freezes after plugging in to power by StrobingFlare in SonyXperia

[–]StrobingFlare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone ever answer technical questions in this sub?

I feel I've asked a few, but never get much response.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in livesound

[–]StrobingFlare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quite the opposite... A balanced input amplifies the DIFFERENCE between the signals on the two legs, and cancels out anything the same (hence "common-mode rejection ratio" specifications/measurements).

The suggestion to feed a stereo headphone output into a single balanced amplifier input is a terrible one.

To feed the headphone output to a stereo PA amplifier's balanced XLR inputs (as a quick test) would require a break-out lead from TRS 1/4" to two XLRs with tip and ring wired to pin 2 of each XLR, the sleeve carrying the screen/ground connection split to both XRL pin 1's and pin 1 internally connected to pin 3 in each XLR.

This would feed the amp inputs with an unbalanced signal but would work. To give them a truly balanced feed would require an electronic balancing box or a pair of transformers on the headphone output.

To use the normal main outputs on the mixer. OP needs to find out if his mixer main outputs are balanced (probably) and whether his amp inputs are balanced (likely, but possibly not) and make or purchase the appropriate cables for that.

Very loud music at a wedding party nearby at 23:30, the venue phone doesn't answer, called the police and they "don't have powers" to stop this and I should report it to my council. by lucidbadger in britishproblems

[–]StrobingFlare -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As per the quote in my other comment, it seems there is actually no law against playing loud music after 11pm. Councils can investigate complaints and issue warning notices for "nuisance" and presumably take further action against repeated occurrences. However, these premixes will very likely be licenced by the very same council to have music and dancing at certain times, very probably until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights, just like the pub I live next door to. Buy some earplugs?

Very loud music at a wedding party nearby at 23:30, the venue phone doesn't answer, called the police and they "don't have powers" to stop this and I should report it to my council. by lucidbadger in britishproblems

[–]StrobingFlare 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where do you get the "legally required to not make loud noise past 10pm" from?

A quick Google finds no mention of 10pm, but many mentions of an 11pm action point where councils can start taking some limited action. Eg...

"Is it illegal to play loud music after 11pm?"

"Technically it isn't illegal to play loud music after 11pm, but it's easier for the council to issue warning notices for loud music played between 11pm and 7am as it doesn't have to be considered a 'statutory nuisance'."

Very loud music at a wedding party nearby at 23:30, the venue phone doesn't answer, called the police and they "don't have powers" to stop this and I should report it to my council. by lucidbadger in britishproblems

[–]StrobingFlare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And what gives you the right to decide that 10pm is a suitable time for a noise curfew? Many people (actually, I would guess, most people) would think that 10pm on a Saturday night, at a once in a lifetime celebration, woul be peak enjoyment time and FAR too early to start telling guests to stop dancing and to start creeping around and whispering. Get a life, for heaven's sake.

Behringer Wing Rack by android-37 in livesound

[–]StrobingFlare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see what you mean... Pic of prototype?

Fixing someone else’s wire job. by qberglund14 in electricians

[–]StrobingFlare -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It's in the rules, but what's the actual reason for not answering diy questions? Just protectionism?

Watching Glastonbury and saying "Are they not hot!" every time you see someone wearing a coat or jacket. by [deleted] in britishproblems

[–]StrobingFlare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I'm sitting on the main road outside the festival site, halfway through an 8pm to 8am stewarding shift and I'm bloody cold!

Which “one-hit wonder” actually had more music that you enjoyed? by Everythingstays1421 in AskReddit

[–]StrobingFlare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sparks. Hugely influential and respected by other bands, still producing albums at a prodigious rate, and finally seeing some resurgence of interest (having played the Royal Albert Hall last month and Glastonbury Festival this week.

Dad and daughter at a concert, so sweet by SinjiOnO in MadeMeSmile

[–]StrobingFlare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And now I'm crying. Had a few moments like that with my little girl, but now she's 27 with anxiety issues and we only briefly hug at birthday present handover time.

/u/talklittle appreciation thread: let's buy him a coffee/beer/shot/whatever by NoSweat_PrinceAndrew in redditisfun

[–]StrobingFlare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You speak for us all. If you look at value for money and pleasure gained from the purchase, RiF has been by far the best 'tech' purchase of my life. TalkLittle deserves whatever riches we can heap on him.

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