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Example Projects, Case Studies, etc.

 
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Other On-line Resources - click links below to access or download
ProSoundWeb article by Chris Lyons - January 09, 2009;  Great info for wireless audio users & purchasers!
 
Broadcast Engineering - magazine article by Joe Ciaudelli (Sennheiser) - June 1, 2009;  More good info on
wireless spectrum issues.
 
 
PDF book download, Published by JBL Professional. This manual is helpful as an introduction in understanding the design of sound systems, rather than actually designing a complex system yourself. 
 
JBL - other Technical Library

 

PDF downloads, various types of useful info.

 

Shure:  Selection & Operation of Wireless Microphone Systems 

 

Author Tim Vear.  PDF booklet download. 

Thorough explanation of how wireless microphones work, including aspects such as diversity antennas & UHF vs. VHF performance, and how to apply and use this equipment in your application.

 

 
PDF booklet download.  If you're new to understanding the different types of microphones, and what to use or buy, or even if you're an intermediate user, check out this resource.

 

Lighting For Worship - Lighting & Electronics, Inc.

 

PDF booklet download, 22 pages.  Introductory, basic material. 

 

Basic Design Theories for Theatrical Lighting

 

Author Dean A. Sternke; Published by Mainstage Theatrical Supply, Inc.

PDF booklet download, 16 pages.  Basic introductory information.

 

Stage Lighting Design 101

 

Author Bill Williams, published by Bill Williams & Associates

HTML series.  Lots of reading for those who want more info on the subject.

 

Stage lighting- Wikipedia article 

 

HTML .  Relatively concise definitions of basic terms & concepts.

 

Stage Lighting Primer

 

Authors Judy Kupperman & Jeffrey E. Salzberg; self-published, hosted by www.theatrical.net

HTML .  This is a link worth taking a look at, if you're trying to learn about lighting design for theatre & dramatic presentations.  Probably a good article to read first, if you're relatively new to the subject.   It's not extremely long, and it's  a comparatively "quick read", if you don't get too mired in the math details the first time through.

 

Video Production Technology - Various Course Handouts 

 

Hosted by South Plains College, TX.  Various PDF documents.  Lots of reading, but you can readily pick & choose the topics in which you're interested.  Includes good information on theatrical lighting, particularly on TV Studio & TV Location lighting.

 

Stagehand Primer

 

Author Mick Alderson, hosted by IATSE Local 470 in NE Wisconson. 

HTML series.  Interesting info for general theatrical stage subjects.   Intended for Local 470 members, but perhaps they won't mind others using without abusing.

 

WPI Technical Theatre Handbook

 

Author Stephen Scott Richardson, published by Worcester Polytechnic Institute.  

PDF book download, 5.3MB, 153 pages.  Covers a wide range of theatre topics.