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ElBrak posted:Hey Stagehand/Sometimes Audio guy here. Working my wait up the IATSE Local 15 list doing corporate and music gigs in and around Seattle. Most of the time I just end up running cables and help setup the Audio gear, but sometimes I get to run little mixers during corporate events. I hooked up with a friend who I worked with on events who runs his own little audio company and now I get to mix for church bands sometimes. Mind expanding on your experiences a little? I live in the area and I've just gotten into live mixing. I'm currently working with 2 bands and filling in a few bars and smaller venues running house sound when the normal guys aren't there. I'm particularly interested in how stuff like equipment is handled. I don't have my own gear or the capability to haul it at the moment. Also, if it's not too personal, are you making enough to live off of, and if so, how long did it take working to get to that point? I love the work, and if I could make it a full time thing I'd be very pleased with that.
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# ¿ Sep 24, 2017 02:14 |
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# ¿ May 3, 2024 20:13 |
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ElBrak posted:You'd really need a full time audio position to make a living and get a lot of hours. Or been working in the union for years to get enough seniority to get a lot of hours. That's kind of what I thought. I figure I'm in a pretty good position hours wise if I could count the time I've worked/am working now on non-union stuff (I really have no idea how this stuff works). I run live sound for rehearsals around 4 hours 3x a week with our full stage setup minus lights, drum risers, and other detritus, and do actual shows maybe 2-3 times a month depending on what the bands I work with have booked. I'm really fortunate because I can play with a lot of expensive gear and great musicians. I really want to make the most of it. I just got back from a gig, day started at 10AM and I got home at maybe 1:30AM. I can't think of a way I'd rather spend the day to be honest. Pulling off a show where everything goes smoothly is fulfilling as gently caress. Responding to emergencies with a well placed cable or battery is almost as fun.
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# ¿ Oct 15, 2017 10:12 |