Who had the brilliant idea to put big speakrs infront of the crowd, they block the view. Why not put the, behind the crowd, it does not matter where the sound comes from.Please next year put them behind the crowd!
Who had the brilliant idea to put big speakrs infront of the crowd, they block the view. Why not put the, behind the crowd, it does not matter where the sound comes from.Please next year put them behind the crowd!
Petter Jensen
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Agree 100% with original post - the speakers are in a crazy place, they should behind the flightline. Their location makes panning shots difficult as they get in the way and the volume drowns out any hope of conversation. My usual photo spot has been ruined by these speakers - please remove them - they are not needed or wanted.
Unfortunately its a common thing with modern air shows - even in NZ we have them. there was one exception where the techs put a lot of thought into the PA installation, with speaker clusters behind the crowdline (with barriers around them) each powered by a ultra quiet generator. everything was fed wirelessly so no cables to trip the public, and sound quality was pretty good. It can be done.....
"If it was supposed to be easy, everybody would be doing it...."
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They also make it difficult to move aircraft in and out of the flight line. The Sound guys who are installing/operating them are true ********s as well.
Last edited by Hal Bryan; 07-29-2012 at 06:58 AM.
Jim Hann
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Agree also with the original post. Too big and way too loud..
As I have stated on another thread, we bring 3 to 5 aircraft, always shoot for row 90 or there about. South of the speakers as you can't here them during the airshow anyway and a real pain the rest of thr day!
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No matter how far you push the envelope; its still stationary!
stationary = does not move.
stationery = paper, envelopes, etc.
English, a delightful language to learn. oh, and I agree about the speakers.
Okay guys, I think we call this one a draw...
If this thread needs to continue, let's keep it focused on the original topic: speakers that were too big and way too loud last year.
Thanks!
Hal Bryan
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