Allegro Audio Solutions
Reasonable rates Easy to work with *Reliable* 25+ years experience References available - please ask!
Small to larger systems available for everything from single mic setups to outdoor gigs.
I'm also available for operation of your PA, or we can supplement your gear with mine.
Upon request, I can add backup vocals from the mixer, too.
Additionally, I offer gear repair and/or analysis and adjustment of fixed installations such as churches and nightclubs, or can help you optimize your band's system at your rehearsal place or gig,
I also do onsite audio instruction and training so you (or your sound tech) can have you sounding your very best thru your system because you have a better understanding of how it all works.
A tech/trainer recommendation I received
An instructor recommendation I received
Another instructor recommendation I received
I do electronic/mechanical repairs (musical gear, mics, headphones, cables, mic stands, etc ...) for $40/hour, 15 minute minimum. (Replacing an XLR connector on a mic cable might take me 15minutes, including diagnosis). I'm an electronics technician by degree and resume, and I've done mil-spec soldering in the past, so no worries about workmanship. I charge what I pay for connectors, etc.
Before and After bent pin photos.
Also, with enough information, I can make a power adapter/charger/supply for your camera, cell phone, pedals, wireless receiver, rack gear, whatever. I can put the right connector (w the correct polarity, when applicable) on the right AC-AC or AC-DC adaptor.
Prices start at $13, depending on amperage and connector needed, as adaptors for over 750mA are more expensive...
(It's illegal to throw batteries away since Feb 2006: http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/WPIE/Batteries)
Based in Santa Cruz, CA - available for work in the greater San Francisco Bay area and beyond.
Please contact:
Susan Pankratz Audio Engineer, Sound/Electronics Engineering Tech, Instructor
(AA's Audio Production - SCC,
Electronics Technology - Chabot); Highest Honors for both.
pankratz AT books57 DOT net cell: 831-325-7282
For a full live sound setup that includes remic'ing, the *minimum* time from start of load-in to start of first set is 2hrs firm; additional time is required for a sound check.
Link to pro audio classes I teach at Sac City College
Link to my tech resume
Equipment list as of Feb '09:
Mixers:
Allen & Heath GL2400-24 mixer
Mackie SR24•4 VLZ 24-channel mixer
Mackie 1604-VLZ Pro 16-channel mixer
Mackie CR1604-VLZ 16-channel mixer
Analyzer/Equalizers:
Rane RE27 Real Time Analyzer with Pink Noise Generator & 27-band graphic equalizer
DBX 231 Dual 31-band graphic equalizer
Rane ME30 30-band graphic equalizer
Rane ME15B dual 15 band graphic equalizer
Signal Processing:
TC Electronics M-One Dual Effects Processor
BBE 362NR (Maximizer with Noise Reduction)
dbx 266XL Stereo Compressor/Limiter/Gate
Rane DC 24 Stereo Compressor/Limiter/Gate with Mono Crossover
Behringer Feedback Destroyer Pro FBQ2496
dbx 234XL stereo active crossover
Amplifiers:
1} QSC PLX3402 stereo amplifier (1100W per side into 4 ohms - will drive 2 ohms per side)
2} QSC PLX2402 stereo amplifiers (825W per side into 4 ohms - will drive 2 ohms per side)
1} Carver PM350 stereo amplifier (450W per side into 4 ohms - will drive 2 ohms per side)
1} Crown DC300A stereo amplifier from the mid 60's ("DC to daylight" - a screamin' 180W into 8 ohms per side ;-)
Speakers:
2 JBL SR4722A main cabinets
2 Yamaha S115IV main cabinets
2 EV SX100+ main cabinets
2 Community MVP40 subwoofers
2 EV TL606 subwoofers (need hardware installed)
4 Yamaha SM10IV floor monitors
4 Cerwin-Vega SM12 floor monitors
Microphones- all low impedance
DI's, etc:
2 Countryman type 85 active direct boxes
2 BSS AR133 active direct boxes
2 Rapco SC100I Mic Combiners (or splitters if I rewire 'em)
Snakes:
EWI 24x8 100' snake
Whirlwind 16x4 100' snake
Etc:
Furman PL-Plus Power Conditioner
Sony MDR-7506 headphones
Rolls PM50S Headphone Amp
ART Phantom II dual phantom power supply
Mic stands with telescoping booms/booms, tripod type
2 Ultimate TS30-B speaker stands, 2 On-Stage SS7740B poles
Philips EXP2561/17 portable CD player
Digidesign Mbox
Associated cables and spares, every adapter/adapter cable ever conceived of, etc.
Quik-Shade WX10 10x10 canopy
2 Motorola Talkabout T289 2-way radios
Truck and trailer for transport
Tech equipment:
CSI S2405 5MHz Handheld Oscilloscope
Tenma 72-505 portable audio generator
Tektronix 2245A 100MHz 4-channel oscilloscope (bench)
Extech 380280 DMM (digital multimeter - includes frequency counter and capacitance measurement)
Digital Sound (SPL) Meter
ART Stereo Headphone Amp
Metcal SP200-11 Soldering System(god's gift to soldering)
AC outlet checkers, a benchload of handtools, Weller WLC 100 soldering station, butane soldering iron, etc.
Please let me know if any links don't work or have died, as websites get 'redecorated' constantly...
Susan's Instructor, Audio / Computer / Electronics Engineering Tech Resume, an MS Word Doc
Webpages for the Live Sound Reinforcement & Studio Recording classes (MUSM 306, 342) I teach at Sacramento City College.
Links:
HSC/Halted Electronic Supply/Surplus - electronic components and equipment store with online ordering.
Audiopile/EWI - great online source for audio connectors, cables, snakes, etc. They are marvelous folks too.
Musicians, this is for you - we can't get a good sound for your audience if you won't work with us!
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