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Numbers, numbers…
Everyone keeps talking about what number of people attending an event is safe. This seems to be based on capacities for event facilities, set by governing bodies. As a producer of a range of live events, the roadblocks to live…
Back to work? Not soon.
Well, here we are mid-June, the CERB payments have been continued (sadly skipping a 2 week period) which will affect many of us in the live event industry. I also hear people being disappointed in the government for their way…
How to petition the government
It is important that the government hear from you. This helps them to shape decisions, and to hear from actual citizens. Why can’t you speak on my behalf? Great question! We do, but a letter or a call to your…
Fourth Open Letter
An open letter to the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Hon. Minister of Finance Bill Morneau, The CERB is a key support for most Canadian live event technicians, artists and arts workers to survive this pandemic. It is…
Newsletter – May 1 2020
International Workers’ Day For over a century, the first day of May has been celebrated internationally as a day to commemorate the struggle of workers around the world. This year, under the veil of COVID-19, it has become ever more…
Newsletter – 17 April 2020
Enhanced CERB Rules & More!
According to the Canadian government 7.9 million applications for CERB have been received, and 7.5 million have been processed, totalling $17.35B.
This is staggering.
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April 1 – July 8 2020 Was this info helpful? Yep 0 Nope 0
Ableton’s guide to Synthesizers Was this info helpful? Yep 0 Nope 0
A look at audio analyzers and basic measurement principles Was this info helpful? Yep 0 Nope 0
The Core Curriculum is a 6-part series where students are tested on general Professional AV Industry knowledge. Each HARMAN Professional University Certification will highly encourage a different combination of Core Curriculum courses based on the subject area and entry requirements for a particular course. Each Core Curriculum course consists of optional video training material and […]
Various QSC Training such as: Qsys Training TouchMix Training MP-M Series Training Loudspeaker Training PLD & CXD Training Was this info helpful? Yep 0 Nope 0
Crown Audio, owned by HARMAN, manufactures power amplifiers and systems control products for professional audio markets worldwide. Was this info helpful? Yep 0 Nope 0
Dave Rat is the owner of Rat Audio and the FOH Engineer for Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against the Machine, Nirvana, Etc… Was this info helpful? Yep 0 Nope 0
The Dante Certification program provides an easy way for system designers, engineers and others in the industry to learn about Dante with in-depth training and promote their expertise. The certification program demonstrates your Dante proficiency to potential employers and clients. The certification program currently has three levels, but the goal is to add specializations by […]
We offer free, comprehensive product training to customers, integrators, IT staff, or anyone in AV who wants to build their Biamp knowledge. These courses also provide opportunities for accreditation and are the only way to become Biamp AV Lab Certified. Was this info helpful? Yep 0 Nope 0
Learn the practical skills that you need to become a live sound engineer: soundboards, mixing desks, microphones, equalization, effects, dynamic control, acoustics, direct boxes, cables, sound checks, PA systems and much more. Was this info helpful? Yep 0 Nope 0
Shure offers a variety of online training for sales, technical and general audio education. Was this info helpful? Yep 0 Nope 0
In The Know with Brad Schiller. How to know all things about Martin Lighting Was this info helpful? Yep 0 Nope 0
Steve has excelled over the many decades of luminary services in design, direction, programming, and pre-programming as well as training, utilizing items such as WYSIWYG, Capture, Vista, GrandMA and the Wholehog line of consoles. In fact, Steve and his brothers co-created several of the very popular Wysiwyg Tutorials that were available from CAST Lighting. Was […]
Online videos about the ChamSys Lighting Systems Was this info helpful? Yep 0 Nope 0
Expires JUNE 1 2020 Lightwright understands what designers and electricians do with their data and paperwork, and it has unique ways of editing and viewing that information, such as grouping positions and collapsing and expanding their contents. Was this info helpful? Yep 0 Nope 0