Well I have to say that my first official foray into the exciting world of sound engineering was a great success. The audience loved our show and I learned a great deal along the way.
Less successful was the bolt-on opportunity to get involved with the lighting (LX). A cast member had access to some suitable gear and a ropey old laptop upon which to operate said illuminations. So far, so good.
It all went a bit downhill, however, when the limitations of the antique software and the expiry of two poorly old mice meant that juggling sound on my trusty Mac alongside the LX proved impossible. The anticipated seamless changes were clunky and unprofessional, at least compared to my expectations and it quickly became obvious that substantial learning by yours truly was necessary.
So, back to my friend that had recommended the magnificent QLab and my introduction to the world of DMX lighting control. The game is afoot, as a certain fictional detective might have said!
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