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The StuCo Sound System
The StuCo sound system consists of a 16 channel mixing console, two active, 3-way speakers, and 150' of XLR cable for connecting the speakers to the console. All of the StuCo sound system is stored in the StuCo Storage Closet
Components
- (1) Mackie 1604-VLZ3 Pro Sound Console - 16 Channels
- (2) Mackie SR1503z Active 3-Way Speakers
- (2) 50' XLR Cables
- (2) 25' XLR Cables
- (2) TRS(m) to XLR(m) adapter cables
- (1) TRS(m) to XLR(f) line-level converter
- (1) Pelican roadcase for console and cables
Usage and Scheduling
The sound system is available for use by any StuCo group for mainstage productions. If there are two shows in the same week that both require a sound system, the StuCo sound equipment will be allocated to the show in Norris (which requires a more powerful sound system). For more detailed usage and scheduling information, please read the Generic Sound System Contract for 2008-2009.
Norris Sound Equipment
Both McCormick Auditorium and the Louis Room are equipped with very high-quality sound systems, which are free for use by student groups. If you are planning to use it, though, make sure you mention it at the two-week pre-production meeting with Norris staff, as a representative of Norris Technical Services will need to train everyone who will be using the system.
Rental Options
- Edge Audio
- Pros: They rent top-quality equipment.
- Cons: It's expensive.
- Directions to Edge
- T.C. Furlong
- Pros: They rent top-quality equipment.
- Cons: It's expensive, and really far away.
- Directions to T.C. Furlong
- AV Chicago
- Minstrel Music - a music store in Niles that rents speakers and amps out of the back of the store
- Pros: cheap, on the way to ILC
- Cons: it's a little sketchy and they don't guarantee equipment availability, unlike some of the other (real) rental companies.
- Directions to Minstrel
- Jones Residential College also has assorted cables and microphones available for rent: Email the current Technical Director (Alex Moe) at
to inquire further
- While not a full rental company, Daniel Carlyon has some assorted cables and adapters, as well as recording equipment, and a few small speakers ideal for location sounds (full list viewable here). Email him at
if you want to rent any of his equipment (items are available at his discretion).
External Resources
- The FreeSound Project - free sound effects database
- WikiRecording - wiki on audio recording, editing, and mixing
