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Electrical Tape

2009-06-20T17:39:52Z

[[Category:Equipment]]
AKA: LX tape, Leccy

Electrical Insulation Tape can usually be found in the pockets of most [[techies]]. Uses include taping cables to the rig, wrapping cables up, hiding bare bits of wire (No! Just No.), strapping gel frames together and attaching unsuspecting victims to unmovable objects.

LX is used on the cables to mark their length, we use a similar system to [[Lighting_Hire|Blacklight]] except we don't include red or yellow, which are on all cables to indicate that they belong to Bedlam. Lengths are always rounded down and if there are two bands, then the lengths are added.

{| style="text-align:Center" border="1"
| length || Bedlam Colour || Black Light Colour
|-
| 1m || Brown || Brown
|-
| 2m || White || White
|-
| 3m || Purple || Purple
|-
| 5m || Blue || Blue
|-
| 10m || Green || Yellow
|-
| 20m || - || Green
|-
| 50m || - || Red
|}

LX tape is also used to identify the owner of tools; the table below shows some of the combinations

{| style="text-align:Center" border="1"
| Tape Colours || Owner || Notes
|-
| Red/Yellow || Bedlam ||
|-
| Yellow/Green || F.O.B. || [[Friends of Bedlam]] Toolkit (Striped/Earth Tape)
|-
| Blue/Red || Black Light ||
|-
| Yellow/Black || Dave Larking || ex-Theatre Manager
|-
| Red-Black-Red || Duncan Grieve || Moved On to better things.
|-
| Purple/Black || Alistair Marshall || Please Sir can I have my <insert tool> back?
|-
| Blue || Colleen Patterson || Will possibly add black if such a simple colour becomes an issue
|-
| Green/Black || Richard Bell || I hereby claim the fore-mentioned colours for my stuff!
|-
| Black/Red/Black || Mark Gerrard || ...see it, find it? Give it back...
|-
| Green/Black || Heather Hanshaw || I hereby re-claim the fore-mentioned colours from Richard cos i was here first! xx
|-
| Green/Black/Green || Claire Freake || My AJ had a band of bright green lx. Then it went missing at NSDF. Damn.
|-
| Blue/White || Alex Engel || These colours were hijacked with consent from David Illsley.
|-
| Blue/Red/White || Dave Moffat || It's mine, right!
|-
| Blue/Silver || Xander (like "Cher") || Maybe I should put my colours on my LX tape...
|-
| Blue/Green || Denise Wood || I'm reserving this in advance for the tools I will someday have!
|-
| Blue/Black/Red || Alex 'Mal' Mead || I know have lots of stuff but none of it is tagged
|-
| Yellow/Brown || Neale Dutton || They're not Terry's they are mine.
|-
| Blue/Blue || Neale and Dave ||
|-
| Orange/White || Felix Trench || Inspired.
|-
| White/Black/White || Jamie McQuilkin || Like MJ - white on the outside, black on the inside
|-
| Red/Green || Ewan JD Connor || Red and Green - The colours of seats and trees.
|-
| Red/Orange || Gordon Nimmo-Smith || Don't copy him!
|-
| Red/Red || Ben Hussey || Because I have a wiki account.
|-
| Yellow/Green/Purple || Adam Alton || That'd be earth tape and purple, so remember it, don't use it and return it if you see it
|-
| Brown/Brown || Roz Perkins || Because I'm a live wire
|}

LX tape can be used to write on. If a lantern breaks please put some tape on it, write what is wrong with it and leave it on the back desk of the [[techbox]]. If the mode of failure is not known mark the item FUCT - Failed Under Constant Testing!!

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== A ==

==== Abus ====
Brand of padlocks Bedlam uses for both standard and alcohol locks on the [[café]] and the fire exit and main door security. Typically, the corresponding keys should only come in two sizes, however a load exist on the TM keys to which there don't appear to be any locks. Each padlock should have a number on it, so if you take the padlock to a locksmith, you should be able to get more padlocks/keys that are the same lock.

==== Actors ====
:See [[Actor]]s

==== Adam House ====
A building on Chamber’s Street where Edinburgh University students matriculate and sit exams. There is also a 106ish seater auditorium in the basement. [[EUTC]] has done shows there in the past and through the year several departmental drama groups will do shows there and need crew. Go and ask for a look around cos it’s quite interesting. Tech equipment is very limited. Through the fringe it is run as C's main venue and they turn the large exam halls into auditoriums and have a large bar on the ground floor. Obviously you will be drinking in Bedlam so it shouldn’t matter.

==== AGM - Annual General Meeting ====
Outgoing [[committee]] reports explaining what they have done during their year are given. The [[committee]] for the coming year is elected. Fringe shows are proposed and selected. Any other large motions affecting the running of the company are proposed and debated. Loads of talk happens about the constitution. Bring a pen, a book and a crate of booze.

==== AJ ====
:See [[Tools#AJ| Tools: AJ]]

==== Archivist ====
:See [[Committee#Archivist| Committee: Archivist]]

==== Argument ====
:See [[#AGM - Annual General Meeting|AGM]], [[Current events#Regular Events|Company meetings]], [[Pubs]] etc

==== Art ====
What the [[EUTC]] is technically all about to promote. “Art holds up a mirror to the universe” but since the universe is infinite, there is no mirror large enough therefore art is crap. (nb this is not to be confused with painting. painting is pretty.)

==== Avalon Stage Armoury ====
Have known moved to Glasgow (I think). Run by Alan Jeffreys. Make sure to phone before you go there because chances are he’ll not be in. Make sure anything borrowed gets returned on time, in a decent state and people pay promptly. He’s reasonably cheap and the only place around that hires stage armoury out.

==== Auditorium ====
The Bedlam one holds 90 red seats. The seats are depreciated over 5 years so should be up for replacement in 2006. They were bought second hand for cash from a building site when the ABC on lothian road became an Odean. The rostra is depreciated over 10 years so was up for replacement in 1999, a fringe project waiting to happen.

== B ==

==== Banners ====
We have two wood and six canvas:
- The wood ones are:- one is a large rectangle which is used for mainterms and one is a large [[Fat Cat]] which can be used during the fringe. The mainterm one gets repainted for each show and should get painted in gloss for water proofing reasons. The banners are tied to the eyelets on the front of the building and when the fat cat gets put up the head needs to be tied to the stonework which requires climbing skills.
- The Canvas ones are for fringe use only. The hang for canvas baners is approx 4.5m and are normally hung from the towers above the red notice boards. Eyelets exist for this purpose. and comprise:
-- Two red banners that say "Bedlam" and "Theatre"
-- Two that have giant Becks bottles and Venue 49 on them. The Becks banners were part of a sponsorship deal in years past and do not have to be hung. There are/were also some Cobra banners for a similar reason.
-- Two 5m length blue Deuchas IPA with the words "Bedlam Theatre, Venue 49". Please note the 5m length for a 4.5m hang, in Fringe 2007 they were suspended on a secured scaffolding structure on top of each tower. Lighting was also put on top of each of the scaffolding structures. It worked well, however make sure you put the banners flat against the wall or they will blow out and rip out from the eyelets.

==== Barrett, Mr David ====
He is incharge of the Electrical department of Estates and Buildings. His phone number is 0131 650 2484. We should get him to organise any electrical installations we get.

==== Bedlam Red (gloss) ====
This is the colour that FoH woodwork is painted. It can be bought from Ian Russell and is called "rioja red."

==== Bins ====
There are bins through out the building with black liners in. They are never emptied unless the [[theatre manager]], the FoH Manager or the Duty Manager tells someone to do it, although any member of the company can if they like. The large bin outside the side entrance ("Claymore") gets emptied on a Monday Morning and the lid was replaced after the old one snapped off in 2001. Watch out about overloading it, the bin men can become angry. It was once filled with scrap metal and almost broke the bin lorry. The key to Claymore is the green plastic thing on the Duty Manager's keys, TM keys, and others. The FoH bins are located round the front of the building on either side of the door, they were re-located there to prevent tramp mis-use. These bins occasionally have needles left in or near them, be careful when emptying. The key to the FoH bins is the metal tab thing on the [[FoH manager]]'s keys.

==== Bin Bags ====
Readily available to company members in the cleaning cupboard, it’s amazing that some long standing members have to ask you where they are.

Don't waste them because then we have to spend money getting more when we could be spending that money on cool shit like softer bog roll or new tools or lanterns.

==== Black Light ====
:See [[Lighting Hire]]

==== Black Techie ====
:See [[Black Techie]]

==== Blackwood, Alan ====
EUSA Buildings Manager. Not Owen Quinn.

==== Bleach ====
Buy it in big 5l bottles, great for cleaning the [[toilets]] and for pouring over the backstage exit when someone has forgotten to lock it and it’s been pissed on, less of a problem now it's not a bog. Also works as a weed killer.

==== Blue Meanie ====
The Edinburgh term for Parking Attendant, they’re the nasty people who fine you if you park in the wrong place. See parking for how to get away with parking at Bedlam. They live on Chambers Street so never park here illegally because it’s the first and last place they check. They also have offices on Garden Terrace so watch out if you park here.

==== Bobbys ====
:See [[Pubs#Bobbies|Pubs: Bobbys]]

==== Bolts ====
Really useful for holding things together but you can never find a matching set. People are to be encouraged to attach nuts and washers to them when they add them to the collection.

==== Braces, Stage ====
:See: [[Braces]]

==== Brika Float ====
A yummy thing consisting of ice cream stuck in the bottom of a pint glass and Smirnoff Ice poured in on top of it. There may be stirring involved depending on how sloshed you are already and how much you really care. Invented by a strange Canadian and occasionally served in the Bedlam [[café]] on pain of loud squealy sounds.

==== Broom, Alastair ====
Part Techie, Part Author (of the 1991 revision of this manual). Complete saint and has been known to be witty on occasion.
:See: [[User:AlTheTechie]]

==== Buildings Agreement ====
:See: [[Buildings Agreement]]

==== Business Manager ====
:See: [[Business Manager]]

== C ==

==== Cable ====
Mains cable is best bought from Blacklight. Fancy cable can be bought from Farnell (See [[#Farnell|Farnell]]) or from Maplin (See [[#Maplin|Maplin]])

==== Café ====
:See [[Café]]

==== Cans/Comms ====
:See [[Comms]]
==== Cappadocia ====
:See [[Take Aways]]

==== Carpet ====
Ok, there are lots of carpets around and they were replaced in: [[Ogg Office]] 1999, Side Entrance fringe 2001, [[Auditorium]] 1998 with tiles added 2005, [[Dressing room]] 2000. Carpet is stored on the [[balcony]] under the floor of the [[workshop]] area which can be accessed by moving the steps which lead down to the scaff store. The carpet in the dressing room is guaranteed for five years against most of the stuff that happens to it but you have try to clean it with the stuff they provided first which has since been lost. The paperwork can be found in the [[Theatre Manager]]’s drawer in the guarantees section. The carpet in the side entrance and auditorium walkways are tiles so that when too much paint is spilled on them you can just replace the affected tiles.

==== Ceilidhs ====
Fun and joy! Go, go dance like a crazy person! See [http://www.teannaich.com Teannaich]

==== Central Fish and Chip Shop ====
:See [[Take Aways]]

==== Cigarettes ====
Look in the show section for "[[Production Guidelines - Lunchtimes#Fire, firearms and smoking|Smoking on stage]]" guidelines. It's amazing how many times you have to tell people not to smoke in the auditorium, especially now that smoking is illegal in the building. Make sure there is a copious amount of No Smoking signs throughout the building, even in the box office.

==== Cigars ====
For when pissed and dressed up (Or end of fringe). See [[#Cigarettes|Cigarettes]]

==== Cloth/Material ====
Can be purchased from Edinburgh Fabrics on South Clerk Street, which has the advantage of being very close and has reasonable prices (ask for student discount). If you are buying a lot it is generally worth it to go to the Cloth Shop in Leith (at the end of Broughton Road, you can walk there from Bedlam in about forty minutes) which has a better selection and can be cheaper for buying in bulk. If you need speciality fabrics there is also Mandors on East Claremont Street, but they can be pricey. Ask the wardrobe manager before buying because we have rather a lot of spare material in the costume cupboard.

==== Construction ====
This tends to be a bit of a nightmare and any major undertakings should be vetoed in the [[Theatre Manager]]’s Questionnaire stage. You need to keep an eye on people doing it because it’s amazing the number of [[actor]]s who will try and use power tools without knowing anything about what they’re doing. Construction should not happen in FoH areas without the permission of the [[Theatre Manager]] and the [[FoH Manager]]. [[Café]] furniture should not be used in construction because it gets damaged. Allowing construction in the [[Office]] is not sensible because it makes a mess and the [[president]] rarely tidies.

==== Cooker, kitchen ====

:See: [[Guide_to_Building#Cooker|Guide to Building - Cooker]]

==== Costume Cupboard ====
:See [[Costuming]] or [[Costume Cupboard]]

==== Counter, Box Office ====
:See [[Box Office#Counter|Box Office - Counter]]

== D ==

==== Degree ====

# Unit of temperature, normally low in the auditorium and too high in the office, just right in the [[café]].
# Level of education, normally gained at University. Technically this is what you’re here for, try not to forget although don’t neglect the building.

==== Desk, Office ====
We have 2 working desks! Woot!

==== Detergent ====
Buy it in big 5L containers.

==== Directors ====
Most problem sets are not due to SMs but directors demanding them and not knowing how to build them. Useful for cleaning the [[toilets]]at work ins.

==== Disabled Access ====
The only disabled access to the theatre is through the side entrance. This classes as only limited access as people can’t use it when a show is on. Make sure box office staff know to tell them to turn up 20 mins before the performance so they’re not left sitting in the rain.

==== Disabled Legislation ====
By 2003 all public buildings must have full disabled access. We should build a ramp into the main doors.

==== Disabled Seats ====
The two seats on the front row stage left are easily removes, you just have to remove the four coach bolts and they lift out in a block. It’s a lot easier than the old practice of having to take two seats apart. You just have to make sure that the box office staff reduce the number of seats available for the performance. Always make sure you know about any disabled people who book themselves in, most will because they do recognise that we have to make special provision.

==== Disabled Toilets ====
We really need to have these so we can go in the fringe programme as having disabled facilities. The legislation sets a minimum door width, the doors must open outwards and you need to be able to open them from the outside.

==== Doorbell ====
:see [[Communication#Doorbell|Communication: Doorbell]]

== E ==

==== EDC ====
Edinburgh District Council. 200 2000. For Trade Waste, Licensing, Listed Building stuff.

==== EIF ====
Edinburgh International Festival. Runs at a similar time to the Fringe but tends to be big events like opera and concerts. Finishes with the Firework concert which is held in Prince’s Street Gardens and rivals the Hogmanay display.

==== Electrical work ====
You can normally get away with minor stuff like changing light bulbs. We’re definitely not allowed to do mains wiring which is why there are a few interesting cable runs in which look like real sockets but the cable runs to a plug which gets put into a wall socket (much confusion when someone unplugs it).

==== Electrical Mishaps ====
Try not to have any. Hope the fuses blow and the PCBs work. It is possible to survive a 415V 100A shock but the odds are against you so try and be safe.

==== Electrical Rating ====
Explanation. Bedlam is supplied with a full supply of three phases (Red, Blue and Yellow - EEC rules state these are now called Live 1,2,3 and coloured Black, Grey and Brown adding to everybody's pain.) each at 100A, 240V. General building power is drawn from the Red phase.

==== Electricity Bills ====
A man comes around every so often and checks the meter and we get billed monthly. The annual bill is around £2500. Try and remember to turn the lights off.

==== Endless Loop ====
:See [[#Loop, Endless|Loop, Endless]].

==== Entertainments Manager ====
Their big job through the year is to organise the ball, but sometimes fail to understand that what your average techie wants is food followed by a celeidh with lots of booze in the middle. [[Committee#Entertainments_Manager | Committee: Entertainments Manager]]

==== Estates and Buildings ====
The department of the University that is responsible for keeping Bedlam upright and weather tight. You will probably be on the phone to them every other week getting stuff fixed. They try to be helpful but you need to get put through to the right department…. We had a problem with the boiler in the kitchen and they sent us a plumber when what it needed was an electrician and the plumber said all the pipes were fine and went away again and I had to call again to get an electrician out. (See Works Department)

==== EUSA ====
Edinburgh University Students Association is the union for Edinburgh University students. They monitor our finances and make sure we’re not being stupid with our use of the building. At the end of the year they take care of any under/over spend so often there is a spending spree just before they empty our coffers. They are also responsible to the University for maintenance to the building, they quite often get left out when you deal directly with the University so try and let them know what’s happening.

==== Exterior Floods ====
We have one Sunflood (500W) lamp above the door and two 1K floods on the roof. The 1k floods were replaced for fringe 2001 because one of the old ones had had the glass break and then a pigeon decided to make it into a nest and was electrocuted. They can be turned on using the exterior floods breaker and the exterior floods switch in the fuse cupboard. You need to turn them both on. Gelling them looks nice but they burn through very quickly.

==== Eyelets ====
Normally in short supply these are a metal loop attached to a screw. They get lost and people always come to you for them so it is worth keeping a few spares. The best place to find them is in the back of flats (See Flats).

== F ==

==== Farnell ====
Electrical and Electronic component supply company. We have a small (£10000) account with them. The catalogue gets delivered periodically so make sure you get it before it gets binned. Our account number is on the catalouge and you will need it when ordering. If you order before 3pm it should arrive the next day.

==== Filling Cabinets ====
We have four, one in the [[Ogg Office]] and two in the main office in which anyone important has a drawer. The [[theatre manager]]’s drawer is useful for keeping stuff in that you think you’ll need, I normally kept a 4D Maglite, Gaffa, eyelets and proplus there. The accountant, the [[Business Manager]] and the [[President]] are the only people with keys to the cabinet in the [[Ogg Office]]. Currently the fourth cabinet is in the side entrance lobby till someone has a better place for it. The Accountant’s cabinet was new after the old one was trashed when we were broken into [[fringe]] 2001.

==== Fire ====
:See [[Fire]]

==== First Aid ====
There should be a registered first aider on duty when the building is open to the public. It is worth looking into for the Fringe as you’ll have the same staff all month. Legally there should be a first aider around whenever construction is being carried out. First aid training can be arranged from the St Andrew’s Ambulance for about £10 so it might be worth organising a session, especially for the [[committee]] because that way you would have one on duty when the building is open.

==== First Aid Boxes ====
First aid boxes should be found in the office, the box office and the café. There is currently only one public first aid box in the box office and one small first aid kit, not for the public, in the [[café]]. Blue plasters should also normally be found in the kitchen. The first aid boxes need to be monitored to keep their contents up to date, each box has a list of what it should contain on the box. You’ll find that people use up all the plasters without telling you and then complain when they can’t find any.

==== Flats ====
:See [[Flats]]

==== Flat Store ====
:See [[Balconies#Flat_Store|Balconies: Flat Store]]

==== Flooding ====
Do not- I repeat - NOT replace the cover on the drainpipe outside the back fire exit. It causes flooding, and water runs straight down into the foundations, causing the building to collapse even faster than it will already.

==== Floor Boards ====
Most of ours are pretty manky especially the ones under the stage. They are faff to replace and quite expensive.

==== Foyer Lights ====
The Lights in the foyer run off a 12V supply which also feeds the doorbell. The supply is located in the tech box. They are turned on at the switch in the box office and have a tendency to blow.

==== Fresher’s Week ====
This is when we try and sell [[EUTC]] to lots of sweet innocent things straight from high school. Try and keep the building reasonably tidy and concentrate on going out drinking, don’t let them rope you into organising anything. It is a good idea to try and make a decent first impression. There are normally shows happening and they tend to have no budget and ask for lots of favours, try and make them good because good shows attract members.

==== Fringe ====
:See [[Fringe]]

==== Fringe Venue Manager ====
This is the person responsible for running the building during the fringe. It is normally a job taken by people who have experience of producing and little experience of production. They advertise the building in the run up to the Fringe, chose the shows, appoint the staff and are technically in charge for the fringe. Remember that if your name is on the License when the shit hits the fan you make the decisions and can kick Fringe butt.
:See [[Committee#Fringe_Venue_Manager|Committee: Fringe Venue Manager]]

==== Fringe Safe ====
An excellent book containing all the information you need to stay safe and legal, definitely worth a read even if you’re not doing the Fringe. Can be obtained from the Fringe Society Office on the High Street, although the Venue Manager (See [[A_to_Z#Fringe Venue Manager|Fringe Venue Manager]]) should be sent a copy. Every Fringe company used to be sent a copy but now only the venue managers get one.

==== Front of House Manager ====
This person looks after the FoH areas including kitchen, they make sure the [[café]] and cleaning cupboard are kept stocked and that things get cleaned. They also arrange staffing but since producers are notoriously unable to make staff turn up (And their excuse is that they got them to sign up so them not turning up is not their problem). They tend to do their own maintenance if you prod them so that you don’t have to.
:See [[Committee#Front_of_House_Manager|Committee: Front of House Manager]]

==== Furniture ====
This breaks down into two sections.
:# Bedlam furniture which is stuff which is used in the everyday life of the theatre so [[café]] stools, tables and the contents of the office. None of this should appear on stage.
:# Set furniture which is mainly kept on the balcony. None of this should appear in the [[café]] or office.

== G ==

==== Gaffa Tape ====
It is much like The Force, in that it has a Dark Side, a Light Side and holds the whole known universe together. Mainterms need to buy their own. You should keep a supply but don't put it all out cos it will walk. It can be bought from many suppliers, with Screwfix being about the cheapest followed by SKL and Blacklight.

==== Gas ====
We have gas powered heating and the meter gets read monthly. We normally spend £1000 yearly on heating the building, although this has risen to about £2000 by trying to keep the actors happy but it didn’t work so this practice has been abandoned…..as long as the cans in the [[café]] don’t freeze, fob them off with an it’s an old cold building and even if I put the heating on 24 hours it would make no difference story.

==== Glass ====
Glass is dangerous stuff in set construction, try and persuade them to use Perspex instead which easier to work with. You shouldn’t need to work about glass because replacing windows comes under keeping the building weather tight which the University is responsible for (See [[#Buildings Agreement|Buildings Agreement]]).

==== Gordon, Mr Jim ====
Supplies us with all our toilet supplies.

==== Grandad Tech ====

The appellation given to the most experienced tech in the room. Normally the oldest ex [[tech manager]] although in the absence of a [[tech manager]] ex [[Theatre Manager]]s may be considered. If there are none of either the title may not be used, but since that chance of there not being one in the pub this is a situation which has never arisen.

==== Greyfriar’s Bobby's Bar ====
:See [[Pubs#Bobbys|Pubs: Bobbys]]

==== Guidelines ====
:See [[Guides#Guidelines|Guides: Guidelines]]

== H ==

==== Hammers ====
:See [[Tools#Hammers|Tools: Hammers]]

==== Hardboard ====
The cheapest wood, it is little more than cardboard. It is useful for covering things although not if you want them to last. It expands when wet so can be used in a shrink to fit fashion like reskinning the stage (See Stage). It can’t really be reused because it just crumbles.

==== Heating System ====
We have a gas powered system, the schematics and instructions for use can be found in the relevant appendix. Be nasty because we can’t afford to heat the building 24/7 and even then the actors would still complain. The tank in the auditorium makes funny noises when the heating turns on or off which scares actors. It also detracts from plays so try and make sure it does not cycle when there is a play on, I spent three weeks with it turning off at 20:00 until I watched a performance and it gurgled for a minute during a quiet bit. OOPS

==== Homebase ====
Convenient DIY store. THEY DO NOT SELL BLACK MATT PAINT!!! (see [[#Ian Russell Paints|Ian Russell Paints]]). However, for all other things, not the cheapest option, but quick (especially for first year's who live in Hermit's Croft!).

==== House Lights ====
There are eight house lights which are controlled from the dimmers, usually on channel 48. They used to dim from a small box connected to a power supply halfway down the balcony on House Left next to the trip switches. The small box is still knocking about somewhere, but generally it's much easier to keep them operated from the board. The four of the house lights are wired in the others can be unplugged and moved for conversion projects.

== I ==

==== Ian Russell Paints ====
An independent paint retailer on Marchmont Road. We have an account so you don’t need cash. They keep a stock of matt black especially for us and can get anything if given enough time.

==== Igloo ====

:See [[Pubs#Dropkick Murphy's|Pubs: Dropkick Murphy's]]

==== Intercom ====
:See [[Communication#Intercoms|Communication: Intercoms]]

==== Irn Bru ====
The drink of the techie - it makes a refreshing hangover cure. Often endowed with the fabled negative number membership it’s presence can be seen in the number of 20p deposit bottles. Because of the deposit bottles it can also feed a hungry techie with the equation 6xbottle=chips.

== J ==

==== Jack, Mr David ====
The University Buildings Manager who can help with big maintenance and knowing what permits to get when you want to do things. His number is 0131 650 2475.

==== Jeffreys, Mr Alan ====
He runs Avalon Stage Armoury (See [[#Avalon Stage Armoury|Avalon Stage Armoury]]). He's now located in Glasgow, so plan ahead when thinking about getting ammunition.

== K ==

==== Kennedy, Mr Malcolm ====
Edinburgh District Council’s Building Inspector has been dealing with us for years. He understands how we run but make sure to get the building tidy before he visits. Chances are you will only see him once, during the annual licence inspection but if you change the layout of the theatre like with an auditorium conversion he needs to get a set of plans before you do it and to come and inspect it after you’re finished.

==== Keys ====
:See [[Keys]]

== L ==

==== Leaks ====
:See Heidegger's Theory

==== Leatherman ====
The techies [[#Multitool|multitool]] of choice, there are several main types with the “Supertool” being favourite with the older techs and “Wave” more popular with newer techs. The “Wave” is prettier and more ergo dynamic than the larger “Supertool”. In function they differ little, having a good set of pliers, two blades, one straight, one serrated, a file, a saw several screwdrivers and an can/bottle opener. The “Wave” also has a very good set of scissors. Techies favour the leatherman brand due to their strength and reliability. Though watch out for Gerber multi-tools as well. Favoured more by Americans, the most popular model has spring-release quick access pliers. They're cool because they have replaceable parts, but you can only get them fixed in America.

==== License ====
The main one you need to worry about is the annual theatre license. Ours runs from May 31st for a year. Prior to this date you will be contacted by the four branches of the council who need to look at the theatre. More information can be found in the section on People & Inspections. You might also have to know about Alcohol Licenses for festivals and the fringe. The license we apply for is an Occasional Permissions which we use to turn us into a members/patrons bar. Do not let people apply for an Occasional License because you need a licensed publican which we don’t have. You need to be careful about who can drink when covered by occasional permissions, we normally try to have a policy of members and patrons only. Bedlam does not need an Entertainments License for doing film showing and stuff, we are covered by our theatre license. If you are interested in more info on licenses look in Fringe Safe which goes through all the legal stuff.

==== Licensee ====
Bedlam Theatre’s Licensee is [[EUTC]]’s [[President]]. The [[Theatre Manager]] is their responsible manager and is responsible to them for keeping the building legal. If things go tits up and people die both of you are liable and could be jailed.

==== Lighting Rig ====
Bedlam's lighting rig is 12'6" above the stage, there are 3 long bars along the auditorium and 6 bars which run across the auditorium. Along the 6 shorter bars there are additional conduit bars. From each conduit bar there hang 14 sockets. The other end of the circuits is at the patch panel (See Patch Panel, LX) It should be rehung every few years. It was last rehung Fringe '05.

==== Loop, Endless ====
:See [[#Endless Loop|Endless Loop]]

== M ==

==== Maglite ====
:See [[Tools#Maglite|Tools: Maglite]]

==== Make Up ====
We have recently been given a set of basic stage make-up. Talk to the wardrobe manager if you need it. Some shows use it for effect and few things make more mess than actors either applying or removing make-up. Just make sure the Stage Manager cleans up afterwards and warn them if they don’t realise what a mess it will make. If professional-level make-up/advice is needed the best person to contact is Sarah Cairncross (about_time_scotland@yahoo.co.uk) who is quite good.

==== Maplin ====
A techies toy store. A shop that sells electrical gubbins. They sell cable and connectors as well as all the other stuff that the [[Tech Manager]] might want. They are now in Gorgie. Schemie camouflage required.

==== MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) ====
A cheap wood substitute that can be used for covering areas, it normally comes in 8’x4’ pieces of varying thickness. It is popular because it is cheap (Being sawdust mixed with glue) but is tends to be brittle and if it gets wet tends to disintergrate. Because it is so brittle it really doesn’t make sensible flooring

==== Microphone Sockets ====
There are several microphone runs from the tech box to the stage cupboard. The end in the tech box can be found behind the sound equipment and the end in the stage cupboard is under the stage beside the steps.

==== Money ====
You’ll have a budget, the [[Business Manager]] can tell you how much you’ve spent. Give the [[Business Manager]] receipts and the appropriate forms and you’ll get cash if it’s less than about £30 or a cheque if it’s more than that. If you need the money quickly cheques can be made to cash but you can only cash them at the Bank of Scotland on George IV Bridge. You can get a cheque for delivery people- ask the business manager.

==== Multitool ====
:See [[Tools#Multitool|Tools: Multitool]]

==== Murray's Tool Stores ====
There are several branches of Murray’s around, they sell decent quality tools at a reasonable price as well as general hardware. They tend to give a discount to [[EUTC]] members, although it’s normally just knocking the pennies off a purchase.

== N ==

==== No ====
The most useful word in your vocabulary (See [[#Yes|Yes]]), just think how much easier your life would be if you had know this word when they asked you to be [[Theatre Manager]]. Now go find a Stage Manager to practice it on……no not the cute ones.

==== No No Nanette ====
A musical of dubious quality.

==== Nuts ====
They get lost and you can never get them to match up with [[#Bolts|bolts]]. Get people to attach them to their bolts when they’re removed from set.

== O ==

==== Opinions ====
What’s one of these then?

==== Outside Companies ====
We try and hire ourselves out because it gets money in and the members get paid for staffing. You need to watch outside companies because often they don’t have a clue as to what’s illegal. I’ve written a set of guidelines and a questionnaire for outside companies. Make sure that whoever is supervising the in knows what they’re doing (Unless you can get the job….try and get paid a technician wage for it not just the general wage). You’ll need to check the set but remember that they’re paying a lot of money so be professional and polite,

== P ==

==== Paint ====
We use lots, the main ones you’ll have to buy in are black and white matt. They can be got from Ian Russell (See [[#Ian Russell Paints|Ian Russell]]) or the Paint Shed (See [[#Paint Shed, The|Paint Shed]]) quite cheaply. Don’t let people paint the stage in gloss because it needs to be sanded down before it can be painted over.

==== Paint Brushes ====
We get through a lot of these because people are unable to was them properly. Make sure that you always have white spirit (See White Spirit) in stock so that people can wash gloss off their brushes. Be nasty and keep a couple of nice ones locked away for when you have to paint something.

==== Paint Rollers ====
These are worse than brushes for getting fucked because they are that much more effort to wash. As with brushes yell at people to do it right and make sure you’ve got a nice one locked away for when you need it.

==== Paint Shed, The ====
A large paint shop on Howe Street (Just walk down Fredrick Street and keep going). They can normally get stuff when Ian Russell can’t and are slightly cheaper but a lot further away.

==== Parking ====
Bedlam is on yellow lines,(and upon bricks because of some geordie...see Timms) currently you can load between 0930 and 1700 and park between 1830 and 0800, this means that from 0800 till 0930 and 1700 till 1830 you can’t park at all. To prevent yourself getting parking tickets you need to leave the boot of your car open so that you class as loading, you still have to return to the car every five minutes but at least you don’t get a ticket. If you need to park for longer you can call the [[#Blue Meanie|Parking Attendants]] head office and tell them you’re there officially. I’ve never actually managed to get through to them when I’ve needed to but they’ve assured me that all I need to do is call.

==== Parking Attendant ====
:See [[#Blue Meanie|Blue Meanie]]

==== Panic Button ====
:See [[Communication#Panic_Alarm|Communication: Panic Alarm]]

==== Perspex ====
Used as a glass substitute it is easier to work and a lot safer onstage. It still fractures to give sharp edges so care must be taken and any residue cleaned up. The best way to cut it is with a Stanley knife which takes work and time but persevere.

==== Photocopier ====
We have a photocopy account in the David Hume Tower copy centre (in the basement of the building, across from the creepy canteen).

==== Pigeon Holes ====
Each [[committee]] member has a pigeon hole where you can stick stuff for them, people never check them so it’s better to put notes on the board. They’re useful to use for pending (I can’t be bothered doing it right now) stuff.

==== Plasterwork ====
Most of it’s falling down so watch out what gaffa you remove. Repairing plasterwork takes a degree of skill cos you need to get it good and smooth so only let people who know what they’re doing at it. The trick to it is to build it up in thin layers and then water down the top layer so it goes on smoothly.

==== Police ====
Of limited use in moving [[#Tramps|tramps]] and should be called in the event of theft or assault. The number for St Leonard’s Street police station is 0131 662 1000 - ask for the "Operations Room" if you'd like a constable to come.

==== Posters ====
Shows make posters and they put them up, the [[FoH Manager]] normally monitors the ones FoH and the staff keep them up to date. Legally what you need is for them to be secured at all four corners. To put up posters in Uni Buildings they need to be stamped with the [[EUSA]] logo. If you’re doing them make sure that you stamp the master and photocopy it, rather than having to stamp every individual poster. If you enlarge to A3 do this before stamping because it’s obvious when you enlarge the stamp. All posters should show the [[EUTC]] logo, have the name and address of the theatre, dates and times of the show, ticket prices and the box office phone number.

==== President ====
:See [[President]]

==== Press and Publicity Officer ====
This person is responsible for the public face of the [[EUTC]] and Bedlam theatre so keep on their good side. They should check all posters before they go out and should be able to make your forms pretty before giving them out. This may take some times so be ready to make alternative arrangements. Just do what you can and try not to hurt their feelings if you could do it better.

==== Printer, Box Office ====
:See [[Box Office]]

==== Productions Manager ====
They talk regularly with all the shows and should know exactly what’s happening in all shows. They communicate between shows and [[committee]] so that all shows should know what’s the [[committee]] is saying about them and take measures to stop us kicking their butts. They distribute [[Production Guidelines]] so that people have no excuse when they do stupid things.

== Q ==

==== Quinn, Mr Owen ====
Owen Quinn used to be the [[EUSA]]Buildings Manager, so you may hear some stories about him. He is no longer with us (in the context of EUSA, rather than this temporal world). Take this as you will.

== R ==

==== Red, Rioja/Bedlam (gloss) ====
The colour of red that FoH is painted.

==== Refuse Collection ====
The large 1100L bin (Claymore) outside the [[Ogg Office]] is emptied every Monday, I’ve found that is the best day cos most of the rubbish is created during work-ins on Sundays. During the [[fringe]] you need to get it emptied more often, just call Trade Waste. It was replaced in 2001 because the lid snapped off. It now locks which is something of an inconvenience because people just dump bin bags rather than going and getting the key. The key is just a green plastic thing. Lots of annoying people around tend to stick stuff in the bin if it’s not locked so you’ve got to work out which problem annoys you more.

==== Rostra ====
Bedlam has lots, mainly in standard sizes which is useful. Every time they are used they need to be tested for structural integrity. They are stored on the SR balcony and you’ll probably have trouble finding all the right bits if you’re new to the job.

==== Rubber Gloves ====
We get through an extraordinary number of pairs, it’s normally worth keeping a couple of pairs of extra thick ones for outside. A supply of disposable gloves is useful too but be aware that some people are allergic to latex ones.

== S ==

==== Scaffolding ====
Building scaff correctly is an art form, the trick to it is to build it as strong as possible with as little scaff as possible, using the appropriate clamps (See [[#Scaff Clamps|Scaff Clamps]]), use common sense and get someone who knows what they’re doing. When in doubt build it then jump on it, if it breaks you can probably work out what’s wrong then rebuild it.

==== Scaff Clamps ====
There are several main types of scaff clamps.
:# Right angle: Simple and strong for joining scaff at right angles.
:# Swivel: Simple, not as strong as a right angle but can hold scaff at any angle.
:# Pucklok: Also called a hook clamp, this one should not be used for structural stuff but is a nice simple one for hanging things with.
:# Clamshell: Simple and gives a neat join, you tighten both sides of the clamp with one bolt
:# Band & Plate: Another nice simple one for joining scaff at right angles Bedlam owns lots of these but you need to put the bits together right to give it strength.
:# Sleeve Joint: For joining scaff end on, they tend to get deformed easily and are the most likely clamp to have the nuts stick.
:You can make your life a lot easier by using the right type.

==== Scaff Spanner ====
:see [[Tools#Podger|Tools: Podger]]

==== Scottish Power ====
The people we buy our gas and electricity from, they send people around every month to read the meter, it’s amazing how often I’ve seen the meter men considering how little I’m in office hours.

==== Screwfix ====
They sell all sorts of hardware cheaply. They sell by catalogue and you can get them to bill us. The stuff isn’t fancy but it works.

==== Screwdriver ====
Boring thing for putting screws into bits of wood, there are two main types to worry about, slot and crosshead. With crosshead coming in PoziDrive and Phillips. Techies tend to prefer pozi because you get a better grip. If using a powered driver (See [[#SPT|SPT]]) try not to use slotted screws because you will find that unless you get the exact centre of the screw you will lose grip.

==== Screws ====
The device of choice for holding bits of wood together. Bedlam only seems to stock big or really big screws, finding 1" or smaller screws is difficult. If you don’t know how to use screws yet there’s something wrong.

==== Secretary ====
:See [[Secretary]]

==== Security Grills ====
The Security Grills which obstruct the servery are mainly there to stop Company members from helping themselves. It is possible to unscrew the fixings if you ever really need to but is probably not worth the effort. When we have alcohol stored there are larger “Alcohol” padlocks which can be used. This further restricts the number of people who can access the [[servery]].

==== Set ====
Stuff that goes onstage.
:See [[Set]]

====Set Manager ====
:see [[Committee#Set Manager| Committee: Set Manager]]

==== Sewing Machine ====
There are two broken sewing machines in Bedlam (one black Singer, one light green...something). They are good for set but not for actual sewing although if anyone would like to try and fix them I am well up for that. There is one working sewing bought by Colleen Patterson during her stint as wardrobe manager 06/07, which is a JL100, very easy to use but shouldn't be used by anyone who isn't the wardrobe manager or someone trusted by the wardrobe manager.

==== Show Switch ====
This really useful device can be found in the [[tech box]], it is used for when a show is on. Turning it on causes a red LED above the side [[auditorium]] door to turn on which says show in progress and it silences the intercom in the [[tech box]]. Instead the [[intercom]] causes green LEDs to light up along the front of the [[tech box]].

==== Skips ====
Back in the old days before they put up bollards on the fire exit we used to hire skips for when we did a big clear out. It is still possible but more hassle now. It’s best to shop around to find the best deal and remember that you have to bear in mind not just hiring a skip but the times and volumes involved.

==== SKL (Simon Kennedy Lighting) ====
:see [[Lighting Hire]]

==== Small hire charge ====
Applies to anywhere and anyone (especially our [[Fringe]] rivals!) who want to “borrow” tables, people, things, a brush, flyer space, toilet rolls, costumes, etc.

==== Smoking ====

It's illegal to do so in the building, even the [[box office]] or on[[stage]]. Blame the Scottish Executive.

==== Soap ====
There are soap dispensers in the [[toilets]] and [[café]], there could do with being soap dispensers in the kitchen and paint cupboard. They are refilled by opening them with the L-shaped key, then remove the clear bottle. The bottle can then be refilled with liquid soap from a larger container. To reinsert the bottle you can either try and show off, just plunging it in or you can remove the holder by holding down the white tab and pulling it out. The bottle can then be reinserted and turned upside down without making a mess. To finish slam the soap dispenser closed.

==== Sound System ====
:see [[Sound]]

==== SPT ====
Sexy Power Tool eg powered screwdriver/drill

==== Stage ====
:See [[Stage]]

==== Stage Monitor ====
This is a microphone which picks up what’s happening on stage and then feeds it to the [[tech box]] and [[dressing room]]. It is powered by an AA battery in a little black box at the stage left end of the [[tech box]]. The On/Off control is also built into this box. The feed in the [[tech box]] can be turned off at the white box at the stage right end of the [[tech box]], which switches between Monitor and PFL. The microphone is situated at the back of the [[auditorium]] so you can hear what the directors say to their friends straight after the show comes down.

==== Stage Weight ====
These are big lumps of metal that you use to hold flats (See [[#Flats|Flats]]) in place. They are placed on the end of stage braces (See [[#Braces, Stage|Braces, Stage]]) so they don’t move and you can also secure the bases of flats with them to stop people kicking them.

==== Stamps ====
Two types, the first is for sending letters and if you can’t use these you’ve got a problem, especially as now you don’t even have to lick them. The other is the [[EUSA]] stamp which all posters in [[EUSA]] buildings must have on or they’ll just get ripped down. We have a computer version of the [[EUSA]] stamp to put on posters- ask publicity manager.

== T ==

==== T-Shirts ====
Most mainterms do T-Shirts of some kind, make sure if you want one that you get one for any shows, you can justify it if they ask what you’ve done for the show by telling them you’re letting it happen.

====Technicians ====

:See [[Technical]]

==== Tech, Granddaddy ====
:see [[#Grandad Tech|Grandad Tech]]

==== Tech Manager ====
This person is the one you’ll have to work very closely with, basically if it breaks and it’s got a plug on it it’s their problem if it hasn’t got a plug it’s yours. They should know how to use all the equipment in the building and seem to spend all their time changing bulbs…but at least that means you don’t. Their two main jobs through the year are tech directing the fresher’s play and getting everything [[#Test, PAT (Portable Appliance Test)|PAT tested]].

==== Telewest ====
The company that we get out phone from.

==== Tequila Club ====
:See: [[Tequila Club]]

==== Test, PAT (Portable Appliance Test) ====
This is the test that the University administers to anything with a plug. Technically everything should be tested but we have some things that cease to exist (quantum effect) when the PAT test man comes around. It needs done yearly although cable should be done every six months.

==== Teviot Key ====
We keep a key in [[Teviot]] to stop [[committee]] members getting phone calls at random times by people needing into the building. The key is attached to a bit of wood because the first person to sign it out returned their house keys and didn’t think to go in and swap before I got phone calls from people who thought the key was broken. Even worse is that this was a [[committee]] member (Generally referred to as the weakest link) who had their own side door key anyway.

==== Theatre Manager ====
Knows everything. No no, EVERYTHING.

==== Toilet Paper ====
Normally used for wiping your arse. There are people who try and use this stuff for sets even going so far as to tell you that they’ve sprayed it with flamcheck so what’s the problem? When it’s actually being used for it’s main purpose it needs to be put in the dispensers because otherwise more goes on the floor than in the toilet. Make sure that every time there is a show they get completely refilled and you should be fine. You’ll find that when it runs out people use green towels to wipe their bums rather than going and refilling the dispensers.

==== Tools ====
:See [[Tools]]

==== Trade Waste ====
The people responsible for Claymore (See [[#Bins|Bins]]) they empty it once a week. You can call them on 0131 469 5655 if you need extra uplifts or to find out what’s happening if you find it’s not been emptied or emptied on the wrong day. You’ll normally get an answer phone not a real person but they normally call back in about an hour.

==== Trap Doors ====
There are two in the stage they go down into the crypt, other than that there are several on the balcony, one in each toilet, two in the main office and one in the costume cupboard. The ones on the balcony open to let you at hidey holes The ones in the office let you under the floor. The one in the gents lets you under the floor and you can technically climb through to the crypt, although slimmer [[Theatre Manager]]s than I have got stuck half way. The trap door in the ladies goes into a little room under the floor. The trap door in the costume cupboard leads down to the stage left exit, there are normally things ontop of this trap door so it is of limited use.

== U ==

==== University ====
Technically the reason you’re here.

==== University Furniture ====
The University owns lots of nice antique furniture but you have to ask before you can borrow it. The person to ask is….

== V ==

==== Videoing Shows ====
Technically this is kind of illegal because it infringes on copyright but often there is a "Copy for our archives" get out clause in the rights. There are two main ways of doing this, either sitting in the audience or doing it from the balcony. Be aware that you still have to obey the fire regulations so is they’re using a tripod it really needs to be at the end of the back row and since it will interfere with more than one seat there will need to be more tickets taken out of the computer. The projection hole is also useful for placing cameras into especially as from here they’re often close enough to plug the [[#Stage Monitor|Stage Monitor]] into.

==== Venue Hire Manager ====
:see [[Committee#Venue Hire Manager| Committee : Venue Hire Manager]]

== W ==

==== Wardrobe Manager ====
:see [[Committee#Wardrobe Manager|Committee: Wardrobe Manager]]

==== Water Supply ====
We have two tanks, one large one for the [[toilets]] and [[café]] which is situated on the balcony under the wood store, the other is located high on the stage left balcony which feeds the heating system. The heating system one gurgles when it turns on or off. We are metered so make sure people turn off taps and stuff.

==== Washers ====
These are metal disks which you can use to stop bits rubbing or give a larger surface area when fixing. These are vital on lantern hook clamps along with a Spring Washer. See Spring washer.

==== Webmaster ====
:see [[Non-Committee Positions#Webmaster|Non-Committee Positions: Webmaster]]

==== Web Site ====
Our best advertising because it is available on a sensible address ([http://www.bedlamtheatre.co.uk www.bedlamtheatre.co.uk]) and anyone can check it.

==== White lines ====
All steps should have while lines on them, this is especially true of ones which are painted black. The important ones are the FoH ones on which the white lines should be at least on inch wide. Painting white lines is harder than you thing because you need to mask them well but the steps that you’re putting them onto will probably not be dry yet and the paint will come off when you remove the tape. The way to get around this is to wait a couple of days with the tape on and then dissolve it with water, leaving immaculate white lines. You will also find that no matter how many wet paint signs you put up someone will walk up the steps and spoil your lines. This is generally done at Fringe time but could well need done at other points.

==== White Paint ====
You should keep a supply of this just cos it’s useful and lunchtimes will want it. It’s slightly cheaper that black but not by much. It can be bought from Ian Russell (See [[#Ian Russell Paints|Ian Russell]]) or the Paint Shed (See [[#Paint Shed, The|Paint Shed]]) in 5L tubs. Buy Matt paint for general use and a smaller tin of Gloss for the painting of some woodwork around the building and the white lines (see above). Do not use Gloss on stage it's nasty to light and almost impossible to paint over.

==== Windows ====
Get them cleaned when you can, I try and get it done at work ins. If they get broken report it to Estates and buildings who have to repair them as part of the buildings agreement (See [[#Buildings Agreement|Buildings Agreement]]). You’ll find that quite often the little panes of glass get broken on Friday/Saturday nights. Try and get this reported as soon as possible. The windows on both sides were replaced in late 2006 by the works department.

==== Wing Nuts/Bolts ====
:See [[#Nuts|Nuts]], See [[#Bolts|Bolts]] just these ones are designed to be done up by hand.

==== Wood ====
Wood comes in lots of types and sizes (See Chipboard, See [[#MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard)|MDF]], See Wood, Laminated). We shouldn’t store any on the balconies because it’s a fire hazard but we do. There is a wood store at the back behind the tech box which was built and altered at the request of the Fire Officer. For wood to be used onstage it should be painted on all sides. You need to do it right in the Fringe because the fire officer might well check. This includes visiting companies sets.

==== Works Department ====
The arm of the University that does all the maintenance work, they’re pretty slow but they do come out and do stuff. If something needs done quickly tell them and they can put it through as a priority job (Like doors needing replaced). Be nice and polite even if their workmen turn up twenty minutes before a lunchtime to fix the toilets. There is a long term belief within the works department that we either don't exist or will stop existing soon. This makes it hard to persuade them to spend time and money on the building. Things have improved in 2006 due to a new manager being appointed.

== X ==

==== X-ray machine ====
nope, Bedlam doesn't have one of those

== Y ==

==== Yes ====
Possibly the most dangerous word there is (See [[#No|No]]) especially if you’re saying it…then only problem is that you probably started this job with yes. Now think about all the trouble it’s caused you and don’t do it again.

====Youth Project====
See [[Youth project]]

== Z ==

==== Zippo Lighters ====
Dangerous nasty things these, they’re not allowed onstage because they don’t go out if you drop them which is bad (Although not as bad as when a pissed [[committee]] member drops a lit one into your lap at [[Teviot]]).

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Café

2008-10-22T16:58:50Z

[[Category:The Building]]

[[Image:Cafe.jpg|right|thumb|350px|The café]]
'''Outline'''

The servery contains two fridges, a freezer, a large chiller cabinet, microwave and a really posh coffee machine. The fridges need frequent cleaning because although nothing is kept there they still get smelly. The freezer should be defrosted a couple of times a year, it’s really only useful for the fringe so might end up being disconnected through the year. The Chiller should be cleaned out at every work in and the person running the café should make sure to open the doors and switch it off every night.

A [[Communication#Panic_Alarm|panic alarm]] was installed into the café under the till in 1997. It connects to the panic alarm in the box office. The alarm sits underneath the till (the little grey box that has a red light on the front)

To activate, push the button underneath/on the bottom of the box and the red light should turn on. If the light turns on, on its own and a buzzing noise is heard then the person in the box office is panicking (you might want to send some spare people out to help them)

The coffee machine is great in that it makes good coffee but the coffee is a lot more expensive than the instant we used to use and so it’s use should get closely monitored by the FoH Manager.

'''Responsibilities'''

The Cafe is the responsibility of the Front of House Manager.

The cast of each show is required to clean the cafe as a component of their maintenance session.

The chiller should be cleaned out at every maintenance and turned off at the end of each night.

The fridges need cleaning regularly because otherwise they start to smell and it will shorten their lifespan.

The freezer should be defrosted a couple of times a year

'''Regulations'''

No construction should occur in the cafe as it is both unhygienic and may damage it.

Painting is permissible (the cafe is one of the cleaner areas of the building) provided that paper is put down to protect the furniture and floor

The furniture should not be used on stage (The Production Guidelines state that Cafe Furniture must not be used on stage) because it may get damaged and can’t be used in the café if it’s on stage.

There must always be a fire escape measuring at least 1.2m wide between the doors.

If people want to put up banners make sure they are sensibly flame proofed.

'''History'''

The Café is not soundproofed from the auditorium and sound levels need to be strictly controlled whenever a show is on. The price of soundproofing has been looked into but it was decided that it was far too high (2k-4k). An attempt was made on our own in fringe 2004.

The café grills were installed in 1991 by G Sutherland Blacksmiths and they don’t make the café secure more to be a bit of a deterrent and stop company members helping themselves.

Some of the walls in the café are held up by the skirting board which is held on with gaffa tape so don’t remove it unless you’re planning on rebuilding the walls. This is quite a big job and needs to be well planned.

The floor was last sanded and re-varnished for fringe 2008 as were the tables in 2004. The stools were repainted and reupholstered in 2008. New stools were bought fringe 2004 but will probably all have been destroyed as they were cheap.

If you want to clean the floor properly, then we will need to hire in a floor buffer. Either that, or a lot of Nitromores, scrapers, a malfunctioning sander, and every Edinburgh-based bedlamite, as happened in Fringe '08.

"Structural and Miscellaneous Information"

'''Walls'''

The wall to the toilet corridor is made from chipboard. Probably 18mm thick. There was significant water damage visible when the cafe was renovated pre-Fringe in 2008. However, after abatement of the visible mould, the wall was judged to be sound enough to be left in place.

The wall in the servery to the box office is constructed from stone and is safe to bolt into.

The wall to the auditorium is very dodgy. This will be addressed pre-Fringe 2008.

'''Plumbing'''

The main sink in the servery is fed from one of the water tanks. Probably the one above dimming. There are stop cocks for the taps located under the sink. Simply turn the tap on and turn the tap until it cuts off. Though obviously be careful as you definitely don't want to unscrew it to far the wrong way. The stop cock for the handwashing sink is located next to the door to the auditorium about 7' off the floor.

The cold water supply pipe runs from the kitchen, along the wall of the corridor from the Cafe to the auditorium, through the wall of the Cafe, own the wall next to the auditorium door and down under the floor. It then runs across the floor and enters the servery from the East. It supplies the handwashing sink first, and then feeds into the main sink. An additional line runs down the back of the cabinets to the coffee machine.

The sewage line is handled by standard PVC piping like you'd find anywhere. The coffee machine has a dedicated line that feeds into the PVC piping under the sink.

'''Random Blurb'''

"The café is 18ft by 16ft and has substantial space for publicity. The walls are covered with posters of previous shows, dating back to the 80s, when EUTC first took over the building. Drinks, meals and snacks are sold all day during the Festival, at prices significantly below the Fringe norm. We also have the opportunity to use the café as an exhibition space for local artists. The café is consistently busy, successful and ever so slightly boho acting as a focal point and meeting place for both performers and audiences."

Source: Bedlam Fringe Prospectus

[[Internet Connection]]

Lighting Desk

2008-10-22T16:17:06Z

J: Bass drive, history of the strand and faults

[[Category:Lighting]][[Category:Equipment]][[Image:Strand300.jpg|thumb|right|Strand 300 Series 48 channel desk]]
Lighting control is through a [http://www.strandlighting.com/EU/Index.htm Strand] 300 Series 48/96 channel desk with full programmable memory and chase facilities. Somebody spilled coke on it in 2007, and now it occasionally does strange things, such as flash red, or forget that the flash buttons exist. Strand are sadly now defunct as a company, which means that any proper repairs to it are largely impossible. Because of this, it will probably need replaced in the next few years.

This desk controls eight zero88 betapack II 6 way dimming racks. These have six 10A dimmer channels each giving 48 channels in total. The dimmers are wired on three phases (3 racks/18channels per two 100A phases and 2racks/12channels per the third phase).

The Bedlam Theatre also has a wonderful Zero 88 Sirrus 48 desk that preceded the current control. This desk is available for use when the venue needs to be lit from alternative angles or when EUTC decides to run productions in alternative and lesser spec'd venues. It also has the advantage of having a bass drive option, allowing chases to be sync'd to the output on the sound desk. For reasons best known to Strand, this is not possible on the current lighting desk.
== See Also ==
* [http://bedlam.eusa.ed.ac.uk/eutc/eutc.php?rigplans Bedlam Theatre Rig Plans]
* [http://www.strandlighting.com/PDF/Data%20Sheets%202002%20240V/2002-240V%20Control%20Systems/2002-240V3004848-96.pdf Strand 300 Series Promotional Leaflet]
*[http://www.strandlight.com/Manuals/300-500/300%20and%20500%20Series%20Console%20Manual%20rev2.pdf Strand 300 Series Full PROGRAMMER'S Manual]
*[http://www.strandlight.com/manuals/300/guide.pdf Strand 300 Series Abridged OPERATOR'S Manual]

Building Improvments

2008-10-22T16:01:32Z

J: /* Things to buy if money becomes available */ IWBs

[[Category:The Building]]
The idea of this page is "to create a list of all the jobs big and small that people think should be done to improve the theatre.
These can range from putting in some new lights, to putting the stage where it should be at balcony height.
I want people to mention any thoughts they've had however crazy and unrealistic you think it might be, because collectively we have thought of many ways to improve things, but individually we can't remember what they all are.
I hope some things can get fix quickly, but it will mainly be to create an ongoing plan for improving the building over the next few years." [stolen from the facebook group Bedlamites]

==Cafe Walls==

The soundproofing in the walls is non existent. It would be good (particularly during fringe) if we could run the cafe normally even when a show was in.

'''Possible solutions?'''

* I have heard that MDF is very good at insulating sound, loose out on a few mm into either cafe or auditorium + the expense of the MDF

* One theory is that the sound does not travel through the walls but under the floor. The floor of the cafe is on the same level as the floor of the auditorium, with sound travelling through the space under the floors/along the beams with the seating rake acting as a giant drum. One suggestion to remedy this problem is to simply build a small wall under the floor between the auditorium and the cafe. It has also been suggested that we should saw through one of the supporting beams so that sound will not travel right the way along it. This may, in fact, be a bad plan. But building some kind of wall (cement/brick/wood) or packing part of the underground bit between auditorium and cafe may help.

* some form of sound absorbing under the rake? especially now that we got the sub there.

* Other ideas?

==Workers==

They keep blowing. we ought to find a better solution than Bertha.

'''Reasons for blowing?'''

* They have been wired in with really really crap bell wire, as a result they turn on then the wire heats up and melts, changing the current getting to the lamp, thus blowing the lamp

'''Possible solutions?'''

* keep on telling EUSA till they finally send out the engineer they told us they would before fringe 2007. (They may well replace the whole ring with 16A sockets, so we can just move workers whenever we need to, but still have them on the workers switch)

* Replace the wiring in the whole building!!!

----

==Other Suggestions==
In 2008, Neale and Dave came up with this list of stuff to do.

'''To Do'''
*Fix rest of cans system
*Make projector mount

'''Ideal to do - Def before fringe?'''
*replace backstage speaker - (so not yamaha)
*rig stage pickup - feed onto zone 5 of zone mixer
*rig stage camera
*build backstage TV holder
*Setup backstage AV feed
*Rig TV in Stage cupboard
*Setup Stage Cupboard Feed
*Get new XLR's, two Behringer DI's
*The cafe speakers aren't receiving input from the tech box, but BOffice is.

'''Would be really nice to have for fringe.'''
*Tighten rig
*Set up DVD feed FOH (get someone to design sources / Fringe Advertising)
*Fix some circuits on the rig?
*build folo spot positions either side of tech box / anywhere off the rig.
*Fix and re-lay alpha/beta extensions to under the stage/ stage cupboard.

 
==Things to buy if money becomes available==

*A reel of cable for XLRs and maybe rewiring the cans rings. We have lots of Neutrik XLR bits.
*Two new canford beltpacks. Somebody stole them.
*A new lighting desk?
*A new rig with Internally Wired Bars (IWBs)

List of Technical Equipment

2008-10-21T18:23:32Z

J: /* Types of Lanterns */

[[Category:OutofDate]]
NB again: Found this in the old theatre manager's manual, it needs updating but I am typing it here to get rid of the paper copy. Originally written by Graeme Timms I believe.

==Types of Lanterns==

'''Fresnels''': Fresnels produce a very soft edged beam. The beam angle is adjustable and its shape is roughly contained by a (usually!) rotatable barn door.

There are four types of models of fresnel in Bedlam stock:

* Patt 123 : The old old Strand fresnel with a 500W T17 lamp, otherwise known as an 'eggpod' due to its shape
* Minuette F: The old standard fresnel in the theatre with a 650W T27 lamp
* Acclaim : The new standard fresnel with a 650W T27 lamp, their barndoors rotate freely.
* Patt 743: A 1KW fresnel with a wider beam angle than the other lower wattage fresnels
* 2KW fresnel: Otherwise known as 'that ****ing huge light'. This is an old film lantern, and has some idiosyncrasies, including needing two safety chains (due to its weight) and needing switched on at the actual lantern itself. Don't rig it unless you are good up ladders or really need to.

A variant on the fresnel is the pebble convex (or PC) lantern (sometime salso called Prism Convex) which gives a slightly harder edged beam with less spill than the fresnel. PCs are different from fresnels by having a smooth flat front lens rather than the concentrically ridged front lens of fresnels.

'''Profiles''': Profile spots give precise control of the beam. Shapes in all sizes can be produced by integral shutters giving hard edges to the beam or by an iris diaphragm giving round edges. Edge quality can be adjusted from very soft to sharp by adjusting the lens. The quality of the whole beam can be textured by a metal plate called a gobo. More advanced profiles have a zoom facility where both the beam angle and focus can be altered.

New generation profies now have a third lens fitted. This arrangement is termed condenser optics. It allows for a greater output from the lamp and improves projection for gobos. Although the Bedlam does not have any condenser profiles in stock, ensure that any show rentals are consistent with condenser and non-condenser profiles as far as required.

* Patt 23 mk1: Non-zoom profiles with a 500W lamp. Beware of dropping the lens tube while focussing
* Patt 23 mk2: Exactly the same as mk1's with a set of shutters fixed. Both are known as 'snouts' due to their shape.
* Prelude 16/30s: 650W Strand lanterns with a variable beam angle between 16 and 30 degrees
* T-84's: 1KW Strand zoom profiles. Often used as folo spots in the Bedlam.
* Source 4 Jnr: Our newest lantern, bought pre-Fringe 2000. High quality beam from a 575W lamp. Variable zoom between 28 and 50 degrees.
* CCT 1KW profile. We have 2 of these after they were donated to us at the end of fringe 2007. They are very heavy and have a massive yoke, so hang rather low on our rig. They often will take more than one person to rig

'''Parcans''': Parcans are a fixed beam lantern whose beam angle is determined by the lamp in the lantern. These are the classic rock concert lantern and are very effective at producing strong beams of light in smoke or haze conditions. There are two types of can available.

* Long Nosed Parcans are found in the Bedlam in a black finish. They are also available in chrome finish.
* Short Nosed Parcans are found in the Bedlam in the form or "Floor Cans" or a par can with a double yoke that can sit on the floor without the need for a floorstand. These are most commonly used as floor mounted parcans providing face light for music gigs or TV such as Later with Jools Holland or TOTP.

There are four different types of lamp available for use within parcans.

* CP60 lamp gives a narrow beam. These are identifiable from the clear finish to the lens of the lamp
* CP61 lamp gives a medium width of beam, identifiable by the frosted finish to the lens
* CP62 lamp gives a wide beam of light. These are distinguished from its counterpart lamps by having a linear ridged finish to the lens, rather like that found on a car headlight
* CP63 lamp gives an extra wide beam that can really only be used in the short nosed parcans. The Bedlam does not stock these lamps

The Bedlam theatre stocks the first three of these lamps although current stock mainly uses CP62s. Parcan beams are oval in shape with a bright centre line and a slightly less intense edge. The lamp can be rotated to orientate the beam the way required.

==Rigging in the Bedlam==

Without rigging, lights are almost useless in the sense of theatrical lighting design. It is the most physical part of theatrical lighting and potentially the most dangerous as it involves work with weight at height. It is made even more dangerous in the Bedlam as most rigging is done at well after normal peoples' bedtimes and sometimes well into the early hours.

'''Use of Ladders''': Rigging in the Bedlam should always be done by ladders from the auditorium floor or stage. For work in the auditorium extendable ladders should be used, always footed by a competent person. Ladders should be leaned against the grid bars, never against trunking or any other attachments to the grid. Only use ladders if you feel confident working at such height. If in doubt, leave it to someone with more confidence. Whilst working on the ladder be careful not to over-extend yourself and at all times be aware of those below you.

'''Means of Rigging''': Before rigging a lantern you should preferably check that the lantern is electrically and mechanically safe. Plug the lantern into the dimming channel on test mode to check the lamp and visually check that the plug and cable are in good condition. Also check that the yoke assembly is functional and that no parts are missing or damaged. Should you see any problems with the lantern at all, report it to the Technical Manager and under no circumstances rig the lantern till the faults have been repaired. The reason for checking the lantern before rigging is that it is far easier to fix faults on a work bench than above your head on top of a ladder.

To rig a lantern on a bar you should:

# Place the hook clamp over the barrel and tighten the wing nut on the clamp
# Attach the safety chain or bond around the bar. This is an important safety feature used in case the hook clamp fails
# Ensure that the bolt and nut attaching the lantern to the clamp are tight
# Connect the lantern to the required circuit on the rig, ensuring that the plug and socket are fully mated
# Ensure that the lantern is burning the correct way up. This is to maximise the life of lamps as they are designed to burn in a specific orientation
# Open any barn doors or shutters that the lantern may have

Rigging onto pipes (vertical bars) is similar to rigging on the grid, but you must ensure that the lantern is not on its side. To achievethis a bar or boom arm may need to be rigged to attach the lantern to the pipe.

Pipes can be rigged in the stage cupboards with the help and approval of the Technical Manager. it is possible to rig bars and pipes in other areas of the theatre. However, speak to the Technical and Theatre Managers before planning to do so, so that it can be ensured that the proposal is both safe and complies with the terms of our licence. All pipes rigged out of contact with the main rig must be earthed.

'''Cabling''': Without power a lantern is near enough useless. Power is supplied to the lantern by means of either being plugged into a circuit on the rig or by means of a 15A TRS cable. If the lantern is on the rig, plug it into a circuit and note the number. Tape any excess cable to the rig with PVC electricians tape (referred to herein by its tech name of LX) allowing enough slack so that the lantern can be focussed.

If the lantern is on a pipe or on a floor stand then a TRS cable must be used to supply power. Ensure that the extension cable is of good condition. The cable must be supported by using LX and any cable on the floor must be taped to the floor using gaffer tape.

==Power Supply and Control of Lanterns==

'''Dimming''': The Bedlam dimming for stage lanterns is provided by 8 Zero 88 Beta Packs. These each have six channels which by two sockets provide up to 2.5kW of power. It is important that these limits are never overloaded. The dimmers are turned on from a fusebox at the far end of stage right balcony. Turn the large red master switch to on and then all dimmers should be active. If not check each dimmer's own RCD on the individual 63A socket. The RCD is an important safety device. If the RCD repeatedly trips inform the Technical Manager as a matter of urgency as this could indicate serious problems with the system. ''Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to bypass the RCD.''

'''Patching''': Each channel in the dimming is assigned to a channel of the LX desk. Each circuit on the rig has a tail at the dimming which can be plugged into the dimmers completing the circuit. Then, when switched on, the LX desk can control the intensity of each lantern individually between zero and full intensity.

'''DMX''': The Bedlam lighting system is controlled by means of a digital control system known as DMX. Each dimmer rack is connected in series by means of a multicore cable, each dimming channel having a unique individual DMX address. This means that all the control information can be sent down one cable from the control desk.

'''Lighting Control Desk''': See [[Lighting Desk]]

==Sound==

In terms of theatre sound systems, the Bedlam's sound system is relatively small and basic. However it is more than adequate for the needs of the theatre most of the time. It consists of four speaker cabinets at each corner of the balcony above the balcony, connected via two stereo amplifiers to a 16 channel mixing desk. There are individual components within the system that are as follows.

'''Compressor''': You may have seen compression used on a source with highly variable and immediate changes of volume, such as a radio bug mic or a bass guitar and the mixing desk. The compressor allows a maximum level for that signal to be set and peaks above that determined level are reduced to give a smooth signal. In the Bedlam, the compressor is located in series between the mixing desk and the amplifiers. This is to ensure that if any errors are made in the levelling of the gain on the desk, no damage is done to the amplifiers or speakers by reducing the peak level of signal to reach the amp. ''Under no circumstances should any of the controls on the compressor be changed from their set levels.''

'''The Mixing Desk''': See [[Sound Desk]]

'''The Sound Rack''': See [[Sound Rack]]

'''Sources''': In the rack to the right of the mixer there are major sources each taking two channels, or one stereo channel, on the mixer (L and R to allow stereo feed). These consist of two minidisc players and two compact disc players. There are two permanent stereo auxilliary inputs to the desk also with the choice of phono plug, large jack or XLR connection. These allow two more sources such as MP3 players, mics, laptops or another MD to be connected. It is however more common to hardpatch laptops or MP3 players into the desk, as we have many unused channels.

'''Amplifiers''': The signal from the main LR output from the mixing desk is amplified through one amplifiers. The signal is sent to the MC2 Amplifier. This controls the upstage left upstage right speakers. On matrix 3 and 4 a signal is taken and inserted into a Carver amplifier which drives the downstage left and downstage right speakers. As both amps are stereo this allows for independent control and usage of each speaker.

Before turning the amps on, ensure that the volume knobs are at 0. Then turn the amp on rotating all four knobs clockwise to around two thirds of maximum. Remember when you set volume levels that noise is far louder in the auditorium than in the tech box even with windows and doors open due to the positioning of the speaker cabinets and the canyon effect experienced in the auditorium.

'''Speakers''': As previously explained there are four speakers, each over one corner of the balconies. They make sound waves. What else is there to say apart from be nice to them and don't make them flutter cos that isn't good for them. They were focused in 2007 for Guards Guards, which involved building proper rigging points and allowing us to actually point the speakers at the audience.

'''FOH Sound''': During Fringe 2007 Neale and Dave installed a cloud zone mixer under the box office counter. This zone mixer controls all sound in the Box Office, Cafe and Dressing room. There are 6 main inputs and 2 mic inputs on the zone mixer, and 4 zones.
The zones are
#Box Office
#Cafe
#Dressing room
#Spare
The inputs currently are
#Spare
#Box office CD player
#Box Office mini-jack cable(for MP3 player)
#Techbox Feed (sent from sound desk on matrix 1 and 2)
#Spare
#Spare

Zones and input channels need to be double checked.

'''Patch panel''': Patch panels are a piece of equipment that allows different configurations of inputs and outputs to be achieved without having to totally repatch the desk and end up with a large amount of cable trailing everywhere. Although it is obviously possible to explain how it works here the best way of learning about it, as with most other toys in the Bedlam, is to actually use it.

'''Show Relay''':
THIS NO LONGER EXISTS
The two small speakers attached to the tech box wall can either carry the PFL output from the desk or relay the sound from onstage (using a microphone attached to the wall directly below the tech box). Select what you want to hear by using the switch to the left of the sources rack. The show relay is controlled to the left of the lighting position. A small black box contains the switch and battery for the microphone, and a box on the wall can be used to adjust volume and tone. The show relay, when switched on, also feeds a speaker in the dressing room.

==Identification of equipment==

See [[Electrical Tape]]

==Damage to or Non-Functioning Equipment==

It is inevitable due to the amount of use equipment in the Bedlam that there is a good chance that some equipment will be either accidentally damaged before, during or after the time you use it. This non-functionality could easily be repaired such as a blown lamp or indicative of a more serious problem. Therefore all incidents of non-functioning equipment should be reported to the Technical Manager. Any cases of blown lamp should also be reported to the Technical Manager as a matter of course so that all lamp inventories can be kept up to date.

List of Technical Equipment

2008-10-21T18:17:10Z

J: /* Types of Lanterns */

[[Category:OutofDate]]
NB again: Found this in the old theatre manager's manual, it needs updating but I am typing it here to get rid of the paper copy. Originally written by Graeme Timms I believe.

==Types of Lanterns==

'''Fresnels''': Fresnels produce a very soft edged beam. The beam angle is adjustable and its shape is roughly contained by a (usually!) rotatable barn door.

There are four types of models of fresnel in Bedlam stock:

* Patt 123 : The old old Strand fresnel with a 500W T17 lamp, otherwise known as an 'eggpod' due to its shape
* Minuette F: The old standard fresnel in the theatre with a 650W T27 lamp
* Acclaim : The new standard fresnel with a 650W T27 lamp, their barndoors rotate freely.
* Patt 743: A 1KW fresnel with a wider beam angle than the other lower wattage fresnels

A variant on the fresnel is the pebble convex (or PC) lantern (sometime salso called Prism Convex) which gives a slightly harder edged beam with less spill than the fresnel. PCs are different from fresnels by having a smooth flat front lens rather than the concentrically ridged front lens of fresnels.

'''Profiles''': Profile spots give precise control of the beam. Shapes in all sizes can be produced by integral shutters giving hard edges to the beam or by an iris diaphragm giving round edges. Edge quality can be adjusted from very soft to sharp by adjusting the lens. The quality of the whole beam can be textured by a metal plate called a gobo. More advanced profiles have a zoom facility where both the beam angle and focus can be altered.

New generation profies now have a third lens fitted. This arrangement is termed condenser optics. It allows for a greater output from the lamp and improves projection for gobos. Although the Bedlam does not have any condenser profiles in stock, ensure that any show rentals are consistent with condenser and non-condenser profiles as far as required.

* Patt 23 mk1: Non-zoom profiles with a 500W lamp. Beware of dropping the lens tube while focussing
* Patt 23 mk2: Exactly the same as mk1's with a set of shutters fixed. Both are known as 'snouts' due to their shape.
* Prelude 16/30s: 650W Strand lanterns with a variable beam angle between 16 and 30 degrees
* T-84's: 1KW Strand zoom profiles. Often used as folo spots in the Bedlam.
* Source 4 Jnr: Our newest lantern, bought pre-Fringe 2000. High quality beam from a 575W lamp. Variable zoom between 28 and 50 degrees.
* CCT 1KW profile. We have 2 of these after they were donated to us at the end of fringe 2007. They are very heavy and have a massive yoke, so hang rather low on our rig. They often will take more than one person to rig

'''Parcans''': Parcans are a fixed beam lantern whose beam angle is determined by the lamp in the lantern. These are the classic rock concert lantern and are very effective at producing strong beams of light in smoke or haze conditions. There are two types of can available.

* Long Nosed Parcans are found in the Bedlam in a black finish. They are also available in chrome finish.
* Short Nosed Parcans are found in the Bedlam in the form or "Floor Cans" or a par can with a double yoke that can sit on the floor without the need for a floorstand. These are most commonly used as floor mounted parcans providing face light for music gigs or TV such as Later with Jools Holland or TOTP.

There are four different types of lamp available for use within parcans.

* CP60 lamp gives a narrow beam. These are identifiable from the clear finish to the lens of the lamp
* CP61 lamp gives a medium width of beam, identifiable by the frosted finish to the lens
* CP62 lamp gives a wide beam of light. These are distinguished from its counterpart lamps by having a linear ridged finish to the lens, rather like that found on a car headlight
* CP63 lamp gives an extra wide beam that can really only be used in the short nosed parcans. The Bedlam does not stock these lamps

The Bedlam theatre stocks the first three of these lamps although current stock mainly uses CP62s. Parcan beams are oval in shape with a bright centre line and a slightly less intense edge. The lamp can be rotated to orientate the beam the way required.

==Rigging in the Bedlam==

Without rigging, lights are almost useless in the sense of theatrical lighting design. It is the most physical part of theatrical lighting and potentially the most dangerous as it involves work with weight at height. It is made even more dangerous in the Bedlam as most rigging is done at well after normal peoples' bedtimes and sometimes well into the early hours.

'''Use of Ladders''': Rigging in the Bedlam should always be done by ladders from the auditorium floor or stage. For work in the auditorium extendable ladders should be used, always footed by a competent person. Ladders should be leaned against the grid bars, never against trunking or any other attachments to the grid. Only use ladders if you feel confident working at such height. If in doubt, leave it to someone with more confidence. Whilst working on the ladder be careful not to over-extend yourself and at all times be aware of those below you.

'''Means of Rigging''': Before rigging a lantern you should preferably check that the lantern is electrically and mechanically safe. Plug the lantern into the dimming channel on test mode to check the lamp and visually check that the plug and cable are in good condition. Also check that the yoke assembly is functional and that no parts are missing or damaged. Should you see any problems with the lantern at all, report it to the Technical Manager and under no circumstances rig the lantern till the faults have been repaired. The reason for checking the lantern before rigging is that it is far easier to fix faults on a work bench than above your head on top of a ladder.

To rig a lantern on a bar you should:

# Place the hook clamp over the barrel and tighten the wing nut on the clamp
# Attach the safety chain or bond around the bar. This is an important safety feature used in case the hook clamp fails
# Ensure that the bolt and nut attaching the lantern to the clamp are tight
# Connect the lantern to the required circuit on the rig, ensuring that the plug and socket are fully mated
# Ensure that the lantern is burning the correct way up. This is to maximise the life of lamps as they are designed to burn in a specific orientation
# Open any barn doors or shutters that the lantern may have

Rigging onto pipes (vertical bars) is similar to rigging on the grid, but you must ensure that the lantern is not on its side. To achievethis a bar or boom arm may need to be rigged to attach the lantern to the pipe.

Pipes can be rigged in the stage cupboards with the help and approval of the Technical Manager. it is possible to rig bars and pipes in other areas of the theatre. However, speak to the Technical and Theatre Managers before planning to do so, so that it can be ensured that the proposal is both safe and complies with the terms of our licence. All pipes rigged out of contact with the main rig must be earthed.

'''Cabling''': Without power a lantern is near enough useless. Power is supplied to the lantern by means of either being plugged into a circuit on the rig or by means of a 15A TRS cable. If the lantern is on the rig, plug it into a circuit and note the number. Tape any excess cable to the rig with PVC electricians tape (referred to herein by its tech name of LX) allowing enough slack so that the lantern can be focussed.

If the lantern is on a pipe or on a floor stand then a TRS cable must be used to supply power. Ensure that the extension cable is of good condition. The cable must be supported by using LX and any cable on the floor must be taped to the floor using gaffer tape.

==Power Supply and Control of Lanterns==

'''Dimming''': The Bedlam dimming for stage lanterns is provided by 8 Zero 88 Beta Packs. These each have six channels which by two sockets provide up to 2.5kW of power. It is important that these limits are never overloaded. The dimmers are turned on from a fusebox at the far end of stage right balcony. Turn the large red master switch to on and then all dimmers should be active. If not check each dimmer's own RCD on the individual 63A socket. The RCD is an important safety device. If the RCD repeatedly trips inform the Technical Manager as a matter of urgency as this could indicate serious problems with the system. ''Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to bypass the RCD.''

'''Patching''': Each channel in the dimming is assigned to a channel of the LX desk. Each circuit on the rig has a tail at the dimming which can be plugged into the dimmers completing the circuit. Then, when switched on, the LX desk can control the intensity of each lantern individually between zero and full intensity.

'''DMX''': The Bedlam lighting system is controlled by means of a digital control system known as DMX. Each dimmer rack is connected in series by means of a multicore cable, each dimming channel having a unique individual DMX address. This means that all the control information can be sent down one cable from the control desk.

'''Lighting Control Desk''': See [[Lighting Desk]]

==Sound==

In terms of theatre sound systems, the Bedlam's sound system is relatively small and basic. However it is more than adequate for the needs of the theatre most of the time. It consists of four speaker cabinets at each corner of the balcony above the balcony, connected via two stereo amplifiers to a 16 channel mixing desk. There are individual components within the system that are as follows.

'''Compressor''': You may have seen compression used on a source with highly variable and immediate changes of volume, such as a radio bug mic or a bass guitar and the mixing desk. The compressor allows a maximum level for that signal to be set and peaks above that determined level are reduced to give a smooth signal. In the Bedlam, the compressor is located in series between the mixing desk and the amplifiers. This is to ensure that if any errors are made in the levelling of the gain on the desk, no damage is done to the amplifiers or speakers by reducing the peak level of signal to reach the amp. ''Under no circumstances should any of the controls on the compressor be changed from their set levels.''

'''The Mixing Desk''': See [[Sound Desk]]

'''The Sound Rack''': See [[Sound Rack]]

'''Sources''': In the rack to the right of the mixer there are major sources each taking two channels, or one stereo channel, on the mixer (L and R to allow stereo feed). These consist of two minidisc players and two compact disc players. There are two permanent stereo auxilliary inputs to the desk also with the choice of phono plug, large jack or XLR connection. These allow two more sources such as MP3 players, mics, laptops or another MD to be connected. It is however more common to hardpatch laptops or MP3 players into the desk, as we have many unused channels.

'''Amplifiers''': The signal from the main LR output from the mixing desk is amplified through one amplifiers. The signal is sent to the MC2 Amplifier. This controls the upstage left upstage right speakers. On matrix 3 and 4 a signal is taken and inserted into a Carver amplifier which drives the downstage left and downstage right speakers. As both amps are stereo this allows for independent control and usage of each speaker.

Before turning the amps on, ensure that the volume knobs are at 0. Then turn the amp on rotating all four knobs clockwise to around two thirds of maximum. Remember when you set volume levels that noise is far louder in the auditorium than in the tech box even with windows and doors open due to the positioning of the speaker cabinets and the canyon effect experienced in the auditorium.

'''Speakers''': As previously explained there are four speakers, each over one corner of the balconies. They make sound waves. What else is there to say apart from be nice to them and don't make them flutter cos that isn't good for them. They were focused in 2007 for Guards Guards, which involved building proper rigging points and allowing us to actually point the speakers at the audience.

'''FOH Sound''': During Fringe 2007 Neale and Dave installed a cloud zone mixer under the box office counter. This zone mixer controls all sound in the Box Office, Cafe and Dressing room. There are 6 main inputs and 2 mic inputs on the zone mixer, and 4 zones.
The zones are
#Box Office
#Cafe
#Dressing room
#Spare
The inputs currently are
#Spare
#Box office CD player
#Box Office mini-jack cable(for MP3 player)
#Techbox Feed (sent from sound desk on matrix 1 and 2)
#Spare
#Spare

Zones and input channels need to be double checked.

'''Patch panel''': Patch panels are a piece of equipment that allows different configurations of inputs and outputs to be achieved without having to totally repatch the desk and end up with a large amount of cable trailing everywhere. Although it is obviously possible to explain how it works here the best way of learning about it, as with most other toys in the Bedlam, is to actually use it.

'''Show Relay''':
THIS NO LONGER EXISTS
The two small speakers attached to the tech box wall can either carry the PFL output from the desk or relay the sound from onstage (using a microphone attached to the wall directly below the tech box). Select what you want to hear by using the switch to the left of the sources rack. The show relay is controlled to the left of the lighting position. A small black box contains the switch and battery for the microphone, and a box on the wall can be used to adjust volume and tone. The show relay, when switched on, also feeds a speaker in the dressing room.

==Identification of equipment==

See [[Electrical Tape]]

==Damage to or Non-Functioning Equipment==

It is inevitable due to the amount of use equipment in the Bedlam that there is a good chance that some equipment will be either accidentally damaged before, during or after the time you use it. This non-functionality could easily be repaired such as a blown lamp or indicative of a more serious problem. Therefore all incidents of non-functioning equipment should be reported to the Technical Manager. Any cases of blown lamp should also be reported to the Technical Manager as a matter of course so that all lamp inventories can be kept up to date.

Building Improvments

2008-10-21T18:11:14Z

J: A couple of things to maybe buy

[[Category:The Building]]
The idea of this page is "to create a list of all the jobs big and small that people think should be done to improve the theatre.
These can range from putting in some new lights, to putting the stage where it should be at balcony height.
I want people to mention any thoughts they've had however crazy and unrealistic you think it might be, because collectively we have thought of many ways to improve things, but individually we can't remember what they all are.
I hope some things can get fix quickly, but it will mainly be to create an ongoing plan for improving the building over the next few years." [stolen from the facebook group Bedlamites]

==Cafe Walls==

The soundproofing in the walls is non existent. It would be good (particularly during fringe) if we could run the cafe normally even when a show was in.

'''Possible solutions?'''

* I have heard that MDF is very good at insulating sound, loose out on a few mm into either cafe or auditorium + the expense of the MDF

* One theory is that the sound does not travel through the walls but under the floor. The floor of the cafe is on the same level as the floor of the auditorium, with sound travelling through the space under the floors/along the beams with the seating rake acting as a giant drum. One suggestion to remedy this problem is to simply build a small wall under the floor between the auditorium and the cafe. It has also been suggested that we should saw through one of the supporting beams so that sound will not travel right the way along it. This may, in fact, be a bad plan. But building some kind of wall (cement/brick/wood) or packing part of the underground bit between auditorium and cafe may help.

* some form of sound absorbing under the rake? especially now that we got the sub there.

* Other ideas?

==Workers==

They keep blowing. we ought to find a better solution than Bertha.

'''Reasons for blowing?'''

* They have been wired in with really really crap bell wire, as a result they turn on then the wire heats up and melts, changing the current getting to the lamp, thus blowing the lamp

'''Possible solutions?'''

* keep on telling EUSA till they finally send out the engineer they told us they would before fringe 2007. (They may well replace the whole ring with 16A sockets, so we can just move workers whenever we need to, but still have them on the workers switch)

* Replace the wiring in the whole building!!!

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==Other Suggestions==
In 2008, Neale and Dave came up with this list of stuff to do.

'''To Do'''
*Fix rest of cans system
*Make projector mount

'''Ideal to do - Def before fringe?'''
*replace backstage speaker - (so not yamaha)
*rig stage pickup - feed onto zone 5 of zone mixer
*rig stage camera
*build backstage TV holder
*Setup backstage AV feed
*Rig TV in Stage cupboard
*Setup Stage Cupboard Feed
*Get new XLR's, two Behringer DI's
*The cafe speakers aren't receiving input from the tech box, but BOffice is.

'''Would be really nice to have for fringe.'''
*Tighten rig
*Set up DVD feed FOH (get someone to design sources / Fringe Advertising)
*Fix some circuits on the rig?
*build folo spot positions either side of tech box / anywhere off the rig.
*Fix and re-lay alpha/beta extensions to under the stage/ stage cupboard.

==Things to buy if money becomes available==

*A reel of cable for XLRs and maybe rewiring the cans rings. We have lots of Neutrik XLR bits.
*Two new canford beltpacks. Somebody stole them.
*A new lighting desk?

Take Aways

2008-10-21T17:46:18Z

J: alternative eateries?

During workins/getouts, you might get hungry and require substanance, here is a quick guide... you could also visit one of our local [[Pubs]]

== Cappadocia ==
A Turkish take-away located on the stage right side of the Bedlam triangle selling burgers, pizza and kebabs. They are open to 3am most mornings and later on Fridays and Saturdays making them the latest opening take away around.

== Central Fish and Chip Shop ==
Located on the back of the Bedlam Triangle it is the techie take away of choice, serving pizza, pasta, burgers, potatoes as well as chip stuff.

== Favorit ==
For something that isn't cooked in grease, Favorit, next to Doctors, does quite nice cafe food (including nachos) to take away. It's good for "beautiful" people but for any self respecting technician, it really should not be an option for food. They are open quite late as they are also a bar. Any self respecting technician, however, should make use of this late bar service!

==El Falafel==
For something also not cooked in grease, and without the stylistic and monetary repercussions of walking into Favorit, El Falafel serves cheapish falafel with actual salad, plus some other rather healthy options. It's on the Forest café side of Bedlam, next to the Hotel du Vin.

==Forest Café==
Commonly regarded as full of dirty hippies by Bedlam members, Forest café serves very cheap beans on toast (on an actual plate, too!), and has free wireless for those times when Bedlam's is cut off due to non-payment or gets drilled through by builders. It is, however, full of dirty hippies.

Tools

2008-10-21T17:21:51Z

Tools help you do things. Bedlam owns some, most of them are functional rather than fancy though this is changing albeit very slowly.

The [[Committee#Set_Manager|set manager]] is responsible for tools and the [[workshop]] in general as well as the [[balconies]]. Consult him/her if you want help.

Most of the nice stuff you see lying around belongs to members so try and learn their colour codes so you know who to ask when you need something.

We only have one decent working power drill (the DeWalt). This is crap and we ought to by another one.

Keep tools tidy, put them back where you found them unless that place was obviously wrong. When in doubt, ask the Set Manager where stuff goes. S/he would much rather be asked than you just chuck it somewhere even if s/he acts annoyed when first asked.

====Hammers====

You use them for hitting and removing nails. Bedlam currently owns four. They can also be used for percussive maintenance.
====Maglite====

Some people consider them to be torches but they are so much more than that. There are several sizes, the mini which takes 2 AA batteries and most techies carry at all times, mainly to stir their Black Techies and the D-Cell which comes in several sizes, from 2 to 6 which not only provide large amounts of light but also double as hammers (See Hammer) and can allegedly be useful if staff are assaulted.

====Multitool====

An all purpose tool which comprises several functions, the most standard one being pliers, blades and screwdrivers. They are also available as AJ, blades and screwdrivers. The techie’s multitool of choice is the [[A_to_Z#L|leatherman]].

====Podger====

These are generally wrenches with full-circle (often double-sided) ratcheting heads, attached to a tapered rod for lining up holes and, well, podging with. They are very useful for putting up scaff, but be careful to get one in the right size. 21 is scaff, 17 is steeldeck and 19 is everything else worth podging, such as certain truss clamps, metrodeck etc.

====Screwdriver====

Boring thing for putting screws into bits of wood, there are two main types to worry about, slot and crosshead. With crosshead coming in PoziDrive and Phillips. Techies tend to prefer pozi because you get a better grip. If using a powered driver (See SPT) try not to use slotted screws because you will find that unless you get the exact centre of the screw you will lose grip.

==== AJ ====
Standing for "adjustable," an AJ is a type of spanner which has a spiral cog which allows you to change the size of the spanner. Less hassle to carry around than a selection of spanners but not quite as easy to use, the reduction in weight normally decides the matter.

====Quadspanner====
Basically a double-ended version of a [[#podger|podger]], minus podging bit. Some techies carry these instead of AJs. It is wise not to enter into a discussion about the merits of this.

Tools

2008-10-21T17:15:54Z

J: /* Quadspanner */

Tools help you do things. Bedlam owns some, most of them are functional rather than fancy though this is changing albeit very slowly.

The [[set manager]] is responsible for tools and the [[workshop]] in general as well as the [[balconies]]. Consult him/her if you want help.

Most of the nice stuff you see lying around belongs to members so try and learn their colour codes so you know who to ask when you need something.

We only have one decent working power drill (the DeWalt). This is crap and we ought to by another one.

Keep tools tidy, put them back where you found them unless that place was obviously wrong. When in doubt, ask the Set Manager where stuff goes. S/he would much rather be asked than you just chuck it somewhere even if s/he acts annoyed when first asked.

====Hammers====

You use them for hitting and removing nails. Bedlam currently owns four. They can also be used for percussive maintenance.
====Maglite====

Some people consider them to be torches but they are so much more than that. There are several sizes, the mini which takes 2 AA batteries and most techies carry at all times, mainly to stir their Black Techies and the D-Cell which comes in several sizes, from 2 to 6 which not only provide large amounts of light but also double as hammers (See Hammer) and can allegedly be useful if staff are assaulted.

====Multitool====

An all purpose tool which comprises several functions, the most standard one being pliers, blades and screwdrivers. They are also available as AJ, blades and screwdrivers. The techie’s multitool of choice is the [[A_to_Z#L|leatherman]].

====Podger====

These are generally wrenches with full-circle (often double-sided) ratcheting heads, attached to a tapered rod for lining up holes and, well, podging with. They are very useful for putting up scaff, but be careful to get one in the right size. 21 is scaff, 17 is steeldeck and 19 is everything else worth podging, such as certain truss clamps, metrodeck etc.

====Screwdriver====

Boring thing for putting screws into bits of wood, there are two main types to worry about, slot and crosshead. With crosshead coming in PoziDrive and Phillips. Techies tend to prefer pozi because you get a better grip. If using a powered driver (See SPT) try not to use slotted screws because you will find that unless you get the exact centre of the screw you will lose grip.

==== AJ ====
Standing for "adjustable," an AJ is a type of spanner which has a spiral cog which allows you to change the size of the spanner. Less hassle to carry around than a selection of spanners but not quite as easy to use, the reduction in weight normally decides the matter.

====Quadspanner====
Basically a double-ended version of a [[#podger|podger]], minus podging bit. Some techies carry these instead of AJs. It is wise not to enter into a discussion about the merits of this.

Tools

2008-10-21T17:15:11Z

Tools help you do things. Bedlam owns some, most of them are functional rather than fancy though this is changing albeit very slowly.

The [[set manager]] is responsible for tools and the [[workshop]] in general as well as the [[balconies]]. Consult him/her if you want help.

Most of the nice stuff you see lying around belongs to members so try and learn their colour codes so you know who to ask when you need something.

We only have one decent working power drill (the DeWalt). This is crap and we ought to by another one.

Keep tools tidy, put them back where you found them unless that place was obviously wrong. When in doubt, ask the Set Manager where stuff goes. S/he would much rather be asked than you just chuck it somewhere even if s/he acts annoyed when first asked.

====Hammers====

You use them for hitting and removing nails. Bedlam currently owns four. They can also be used for percussive maintenance.
====Maglite====

Some people consider them to be torches but they are so much more than that. There are several sizes, the mini which takes 2 AA batteries and most techies carry at all times, mainly to stir their Black Techies and the D-Cell which comes in several sizes, from 2 to 6 which not only provide large amounts of light but also double as hammers (See Hammer) and can allegedly be useful if staff are assaulted.

====Multitool====

An all purpose tool which comprises several functions, the most standard one being pliers, blades and screwdrivers. They are also available as AJ, blades and screwdrivers. The techie’s multitool of choice is the [[A_to_Z#L|leatherman]].

====Podger====

These are generally wrenches with full-circle (often double-sided) ratcheting heads, attached to a tapered rod for lining up holes and, well, podging with. They are very useful for putting up scaff, but be careful to get one in the right size. 21 is scaff, 17 is steeldeck and 19 is everything else worth podging, such as certain truss clamps, metrodeck etc.

====Screwdriver====

Boring thing for putting screws into bits of wood, there are two main types to worry about, slot and crosshead. With crosshead coming in PoziDrive and Phillips. Techies tend to prefer pozi because you get a better grip. If using a powered driver (See SPT) try not to use slotted screws because you will find that unless you get the exact centre of the screw you will lose grip.

==== AJ ====
Standing for "adjustable," an AJ is a type of spanner which has a spiral cog which allows you to change the size of the spanner. Less hassle to carry around than a selection of spanners but not quite as easy to use, the reduction in weight normally decides the matter.

====Quadspanner====
Basically a double-ended version of a [[#podger]], minus podging bit. Some techies carry these instead of AJs. It is wise not to enter into a discussion about the merits of this.

Tools

2008-10-21T17:09:42Z

J: /* Podger */

Tools

2008-10-21T17:08:07Z

J: /* Scaff Spanner */ - as far as I know, we don't own one any more. podger is more useful anyway.

Tools help you do things. Bedlam owns some, most of them are functional rather than fancy though this is changing albeit very slowly.

The [[set manager]] is responsible for tools and the [[workshop]] in general as well as the [[balconies]]. Consult him/her if you want help.

Most of the nice stuff you see lying around belongs to members so try and learn their colour codes so you know who to ask when you need something.

We only have one decent working power drill (the DeWalt). This is crap and we ought to by another one.

Keep tools tidy, put them back where you found them unless that place was obviously wrong. When in doubt, ask the Set Manager where stuff goes. S/he would much rather be asked than you just chuck it somewhere even if s/he acts annoyed when first asked.

====Hammers====

You use them for hitting and removing nails. Bedlam currently owns four. They can also be used for percussive maintenance.
====Maglite====

Some people consider them to be torches but they are so much more than that. There are several sizes, the mini which takes 2 AA batteries and most techies carry at all times, mainly to stir their Black Techies and the D-Cell which comes in several sizes, from 2 to 6 which not only provide large amounts of light but also double as hammers (See Hammer) and can allegedly be useful if staff are assaulted.

====Multitool====

An all purpose tool which comprises several functions, the most standard one being pliers, blades and screwdrivers. They are also available as AJ, blades and screwdrivers. The techie’s multitool of choice is the [[A_to_Z#L|leatherman]].

====Podger====

These are generally wrenches with full-circle) ratcheting heads, attached to a tapered rod for lining up holes and, well, podging with. They are very useful for putting up scaff, but be careful to get one in the right size. 21 is scaff, 17 is steeldeck and 19 is everything else worth podging, such as certain truss clamps, metrodeck etc.

====Screwdriver====

Boring thing for putting screws into bits of wood, there are two main types to worry about, slot and crosshead. With crosshead coming in PoziDrive and Phillips. Techies tend to prefer pozi because you get a better grip. If using a powered driver (See SPT) try not to use slotted screws because you will find that unless you get the exact centre of the screw you will lose grip.

Tools

2008-10-21T17:04:26Z

J: /* Multitool */

Tools help you do things. Bedlam owns some, most of them are functional rather than fancy though this is changing albeit very slowly.

The [[set manager]] is responsible for tools and the [[workshop]] in general as well as the [[balconies]]. Consult him/her if you want help.

Most of the nice stuff you see lying around belongs to members so try and learn their colour codes so you know who to ask when you need something.

We only have one decent working power drill (the DeWalt). This is crap and we ought to by another one.

Keep tools tidy, put them back where you found them unless that place was obviously wrong. When in doubt, ask the Set Manager where stuff goes. S/he would much rather be asked than you just chuck it somewhere even if s/he acts annoyed when first asked.

====Hammers====

You use them for hitting and removing nails. Bedlam currently owns four. They can also be used for percussive maintenance.
====Maglite====

Some people consider them to be torches but they are so much more than that. There are several sizes, the mini which takes 2 AA batteries and most techies carry at all times, mainly to stir their Black Techies and the D-Cell which comes in several sizes, from 2 to 6 which not only provide large amounts of light but also double as hammers (See Hammer) and can allegedly be useful if staff are assaulted.

====Multitool====

An all purpose tool which comprises several functions, the most standard one being pliers, blades and screwdrivers. They are also available as AJ, blades and screwdrivers. The techie’s multitool of choice is the [[A_to_Z#L|leatherman]].

====Scaff Spanner====

Bedlam owns one scaff spanner which is kept on the balconies. Scaff spanners are simple sockets on the end of rods which fit the nuts on scaff clamps.

====Screwdriver====

Boring thing for putting screws into bits of wood, there are two main types to worry about, slot and crosshead. With crosshead coming in PoziDrive and Phillips. Techies tend to prefer pozi because you get a better grip. If using a powered driver (See SPT) try not to use slotted screws because you will find that unless you get the exact centre of the screw you will lose grip.

Comms

2008-10-19T18:23:38Z

J: /* Comms System */

==Comms System==

Bedlam is hardwired (to an extent) with a double comms ring. There are boxes for the belt packs to connect to at the café door, toilet corridor door, folo spot emplacements, sound desk, lighting desk, stage cupboard and both doors of the dressing room. There are two amplifiers behind the sound rack, which fork at the wall; one half deals with downstairs and anything stage right of the sound rack, and one half deals with the stage left folo and everything backstage. At some point in Bedlam's history, someone decided that the best way to wire the cans was with a mixture of CAT-5 and fairly crap two-core shielded audio cable. This makes it fairly temperamental and interesting to fix; its recent maintenance history includes:

*November 2007 - Cans located and problems found. Map made on wall of tech box. SL folo opened up and cursed for several hours. SL folo closed.
*December 2007 - SL Folo fixed after nimble soldering. Stage cupboard made to work very briefly.
*February 2008 - Stage cupboard emplacement found hanging off of the wall. SL folo found to be broken.
*April 2008 - SL folo made to work
*October 2008 - SL folo repaired again. Stage cupboard repaired. SL folo re-opened, and wired to include shield on audio cable. Stage cupboard works again. Dressing rooms still broken.
 

==Things to Note==
There is a nagging suspicion that the audio cable broken and coiled beside the SL folo may be the remains of the backstage end of one of the rings. One of the amplifiers has an undiagnosed fault and eats fuses. Also, we have a problem with people stealing beltpacks, which are extremely expensive. One disappeared in 2007 some time, and one during Fringe '08. It should be noted that it is possible to bypass the hardwired comms ring entirely, and daisy chain beltpacks together with the amplifier. This may often be the easiest option.

Comms

2008-10-19T17:03:20Z

==Comms System==

Bedlam is hardwired (to an extent) with a double comms ring. There are boxes for the belt packs to connect to at the café door, toilet corridor door, folo spot emplacements, sound desk, lighting desk, stage cupboard and both doors of the dressing room. There are two amplifiers behind the sound rack, which fork at the wall; one half deals with downstairs and anything stage right of the sound rack, and one half deals with the stage left folo and everything backstage. At some point in Bedlam's history, someone decided that the best way to wire the cans was with a mixture of CAT-5 and fairly crap two-core shielded audio cable. This makes it fairly temperamental and interesting to fix; it's recent maintenance history includes:

*November 2007 - Cans located and problems found. Map made on wall of tech box. SL folo opened up and cursed for several hours. SL folo closed.
*December 2007 - SL Folo fixed after nimble soldering. Stage cupboard made to work very briefly.
*February 2008 - Stage cupboard emplacement found hanging off of the wall. SL folo found to be broken.
*April 2008 - SL folo made to work
*October 2008 - SL folo repaired again. Stage cupboard repaired. SL folo re-opened, and wired to include shield on audio cable. Stage cupboard works again. Dressing rooms still broken.
 
==Things to Note==
There is a nagging suspicion that the audio cable broken and coiled beside the SL folo may be the remains of the backstage end of one of the rings. One of the amplifiers has an undiagnosed fault and eats fuses. Also, we have a problem with people stealing beltpacks, which are extremely expensive. One disappeared in 2007 some time, and one during Fringe '08. It should be noted that it is possible to bypass the hardwired comms ring entirely, and daisy chain beltpacks together with the amplifier. This may often be the easiest option.

Comms

2008-10-19T17:03:12Z

==Comms System==

Bedlam is hardwired (to an extent) with a double comms ring. There are boxes for the belt packs to connect to at the café door, toilet corridor door, folo spot emplacements, sound desk, lighting desk, stage cupboard and both doors of the dressing room. There are two amplifiers behind the sound rack, which fork at the wall; one half deals with downstairs and anything stage right of the sound rack, and one half deals with the stage left folo and everything backstage. At some point in Bedlam's history, someone decided that the best way to wire the cans was with a mixture of CAT-5 and fairly crap two-core shielded audio cable. This makes it fairly temperamental and interesting to fix; it's recent maintenance history includes:

*November 2007 - Cans located and problems found. Map made on wall of tech box. SL folo opened up and cursed for several hours. SL folo closed.
*December 2007 - SL Folo fixed after nimble soldering. Stage cupboard made to work very briefly.
*February 2008 - Stage cupboard emplacement found hanging off of the wall. SL folo found to be broken.
*April 2008 - SL folo made to work
*October 2008 - SL folo repaired again. Stage cupboard repaired. SL folo re-opened, and wired to include shield on audio cable. Stage cupboard works again. Dressing rooms still broken.

==Things to Note==
There is a nagging suspicion that the audio cable broken and coiled beside the SL folo may be the remains of the backstage end of one of the rings. One of the amplifiers has an undiagnosed fault and eats fuses. Also, we have a problem with people stealing beltpacks, which are extremely expensive. One disappeared in 2007 some time, and one during Fringe '08. It should be noted that it is possible to bypass the hardwired comms ring entirely, and daisy chain beltpacks together with the amplifier. This may often be the easiest option.

Comms

2008-10-19T17:02:37Z

==Comms System==

Bedlam is hardwired (to an extent) with a double comms ring. There are boxes for the belt packs to connect to at the café door, toilet corridor door, folo spot emplacements, sound desk, lighting desk, stage cupboard and both doors of the dressing room. There are two amplifiers behind the sound rack, which fork at the wall; one half deals with downstairs and anything stage right of the sound rack, and one half deals with the stage left folo and everything backstage. At some point in Bedlam's history, someone decided that the best way to wire the cans was with a mixture of CAT-5 and fairly crap two-core shielded audio cable. This makes it fairly temperamental and interesting to fix; it's recent maintenance history includes:

November 2007 - Cans located and problems found. Map made on wall of tech box. SL folo opened up and cursed for several hours. SL folo closed.
December 2007 - SL Folo fixed after nimble soldering. Stage cupboard made to work very briefly.
February 2008 - Stage cupboard emplacement found hanging off of the wall. SL folo found to be broken.
April 2008 - SL folo made to work
October 2008 - SL folo repaired again. Stage cupboard repaired. SL folo re-opened, and wired to include shield on audio cable. Stage cupboard works again. Dressing rooms still broken.

==Things to Note==
There is a nagging suspicion that the audio cable broken and coiled beside the SL folo may be the remains of the backstage end of one of the rings. One of the amplifiers has an undiagnosed fault and eats fuses. Also, we have a problem with people stealing beltpacks, which are extremely expensive. One disappeared in 2007 some time, and one during Fringe '08. It should be noted that it is possible to bypass the hardwired comms ring entirely, and daisy chain beltpacks together with the amplifier. This may often be the easiest option.

Comms

2008-10-19T17:02:11Z

J: New page: ==Comms System== Bedlam is hardwired (to an extant) with a double comms ring. There are boxes for the belt packs to connect to at the café door, toilet corridor door, folo spot emplaceme...

==Comms System==

Bedlam is hardwired (to an extant) with a double comms ring. There are boxes for the belt packs to connect to at the café door, toilet corridor door, folo spot emplacements, sound desk, lighting desk, stage cupboard and both doors of the dressing room. There are two amplifiers behind the sound rack, which fork at the wall; one half deals with downstairs and anything stage right of the sound rack, and one half deals with the stage left folo and everything backstage. At some point in Bedlam's history, someone decided that the best way to wire the cans was with a mixture of CAT-5 and fairly crap two-core shielded audio cable. This makes it fairly temperamental and interesting to fix; it's recent maintenance history includes:

November 2007 - Cans located and problems found. Map made on wall of tech box. SL folo opened up and cursed for several hours. SL folo closed.
December 2007 - SL Folo fixed after nimble soldering. Stage cupboard made to work very briefly.
February 2008 - Stage cupboard emplacement found hanging off of the wall. SL folo found to be broken.
April 2008 - SL folo made to work
October 2008 - SL folo repaired again. Stage cupboard repaired. SL folo re-opened, and wired to include shield on audio cable. Stage cupboard works again. Dressing rooms still broken.

==Things to Note==
There is a nagging suspicion that the audio cable broken and coiled beside the SL folo may be the remains of the backstage end of one of the rings. One of the amplifiers has an undiagnosed fault and eats fuses. Also, we have a problem with people stealing beltpacks, which are extremely expensive. One disappeared in 2007 some time, and one during Fringe '08. It should be noted that it is possible to bypass the hardwired comms ring entirely, and daisy chain beltpacks together with the amplifier. This may often be the easiest option.

Powering Up and Powering Down the Sound System

2008-10-18T17:59:49Z

J: /* Powering Down the System */

[[Category:Equipment]][[Category:Sound]][[Category:OutofDate]]
== Powering Up the System ==

#Switch on all sources i.e. minidisc players, CD players etc.
#Turn on the sound desk (and phantom power if needed)
#Turn on the Equalizer (top item in rack – switch at back)
#Turn on the compressor (second from top in rack)

all of the above are now integrated into the IEC distro with the long directional lighting tube on it. turn that on instead. 

#Wait 5 seconds
#Turn on the amplifiers (the sub amp lives underneath the rack part of the desk)
#Wait until the PROTECTION or LIMIT lights have gone off before continuing
#Turn the MC2 volume knobs to around 6 for both channels
#Turn the other amp volume knobs to around 24 for both channels

== Powering Down the System ==

#Turn the MC2 volume knobs all the way anticlockwise (NOT to zero)
#Turn the Yamaha amp volume knobs anticlockwise to infinity ∞ (NOT to zero)
#Wait 30 seconds
#Turn off both amps
#Turn off the sub amp - this is often forgotten, and damages the amp when the desk is turned off.
#Wait a few seconds

#Turn off the Equalizer (top item in rack – switch at back)
#Turn off the compressor (item below)
#Turn off the sound desk & phantom power
#Turn off all sources i.e. minidisc players, CD players etc.

this has now been integrated, as with turning on the rack. see above.

== Notes ==

*The MC2 is the amplifier in the main sound rack, and is located above the sound patch panel
*The Yamaha amp is located by the entrance of the techbox
*The sound desk power switch is located on top of the Yamaha amp
*If you don’t know what you’re doing please ask someone who does
*The Yamaha is dead and there is a new amp above the MC2 in the rack
*It's not really worth messing around with the channel levels on the sub amp when turning it on and off unless you know what you are doing

Powering Up and Powering Down the Sound System

2008-10-18T17:59:25Z

J: /* Powering Down the System */

[[Category:Equipment]][[Category:Sound]][[Category:OutofDate]]
== Powering Up the System ==

#Switch on all sources i.e. minidisc players, CD players etc.
#Turn on the sound desk (and phantom power if needed)
#Turn on the Equalizer (top item in rack – switch at back)
#Turn on the compressor (second from top in rack)

all of the above are now integrated into the IEC distro with the long directional lighting tube on it. turn that on instead. 

#Wait 5 seconds
#Turn on the amplifiers (the sub amp lives underneath the rack part of the desk)
#Wait until the PROTECTION or LIMIT lights have gone off before continuing
#Turn the MC2 volume knobs to around 6 for both channels
#Turn the other amp volume knobs to around 24 for both channels

== Powering Down the System ==

#Turn the MC2 volume knobs all the way anticlockwise (NOT to zero)
#Turn the Yamaha amp volume knobs anticlockwise to infinity ∞ (NOT to zero)
#Wait 30 seconds
#Turn off both amps
#Turn off the sub amp - this is often forgotten, and damages the amp when the desk is turned off.
#Wait a few seconds

this has now been integrated, as with turning on the rack. see above.

#Turn off the Equalizer (top item in rack – switch at back)
#Turn off the compressor (item below)
#Turn off the sound desk & phantom power
#Turn off all sources i.e. minidisc players, CD players etc.

== Notes ==

*The MC2 is the amplifier in the main sound rack, and is located above the sound patch panel
*The Yamaha amp is located by the entrance of the techbox
*The sound desk power switch is located on top of the Yamaha amp
*If you don’t know what you’re doing please ask someone who does
*The Yamaha is dead and there is a new amp above the MC2 in the rack
*It's not really worth messing around with the channel levels on the sub amp when turning it on and off unless you know what you are doing

Powering Up and Powering Down the Sound System

2008-10-18T17:58:56Z

J: /* Powering Up the System */

[[Category:Equipment]][[Category:Sound]][[Category:OutofDate]]
== Powering Up the System ==

#Switch on all sources i.e. minidisc players, CD players etc.
#Turn on the sound desk (and phantom power if needed)
#Turn on the Equalizer (top item in rack – switch at back)
#Turn on the compressor (second from top in rack)

all of the above are now integrated into the IEC distro with the long directional lighting tube on it. turn that on instead. 

#Wait 5 seconds
#Turn on the amplifiers (the sub amp lives underneath the rack part of the desk)
#Wait until the PROTECTION or LIMIT lights have gone off before continuing
#Turn the MC2 volume knobs to around 6 for both channels
#Turn the other amp volume knobs to around 24 for both channels

== Powering Down the System ==

#Turn the MC2 volume knobs all the way anticlockwise (NOT to zero)
#Turn the Yamaha amp volume knobs anticlockwise to infinity ∞ (NOT to zero)
#Wait 30 seconds
#Turn off both amps
#Turn off the sub amp - this is often forgotten, and damages the amp when the desk is turned off.
#Wait a few seconds

this has now been integrated, as with turning on the rack. see above.

#Turn off the Equalizer (top item in rack – switch at back)
#Turn off the compressor (item below)
#Turn off the sound desk & phantom power
#Turn off all sources i.e. minidisc players, CD players etc.

== Notes ==

*The MC2 is the amplifier in the main sound rack, and is located above the sound patch panel
*The Yamaha amp is located by the entrance of the techbox
*The sound desk power switch is located on top of the Yamaha amp
*If you don’t know what you’re doing please ask someone who does
*The Yamaha is dead and there is a new amp above the MC2 in the rack
*It's not really worth messing around with the channel levels on the sub amp when turning it on and off unless you know what you are doing

Powering Up and Powering Down the Sound System

2008-10-18T17:58:25Z

J: /* Notes */

[[Category:Equipment]][[Category:Sound]][[Category:OutofDate]]
== Powering Up the System ==

#Switch on all sources i.e. minidisc players, CD players etc.
#Turn on the sound desk (and phantom power if needed)
#Turn on the Equalizer (top item in rack – switch at back)
#Turn on the compressor (second from top in rack)

all of the above are now integrated into the IEC distro with the long directional lighting tube on it. turn that on instead. 

#Wait 5 seconds
#Turn on the amplifiers (the sub amp lives underneath the rack part of the desk)
#Wait until the PROTECTION or LIMIT lights have gone off before continuing
#Turn the MC2 volume knobs to around 6 for both channels
#Turn the other amp volume knobs to around 24 for both channels

== Powering Down the System ==

#Turn the MC2 volume knobs all the way anticlockwise (NOT to zero)
#Turn the Yamaha amp volume knobs anticlockwise to infinity ∞ (NOT to zero)
#Wait 30 seconds
#Turn off both amps
#Turn off the sub amp - this is often forgotten, and damages the amp when the desk is turned off.
#Wait a few seconds

this has now been integrated, as with turning on the rack. see above.

#Turn off the Equalizer (top item in rack – switch at back)
#Turn off the compressor (item below)
#Turn off the sound desk & phantom power
#Turn off all sources i.e. minidisc players, CD players etc.

== Notes ==

*The MC2 is the amplifier in the main sound rack, and is located above the sound patch panel
*The Yamaha amp is located by the entrance of the techbox
*The sound desk power switch is located on top of the Yamaha amp
*If you don’t know what you’re doing please ask someone who does
*The Yamaha is dead and there is a new amp above the MC2 in the rack
*It's not really worth messing around with the channel levels on the sub amp when turning it on and off unless you know what you are doing

Powering Up and Powering Down the Sound System

2008-10-18T17:56:26Z

J: /* Powering Down the System */

[[Category:Equipment]][[Category:Sound]][[Category:OutofDate]]
== Powering Up the System ==

#Switch on all sources i.e. minidisc players, CD players etc.
#Turn on the sound desk (and phantom power if needed)
#Turn on the Equalizer (top item in rack – switch at back)
#Turn on the compressor (second from top in rack)

all of the above are now integrated into the IEC distro with the long directional lighting tube on it. turn that on instead. 

#Wait 5 seconds
#Turn on the amplifiers (the sub amp lives underneath the rack part of the desk)
#Wait until the PROTECTION or LIMIT lights have gone off before continuing
#Turn the MC2 volume knobs to around 6 for both channels
#Turn the other amp volume knobs to around 24 for both channels

== Powering Down the System ==

#Turn the MC2 volume knobs all the way anticlockwise (NOT to zero)
#Turn the Yamaha amp volume knobs anticlockwise to infinity ∞ (NOT to zero)
#Wait 30 seconds
#Turn off both amps
#Turn off the sub amp - this is often forgotten, and damages the amp when the desk is turned off.
#Wait a few seconds

this has now been integrated, as with turning on the rack. see above.

#Turn off the Equalizer (top item in rack – switch at back)
#Turn off the compressor (item below)
#Turn off the sound desk & phantom power
#Turn off all sources i.e. minidisc players, CD players etc.

== Notes ==

*The MC2 is the amplifier in the main sound rack, and is located above the sound patch panel
*The Yamaha amp is located by the entrance of the techbox
*The sound desk power switch is located on top of the Yamaha amp
*If you don’t know what you’re doing please ask someone who does
*The Yamaha is dead and there is a new amp above the MC2 in the rack

Powering Up and Powering Down the Sound System

2008-10-18T17:52:11Z

J: /* Powering Up the System */

[[Category:Equipment]][[Category:Sound]][[Category:OutofDate]]
== Powering Up the System ==

#Switch on all sources i.e. minidisc players, CD players etc.
#Turn on the sound desk (and phantom power if needed)
#Turn on the Equalizer (top item in rack – switch at back)
#Turn on the compressor (second from top in rack)

all of the above are now integrated into the IEC distro with the long directional lighting tube on it. turn that on instead. 

#Wait 5 seconds
#Turn on the amplifiers (the sub amp lives underneath the rack part of the desk)
#Wait until the PROTECTION or LIMIT lights have gone off before continuing
#Turn the MC2 volume knobs to around 6 for both channels
#Turn the other amp volume knobs to around 24 for both channels

== Powering Down the System ==

#Turn the MC2 volume knobs all the way anticlockwise (NOT to zero)
#Turn the Yamaha amp volume knobs anticlockwise to infinity ∞ (NOT to zero)
#Wait 30 seconds
#Turn off both amps
#Wait a few seconds
#Turn off the Equalizer (top item in rack – switch at back)
#Turn off the compressor (item below)
#Turn off the sound desk & phantom power
#Turn off all sources i.e. minidisc players, CD players etc.

== Notes ==

*The MC2 is the amplifier in the main sound rack, and is located above the sound patch panel
*The Yamaha amp is located by the entrance of the techbox
*The sound desk power switch is located on top of the Yamaha amp
*If you don’t know what you’re doing please ask someone who does
*The Yamaha is dead and there is a new amp above the MC2 in the rack

Building Improvments

2008-01-20T13:44:06Z

J: /* Other Suggestions */

[[Category:The Building]]
The idea of this page is "to create a list of all the jobs big and small that people think should be done to improve the theatre.
These can range from putting in some new lights, to putting the stage where it should be at balcony height.
I want people to mention any thoughts they've had however crazy and unrealistic you think it might be, because collectively we have thought of many ways to improve things, but individually we can't remember what they all are.
I hope some things can get fix quickly, but it will mainly be to create an ongoing plan for improving the building over the next few years." [stolen from the facebook group Bedlamites]

==Cafe Walls==

The soundproofing in the walls is non existent. It would be good (particularly during fringe) if we could run the cafe normally even when a show was in.

'''Possible solutions?'''

* I have heard that MDF is very good at insulating sound, loose out on a few mm into either cafe or auditorium + the expense of the MDF

* One theory is that the sound does not travel through the walls but under the floor. The floor of the cafe is on the same level as the floor of the auditorium, with sound travelling through the space under the floors/along the beams with the seating rake acting as a giant drum. One suggestion to remedy this problem is to simply build a small wall under the floor between the auditorium and the cafe. It has also been suggested that we should saw through one of the supporting beams so that sound will not travel right the way along it. This may, in fact, be a bad plan. But building some kind of wall (cement/brick/wood) or packing part of the underground bit between auditorium and cafe may help.

* some form of sound absorbing under the rake? especially now that we got the sub there.

* Other ideas?

==Workers==

They keep blowing. we ought to find a better solution than Bertha.

'''Reasons for blowing?'''

* They have been wired in with really really crap bell wire, as a result they turn on then the wire heats up and melts, changing the current getting to the lamp, thus blowing the lamp

'''Possible solutions?'''

* keep on telling EUSA till they finally send out the engineer they told us they would before fringe 2007. (They may well replace the whole ring with 16A sockets, so we can just move workers whenever we need to, but still have them on the workers switch)

* Replace the wiring in the whole building!!!

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==Other Suggestions==
In 2008, Neale and Dave came up with this list of stuff to do.

'''To Do'''
*Fix rest of cans system
*Fix Mins, and Pin Spots.
*Check sub wiring, the red connection at the amp is dodgy.
*Properly install sub amp.
*Make projector mount

'''Ideal to do - Def before fringe?'''
*replace backstage speaker - (so not yamaha)
*rig stage pickup - feed onto zone 5 of zone mixer
*rig stage camera
*build backstage TV holder
*Setup backstage AV feed
*Rig TV in Stage cupboard
*Setup Stage Cupboard Feed
*Get new XLR's, two Behringer DI's
*The cafe speakers aren't receiving input from the tech box, but BOffice is.

'''Would be really nice to have for fringe.'''
*Tighten rig
*Rig 2xTV's in Box Office area
*Set up DVD feed (get someone to design sources / Fringe Advertising)
*Fix some circuits on the rig?
**Where lots are broken? - Bar 2 SR, Bar 3 SL ...
**At least look into it.
*build folo spot positions either side of tech box / anywhere off the rig.
*Fix and re-lay alpha/beta extensions to under the stage/ stage cupboard.

'''Never really going to have time/ongoing efforts'''
*update the crap out of the wiki
*get a monitor amp for the tech box.
*build a second tech box / sm position on top of the tech box.

Building Improvments

2008-01-14T13:41:41Z

[[Category:The Building]]
The idea of this page is "to create a list of all the jobs big and small that people think should be done to improve the theatre.
These can range from putting in some new lights, to putting the stage where it should be at balcony height.
I want people to mention any thoughts they've had however crazy and unrealistic you think it might be, because collectively we have thought of many ways to improve things, but individually we can't remember what they all are.
I hope some things can get fix quickly, but it will mainly be to create an ongoing plan for improving the building over the next few years." [stolen from the facebook group Bedlamites]

==Cafe Walls==

The soundproofing in the walls is non existent. It would be good (particularly during fringe) if we could run the cafe normally even when a show was in.

'''Possible solutions?'''

* I have heard that MDF is very good at insulating sound, loose out on a few mm into either cafe or auditorium + the expense of the MDF

* One theory is that the sound does not travel through the walls but under the floor. The floor of the cafe is on the same level as the floor of the auditorium, with sound travelling through the space under the floors/along the beams with the seating rake acting as a giant drum. One suggestion to remedy this problem is to simply build a small wall under the floor between the auditorium and the cafe. It has also been suggested that we should saw through one of the supporting beams so that sound will not travel right the way along it. This may, in fact, be a bad plan. But building some kind of wall (cement/brick/wood) or packing part of the underground bit between auditorium and cafe may help.

* some form of sound absorbing under the rake? especially now that we got the sub there.

* Other ideas?

==Workers==

They keep blowing. we ought to find a better solution than Bertha.

'''Reasons for blowing?'''

* They have been wired in with really really crap bell wire, as a result they turn on then the wire heats up and melts, changing the current getting to the lamp, thus blowing the lamp

'''Possible solutions?'''

* keep on telling EUSA till they finally send out the engineer they told us they would before fringe 2007. (They may well replace the whole ring with 16A sockets, so we can just move workers whenever we need to, but still have them on the workers switch)

* Replace the wiring in the whole building!!!

----

==Other Suggestions==
In 2008, Neale and Dave came up with this list of stuff to do.

'''To Do'''
*Fix tech box blues - install birdies
*Repaint techbox
*Tidy (and gut out) techbox
*Fix rest of cans system
*Install new Box Office CD Player
*Fix Mins, and Pin Spots.
*Swap out Cafe amp for old Yamaha amp - or fix other side of carver amp
*Check sub wiring, the red connection at the amp is dodgy.
*Properly install sub amp.
*Make projector mount

'''Ideal to do - Def before fringe?'''
*replace backstage speaker - (so not yamaha)
*rig stage pickup - feed onto zone 5 of zone mixer
*rig stage camera
*build backstage TV holder
*Setup backstage AV feed
*Rig TV in Stage cupboard
*Setup Stage Cupboard Feed
*Get new XLR's, two Behringer DI's
*There's a broken 2x4 secondary joist under the tech box, behind the projector box. It can probably be replaced.

'''Would be really nice to have for fringe.'''
*Tighten rig
*Rig 2xTV's in Box Office area
*Set up DVD feed (get someone to design sources / Fringe Advertising)
*Fix some circuits on the rig?
**Where lots are broken? - Bar 2 SR, Bar 3 SL ...
**At least look into it.
*build folo spot positions either side of tech box / anywhere off the rig.
*Fix and re-lay alpha/beta extensions to under the stage/ stage cupboard.

'''Never really going to have time/ongoing efforts'''
*update the crap out of the wiki
*get a monitor amp for the tech box. - I'm sure we have the bits in bedlam to do this [DM]
*build a second tech box / sm position on top of the tech box.