Bop Setup - Revision history

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	When setting up for a Bop or similar event, the following procedure should be followed.		When setting up for a Bop or similar event, the following procedure should be followed.
	Note that this is just a guide, and specific events may require extra preparation.		Note that this is just a guide, and specific events may require extra preparation.

			'''This document is Obsolete! (As of 2015)'''

	==Pre Setup==		==Pre Setup==

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Set up DJ Equipment

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	# Run a 13A 4-way from the wall-socket Stage Right to the DJ position.		# Run a 13A 4-way from the wall-socket Stage Right to the DJ position.
	# Plug in the power cables for the monitor amp rack to this 4-way.		# Plug in the power cables for the monitor amp rack to this 4-way.
	# Plug the pair of [[Cables & Connectors/XLR\|XLR]]s from the main amp stack into the Main outputs of the [[Pioneer ~~DJM900~~\|DJM]].		# Plug the pair of [[Cables & Connectors/XLR\|XLR]]s from the main amp stack into the Main outputs of the [[Pioneer DJM-900 Nexus\|DJM]].
	# Plug the pair of [[Cables & Connectors/Jack\|Jack cable]]s from the monitor amp stack into the Booth outputs of the DJM.		# Plug the pair of [[Cables & Connectors/Jack\|Jack cable]]s from the monitor amp stack into the Booth outputs of the DJM.
	# Plug the monitor speakers into the amp stack outputs using speaker level XLR and speaker level XLR-[[Cables & Connectors/Speakon\|Speakon]].		# Plug the monitor speakers into the amp stack outputs using speaker level XLR and speaker level XLR-[[Cables & Connectors/Speakon\|Speakon]].

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Stage prep

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	===Stage prep===		===Stage prep===
	# Turn on working lights (Stage Left Wing).		# Turn on working lights (Stage Left Wing).
	# Clear stage floor of all equipment not needed for the bop, including [[tank trap]s, [[:Category:Lighting/Fixtures/Intelligents\|Intelligent lights]] and Nivos.		# Clear stage floor of all equipment not needed for the bop, including [[tank trap]]s, [[:Category:Lighting/Fixtures/Intelligents\|Intelligent lights]] and Nivos.
	# Set up [[Nivoflex\|Nivos]] in the desired arrangement, for example the standard horseshoe shape for DJs with an extra Nivo for the lighting desk.		# Set up [[Nivoflex\|Nivos]] in the desired arrangement, for example the standard horseshoe shape for DJs with an extra Nivo for the lighting desk.

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			[[File:Bop plan.png\|thumb\|Typical Bop Setup (click to enlarge)]]
	When setting up for a Bop or similar event, the following procedure should be followed.		When setting up for a Bop or similar event, the following procedure should be followed.
	Note that this is just a guide, and specific events may require extra preparation.		Note that this is just a guide, and specific events may require extra preparation.

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Health and Safety

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	==Final Checks==		==Final Checks==
	=Health and Safety=		===Health and Safety===
	# Fill in an event checklist.		# Fill in an event checklist.
	# If smoke is being used, ensure the venue has been isolated.		# If smoke is being used, ensure the venue has been isolated.

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	# Return this knob to its lowest.		# Return this knob to its lowest.
	# Slowly turn the main output until the main output meters are at roughly 0dB. Ensure the volume on the floor of the venue is acceptable.		# Slowly turn the main output until the main output meters are at roughly 0dB. Ensure the volume on the floor of the venue is acceptable.

			==Final Checks==
			=Health and Safety=
			# Fill in an event checklist.
			# If smoke is being used, ensure the venue has been isolated.
			# Ensure all fire exits are unlocked and unobstructed.
			# Ensure all equipment used during setup is safely stowed away.
			# Turn off working lights.
			# Inform Porters that event is ready.

	[[Category:How To]]		[[Category:How To]]

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	# Return this knob to its lowest.		# Return this knob to its lowest.
	# Slowly turn the main output until the main output meters are at roughly 0dB. Ensure the volume on the floor of the venue is acceptable.		# Slowly turn the main output until the main output meters are at roughly 0dB. Ensure the volume on the floor of the venue is acceptable.

			[[Category:How To]]

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When setting up for a Bop or similar event, the following procedure should be followed.
Note that this is just a guide, and specific events may require extra preparation.

==Pre Setup==
===Stage prep===
# Turn on working lights (Stage Left Wing).
# Clear stage floor of all equipment not needed for the bop, including [[tank trap]s, [[:Category:Lighting/Fixtures/Intelligents|Intelligent lights]] and Nivos.
# Set up [[Nivoflex|Nivos]] in the desired arrangement, for example the standard horseshoe shape for DJs with an extra Nivo for the lighting desk.

===Turn power on===
# Check that all 18 switches on the [[Rubber Box (lighting)|rubber box]] are in the off position.
# Check that the breakers for all 4 [[Dimmers|dimmer]] modules and 3 auxiliary outputs on the dimmer racks are in the off position.
# Check that all amps are switched off.
# Turn on both stage power [[Understage Isolators|isolators]].
# Turn on all needed breakers on the [[Rubber Box (lighting)|rubber box]] - pausing momentarily between each to allow time for current spikes as lamps strike.
# Turn on all 4 dimmer modules.

===Equip stage===
# Have two people move the [[Avolites Pearl 2000|Pearl]] flight case beside the lighting Nivo.
# Remove the flight case lid, and lift the desk onto the Nivo. Store the flight case out of the way.
# Locate the [[Pioneer CDJ2000|CDJ2000]] flight case. Wheel it beside the DJ Nivo.
# Lift the case into position on the Nivo and remove the lid.
# Position one [[L'Acoustic|L'Acoustic]] monitor on its end at either corner of the DJ Nivo.
# Position one sub under the Nivos to the left and right of the DJ.
# Have two people move the monitor amp rack under the DJ Nivo.

==Lighting==
===Set up Pearl===
# Run power from the rubber box to the lighting desk using a 16A-13A 4-way.
# Run [[DMX]] from the Pearl's output (typically "2&4") to the input on the [[Optosplitter]] above the rubber box.
# Turn on the Pearl using the button on the rear.
# Insert a Bop floppy disk, press the blue '''Disk''' key, then the '''Load Show''' softkey. After the show loads, press the '''Exit''' softkey.

===Test Pearl===
# Locate all fixtures:
#* Select the fixture(s) using the blue swop keys.
#* Press the grey "{{abbr|ML|Moving Light}} Menu" key beside the LCD.
#* Press the "Locate Fixture" softkey.
# Ensure all moving heads have lit.
# Press exit. Ensure faders work as expected.
# If any do not, follow the [[Avolites_Pearl_2000#Troubleshooting|Pearl Troubleshooting]] guide.

==Sound==
===Set up DJ Equipment===
# Run the DJ 13A 8-way from the [[Rubber Box (sound)|sound rubber box]] to the DJ position.
# Plug in the power cables for the CDJs to this 8-way.
# Run a 13A 4-way from the wall-socket Stage Right to the DJ position.
# Plug in the power cables for the monitor amp rack to this 4-way.
# Plug the pair of [[Cables & Connectors/XLR|XLR]]s from the main amp stack into the Main outputs of the [[Pioneer DJM900|DJM]].
# Plug the pair of [[Cables & Connectors/Jack|Jack cable]]s from the monitor amp stack into the Booth outputs of the DJM.
# Plug the monitor speakers into the amp stack outputs using speaker level XLR and speaker level XLR-[[Cables & Connectors/Speakon|Speakon]].

===Power On DJ Setup===
# Power on the DJM and CDJs.
# Ensure the master and booth output controls are at their lowest.
# Power on each item in the monitor amp stack in turn.
# Turn the pots on the front of the amps to roughly 50%.
# Power on each item in the main amp stack in turn.
# Turn the pots on the front of the amps to 100%.

===Test DJ Setup===
# Insert a CD or USB pen drive into one of the CDJs
# Load a track, and start it playing.
# Raise the fader for the CDJ to 100%, and move the cross fader to this CDJ's side.
# Repeat with other CDJ.
# Turn the (grey) gain knob until the meter on that channel is at roughly 0dB.
# Slowly turn the booth output knob until a comfortable level is reached. You may need to readjust the pots on the front of the monitor amp stack.
# Return this knob to its lowest.
# Slowly turn the main output until the main output meters are at roughly 0dB. Ensure the volume on the floor of the venue is acceptable.