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* With a few bits of quite nice new(ish) stuff
* With a few bits of quite nice new(ish) stuff
* It's analogue. We know.
* It's analogue. We know.


== Power ==
== Power ==
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It is fed from two 32amp Ceeform plugs on the wall (same wall as fire escape). Note this is not three phase!
It is fed from two 32amp Ceeform plugs on the wall (same wall as fire escape). Note this is not three phase!
YSTV has managed to trip these on occasion!
YSTV has managed to trip these on occasion!


== Dimmers ==
== Dimmers ==
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* 6 5amp channels each.
* 6 5amp channels each.
* If they're buzzing, they're happy!
* If they're buzzing, they're happy!


== Desk ==
== Desk ==
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The desk is  a 24 channel model, that can be programmed with chases, steps, memories etc... It's quite obscure: controls aren't used in the order that would make them most intuitive, with a precarious mix of HTP and LTP channels. Because of this obscure programming method, not many people use it fully.
The desk is  a 24 channel model, that can be programmed with chases, steps, memories etc... It's quite obscure: controls aren't used in the order that would make them most intuitive, with a precarious mix of HTP and LTP channels. Because of this obscure programming method, not many people use it fully.
The Zero88 outputs 0 to 10v through it's large D-Sub connectors located on the back panel. These D-sub connectors then go into an adapter, to change the pin arrangements ready for the dimmers.
The Zero88 outputs 0 to 10v through it's large D-Sub connectors located on the back panel. These D-sub connectors then go into an adapter, to change the pin arrangements ready for the dimmers.


== Hardware ==
== Hardware ==
On the ceiling is a home-made steel pipe frame, with some IWB's here and there. These are fed by the outputs from the IEC patch panels  which are above the dimmer rack.
On the ceiling is a home-made steel pipe frame, with some IWB's here and there. These are fed by the outputs from the IEC patch panels  which are above the dimmer rack.


== Lights ==
== Lights ==
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* Use to light back walls evenly, rather than a large "splodge" of light at the top, and not much at the bottom.
* Use to light back walls evenly, rather than a large "splodge" of light at the top, and not much at the bottom.
* The above makes them very useful when doing [[chromakey]] work.
* The above makes them very useful when doing [[chromakey]] work.
== Gels ==
We have some. {{somewhere, on the odd bit of lantern... Does anyone else know more?}}
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