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I have a few larger gigs coming up as a result of this one. I will do some more testing on the scaffolding and report results as I get them.

Wind is indeed a factor above a certain velocity. I was VERY comfortable with the stability up to at least 35MPH wind. We did not have that kind of wind on that day. The extra wooden base did give an increase in stability that moved me from "It's pretty good" to "No problem!".

ANtonZ, I agree about it being a lot of rig. The organizers told me there could be up to 1300 people so that gave me a chance to bring out everything I have and test in the real world. I would do the same again. Better to not use all you brought vs needing more than you have.

WB is correct. The scaffolding was solidly bolted to the two 2x6 by 4 foot pieces of wood to expand the base solidity. I tried it without and the stability was still good but because it is a safety issue I have no problem with this minor overbuild. I did give both towers a good shake and they felt v...

One more look.

From the other side. 4 T48's (30") and the other Otop stack of 5. Notice the bucket and mop used to clean off wet stage.

First picture... Stack of 5 Otop112's on scaffolding.

Done. Why is it that rain can be predicted up to 8 months before an event? Do the weather people know this? The rain spooked most of the crowd. Got there on time (2:15) for a 4:00 start and the first thing I heard was "the entertainer at the end point of the ride didn't show so more people are ...

I agree.

Sorry Wisounds.
I used to be a gooder speller!

<off topic> The THT is in my living room. There is a note in the first Frankie Goes To Hollywood album called Welcome to the Pleasure Dome. At about 2:40ish there is a note that vibrates the couch in a manner that has to be felt to be believed. It is the most visceral repeatable musical passage that...

The thinking behind the large number of otops per side is to maximize the near field distance as well as to smooth out frequency response. I have never understood the concerns about the tops "out running" the subs or vice versa. The idea is to combine your various speaker outputs at correc...

178 Nebo Rd. Hamilton. Ontario. Canada. I have spent almost a year getting ready for this gig. 4 Otops (Via Wiisounds) 4 Otops (Via JeffBabcock) 4 T48 (30") (Via Adam Schaible) and my own 2 Otops Final tally: 10 Otop112's and 4 T48's + scaffolding + electronics (+ band talent - of course!) Setu...

My own journey on this has taken a while. In summary: I first started with EQ "flat". Realized it was WAY too bright. :wall: Saw some EQ curves at good sounding small shows and large concerts (via iPhone FFT app). Saw that bass was generally boosted and highs generally cut. Took the "...

Hello All. First post. What a site! (I have been reading for over 18 months) I have 6 OT12's (Thanks for 4 of them Wi). I have a Crown XTI4000 and would like to drive all 6 (mono) from a single channel of the XTI4000 (when the gig demands it). Can I parallel the right side set of 3 and then parallel...