We were all newbies once....
- Chris_Allen
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We were all newbies once....
This is just a quick thread to remind us that at one point in time we all knew nothing and that we relied on the knowledge and experience of others to get to where we are today. So let's just remember why we like this forum so much; the people, the information and the open mindedness to which we approach the problems.
Let's also be fair to those who haven't been reading this forum pretty much everyday for 5 years! So just remember the following things:
You can't read every thread: some information is still in the forum but other good stuff isn't. There is a thread culling process and sadly we've lost some really good threads but if no-one reads it, it goes after about a year. The time period is much longer than the early days so it doesn't appear to be much of a problem but newbies might not have the luxury of reading some of the good stuff that we did.
The search isn't very good: unfortunately PHPBB's search isn't that cracking (or at least, my ability to configure it isn't!) and searches are only good if you know what you are looking for. This industry is riddled with confusing names and misused terminology and it's hard to pick out one line in 20 examples of 60,000 posts, some things are easy to miss. There should be a wiki coming soon when I find the time to realise the work of another member, so hopefully this will help newcomers in understanding where we are coming from. I get annoyed when I can't find what I need despite having read it numerous times before, so I ask the question.
If you are getting frustrated, don't reply: We are really lucky that the fountain of knowledge and understanding has grown from a handful of people to 10's of people over the years. So if the OP is winding you up, walk away. Someone else will pick it up and if they manage to annoy the entire group of people who can answer their question and they all walk away, that's the OP's loss, not ours.
This isn't intended to point fingers at anyone or any thread as I think we are all guilty at one point or another. It's just a polite reminder that I have considered writing for months, let us all remember why we like it here so much.
Now get back to removing the PL off your fingers...
Chris.
Let's also be fair to those who haven't been reading this forum pretty much everyday for 5 years! So just remember the following things:
You can't read every thread: some information is still in the forum but other good stuff isn't. There is a thread culling process and sadly we've lost some really good threads but if no-one reads it, it goes after about a year. The time period is much longer than the early days so it doesn't appear to be much of a problem but newbies might not have the luxury of reading some of the good stuff that we did.
The search isn't very good: unfortunately PHPBB's search isn't that cracking (or at least, my ability to configure it isn't!) and searches are only good if you know what you are looking for. This industry is riddled with confusing names and misused terminology and it's hard to pick out one line in 20 examples of 60,000 posts, some things are easy to miss. There should be a wiki coming soon when I find the time to realise the work of another member, so hopefully this will help newcomers in understanding where we are coming from. I get annoyed when I can't find what I need despite having read it numerous times before, so I ask the question.
If you are getting frustrated, don't reply: We are really lucky that the fountain of knowledge and understanding has grown from a handful of people to 10's of people over the years. So if the OP is winding you up, walk away. Someone else will pick it up and if they manage to annoy the entire group of people who can answer their question and they all walk away, that's the OP's loss, not ours.
This isn't intended to point fingers at anyone or any thread as I think we are all guilty at one point or another. It's just a polite reminder that I have considered writing for months, let us all remember why we like it here so much.
Now get back to removing the PL off your fingers...
Chris.
Built:
6xDR200, 2xT39, 2xT48, 2xJack110, 1xOmni10.5, 1xAutotuba, 1xT18, 1xSLA Pro, 1xW8, 1xW10
6xDR200, 2xT39, 2xT48, 2xJack110, 1xOmni10.5, 1xAutotuba, 1xT18, 1xSLA Pro, 1xW8, 1xW10
Re: We were all newbies once....
Good reminder. I've been using forums for over a decade now, so i'm very familiar with forum etiquette. I have to remind myself that some people (older mostly) are only now getting into it.
T39 24" 3012lf (1 built 1 in progress)
SLA Pro x 2
Yamaha S112V x 1
QSC RMX 2450
dbx Driverack PA
SLA Pro x 2
Yamaha S112V x 1
QSC RMX 2450
dbx Driverack PA
- Bas Gooiker
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Re: We were all newbies once....
+1Chris_Allen wrote:This is just a quick thread to remind us that at one point in time we all knew nothing and that we relied on the knowledge and experience of others to get to where we are today. So let's just remember why we like this forum so much; the people, the information and the open mindedness to which we approach the problems.
Life is just a game, don't take it to seriously!
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Re: We were all newbies once....
Hey I resemble that (older mostly) Been using forums for almost 3 decades before that was fidonet/usenet/bbs forums on dialup modems....... now that should date me!Dan30 wrote:Good reminder. I've been using forums for over a decade now, so i'm very familiar with forum etiquette. I have to remind myself that some people (older mostly) are only now getting into it.
Anyway not a forum newbie, pro audio that's another story.
Jerry
- Harley
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Re: We were all newbies once....
And so what's wrong with old people getting involved...huh?Dan30 wrote:I have to remind myself that some people (older mostly) are only now getting into it.
Just kidding
- subharmonic
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- Location: Mandan ND
Re: We were all newbies once....
So when I feel this way
Don't reply....have the patience of Ghandi...2
Don't reply....have the patience of Ghandi...2
2x T39, 1x T60, 1x THTLP, 1x AT(not built by me) 6x DR250
I need more bass
But this gal's built like a burlap bag full of bobcats
CW Mcall
I need more bass
But this gal's built like a burlap bag full of bobcats
CW Mcall
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Re: We were all newbies once....
I'm so happy someone else knows UHF exists.
Ha! I still feel like I know nothing! I do agree though, I love this forum because the atmosphere is what it is.Chris_Allen wrote:This is just a quick thread to remind us that at one point in time we all knew nothing and that we relied on the knowledge and experience of others to get to where we are today.
- subharmonic
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Re: We were all newbies once....
UHF is a great...saw it when I was 8 and still cracks me up when I watch it, 20+ years later
2x T39, 1x T60, 1x THTLP, 1x AT(not built by me) 6x DR250
I need more bass
But this gal's built like a burlap bag full of bobcats
CW Mcall
I need more bass
But this gal's built like a burlap bag full of bobcats
CW Mcall
Re: We were all newbies once....
After over a decade working successfully in the audio industry, I reckon I've learnt more in a few weeks between the BFM forum and ESP website than I have over that last few years.
It's great to have such a valuable resource of knowlegable folks, who have a genuine interest in others acheiving excellent results. It's a rare thing these days.
Some of what is learned here is paradigm shifting, and it can take a while to unlearn what you 'think you know'.
I think we intrinsically like to question things and look for better ways, to seek our own truth than accept someone elses, so it's easy to overlook that Bill has done the thinking and questioning for us (thanks Bill).
It's great to have such a valuable resource of knowlegable folks, who have a genuine interest in others acheiving excellent results. It's a rare thing these days.
Some of what is learned here is paradigm shifting, and it can take a while to unlearn what you 'think you know'.
I think we intrinsically like to question things and look for better ways, to seek our own truth than accept someone elses, so it's easy to overlook that Bill has done the thinking and questioning for us (thanks Bill).
Built:
2x Titan 48 18" wide 3012LF loaded
2x Otop 12 J-Array 3012HO Melded
Building:
2x Titan 48 36" 3015LF
2x Titan 48 18" wide 3012LF loaded
2x Otop 12 J-Array 3012HO Melded
Building:
2x Titan 48 36" 3015LF
Re: We were all newbies once....
We, is always smarter than me!
Re: We were all newbies once....
I find that google's search function works better if you properly index it to find threads on billfitzmaurice
http://www.google.com/cse/home?cx=00220 ... wxoicg4myg
theres a breakdown on how to do it.
http://www.google.com/cse/home?cx=00220 ... wxoicg4myg
theres a breakdown on how to do it.
Built:
2x Tuba 30s delta12lf loaded (gone)
4x Otop12 d2512 loaded
8x t48s (18, 18, 24, 24, 30, 30) 3015lf loaded
2x AT (1 mcm, 1 gto 804)
2x SLA Pro (dayton pa6, 6 goldwood piezo loaded)
1x bastard XF208
2x OT212 (delta pro 450a loaded, eminence psd)
2x Tuba 30s delta12lf loaded (gone)
4x Otop12 d2512 loaded
8x t48s (18, 18, 24, 24, 30, 30) 3015lf loaded
2x AT (1 mcm, 1 gto 804)
2x SLA Pro (dayton pa6, 6 goldwood piezo loaded)
1x bastard XF208
2x OT212 (delta pro 450a loaded, eminence psd)
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Re: We were all newbies once....
Wow.... I know that I'm newer here than most.... But....
This looks really sad.....
This looks really sad.....
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BFM rig:
6 OT12
4 T48
4 WH8
Other:
56 box Electrotec LabQ rig
Way too many cables
6 OT12
4 T48
4 WH8
Other:
56 box Electrotec LabQ rig
Way too many cables
Re: We were all newbies once....
Heh, mine looks exactly like that!draehn wrote:Wow.... I know that I'm newer here than most.... But....
This looks really sad.....
I/haz/no/friendz/.
TomS
Re: We were all newbies once....
Ummm............. NOT!Tom Smit wrote:Heh, mine looks exactly like that!draehn wrote:Wow.... I know that I'm newer here than most.... But....
This looks really sad.....
I/haz/no/friendz/.
I know money often seals the deal, but seriously, quality is an investment, not an expense... Grant Bunter
Accept the fact that airtight and well-braced are more important than pretty on the inside. Bill Fitzmaurice
Accept the fact that airtight and well-braced are more important than pretty on the inside. Bill Fitzmaurice
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Re: We were all newbies once....
Laughing!
My "foes" shows nothing either.
Doesn't mean I'm not x amount of peoples foes though...
My "foes" shows nothing either.
Doesn't mean I'm not x amount of peoples foes though...
Built:
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...