Operating Instructions

Production Mixer

WJ-MX50

Panasonic
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CONTENTS

Preface Features Precautions Major operating controls and their functions System Connection Operation A Pre operational Set up B Basic operation 1 C Basic operation 2 Digital Effect bloc D Basic operation-3 Mix and Wipe block E Basic operation-4 Downstream Key F Basic operation 5 Fade G Basic operation-6 Audio Follow H Application Interface Specifications Standard Accessory Optional Accessories 40 40

PREFACE

The Panasonic Production Mixer WJ MX50 is designed for use in producing specially effected images by utilizing digital processing circuitries like the built in Frame Synchronizer In addition to the Mix Effect of the conventional Production Mixer, the WJ-MX50 includes such features as Chroma Key and Luminance Key functions Additionally this unit has various functions such as Digital Effect, Downstream Key Effect, Wipe Effect, Fade Control, Memory and much more Also VTR Editing Controller can be connected for AB roll editing purposes This operating manual is intended to explain the Generators many operational features With the WJ MX50 and your imagination there are many possible function combinations which are left to your creativity

MAIN FEATURES

1 Built-in Frame Synchronizers for A bus and B-bus 2 Four audio/video source inputs 3 Digital Effects such as Nega, Mosaic, Mono, Paint, Still, Strobe, Multi, Trail and AV Synchro 4 Several combinations between the Chroma Key, Luminance Key, NAM, Mix, and Wipe Wipe-pattern combinations are available standard background matte colours are avilable from the Matte Generator 7 Audio fade, DSK fade and/or video fade are available either independently or in combination 8 The interval time for the Auto Fade and Auto-Take can be adjusted independently 9 The audio level can also be linked with movement of the Wipe lever special effects (factory set up) included 11 8-events memory available 12 GPI and RS422 /RS232C connectors for external VTR Editing Contioller 13 Black Burst signal, Advance Sync signal and Advance Reference signal output connectors for use with VTR editing systems 14 Built in Demonstration mode available 15 Reset ON mode for returning to reset mode conditions after power interruption 16 The mode selection of all buttons will be held for approximately 1 week when the AC power is disconnected as this unit has memory back up

PRECAUTIONS

The WJ-MX50 is a sensitive, high quality instrument and should be treated with care. And because it is an electrical device, the danger of electric shock exists if it is used inappropriately.
x Do not attempt to disassemble the instrument. In order to prevent electrical shock, do not remove screws or covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. x Do not abuse the instrument. Avoid striking, shaking, etc. It could be damaged by improper handling or storage. x Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the instrument body.
Do refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Do handle the instrument with care.
Do use a dry cloth to clean the instrument when dirty. In case the dirt is hard to remove, use mild detergent and wipe gently. Do take immediate action if ever the instrument does become wet. Turn the power off and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Moisture can damage the instrument and also create a danger of electric shock. Use the instrument under conditions where temperatures are within 0C-40 C, and humidity is below 90'/.
x Do not expose the instrument to water or moisture, and do not operate it in wet or humid areas.
x Do not use the instrument in an extreme environment where either high temperature or high humidity exist.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR VIDEO INPUT SIGNAL (1) If the input video signal does not meet with the PAL colour standard, this could cause a disturbance of synchronization. (The picture may jitter or tear) If the signal to noise ratio (S/N) of the input signal is very low, this may be reflected in a low quality picture. If the source input video signal is very jittery, as in the case of a poor VI R playback signal, this could cause a disturbance in synchronization or colour. If tracking noise is seen on the TV monitor, this could cause a disturbance in synchronization. It is necessary to adjust the tracking control of the input VTR. When either a character generator signal or characters from a key camera is supplied, the edge of the characters might become rough as shown below under certain electronic conditions. (6) Flag waving (top of picture curls) may appear when certain VTR's are used as input signals, (due to AFC time constant)

(2) (3)

When the External Key Video Signal is supplied to the EXT. CAMERA IN connector, this signal will be used as a reference sync signal for the WJ-MX50. So if this signal is jittery, as in the case of VTR playback signal, this could cause a disturbance in synchronization.
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

TOP VIEW 1

1. Power ON/OFF Button (OPERATE) Press this button to turn on the power of the unit. The LED on this button lights and the following LEDs light up at the same time. C/L BAR on the Matte Colour Indicator (11), Effect-Out Button (17), One-Way Button (27), Straight Wipe Button (70), Effect ON/OFF Button (59), Effect-A Button (58), Repeat Effect Button (54), DSK-A Button (45), Matte Button (47), Wipe Select Button (74), Source 1 on A-bus Button (102), Souce 2 on B-Bus Button (101), Audio Follow ON/OFF Button (79) and Black Fade Button (85). These LED's light up only when the Reset ON/OFF Switch (109) is turned on. Notes : 1. The Main Power Switch (in back) (131) must be on before the Power ON/OFF Button (1) is pressed 2. When the Editing Controller AG-A800 is used with WJ-MX50, the power of AG-A800 should be off first to turn off the power of WJ-MX50. The power of WJ-MX50 can not be turned off by-itself. 3. Read Note 3 on page 17. 2. Positioner Joystick The position of the wipe pattern as selected using the Square Wipe Button (60) can be freely set using this Joystick control. 3. Positioner ON/OFF Button (ON) This button must be pressed to operate the Positioner Joystick (2). 4. Scene Grabber ON/OFF Button (SCENE GRABBER) The scene wiped by the Square Wipe Button (60) will be grabbed by pressing this button. The position of this area can then be changed by operating the Positioner Joystick (2). -4-
5. RGB Control This Joystick Control permits you to balance or change the hue from the images of the Source Video Signal (either A or B) by moving its position When this Controller is positioned at centre, it generates the original colour of the Source Video Signal. 6. Colour - B Button (B) Colour correction can be made on the B - bus Source Video Signal by pressing this button. When you press it once, the I ED starts blinking, the chroma level can be changed by using the Chroma Level Control (8). When you press a second time, the LED is continuously turned on, the hue can be changed by using the RGB Control (5) in addition to the chroma level by using the Chroma Level Control (8). 7. Colour - A Button (A) Colour correction can be made on the A - bus Source Video Signal by pressing this button. When you press it once, the LED starts blinking, the chroma level can be changed by using the Chroma Level Control (8). When you press a second time, the LED is continuously turned on, the hue can be changed by using the RGB Control (5) in addition to the chroma level by using the Chroma Level Control (8). 8. Chroma Level Control (CHROMA) This Control adjusts the colour level of the images from the Source Video Signal When this Control is set to the centre position, it generates the original colour level of the Source Video Signal. Note: The noise may be recorded on tape when this control is adjusted to the MAX with excessive colour input signal.

9. Audio Level Indicator (AUDIO LEVEL) This Indicator indicates the audio output level of the Program Out 1 Audio Output Connector (135) and the Program Out 2 Audio Output Jacks (134) 10. Matte Colour Control (LEVEL) The colour displayed on the Matte Colour Indicator (11) can be adjusted with this control except C/L BAR 11. Matte Colour Indicator The Matte Colour selected by the Matte Colour Selectors (13) is shown by the appropriate LED 12. Graduation Button (GRADUATION) When this button is pressed, the Matte colour of the upper portion on the screen is less intense and gradually increases to that of the lower portion of the screen 13. Matte Colour Selectors (SELECT) Any one of 9 Matte Colours Colour Bar, White, Yellow, Cyan, Green, Magenta, Red, Blue and Black - can be selected by repeatedly pressing either of these buttons When the SELEC r ( ) button is pressed, the colour indicated on the Matte Colour Indicator (11) changes from lower to upper. The Black will be selected after the Colour Bar. When the SELECT ( ) button is pressed, the reverse procedure takes place. 14. Event Number Buttons (EVENT NO) These buttons are used to memorize the present status of all functions settings on the unit Also this button can be used with the Auto Take Button (97) to recall the memorized status Each button has 2 memories (by using Shift Button (18)) Up to 8 memories are availabe with these 4 buttons Note: Refer to the Shift Button (18) and the Memory Set Button (19) for selection of preset memory settings 15. Program Out - A Button (A) When this button is pressed, the A - bus source signals which is given Effect by the DIGITAL EFFECT function, COLOUR CORRECTION function, SCENE GRABBER function, COMPRESSION function or SLIDE function is provided at the Program Output connectors Note: If the MATTE on the A - bus is pressed, the A - bus button will begin blinking automatically to show you which button was selected before. 16. Program Out - B Button (B) When this button is pressed, the B - bus source signals which is given Effect by the DIGITAL EFFECT function, COLOUR CORRECTION function, SCENE GRABBER function, COMPRESSION function or SLIDE function is provided at the Program Output connectors Note : If the MATTE on the B - bus is pressed, the B - bus button will begin blinking automatically to show you which button was selected before

17. Effect - Out Button (EFFECT) When this button is pressed, the final video signal whether it is effected or not will be provided at the Program Output connector. 18. Shift Button (SHIFT) This button will be used when the Event Number Buttons (14) numbered 5 to 8 are required However, in case this button is pressed with the Memory Set Button (19) simultaneously, the unit then enters the Special Mode (SPECIAL MODE) Notice : (1) Refer to page 35 for details of the Special Mode (2) In the Special Mode, the LED on the Shift Button (18) goes off and the one on the Memory Set Button (19) starts blinking 19. Memory Set Button (MEMORY) This button has 2 functions In order to activate the Event Number Buttons (14) to memorize the current status of the unit, press the Memory Set Button (19) prior to the Event Number Buttons (14) In case this button is pressed with the Shift Button (18) simultaneously (as mentioned previously), the unit enters the Special Mode Notice : (1) Refer to page 35 for details of the Special Mode (2) In Special Mode, the LED on the Shift Button (18) goes off and the one on the Memory Set Button (19) starts blinking 20. Multi Mode Indicator (MULTI MODE) The number displayed on this indicator shows the mode of the pattern by pressing the Multi Wipe Button (67) From 0 to 6 will be indicated 21. Auto Fade Time Indicator (AUTO FADE TIME) The number on the indicator shows the fading time by picture frame when adjusting the Auto Fade Transition Control (91) From 0 to 510 will be indicated for every 2 frames. 22. Pattern Mode Indicator (PATTERN MODE) The number on this indicator shows the pattern mode which is pressed and selected from the Wipe Pattern Select Buttons number (60), (61), (62), (64), (66), (68) or (70) From 1 to 4 will be indicated 23 Auto Take Time Indicator (AUTO TAKE TIME) The number on this indicator shows the Auto Take Time by picture frame when adjusting the Auto Take Transition Control (98) From 0 to 510 will be indicated for every 2 frames 24. Wipe Pattern Number Indicator (WIPE PATTERN) The number on this indicator shows the wipe pattern which is generated by the combinations of the Wipe Pattern Select Buttons number (60), (61), (62), (64), (66), (68) or (70), and Modify Buttons number (63), (65), (67), (69) or (71) Any possible combination from 1 to 255 will be indicated

46. Ext. Camera Button (EXT. CAMERA) When this button is pressed, the external camera which is connected to the External Camera Input (121) or (122) can be used as the Key-Source Signal. 47. Matte Button (MATTE) When this button is pressed, the Matte Colour generated in the MATTE GENERATOR will be used as a Key Fill Signal which is to be overlaid on the Key-Source Signal. 48. White Button (WHITE) When this button is pressed, the white colour will be used as a Key-Fill Signal which is to be overlaid on the Key-Source Signal. 49 Edge Button (EDGE) This button is used to edge on the Downstream Keyed images Two types (shadow, border) and five kinds of edges are available by pressing this button repeatedly. Notes : 1 When the Downstream Keyed images are white, you can colour the edge to any one of 9 colours, solid or graded by pressing the Graduation Button (12) and the Matte Colour Selector (13) 2 When the Matte Coloured Downstream Keyed images are used, the edge colour is always black 50. Key Reverse Button (REVERSE) The polarity of the Downstreamed Keyed Images will be reversed by pressing this button 51. DSK-B Button (B) When this button is pressed, the Source Video Signal on the B-Bus will be the Key Source Signal 52. High Level Key Slide Control (KEY LEVEL) This slide control is used to adjust the sensitivity of the luminance level of the Key signal for higher level 53. Low Level Key Slide Control (KEY LEVEL) This slide control is used to adjust the sensitivity of the luminance level of the Key signal for lower level. 54. Repeat Effect Button (REPEAT) Each of the multiple video images will be scanned one after another repeatedly by pressing this button. 55. Once Only Button (ONCE) Each of the multiple video images will be scanned one time only by pressing this button It will be frozen after that. 56. Frame Button (FRAME) When this button is pressed the Digital Effected Image is reproduced as a frame video image. This feature is applied to Still, Strobe, Multi and Trail functions And this button is used to remove the image vibration.
40. Multi Button (MULTI) The video image on the monitor TV becomes multiple video images by pressing this button. When you press it first, 4-images are displayed the second press makes it 9-images and the third press makes it 16-images. The fourth press returns the screen to a single image screen The trail interval can be changed by the Effect Interval Timer (39) from approximately 006 seconds to 21 seconds. 41. Trail Button (TRAIL) The compressed video image trails one after another from small to larger and larger video images up to a maximum of 16 images. The start position can be selected by the Positioner Joystick (2) either to start from upper right or upper left The trail interval can be changed by the Effect Interval Timer (39) from approximately 006 seconds to seconds. 42. A/V Synchro Control (LEVEL) This control adjusts the trigger sensitivity of the A/V Synchro. When this control is turned to the MAX position, the A/V Synchro will be triggered by (a higher threshold) high level sounds When this control is turned to the MIN position, the A/V Synchro will be triggered by (a lower threshold) low level sounds. 43. A/V Synchro Button (A/V SYNCHRO) Any combination of the digital effects (Nega, Mosaic, Mono, Paint,Still or Strobe) can be synchronized to pulse with certain levels of accompanying music or sound supplied to the WJ-MX50. 44. DSK ON/OFF Button (ON) This button is pressed to activate the Downstream Key (DSK) effect. 45. DSK-A Button (A) When this button is pressed, the Source Video Signal on the A-Bus will be the Key-Source Signal.

Still Press the STILL Button (37). An instant or frozen image at any point in the selected video input will be obtained.
Multi Press the MULTI Button (40). The video image on the monitor TV changes to display multiple video images. When you press it once, 4 images are displayed. The second time makes it 9 images and the third press makes it 16 images. A fourth press of the MULTI Button (40) returns the screen to its normal single image. The display interval for multiple video image can be changed by the TIME Control (39) from approximately 0.07 seconds to 2.1 seconds.
Notes: 1. The Trail mode can be performed when the Still mode is under operation. The LED on Still Button blinks during Trail mode. 2. The Strobe mode, Multi mode and Compression mode can not be used when the Still mode is under operation. The Still mode becomes off automatically.

Strobe

Press the STROBE Button (38). A Stroboscopic image like a series of still images is played in slow motion at variable 003 to 2.1 second intervals. The interval can be adjusted by the TIME Control (39).
Note: Each of the multiple video images scans either one time through the multiple image series or repeatedly (ie. cycling through the screens until disables) by selecting of the ONCE Button (55) or the REPEAT Button (54).

8. Trail

Press the TRAIL Button (41). The displayed compressed video image successively trails one after another from small to larger and larger video images up to a maximum of 16 images. The trail time interval can be changed by the TIME Control (39) from approximately 0.07 seconds to 2.1 seconds.

D. Basic Operation-3

Mix and Wipe block
The following instructions detail the Mix and Wipe block, which consists of five functions Mix, Wipe, Luminance Key, Chroma Key and NAM.
Notes: 1. The start position can be selected by the Positioner Joystick (2) either to start from upper right or upper left. And by adjusting the Positioner Joystick (2) while trail is on progress a "staggered" series of images can be obtained. 2. The Compression Wipe function , by pressing the Compression Button (71), does not work properly during the trail mode's execution. 3. The A/V Synchro mode can not be used together with the Trail mode.

D-3. Wipe

The wipe pattern is produced from the WIPE PATTERN block as shown below.
Narrow Border with Matte Color
Wide Border with Matte Color
1. Wiping Press the WIPE Button (74) Select the source signals from the A-bus (102) and the B-bus (101). In case the MATTE is selected, the colour choice is available from the SELECT buttons (13) on the MATTE GENERATOR Select and press the desired Wipe Pattern Select Buttons and the Modify Buttons. Also if desired, select and press the buttons from the Wipe Edge Buttons and the Wipe Direction Buttons. Operate the Mix/Wipe Lever (99) from A-bus to B-bus, or vice versa Wiping is thus performed accordingly. Notice that the Mix/Wipe LED's (100) are lighting as follows. (1) A-bus: ONA-bus image fully displayed on the screen. (2) A-bus : blinking>The Mix/Wipe Lever (99) moves to halfway done. (3) B-bus : blinking>The Mix/Wipe Lever (99) moves after halfway done. (4) B-bus: ONB-bus image on fully displayed the screen.
Press the SOFT Button (26). A faint border is displayed between the two video images at the wipe margin. (No Matte Colour is available)
3. Wipe Direction Press the ONE-WAY Button (27). The wiping scene moves the same way every time the Mix/Wipe Lever (99) is operated.
Press the REVERSE Button (28) The movement of the wiped scene will be executed in the reverse direction
Press the COMPRESSION Button (71) once The compressed video scene (fully displayed but at available size) is wiped in/out on the monitor screen
Press both the ONE-WAY Button (27) and REVERSE Button (28) The combination of these two functions will allow for symetrical screen wiping
Press the COMPRESSION Button (71) twice. The compressed video scenes for both A-bus and B-bus images are wiped in-out on the monitor screen.
(2) Slide The following wipe pattern can be used with this mode
Pattern Modifier Modify Buttons should be used in combination with some of the Wipe Pattern Select Buttons. If the prohibited combination is made, the LED on the Modify Button goes off or the Straight Wipe Button (70) is automatically selected. Note: For the details of the combinations, refer to the Wipe Pattern Table on page 28 (1) Compression The following wipe pattern from the Wipe Pattern Selection Buttons can be used with this mode
Press the Sl IDE Button (69) once Either A bus or B bus image will slide over the other bus image
Press the SLIDE Button (69) twice. The A-bus and B-bus images will slide in/out over each other.
Press the PAIRING Button (65). A paired wipe scene can be obtained.
(3) Multi The following wipe pattern can be used with this mode.
The PAIRING Button (65) can be used in combination with the MULTI Button (67). (5) Blinds The following wipe pattern can be used with this mode.

D-4. Luminance Key

Move the Mix/Wipe Lever (99) all the way to the B-bus position Press the LUM KEY Button (75) Adjust the SLICE Control (78) to the desired clear key picture threshold.
Note: By adjusting the Mix/Wipe Lever (99) to the A-bus position, a mixing effect can be obtained.
D-5. Chroma Key Move the Mix/Wipe Lever (99) all the way to the B-bus position. Press the CHROMA KEY Button(76). Set the SLICE Control (78) to the centre position. Adjust the HUE Contiol (77) to fix the desired colour. Adjust the SLICE Control (78) to the desired clear key picture threshold.
Notes : 1 By adjusting the Mix/Wipe Lever (99) to the A-bus position, a mixing effect can be obtained. 2 It is strongly recommended to use a well lighted and stable object for the key image (B-bus) to achieve the best results. -27-

WIPE PATTERN TABLE

Wipe Pattern Selection Buttons Modify Button PATTERN MODE

No Modify Button

COMPRESSION I (Single-Bus)

COMPRESSION II (A-B-Bus)

SLIDE I (Single Bus)

SLIDE I I (A-B-Bus)

PAIRING

BLINDS

MULTI MODE 1

MULTI MODE 2

MULTI MODE 3

MULTI MODE 4

Wipe pattern Selection Buttons Modify Button PATTERN MODE |

MULTI MODE 5

MULTI MODE 6
MULTI MODE 1 & PAIRING

MULTI MODE 2 8. PAIRING

MULTI MODE 3 & PAIRING
MULTI MODE 4 & PAIRING
MULTI MODE 5 & PAIRING
MULTI MODE 6 & PAIRING

SPECIAL MODE

No 184

No 185

No 186

No 5 059

LUM KEY

CHROMA KEY

Remarks 1 Each box number should be read as, 001 > Normal Wipe 129 > Reverse Wipe The box marked (O) can not be accessed by external controller. However, the wipe pattern can be available No wipe pattern is available for the blank box

Basic Operation-4

Downstream Key
The following instructions detail the Downstream Key block. This function is mainly used for superimposing the characters or letters as for a telopper. The optional Character Generator WJ-KB50 can be used for this purpose.
In case the title is written with black letters on the white card, adjust the High Level Key Control (54) to obtain a clear edge key image.
Notes: 1. When the optional Character Generator WJ-KB50 is used for a key source, set both the KEY LEVEL Controls (52) (53) to the low end position. 2. If the EXT. CAMERA signal is a jittery, as in the case of a VTR playback signal, this could cause a disturbance in synchronization. 3. The B/W camera can not be used for the external camera. When the REVERSE Button (50) is pressed, the keyed image and the background image will reverse the settings. Set the Low Level Key Control (53) to the end low position and the High Level Key Control (52) to the top high position

F-2. Downstream Key Fade-Out (In)
Set the Fade Control (95) to the IN (OUT) position Press the DSK Button (82) Slide the Fade Control (95) to the OUT (IN) position. The IN (OUT) LED starts blinking (as the fade progresses then the OUT (IN) LED begins blinking after the fade is halfway done The OUT (IN) I ED becomes continuously on when the Fade Control (95) reaches the OUT (IN position.
The VIDEO (80), DSK (82) and/or AUDIO (84) signals can fade out to one of the following : MATTE (81), WHITE (83), BLACK (85), A (93), or B (94) signal.

F-1. Video Fade-Out (In)

Set the Fade Control (95) to the IN (OUT) position. Select the fade out scene from : MATTE, WHITE, BLACK AorB. Press the VIDEO Button (80). Slide the Fade Control (95) to the OUT (IN) position. The IN (OUT) LED starts blinking (as the fade progresses) then the OUT (IN) LED begins banking after the fade is halfway done. The OUT (IN) LED becomes continuously on when the Fade Control (95) reaches the AUT (IN) position.
Note: If the automatic fading is to be operated, first adjust the TRANSITION Control (91) to the desired auto fading time. Then press the AUTO FADE Button (92)when ready to execute. The Auto-Fade can be stopped during Auto-fading by pressing this button. The LED on the DSK Button (82) blinks while stopping. The Auto-fading will start again by pressing the AUTO FADE Button (92) again.
F-3. Audio Fade-Out (In) Set the Fade Control (95) to the IN (OUT) position. Select the fade out scene from : MATTE, WHITE, BLACK, A, or B. Press the AUDIO Button (84). Slide the Fade Control (95) to the OUT (IN) position. The IN (OUT) LED starts slinking (as the fade progresses) then the OUT (IN) LED begins blinking after the fade is halfway done. The OUT (IN) LED becomes continuously on when the Fade Control (95) reaches the OUT (IN) position.
Notes : 1. If the automatic fading is to be operated, first adjust the TRANSITION Control (91) to the desired auto fading time. Then press the AUTO FADE' Button (92) when ready to execute. The Auto-Fade can be stopped during Auto-fading by pressing this button. The LED on the AUDIO Button (84) blinks while stopping. The Auto-fading will start again by pressing the AUTO FADE Button (92) again. 2. The headphone audio does not fade. 3. When either MATTE, WHITE or BLACK is selected for the fade out scene, no sound comes out. However when either A or B is selected for the fade out scene, A-bus audios, Aux-1 and Aux-2 audios or B-bus audios, Aux-1 and Aux-2 audios will be outputted. Remarks: 1. Any combination of VIDEO, DSK and/or AUDIO can be selected for fading. The LED in each button indicates which of the three are currently selected. If none are selected the Fade Control Area is effectively disabled. 2. The video signal can be Faded-out to, - MATTE (81)-The selected MATTE Colour. - WHITE (83)-A White background. - BLACK (85)-A Black background. - A-Bus (93)-Uneffected A video signal. - B-Bus (94)-Uneffected B video signal. 3. A partial Fade which is either interrupted (by re-pressing Auto Fade (92) while Fade is in progress) or by releasing the Fade Control (95) before completion will display a mixed image of the selected signals. 4. Only the outputs selected for fading are processed. Example-1 : If VIDEO is chosen but not DSK (while the Downstream Key Function is activated) then only the VIDEO portion of the final image will Fade the Downstream Key image will remain on screen,

G. Basic operation-6

Audio Follow
Audio can be processed either separately or in conjunction with video source selection. The Audio Follow provides automatic audio ratio mixing (between A-bus and B-bus inputs) via the Mix/Wipe Lever (99), according to the ratio of A and B inputs as effected. Press the AUDIO FOLLOW Button (79) Adjust the Mix/Wipe Lever (99) to the A-bus or B-bus position. The audio level ratio between the A-bus and B-bus changes according to the position of the Mix/Wipe Lever (99).

un-faded.

Example-2 : If both VIDEO and AUDIO are selected (Downstream Key not activated, so not eligible for fading) and fade-out to B-bus is also selected, then the combined video-audio (at Fade In position) with all effects will fade to the uneffected B-Bus video and audio. (i.e. any A-Bus inputs and effects will fade-out, leaving only B. If AUX 1 and/or MIC/AUX 2 Audio are present, they also will remain.)
Note : If AUX1 and/or MIC/AUX2 inputs are used they are controlled directly via their respective faders (87), (88) - i.e. they will be uneffected by the Audio Follow function.

H. Application

H-1. Event Memory Functions
Customized effect combinations can be stored in the Event Memory, and later recalled tor subsequent access. The MEMORY Button (19) and SHIFT Button (18) are used to store the desired effects.
H-2. Special Mode Functions
Under ' Special Mode eight factory preset effect functions are accessible for use. These demonstrate a few of the many capabilities of the instrument.
To clean/reset the eight memories Press OPERATE Button (1) to turn off Then, while holding down both MEMORY Button (19) and SHIFT Button (18) press OPERATE Button (1) to turn on again
Note: Before operating the Mode 6-Shutter, Mode 7-Vibrate or Mode 8 Satellite, be sure to turn the Mix/Wipe Lever (99) to the B bus position Simultaneously press the MEMORY Button (19) and SHIFT Button (18) The MEMORY Button (19) LED will begin blinking indicating that the instrument is in Special Mode Each mode is accessed (when MEMORY Button (19) LED is blinking) by pressing (for 5-8, press SHIFT Button (18)) the appropriate EVENT NO Button (14) (1) Mode 1 - Mosaic Mix Press No 1 button. The mix pattern from A-bus and B bus becomes a mosaic during the m.ix This can be executed by the Mix/Wipe Lever (99) or by Auto Take Button (97) or by external controller equipped with GPI (or RS422). (2) Mode 2 - Stream Press No 2 button. The compressed image zooms in from corne.r Two corners are available by the Positioner Joystick (.2) This can be executed by the Mix/Wipe Lever (99) or by Auto Tdke Button (97) or by external controller equipped with GPI (or RS422). (3) Mode 3 - Cork Screw Press No 3 button The compressed image corkscrews in from corner This can be executed by the Mix/Wipe Lever (99) or by Auto Take Button (97) or by external controller equipped with GPI (or RS422) (4) Mode 4 - Bounce Press No 4 button The compressed image drops bounce in from corner This can be executed by the Mix/Wipe Lever (99) or by Auto Take Button (97) or by external controller equipped with GPI (or RS422) (5) Mode 5 - Flip Press No 5 button. The Vertical Split Compressed Wipe is obtained on the Matte Colour. This can be executed by the Mix/Wipe Lever (99) or by Auto Take Button (97) or by external controller equipped with GPI (or RS422). (6) Mode 6 - Shutter Press N06 button. The Horizontal Split Wipe from B-bus to Matter Colour is obtaine.d This can be executed using either the Auto Take Button (97) or by external controller equipped with GPI.

To set a Memory location Choose desired effects on panel. When the correct combination is selected press MEMORY Button (19) then press the appropriate EVENT NO Button (14) (for location 5-8, press SHIFT Button (18)) The LED on the EVENT NO Button (14) blinks 3 times then goes off when memory is completed.

Memonzed to No 1 oi No 5

To recall an event setting, press (for press SHIFT Button (18), then) the correct EVENT NO Button (14) then press the AUTO TAKE Button (97). Note: Up to eight pre-set Event combinations are available If executing Auto Take successively, each memory occurance will be performed in sequence according to the numerical locations used, ie only stored numbers will be "toggled" through. So if #3 was skipped in the event memory setting, it will also be skipped by pressing AUTO TAKE Button (97). Caution : The event memory will disappear in a few days leaving the Main Power Switch (131) off
Note : When the Square Wipe Button (60) is selected at this moment, the Mode 6 changes to the Circle Wipe mode. (7) Mode 7 - Vibrate : Press No.7 button. The Horizontal Shake of B-bus is obtained. This can be executed using either the Auto Take Button (97) or by external controller equipped with GPI. Note: The vibration lasts for 64 video frames. (8) Mode 8 - Satellite : Press No.8 button. The compressed satellite moving of B-bus image can be obtained. B-bus image orbits within A-bus image. This can be executed using either the Auto Take Button (97) or by external controller equipped with GPI. Notes : 1. The satellite moving starts and stops using either the AUTO TAKE Button (97) or by external controller equipped with GPI. 2. This mode will not be released unless other mode or function is selected. To cease special mode, press the MEMORY Button (19) and SHIFT Button (18) simultaneously again. The unit returns to the status as it was.
The memorized program can be recalled and performed one after another by pressing the AUTO TAKE Button (97) repeatedly The Auto-Take can be stopped during Auto-taking by pressing the AUTO TAKE Button (97). This button blinks while stopping. The Auto-taking will start again by pressing the AUTO TAKE Button (97) again.

H-4. Digital Effects

Many unique Digital Effects are available through this Production Mixer. By combining specific digital attributes the experienced user can generates a host of tailored processes for specific applications. And each can be stored in a memory location (Event Memory) for instant recall. Below are a couple of sample combinations. 1. Auto-Take Select the same source input for both the A-bus and B-bus then adjust 2 different Digital Effect versions which can then be mixed or wiped over each other as desired For example , Reset the functions to the factory set up mode by turning off and on the power of the unit. Press and activate the PAINT Button (36) and STROBE Button (38) for the A-bus version. The Mix/Wipe Lever (99) should be turned to A-bus position at this moment. Turn the Mix/Wipe Lever (99) to the B-bus position. Press the B-Button (57) on the DIGITAL EFFECT block. Press the NEGA Button (31). Adjust the the TRANSITION Control (98) down to "MIN" position. Then press the AUTO TAKE Button (97) repeatedly. The 2 different Digital Effect versions instantly overlays the other set of digital effects for the effected same source input, as desired.

There are 2 square holes on the shield plate as shown. Turn the switch number 1 on SW702 to the OFF position if this switch has been set to the ON position.
Close the top panel by fixing the 14 case screws. Supply the GPI signal to the GPI Input Connector (129) on the rear panel. Pulse Timing The Auto Take function is activated at the point of the falling edge of the GPI pulse, as shown.
RS422 The optional Editing Controller AG-A800 can be used with the WJ-MX50 to control it remotely in the VTR Editing System. Setting up Turn the RS422/RS232C Selection Switch (133) on the rear panel to the RS422 position. Connect the control cable between the AG-A800 and the Editing Controller Connector (132) on the WJ-MX50. The pin configuration of the Editing Controller Connector (132) is as follows. 1. Ground 2. Transmit A 3. Receive B 4. Receive Common 5. Spare 6. Transmit Common 7. Transmit B 8. Receive A 9. Ground
2. Refer to the table below for transmitting protocol between the RS232C DT/WJ-MX50 connection. SW701 No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Switch Name Bit length Slop bit Parity Even/Odd ON - 8 bits OFF - 7 bits O N - 2 bits OFF - 1 bit ON -OFF, OFF-ON ON (Odd) or OFF (Even) OFF No.6 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON No. 7 OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON No. 8 OFF > OFF OFF > OFF -> ON > ON > ON > ON 19.2 kbps 9.6 kbps 4.8 kbps 2.4 kbps Inhibited Inhibited Inhibited Inhibited Description

6,7,8 BAUD rate

RS232C The optional remote controller which uses a MODEM can be used with the WJ-MX50 for remote operation. Setting up the switch Open the top panel by removing the 14 case screws. Set the switch (SW701) referring to the Note-2 and 3 below. Close the top panel by fixing 14 case screws after setting the switch correctly. Notes : 1. Make the required conversion cable referring to the following wiring information.

No. 1.

Switch Name RS422 Parity
Description ON - Odd OFF - Even (Factory Setup) All OFF
3. The switch (SW701) has been set as follows at factory. Change this basic setting up to meet necessary Modem requirements.

Rental Price List 2007

XGA Video/Data Projectors Per Day
1000-1999 ANSI Lumens 100.00 2000-2999 ANSI Lumens 200.00 3000-4999 ANSI Lumens 300.ANSI Lumens 475.ANSI Lumens 1475.00 Note: Rigging plates are available for projectors.
Television Monitor/Receiver Per Day
14 Monitor 32 Monitor 20.00 65.00 35.00 20.00 250.00 45.00 15.00 325.00 125.00 50.00 525.00

Video Monitor

Sony PVM-9L(AC or Battery) Panasonic BS-901Y 8

Plasma Display

Panasonic 42 16:9

Slide Projectors

Kodak Carousel Brite-lite Module Wireless Remote Extra Tray Xenon Projector Note: Each projector includes remote, slide tray, and lens 30.00 20.00 15.00 5.00 Call

Camcorders

VHS Camcorder Camcorder Tripod

Studio Cameras

Sony DXC-D30 JVC KY-25 Camera Tripod Sony DXC-D30 eng. package Engineering package includes: Sony DXC-D30 w/18x Lens Sony DXF-50 Sony CA-537 Sony CCU-MPin, 50 Meter Cable Canon Remote Zoom Control Canon Remote Focus Control Camera Tripod Plate

Overhead Projectors

Standard Overhead HI Intensity Overhead 30.00 45.00 15.00 15.00 20.00 65.00 75.00 85.00 150.00 150.00 250.00 200.00 15.00 20.00 20.00 50.00 100.00

Tripod Screens

70 X x X 72
Standard Fast Fold Screens
6 x 8 Fast Fold 9 X 12 Fast Fold 10.5 X 14 Fast Fold
Studio Camera Accessories
Sony CCU-M5 Sony CA-537 Sony DXF-50 Canon Remote Zoom Control Canon Remote Focus Control 26 Pin, 50 Meter Cable 26 Pin, 150 Meter Cable 75.00 40.00 25.00 20.00 20.00 40.00 80.00
Truss Style Fast Fold Screens
9 x 12 Truss Style 11.5 X 15 Truss Style 16 x 21 Truss Style

DV Cam

Sony DSR-1500A
Sony SVO-1420 Sony SVO-1430 / 1630

Video Switchers

Panasonic AG-MX70p 250.00 Panasonic WJ-MX50 125.00 Kramer VP-720DS Switcher/Scaler 80.00 Extron 8x4 Matrix Switcher 100.00
Standard DVD Pioneer DVD-V7400 Pioneer DVD-V8000
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Scan Converters

Per Day
Multi Camera & Switcher Systems
System 1 Composite/Component/VGA System with routing, video playback & record: 1-Panasonic AG-MX70p 4-Sony PVM-9L2 2-Sony LMD-5320 3x 5.6-Inch 1-Folsom ImagePRO 2-Pioneer DVD-V7400 1-Sony DSR-1500A 1-Sony SVO-1630 2-Sony CCU-M5 1-Tektronix 1730 Waveform monitor 1-Tektronix 1720 Vectorscope 1-Kramer SG-6005 black burst, color bar, sync, and audio tone generator. 1-Kramer VP-10 RGBHV DA 1-Kramer 104LN Comp. DA 1-3 Channel Intercom Base Station 4-Beltpack & Headset Intercom Stations With 1 Sony DXC-D30 With 2 Sony DXC-D30 Without Cameras 900.00 1200.00 700.00
Folsom ImagePRO 300.00 Folsom 9700XL 125.00 Sony 1024HD 150.00 Kramer VP-703-SC Scan Converter 65.00

Distribution Amplifiers

Kramer VP-10 1x10 RGBHV Kramer VM-1055 1x5 RGBHV Kramer VP-123 1x3 RGBHV Kramer VP-400 1x4 VGA DA Kramer 104LN 1x4 Composite Inline 3214 1x4 Composite Extron DA6 Others 50.00 30.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 Call 25.00 35.00 19.00 9.00 35.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 15.00 5.00 10.00 75.00 95.00

Ground Loop Isolators

Jensen VBH-1BB Jensen VBH-5BB

Easels

Draper w/ pad Draper without pad White Marker Board 4 X 5

AV Carts

AV Cart 30 w/ drape AV Cart 42 w/ drape AV Cart 54 w/ drape

Power Point Remote

Power Presenter RF (100 range) Extra Remote

Pointers

Laser Pointer

Lecterns

Executive Clear Plexi-glass

Press / Mult Box

12 Ch. Active Mult Box Whirlwind Presspower 2 (16 Ch. Active Mult Box) 50.00 75.00
System 2 Composite/VGA System with routing, video playback & record: 1-Panasonic WJ-MX50 Kramer VP-720DS 2-Sony PVM-9L2 2-Panasonic BS-901Y 1-Folsom 9700XL 1-Pioneer DVD-V7400 1-Sony SVO-1630 1-Kramer SG-6005 black burst, color bar, sync, and audio tone generator. 1-Kramer 1055 RGBHV DA 1-Kramer 104LN Comp. DA 1-1 Channel Intercom Base Station 4-Beltpack & Headset Intercom Stations With 1 Sony DXC-D30 With 2 Sony DXC-D30 Without Cameras 600.00 900.00 400.00

Mixing Consoles

Numark 1200/1800 DJ Mixer Vestax 05/275 DJ Mixer 6 Ch. Powered Mixer 8 Ch. Powered Mixer 12 Ch. Powered Mixer 8 Ch. Mixer 16x4x2 Mackie 16x2 A & H Mix Wizard 32x4x2 A&H GL2400 32x8x2 Soundcraft Series II 48x16x2 Midas Siena 48X8X2 Yamaha PM3500 52x18 Yamaha PM3500M Yamaha M7CL Yamaha PM5DRH
20.00 30.00 30.00 40.00 45.00 30.00 45.00 75.00 100.00 300.00 350.00 450.00 550.00 350.00 800.00 25.00 30.00 25.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 50.00 30.00 30.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 25.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 25.00 10.00 7.50 7.50 7.50 15.00 10.00

EAW Speaker Systems

LA 215 KF 850 KF 760 / 761 BH 760 EAW 500i
50.00 100.00 200.00 100.00 50.00 30.00 50.00 35.00 30.00 45.00 60.00 50.00 25.00 100.00 25.00 35.00 30.00 50.00 15.00 20.00 25.00 45.00 50.00 75.00

Turbosound Systems

TSE 111 TMS 4 TSE 218

Merlyn Speaker Systems

S1/t (1-10 & 1-1) S2/t (2-10 & 1-1) S3 (2-15, 1-10 & 1-1) T3B (3-18)

Power Amplifiers

Crest VS900 Crest VS1500 QSC MX1500 QSC MX2000 QSC EX4000 QSC PL224 QSC PL236 QSC PL 2.4 Lab-Gruppen fp6400 Yamaha P7000 Yamaha PC9501N

Other Subs

Single Scoop (1-15) E.V. MTL4 (4-18)

Monitor Cabinets

Yamaha SM15 JBL SRX 712M Stage Sound 151 EAW 500i

Tape Decks, etc.

Tape Deck Standard Tape Deck Dual Single CD Player with Pitch Control Dual CD Player with Pitch Control DAT Player DJ Coffin (2 turntables w/mixer & case)

Passive Speaker Systems

Renkus-Heinz TRX-82 QSC I282-H JBL SRX 712M Peavey SP2 (15 & horn) Yamaha CM15 (15 & horn) Yamaha CM12 (12 & horn) Yamaha CM10 (10 & horn)

Audio Snakes

6-12 Channel Sub Snakes 50 8-16 Channel Channel Channel 2 Way Splitter Channel ISO 3 Way Splitter 15.00 20.00 30.00 70.00 225.00 15.00

Intercom

Three Channel Power Supply One Channel Power Supply Telephone Handset Headset (Single or Dual Muff) Beltpack Station Dual Channel Beltpack Station Blazon Call Beacons

Walkie Talkies

2 Channel UHF

Effects & Processing

35.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 20.00 20.00 25.00 20.00 25.00 25.00 20.00 25.00 20.00 50.00 35.00 35.00 30.00 50.00 25.00 75.00 25.00 10.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 10.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 20.00 7.50 15.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 1.50 7.50

Wireless Systems

Shure L4 & SC (VHF) Shure UC / ULXP (UHF) Handheld or Lavalier Systems

35.00 50.00

BSS 960 Ashly 3102 Ashly 3101 Ashly 1502 1/3 Octave Equalizers (All Others) Stereo 2 Way or 3 Way X-Overs dbx 160 dbx 166/266 Drawmer DL241 Drawmer DL201 Alesis 3630 Behringer Autoquad JBL 644 Quad Gate TC M5000 Lexicon LXP-15 Yamaha SPX 990, 1000 Roland SDE 1000 & 3000 Yamaha ProR3, REV 5, TC 2290 Yamaha REV 7, SPX 90II, SPX 90 Eventide H3000D/SE All Other Multi Effects Processors

Motors

Chain Fall (45 lift) CM 1 Ton Motor (60 lift) CM 1/2 Ton Motor (60 lift) CM 1/4 Ton Motor (60 lift) Motor Controller & Power Distro 25.00 75.00 65.00 50.00 125.00 15.00 30.00 75.00 2.00 5.00 2.00 0.50 0.50 2.00 25.00 30.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 2.00/ft 3.00/ft 7.00/ft 9.00/ft

Rigging / Ground Support

Pipe & Base AEI or Litron 16 Crank Lift Genie Super Tower Ultimate Support Stand Sadle Sandbag (25lbs) 3/8 Wire Rope: (1 to 30) 1/2 Shackle 5/8 Shackle Round Slings (3 to 12) Block & Fall (45 lift) Wire Rope Ladder Ratchet Strap Beam Clamp Single or Double Cheeseborough 3 to 4 tall 5 to 8 tall 9 to 12 tall 13 to 16 tall

Microphones

Shure SM57/58 Shure Beta 56A / 57A / 58A Shure SM81, SM91 Beyer M88 E.V. PL10, E.V. 408 E.V. PL20, RE20 AKG D112, D12E, C535EB, C3000 Sennheiser 421 Crown PCC160 Wired Lavalieres Passive Direct Boxes Active Direct Boxes Round Base Mic Stand Tripod Boom 25 Mic Cable 50 Mic Cable 100 Mic Cable Short Choir Booms
Pipe and Drape (Typical price per event)

Carpet

Priced on per show basis Call

Backdrops

12ft.X20ft. 28ft.X30ft. 30ft.X35ft. 40ft.X16ft. CYC 40ft.X24ft. CYC 25.00 50.00 75.00 75.00 125.00 45.00
Power Distribution Systems
Single Phase Distribution w/ 80 Feeder & Assorted Power Cables 100.00

Staging

Wenger 4x8x 26 to 7 Tall Priced per stage section Priced per stage section

Truss Sections

30 Box (10 ft.) 12 Box (10 ft.) 12 Box (8 ft.) 12 Box (5 ft.) Way Corner Way Corner 22 Triangle (10 ft.)
50.00 30.00 30.00 15.00 10.00 20.00 25.00 30.00 35.00 15.00 25.00 15.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 30.00 25.00 50.00 35.00 75.00 100.00 25.00 35.00 35.00 150.00 225.00 175.00 175.00 125.00 25.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 Call

Lighting Consoles

NSI Ch. NSI 7016, Ch. NSI 7524 24/48 Ch. ETC SmartFade 12/48 ETC SmartFade 24/96 ETC Express 48/96 AVO Sapphire 2000 15.00 20.00 50.00 75.00 90.00 100.00 300.00

Special Effect Lighting

Martin Raptor Martin SCX 500 Sparkle, Minigem Mega Flash DMX Strobe Avenger, Saga, Chamelion Altman UV705 Dual 48 Blacklight 16 Mirror Ball 24 Mirror Ball

Dimming

NSI 4600 (4 x 600W) NSI 6000 (4 x 1200W) NSI Dimmer Rack (16 x 2400W) NSI Dimmer Rack (32 x 2400W) Colortran Rack (48 x 2400W Colortran Rack (96 x 2400W) 15.00 20.00 80.00 150.00 250.00 325.00

Lighting Fixtures

ETC Source Four (26, 36, or 50 degree) ETC Source Four Jr. Zoom (26 - 50 degree) ETC Source Four Jr. (26, 36, or 50 degree) Altman 6 Fresnel Altman Q-lite Altman Star Par Par 64/56 Aluminum Par 64/56/46 Steel Par 38 Pin Spot Quad Pin Spot Bank Octal Pin Spot Bank Thomas Eight Light Crowd Blinder Altman 3 Cell CYC Light Altman UV705 22.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 2.50 10.00 15.00 25.00 25.00 25.00

Fog Machines

Martin Magnum 1000 High End F-100 Martin Techno Hazer DF50 (Hazer) Cold Flow Attachment

Follow Spots

Times Square Altman Luminator Lycian Midget Lycian 1275 High End Studio Spot 575 CMY High End Studio Color 575 High End Cyber Turbo High End TechnoBeam High End Dataflash Martin Robo Color 400 Martin 2510 Controller Dataflash Controller Martin Light Jockey
Intelligent Lighting & Controllers

Tripod Lighting Systems

4 Can Lighting System (w/Dimming) 25.00 controller included with rental of 2 or more

Local Delivery Rates

(Roanoke / Salem / Vinton City Limits) 8 am - 6:30 pm, Monday - Friday (Van) (each way) 25.am - 6:30 pm, Monday - Friday (Truck) (each way) 35.00 After 6:30 pm, Weekends, & Holidays Please Call Out of Town Delivery & Pickup Please Call

Basic Policies

Rental rates are subject to change without advanced notice. The rental rates are full price for the first day and 1/2 the original price for each additional day. Half day prices are not available. There will be a 50% cancellation charge without an advance 24 hour notice. No shows will be charged the full rental rate. A rental technician is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All equipment issues must be reported IMMEDIATELY to give Stage Sound an opportunity to correct any problems. There will not be any credit given if no attempt is made by the client to contact us. There is a $35 replacement fee for every unreturned manual. The customer is responsible for the safe and timely return of all equipment. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE

Set Up Rates

(On Site) 8 am - 6:30 pm, Mon - Fri (per man-hour, 2 hour minimum) 37.50 After 6:30 pm, Weekends, & Holidays (per man-hour, 2 hour minimum) 56.25

Operator Rates

Operators, Programmers, and Designers are priced on a per show basis. Please Call
Stage Sound Rental Office Hours
Monday 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM Tuesday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday Closed Business hours are subject to change without notice

Terms and Conditions

A credit card deposit is required for all rentals unless a billable account is being used. Stage Sound accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. To open a billable account a credit application must be completed and returned one week prior to rental so that credit references can be checked. Terms will be Net 15 after credit approval.

Holidays

Stage Sound Rental Office will be closed on the following holidays: New Years Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day

Production Services

Package Systems are available with an operator and/or production coordinator. Production coordinators are available to design systems using audio, video, lighting and decorations to make your event a success. We will work with other producers, staging companies, hotels and audio-visual companies to ensure that success.
Production Policies continued
Labor on quotes and proposals will be based on estimated set-up, operation and strike times. Conditions that result in longer hours will increase the cost of labor for the event. Clients will be responsible for any fees charged by hotels or other venues for the use of our services. Note: It is becoming more common for hotels to charge a fee for using providers other that in-house audio-visual companies. In venues where union labor is required Stage Sound will make proper arrangements for the union. Meals and breaks for technical staff to be negotiated on a per show basis. Customers will be required to provide lodging for technicians any time an overnight stay out of town is required. For the safety of our technicians, customers may also be required to provide lodging locally for technicians required to stay late at night and return early the next morning. Per Diems will be charged for any out-oftown shows. Per Diem is money paid to technicians in the amount of $45 to $75 per day for food, sundries and other personal expenses. Per Diem amount depends on geographic location. Some Per Diems may still be charged even if customer provides meals. Policies and rates are subject to change without notice.

Production Policies

Production Coordinators will be available as needed. An appropriate fee will be charged for their time. Fees will be negotiated on a per show basis. Equipment rates will be contracted on a per show basis. Striking equipment and resetting will be considered a new show. Transportation charges for equipment and staff to be determined on a per show basis. All quotes and proposals are based on information received as of the proposal date. Costs may vary as conditions change. Backup equipment can be provided at a minimum rate of 50% of the full rate. Back up equipment is reserved for immediate use in the event of equipment failures. All other applications will be billed at full rate. Set up days, strike days and dark days may be subject to additional rental fees.