I could only wish most of them were limited to 24" ..Funny how 24" wide people think they can fit in a 12" gap???[emoji1]
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I could only wish most of them were limited to 24" ..Funny how 24" wide people think they can fit in a 12" gap???[emoji1]
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Since many of my gigs were of the bar karaoke variety, I was/am VERY careful with the legs, since 90%+ of the people who sing are drunk (or on their way) AND they walk around my gear to get to the mic .. so I try REALLY hard to minimize any issue that could cause me pain (and $$s). I try to tuck everything in inaccessible corners (thankfully bars tend to have those) .. but drunk people tend to find a way. I used to leave a 12" gap between my karaoke rack and my floor monitor .. until people would attempt to walk between them.
I don't do weddings and don't like the look of skrims .. at least the ones I've seen. With the new EVOX 8 I got last year, I'm able to condense things and eliminate the tripods (tops mount on sub poles) for other than lights.Have you thought of using a skrim? I am considering it since it will be easier to see it, even a black one, than a low lying tripod leg.
I don't use subs all that often, but my speakers are, if possible, set up behind me in a safe zone, even close to the back wall. My light tree "Gig Bar" is 90% of the time right behind me,,, when I do have to set it up to the side, I try to set it back as far as I can.
Speakers and lights don't need to be right next to the dance floor to work. They both have throw, use it. Here is a pic or two. The last pic was a bit scary for the speaker on the left, but it really wasn't that bad there.
don't like the look of skrims .. at least the ones I've seen.
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Its of my opinion that the skrims call more attention to that area then without them, and makes the speakers stand out more, now , not saying I wont ever use them( dont have any) , but if I do , I think I like the idea of lighting them up maybe, like Ice does.
The fact is I bring this up because I DID have an incident where I was NOT able to put my light stand out of the way and I DID have two people trip but neither fell (thank goodness). There have multiple times where either kids running around, drunk adults, poor lighting (like THAT never happens at a dance!), or limited space have all contributed at one time or another to me seeing someone stumble on a leg of either a speaker stand or lighting stand. I do try to place my gear as far out of the way as possible but sometimes that is not enough. I wanted to get some constructive ideas on what other might do. Hence the reason for the OP.
I don't know, maybe you just aren't as observant as I am.
Again .. not worried about it .. but they are the most likely culprits to cause an issue (that and wiring) so it's only prudent to at least minimize the exposure.If you are worried about Speaker Stands being the cause of a lawsuit, then the only real solution is to go with a BOSE Set Up. Keep the Bass Cabs on the side of each table, and those sticks there.
Of course someone could still trip over that too, but less likely since a stand leg isn't protruding in any single direction. EVOX System would be the next best bet, but I do believe those subs take up a bit more foot print than Bose.
Honestly, can anybody bring up link to any case where a DJ was sued because of someone tripping over a speaker stand? I'm confident it's never happened, and if it did, the law suit would go no where. Now if someone pushed a speaker stand over, and it was close enough to a table to where it fell on a guest...I can see a DJ potentially being sued over that. ...Which is why you have Liability Insurance.
Agreed, its not something I am going to lose sleep over, but enough to make an effort to minimize the chances.Again .. not worried about it .. but they are the most likely culprits to cause an issue (that and wiring) so it's only prudent to at least minimize the exposure.
Are you deaf?
I can't imagine why you'd want to set yourself in front of your own speakers.
Also, sound level drops with distance - I want my speakers close to the dance floor.
Behind the speakers I can talk to people - my help, take requests, etc.
I don't LOVE the look of skrims, but they look OK... Personally, I think the black ones look the best with all my black gear, but they are not as helpful in reducing the trip hazard. I think white scrims with a wash light underneath makes it much less likely someone will NOT see your tripod. They may still stumble into or over it, but at least they'll see it as they fall on their a$$![emoji1]Thanks for the feedback. I don't really like the look of skrims either.
I don't put my speakers behind me because I think it helps with feedback prevention to have them slightly in front of my microphone location, and I think it's normally a bit loud. I do use two monitors, but I can adjust the volume up or down at various times and it has no impact on the audience. I really don't need two monitors, but I have this OCD thing where I prefer symmetry.[emoji1] We all have our disabilities I guess.[emoji4] You don't look deaf, Chuck.[emoji1]In the 4 or 5 feet of moving the speakers behind you, if your speakers won't be loud enough on the dance floor, may I respectfully suggest you need new speakers....
Last night at my school dance I had them beside me, but I also had a EV ZLX 12 as a monitor behind me... Just personal choice really.
Are you deaf?
I can't imagine why you'd want to set yourself in front of your own speakers.
Also, sound level drops with distance - I want my speakers close to the dance floor.
Behind the speakers I can talk to people - my help, take requests, etc.