Simple sound services in the Greater Victoria area.  Specializing in:

  • Folk music dances (sound technician for Victoria Contra Dance for the last 10 years).
  • Providing great quality, integrated sound for hybrid meetings* over Zoom, MS Teams, etc.

*:  some participants in a common room, with others coming in over the 'net.

I provide all the basic gear for a function (see Base Equipment List below).  Because size/type of functions and facilities can vary greatly, we may rent different/additional gear to ensure good quality sound as appropriate for the venue and function.

Price negotiable, depending the the complexity, amount of prep work, size of function/venue, gear required, etc.

Want references?  Happy to provide them... just drop me a line.

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Base Equipment List

I have the following for gear as part of my "base system".  Additional/different gear may be needed, depending on the type and size of the function/event.  My preferred rental provider is Long & McQuade.

  • Board: Mackie DL16S.
  • Speakers: two Podium Pro Audio (model PP1003A) powered PA speakers, rated at 250W (500W peak).
  • Speakers: two 8’ Beringer Eurolive B208D powered PA/monitor speakers
  • Speakers: one 10’ Beringer Eurolive B210D powered monitor speaker
  • Speakers: two 8' speaker stands, one 6' speaker stand
  • Mics: two Audio-Technica AT-2020, with shock absorbing mounts.
  • Mics: one AudioTechnica AT2021
  • Mics: Wireless handheld mic (FM band).
  • Mics: three CAD D38 dynamic supercardioid mics (unswitched).
  • Mics: Switched handheld mic
  • Mics: 4 standard mic stands with extendable booms.
  • Mics: 2' mic stand
  • Mics: table top mic stand.
  • Cables & Misc: over a dozen XLR-M to XLR-F cables in varying lengths up to 50'.
  • Cables & Misc: Power bar on 8' cable
  • Cables & Misc: multiple computer style power and extension cables

 

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My door is always open to guests.
And I'm the "old school" type.  Drop-ins are welcome anytime... well, almost anytime :-).
 
Address:
1005 McKenzie Avenue, Unit 419 (Google Maps Link)
It's easy to drive by the main driveway of McKenzie Avenue (see it here in StreetView).  The most reliable entrance is here, off Saanich Road onto Annie Street.
Keep in mind when leaving or arriving, that it's a double-yellow on McKenzie at that point.  Left turns are only permitted when non-obstructing of other traffic.  Consider entering and exiting via Annie Street.
 
Doorphone code: 570
 
Phone:  250-216-0398
 
PARKING:
  • Visitor parking is at the southeast corner of the parking lot (Google Maps Link) - follow the signage and lane markings.
  • Double-check the stall marking -- it must read "VISITOR".
  • There is some on-street parking on Annie Street, but be sure you're outside the fence.
  • If you're staying overnight, I have one overnight guest parking pass (can borrow more, if needed).
  • For parties / poker nights / etc:  the building curfew for sound is 11pm.  Thankfully, we can still be normal volume after 11pm... well built building :-).
Hope to see you soon. :-)

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Our door is always open to guests.
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Address:
1000 Burnside Road West, Victoria, BC  V8Z 1N3 (Google Maps Link)
We are at the corner of Burnside and Grange (kitty corner to Marigold Elementary).
 
CAUTION:  Our driveway is steep, on a double-yellow, and very near the intersection.  You may wish to park beside the house on Grange and walk up the side steps.
 
Phone Numbers: 
Other nearby parking:

If the driveway is busy, there is usually a spot beside the house on Grange (on gravel, room for 2 or 3 cars).

If we're having a party, please respect our neighbours by parking nearby:

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We look forward to seeing you. :-)