Sound services in or near the Greater Victoria area.  Specializing in:

  • Folk music / dances with live bands and callers.
  • Providing great quality, integrated sound for hybrid meetings over Zoom, MS Teams, etc.

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.  In a nutshell, I'm not a DJ.  Rather, I've been involved with mixing live music for folk and light rock style music for 40+ years.  I've been the sound technician for Victoria Contra Dance for the last 10 years.

Contact info:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; cell/SMS/iMsg: 250-216-0398

Are you running a community dance or folk event?

Much of what I do is at a deeply discounted rate (or free) in order to support the local community.  Please consider "buying me a coffee" to support those efforts.  Thanks!

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Base Equipment List

Here's the gear that comes along for the ride (included in estimate/quote).  Additional/different gear may be required, depending on the type and size of the function/event.  My preferred rental provider is Long & McQuade.

  • Base control systems:
    • Behringer X32 Rack digital mixer, with X-Live expansion card for on-board multichannel recording/playback
    • Mackie DL16S digital mixer
    • iPads for mixer control
    • Laptop for mixer control and off-board multichannel recording/playback
    • Note:  For those that want to control their own monitors, your can bring your own devices loaded up with Mackie Master Fader 5 for the DL16S or one of Behringer's X32 apps for the X32R -- or talk with me to see if I can spare a device for your particular event.
  • Mains:
    • on-stage/FOH/mid-house:
      • two Podium Pro Audio (model PP1003A) 250W (500W peak) powered PA speakers with stands
      • two 10’ Behringer Eurolive B210D 200W (220W peak) powered PA/monitor speaker with stands, connected via direct cable or via...
    • Alto Stealth MkII wireless system for powered speakers (if needed to save on cable runs and/or reduction of trip hazards)
  • Monitors:
    • three 8’ Behringer Eurolive B208D 200W (220W peak) powered PA/monitor speakers
    • one Behringer Eurolive B205D 150W ultra compact monitor speaker
    • D Debra ER202 Wireless In-Ear monitoring system
      • The ER202 isn't a particularly high-end IEM, but does the job in a pinch.
      • Anyone wanting this option must first discuss ear safety procedures with me.
  • Microphones / Inputs:
    • four BBE Magnum D.I. active DI Boxes
    • XVive U3 for wireless connection of normally wired mic or line-level device
    • Numark WS100 dedicated wireless handheld mic (fixed at 915.5 MHz)
    • three CAD D38 dynamic supercardioid mics (unswitched)
    • two Audio-Technica AT2020 condenser microphones with standard and shock absorbing mounts
    • one AudioTechnica AT2021 condenser microphone
    • one each non-branded switched and unswitched handheld mics
  • Microphone stands:
    • four standard mic stands with extendable booms
    • short 2' mic stand
    • table top mic stand
  • Multiple XLR M-F cables of varying lengths to meet most needs
  • Miscellaneous audio adapters and adapter cables to meet most live sound needs

 

VHS Conversion Services:

Have a VHS tape that needs conversion?  Basic conversions are done on an "as I have time" basis with no editing, and can take up to two weeks (or I will let you know in advance if a longer deadline is required).

Cost for simple capture and convert is $15/$20/$25 per tape (for, respectively, up 2/4/6 hours per tape) due upon completion.  Minimum charge is $30 per set of tape(s).  To support the low fee, conversions are briefly checked but not fully reviewed for quality, completeness, or gaps in the original recording.

VHS tapes must be physically undamaged or service cannot be provided ($5 per tape for rejected tapes -- minimum charge still applies).

Each captured video is placed** on an unlisted page* on my web-site were you can download it or share with family/friends, or onto a USB drive or SD card that you supply.
*:  The page will be hosted on either my private sync.com or GoDaddy account, and (to protect your privacy) not on any free-service.  The download links will remain available online for at least 30 days.
**:  File format will be 640x480 .MP4 unless discussed otherwise.

Want videos edited down, broken into multiple smaller videos, and/or written to DVD?  I can provide that additional service for a fee and delivery deadline to be negotiated depending on complexity.

At my sole discretion, I reserve the right to reject any conversion of content that may be considered objectionable.

Contact info:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; cell/SMS/iMsg: 250-216-0398

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