The King Edward VI School
Tools of the Trade An insight into the everyday equipment we will be using
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Stage Furniture Rear Blacks Backstage
Legs Main Stage
Centre Tabs / Mid-stage Blacks Thrust / Forestage / Apron Tools of the Trade
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House Tabs
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Stage Left and Right
Stage RIGHT
CENTRE Stage
Audience Viewpoint Tools of the Trade
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Stage LEFT
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Upstage and Downstage UPstage MIDstage DOWNstage Audience Viewpoint Tools of the Trade
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Composite Positions Up Stage Right
Up Stage Centre
Up Stage Left
Mid Stage Right
Centre Stage
Mid Stage Left
Down Stage Right
Down Stage Centre
Down Stage Left
Audience Viewpoint Tools of the Trade
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Composite Positions Up Stage Right
Up Stage Centre
Up Stage Left
Mid Stage Right
Centre Stage
Mid Stage Left
Down Stage Right
Down Stage Centre
Down Stage Left
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Signal Cables
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XLR • • • •
Balanced Audio Connections (3 pin versions) Communication Connections (TecPro boxes – 3 pin) Headset Connections (TecPro – 4 pin) Lighting Control Connections (DMX – 5 pin)
Locking Clip
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Phono • Unbalanced Audio Connections • Video Connections
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3.5mm (Mini) Jack • Headphone (Stereo) • Laptop Computer (Stereo) • Radio Headset (Mono)
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6.3mm [1/4”] (Large) Jack • TS type
• TRS type
– Unbalanced Audio – Speaker Connections
– Balanced Audio
Tip
Ring
Shield
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Speakon • Speakers – – – –
Available in 2, 4, 8 pin versions 2 pin plugs fit into 4 pin sockets Only 2 & 4 pin plugs used by KPT NB. Plugs LOCK into sockets
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Power Cables
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13A Plug & Cable Socket • Used for most mains equipment • Fused, but don’t overload
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IEC or Kettle Lead • Used for connecting many devices to the mains • Can be interchanged, but beware of FUSE ratings
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15A Duraplug • “Unbreakable” • Please don’t try to prove this!
• Used for dimmer controlled lighting • NOT fused • lights are fused at the dimmer
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32A CEEform or Commando • • • •
Used for Dimmers Other sizes (16A, 63A & 125A) not interchangable Splashproof to IP44 when connected Locking pins and locating lugs
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