WAS: blowing things up, NOW: diagrams

[Zoe Keating <cello@zoekeating.com>]

i don't know if i qualify as a professional...;-) but that is a good  
question. yes, i do have a folder on my computer called TOUR TECH  
that contains:

- text 'diagram' of current routing (i.e. preamp send > rptr1 > mixer  
1&2 )
- a list of every routing i've ever used (because i change it every  
tour)
- what worked and what didn't work, notes etc.
- list of all the cables involved (because i always bring spares)
- list of everything i need to bring with me every tour
- patch map for the FCB1010 (again, because i change it all the time)  
looks like BANK 00 > 05 > record (pc04) + feedback (cc11=90)
- pdf manuals for every piece of gear (especially the midi table for  
the repeater)
- tech rider for the soundman in case they don't have it


On Mar 28, 2006, at 12:39 AM, Todd Pafford wrote:

> Wow, and this just weeks after I said I didn't want you frying  
> yourself on the wiring in your new apartment.  I think this is some  
> sort of message from the universe...or something.  :)
>
> This brings up a question, though, that I've been thinking about  
> for a while.  Do you professional types keep notebooks, diagrams,  
> etc. of your gear settings, routing, etc.?  Take the FCB or  
> example; were you able to quickly reprogram based on notes of how  
> you had it set up, or did you have to re-figure it from scratch?  
> I've been thinking of putting together such a notebook myself, but  
> haven't gotten around to it.
>
> Anyway, glad to hear you and the repeaters survived.
> Todd
>