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Equipment and event preparation

Technical help for live events

Start with the symptom, follow the signal path and check what changes. These guides cover specific equipment settings and rehearsal checks.

d&b audiotechnik J-SUB

J-SUB: standard and INFRA, HCD, amplifier channels and rear-section checks.

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Equipment troubleshooting

QSC K8.2

Input sensitivity, no-sound checks, pass-through outputs and MIX OUT routing.

d&b audiotechnik J8

Amplifier setup, CUT and HFC, ArrayProcessing, alignment with J-SUB and input and delay checks by column.

d&b audiotechnik D80

Output pairs, LoadMatch, calibration references and the limits of loudspeaker monitoring.

NovaStar VX1000

LED cabinet mapping, input cropping, layer layout and the difference between input MOSAIC and Image Mosaic.

Barco G62-W9

HDMI signal checks, EDID, lens selection and image framing, including UST restrictions.

Allen & Heath SQ6

Trace input patching to LR and find monitor feeds that bypass input-channel mutes.

DSAN PerfectCue Micro

Choose the V1.0 or 2.0 programmer, verify saved commands and disable Blank for the correct generation.

Hollyland Pyro S

Trace camera output through TX and RX, compare HDMI/SDI formats and diagnose blocking or frozen pictures.

Shure QLXD4

Separate RF energy, transmitter link and audio; check encryption sync and analog MIC/LINE output.

Shure PSM1000 (P10R+)

Compare stereo channel levels, understand MixMode and lock the panel while keeping volume available.

Radial Catapult RX4

Check the analog patch, shield continuity, phantom power and channel mapping.

Chauvet NET-X II

Trace universes and physical ports, then test output and source-loss behavior.

Sony PXW-Z150

Keep the external monitor active during QFHD recording and check 25p, PsF and HDMI output formats.

Sachtler Ace XL

Identify the head revision, balance the complete camera rig and separate drag issues from platform vibration.

ChamSys MQ Compact Connect

Trace USB recognition, physical DMX and Art-Net/sACN output without confusing surface response with fixture reception.

Midas M32

Trace input banks and Card Out separately; identify the DN32-USB mode before recording 32 channels.

d&b audiotechnik M2

Check the two-way active patch, compatible spare amplifier and coupling settings for stage monitors.

Sony FX9

Sony FX9 for events: program output formats, overlays and color, plus monitoring and clip playback.

AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ

Prepare the AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ for an event: OneLibrary USB exports, MASTER REC files and headphone cue troubleshooting.

Yamaha CL5

Troubleshoot Dante patching, remote head-amp control, scene recall and show-file loading. Check which settings each operation changes before using it during an event.

Playback and LED mapping

Resolume help: playback, output setup and related troubleshooting.

Use the guide with the actual equipment

Check the model, installed firmware and signal path before changing a setting. The referenced manuals define the scope of each guide. Save the initial configuration, make the comparison during rehearsal and record the result. Proposed checks are not reports of tests performed by GLMedia.

More technical guides in Spanish

Centro de ayuda técnica en español includes further equipment, signal, camera, audio and lighting topics.

Plan the equipment and crew

Include the event date, venue, exact model and the problem you need to solve when you contact GLMedia. See our audio services and lighting services for event support.

d&b audiotechnik D12

R1 control via R60/R70, CAN termination and partial detection, 2-Way Active and SenseDrive limits.

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d&b audiotechnik Y8

Coverage, amplifier setup, Line/Arc, CPL and HFC.

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d&b audiotechnik Y12

CUT, TOP and SUB signal paths and tonal balance by audience area.

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COLORado 1 Quad Zoom

Prepare the RGBW wash, check the patch and distinguish a programmed limit from a fault. This guide covers the COLORado 1 Quad Zoom, not the Quad Zoom VW or another fixture in the family.

COLORado 1 Quad Zoom: DMX setup and zoom troubleshooting

DiGiCo SD9

Troubleshoot SD9 Audio I/O: a connected rack with no audio, live versus recorded sources, and card conforming before an event.

DiGiCo SD9: Audio I/O, no sound from a rack and card conforming

d&b SL-GSUB

SL-GSUB wiring and placement, standard/INFRA modes and checks when combining it with J8.

d&b SL-GSUB: wiring, INFRA and alignment with J8

DiGiCo SD10

SD10 MADI connections, monitor returns, missing channels at 96 kHz and clicks in a MADI recording: what to check before changing the patch.

DiGiCo SD10: MADI, Optocore and monitor returns

DiGiCo SD12

Troubleshoot missing signals when recording an SD12 through MGB, and check DQ Rack preamp control over Dante.

DiGiCo SD12: MGB recording and DQ Rack control

Hollyland Solidcom C1 Pro

Check headset connection and listening, Hub groups and PGM, and USB audio with Zoom. Prepare and test a computer-based path between the intercom and Dante.

Solidcom C1 Pro: connection, groups, Zoom and Dante

Barco R9802300

Set image width and check the floating ring on a Barco R9802300 G lens with a G62 projector. Separate throw-distance limits from scaling and focus problems.

Barco R9802300: throw distance, zoom and focus on a G62

Barco R98017851 UST

Identify the Barco R98017851 UST kit and support for a G62. Check back focus and image focus during installation, separately from operation with the lens secured.

Barco R98017851 UST: support, LSM and focus on a G62

NovaStar CVT4K

Troubleshoot the optical link and missing outputs on a NovaStar CVT4K. Identify S/M, fiber, ports and indicators before changing the LED map.

NovaStar CVT4K: optical link and missing LED output

ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K: missing inputs and Black multiview windows

Check matching video standards, multiview source assignments and the HDMI/SDI selection for Input 1 on an ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K.

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