I always get giggled at for going to sound gigs with a ton of spare equipment, If I'm using a 24 channel board, I usually also have a little 6 or 8 channel unit in the "spares" box along with cables, replacement connectors, etc.
I get the same response at fencing tournaments with all my spare weapons, parts, tools, etc. _But_ everyone knows who to turn to when something goes wrong or breaks. Chances are I have a spare widget, or parts to jury rig a "good enough" kludge for today...
The spouse and child do act peeved when we go somewhere and _most_of_the_time_ a good 1/2 to 2/3 of what I packed, stay in the van.... But when we need it, it's there...
Repairs and carrying sound gear
I always get giggled at for going to sound gigs with a ton of spare equipment, If I'm using a 24 channel board, I usually also have a little 6 or 8 channel unit in the "spares" box along with cables, replacement connectors, etc.
I get the same response at fencing tournaments with all my spare weapons, parts, tools, etc. _But_ everyone knows who to turn to when something goes wrong or breaks. Chances are I have a spare widget, or parts to jury rig a "good enough" kludge for today...
The spouse and child do act peeved when we go somewhere and _most_of_the_time_ a good 1/2 to 2/3 of what I packed, stay in the van.... But when we need it, it's there...
Janice