Setting up a Live Performance and Recording Equipment.
The steps on how to set up Live Performance and Recording Equipment are as follows;
1) Take boxes apart.
2) Keep lids away for safety.
3) Keep the mixing desk on power supply and move desk to position.
4) Lock wheels for safety.
5) Move base bins to position.
6) Set up main speakers on top, about the same height.
7) Ensure everything is secure in the correct position and everything is secured tightly.
8) Connect speaker cables to the power supply.
9) Connect the desk to the amps using Jack Leads.
10) Plug everything into the mains.
11) Flat line the desk to avoid any bad noise.
12) Connect XLR Leads for any microphones or amplified instruments being used.
13) Turn on the desk and do any last checks.
14) Turn of the speaks.
15) Finally, set all the levels correctly to make sure the sound of the audio is correct.
Risk Assessment for Setting up a Live Performance and Recording Equipment.
Electrical Risks
Electrical shocks and burns - any contact with live/exposed wires can cause a person to experience shocks and/or burns. A way to avoid this from happening is to only apply power to the system as and when it is needed. Also, if there are any exposed wires coming from any of the cables, it is important to tape the cable up some no contact with the wires inside can come in contacts with a person. If power must be on at all times, reduce the voltage of the input. This way, if and shocks or burns were to be causes, they would be a lot minor than if the voltage was kept how it was originally.
Fire - Faulty wires may cause sparks when power is applied, which can cause fires. It is important to check over any cables that you are planning to use for what ever reason before you use them to upcoming reason. This will then prevent any fires being caused. If you come across a fault wire that sparks, dispose of the cable appropriately and DO NOT put it back in its original place for others to use.
Plug Sockets - Ensure to keep all plug sockets OFF at all times necessary. So not put anything, other than a plug, into the plug sockets to avoid electrical shocks. Make sure all plug sockets are checked before use to make sure that they are safe to use. This is to avoid them potentially sparking and causing fires.
Water - Make sure, if the Sound System you are setting up is outdoors or near water, that the water itself if not touching/getting on any of the equipment. If any water getting onto the equipment, it will cause the system to short cut and potentially blow up/spark. This could cause any potential fires or explosions. If setting up outside and it is raining, ensure that the System is fully covered and set up onto of a raised surface to ensure that no water will get onto the system.
Other Risks
Lifting with your knees - When lifting any heavy equipment, it is important to always lift the items from the knees. This way it takes the weight off any other part of your body and will prevent any injuries, such as back pain.
Wires - It important that any wires that are being used are kept in an appropriate place, and off the floor to prevent anyone from tripping. Tripping over wires can cause a person to cause injury to themselves, such as; cuts, grazes, bruises, or even broken or fractured bones. When storing wires, always keep them either in a box or stored away until needed. When the wires are in use, make sure that any wire that may be on the ground are secured by taping them to the floor to avoid anyone from tripping over them.
