Scheduling and Concert Sound

Concert sound is required for a band, event, or production requiring the use of more than one microphone or playback music.  The only exception is a trained Cat staff member who is available to operate audio and lighting equipment.  (This must be approved by the Cat Staff Advisor).

Gear is not to leave the Cat in the Cream.  One must be supervised by a trained Cat staff or Concert Sound Technician when using this gear, NO exceptions.  All gear must be returned neatly to its appropriate place in the closet.  If additional equipment is needed, Concert Sound must be contacted. (Please note, there will be additional charges if applicable).

If they are any issues, call Concert Sound immediately.  The Cat staff has access to the cell numbers of the sound technician. 

As always, if you have any questions concerning this policy or the use of the audio or lighting in this space, please contact Concert Sound: csound@oberlin.edu.

If needing to request Concert Sound, a Concert Sound Request Form must be submitted 14 days prior to the event.  Fees will apply if submitted in less than 14 days in advance.  All charges are dependent upon the event needs; please budget accordingly.  Please submit your requests to involvement@oberlin.edu.

Concert Sound is required for a band, event, or ptoduction in the Dionysus.  The only exception is use of the DJ booth with the supervision of the Sco Manager.  (Please be respectful of the equipment; any damage to gear will result in consequcnes or charges to fix/replace gear.)

If there are any issues please do NOT try to resolve the issue yourself.  Call Concert Sound immediately.  The 'Sco staff will have access to the cell numbers of the sound technicians. 

As always, if you have any questions concerning this policy or the use of the audio or lighting in this space, please contact Concert Sound: csound@oberlin.edu.

If needing to request Concert Sound, a Concert Sound Request Form must be submitted 14 days prior to the event.  Fees will apply if submitted in less than 14 days. 

All charges are dependent on the event needs; please budget accordingly.  Please submit your request to involvement@oberlin.edu.

For concert performances or audio reinforcement in Wilder Main, a Concert Sound Request Form must be submitted to involvement@Oberlin.edu.  (Charges will apply if Concert Sound is used.)

For theatrical performances in Wilder Main, a mandator tech meeting with Concert Sound technicians is REQUIRED 3-4 weeks before access to the performance space is granted.  Use of the space may be revoked if a tech meeting is not scheduled during the required timeframe. 

Audio designers MUST schedule a training with Concert Sound (NO exceptions).

Lighting must be supervised by an experienced designer/electrician who has worked in this space previously (NO experience = NO light).  All lights must be safety chained to the balcony or boom.

There must be a Concert Sound technician present to supervise all load-in and load-out of staging, sound reinforcement or lighting.

NO SAWING OR EXTENSIVE PAINTING of any kind is permitted in Wilder.  Use drop cloths for all touch up paining.

ABSOLUTELY NO MAILING OR SCREWING anything into the floor or walls. 

ALL cast and crew must be completely out of the building at closing.  Do not force security or building staff to ask you to leave.

Wilder main keys will be issued at load-in and must be returned at load-out. 

It is the responsibility of the group to return all equipment to the proper storage locations.  Items left in the space after the production will be recycled and a fee will be charged to the organizations fort the time.  Fees will be assessed if any equipment is not properly returned.  Fees for damages and non-compliance may be assessed if applicable. 

Wilder Main performance times are from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm - No Exceptions.

Wilder Main Lounge is the primary thermostat for the heat in all of the building's common areas.  Under no circumstances are windows in Wilder Main Lounge to be opened during a time when the college is heating the building. 

NO production will occur without a signed student involvement contract.  Agreements need to be done 3-4 weeks in advance.  This is included in the tech meeting. 

As always, if you have any questions concerning this policy or the use of the audio or lighting in this space, please contact Concert Sound: csound@oberlin.edu.

If needing to request Concert Sound, a Concert Sound Request Form must be submitted 14 days prior to the event.  Fees will apply if submitted in less than 14 days. All charges are dependent on the event needs; please budget accordingly.  Please submit your requests to involvement@oberlin.edu