setting up live performance and recording equipment Unit 49 brief 1

Equipment List:

• Mixer (Yamaha EMX 5016CF)
• Power amp
• Main and sub speakers (dB speakers)
• Support poles
• XLR cables
• Speakon cables
• Jack cables
• Microphone (Shure SM58)
• Power leads
• Masking tape

Steps Taken

• Take Boxes apart
• Keep lids away for safety 
• Keep mixing desk on power supply and move desk to position 
• lock wheels for safety 
• Move Base Bins to position 
• Add pillars 
• Set up main speakers on top, about same height 
• Ensure everything is secure
• Connect speakon cables to power supply 
• Make everything is taped 
• Connect desk to the amps with jack leads 
• Plug to mains 
• Flat line desk 
• add xlr cable to for mic 
• Turn on desk
• Turn on Speakers 
• Level testing.

Risk assessment

Hazard	Danger	Precautions
Live wires	Damaged/exposed wires can be dangerous electrical hazards that can cause injuries and even death via electrocution.	Avoid using any damaged wires at any time. If unavoidable ensure that the exposed/damaged section of the wire is thoroughly wrapped in electrical tape.
Liquids and electricity	If liquids are spilt then  it can cause electric shocks and equipment damages	Avoid having any liquids or drinks near the equipment at any time.
Heavy equipment	If lifted with back instead of your legs, heavy equipment can cause injury. If heavy equipment is dropped it can cause injury to those around it.	Always lift in the correct stance with your knees so that a majority of the pressure is kept away from your back. Keep lids out of way - storage box lids should not block any part of the performance space.
Tripping	Lids and loose wires can be dangerous tripping hazards. This can cause injury.	Make sure to keep wires tightly taped to the floor, and to keep lids together and out of the way of the peoples feet.
Noise	When noise levels are too high the hearing of the people in the vicinity could be damaged.	Don’t go over 107dB - the maximum noise level from a gig (within the audience) should not exceed this limit, as otherwise the law will have been broken.