Selling Equipment for my Church

This is one of those things that you put off becuase it is not fun.  But the time has come for me to clean out the media storage room at Lighthouse Community Church.  So please help me clean up for Christ.  There is no parciular order of the items, I have about 25 items to sell.  The last one on this list is a very nice Allen & Heath GL3300-48 so be sure to scroll all the way down.  There some very good deals to be found here.  In case you are wandering I don't get to keep any of the money.  It all goes to the Church's Media Department, to pay for the new equipment, a Yamaha M7CL.

I will update the remaining photos later... I have to go work on the Media Server before service tomorrow, but i wanted to get the list out now.


Item #1         $25.00
JVC- TD-w718

This is a rare, classy, Double Cassette Tape Deck. Most convenient to back up irreplaceable recordings on cassettes. This unit uses two tape transports and allows high speed tape copy using its Dynamics Detector Recording Processor. This quality Japanese made stereo cassette recorder allows easy transferring of those precious recordings to CD, DVD, or other, more current formats and medias. This tape machine were made before digital rights management - DRM - was invented

Item #2

Roland FP-8G $600.00 if working $300 if not.
SN AE37298

Item #3             $199.00

Dbx 166XL

Compressor/Limiter/GateGoof proof operation to smooth uneven levels, add sustain to guitars, fatten drums or tighten up mixes

New gate timing algorithms ensure the smoothest release characteristics

Program-adaptive expander/gates

Great sounding dynamics control for any type of program material

Separate precision LED displays for gain reduction, compression threshold and gate threshold allow quick, accurate setup

Item #4                    $170.00

Lexicon MX200 Stereo Reverb/Effects Processor

32 legendary Lexicon reverbs, delays, effects and dbx dynamics

24-bit, 48kHz sample rate

Two 1/4" TRS inputs, two 1/4" TRS outputs and S/PDIF I/O

4 rounting configurations: Dual Mono, Cascade, Dual Stereo (Parallel), Mono Split

Unique USB "Hardware Plug-In" feature with VST and AU plug-in software

Item #5             $75.00

DigiTech TSR-6 Stereo Multi-Effect Processor
2 independent inputs and outputs.

2 independent mono processors or 1 true stereo processors.

99 user / 99 utility programs. Bypass. Program change via MIDI.

Item #6          $85.00

Multicom MDX-2400

Audio interactive Quad Dynamics Processor

Item #7                                     $950.00

Etched Glass Pulpit

First Assembly of God

Scene: World globe with dove and cross

Slogan: Go into all the world and preach the good news

Item #9                       $35.00
Brass Table Lamp
Burgundy Shade

Item #10

Misc. Speakers

Pevey 110DL       $75.00

Yamaha Floor Wedge (2 units) $45.00 ea.

Kustom – Floor wedge (shell only) $15.00

Item #11                         $99.00
Samson VHF TD - Transmitter and Reciever
The Samson Stage 55 Handheld Wireless System breaks all price and performance barriers for professional wireless systems. Features include: 300 foot transmission range, half-rack space receivers with 1/4-inch and XLR outputs (mic-line level switch), and 8-segment RF and audio meters. The transmitter features a battery fuel gauge and very efficient 10 hour battery operation (9-volt alkaline). Handheld mic transmitters are equipped with Samson's incredible new Q7 vocal performance mic and all systems come with a molded carry case and 1/4-inch connector cable. Incredible reception, crystal clear sound in a VHF system priced to bring the freedom of wireless to everyone. The SR55 receiver makes true diversity wireless technology available to everyone. Features variable squelch, six segment LED RF level and audio level metering, dual front mounted antennas and XLR and 1/4-inch outputs

Item #12                        $30.00

VHF FM Transmitter

Samson Model ST-2 Wireless

Frequency 192.6 MHz
Used with lavalier microphone system.
Ch. 5









Item #13        $150.00
Imagenation Lighting Controller
12 Channel

Item #14                                      $175.00
Sabine FBX 1020
Feedback Exterminator

Item #15                            $300
Rane GE30
1/3 Octave Graphic Equalizer

Item #16                                        $75

Bogen C10 Classic Series

2 Channel

Item #17                                          $20.00

Pentagon Model CW3 or Ow3

1 to 1 High Speed Audio Cassette Duplicator by Pentagon

Cassette Duplicator

SN 2158

Item #18                               $300.00

Yamaha EM-300B Mixer

Item #19                               $200.00

Yamaha EMX 300 Powered Mixer

Item #20                                     $25

Tektronix by Xerox

Color Thermal Wax Printer

Item #21                                    $15 each

(2) 17” Dell Monitors

 

Item #22                                         $350.00

Outdoor plastic sign

2 panels

Approximately 7’x 2’

“First Assembly of God” with AG shields logo

Item #23                                   $1,800.00

Allen & Heath GL3300 40 channel mixing console:

16, 24, 32 and 40 channel frames each with 4 Mono / Stereo input module combinations.

Mono and stereo channel bolt-on expanders available to extend up to a maximum 40 channels.

Separate safety approved power supply unit.

SYS-LINK buss expander option.
VU meterpod option for 24, 32 and 40 models.
4 assignable mute groups for combined channel control.
L, R outputs on balanced XLR with inserts.
Mono sum output on balanced XLR with mode switching to 'listen wedge' monitor.
8 subgroups, with 4 available outputs on balanced XLR with inserts.
All 8 group outputs available on 25pin D connector as an option.
L-R, mute and pan on each subgroup.
2 matrix outputs on faders fed from L, R, 8 subgroups and stereo returns.
8 aux sends, 4 on jack, 4 on balanced XLR outputs with inserts.
Mode switching to convert console to on-stage monitor status with 8 mono and 1 stereo sends.
2 stereo returns with faders and routing.
2-track record and replay with level controls.
Individual talkback to all aux sends.
Extensive monitoring and metering facilities
Advanced channel features including +48V, phase switch, lo-cut filter, meter and insert.
Direct output on mono channels.
4 band 2 sweep EQ with wide ranging frequency sweep and +/-15dB boost/cut.
Pre-post aux switching with additional internal link options.
Stereo mic/line channels with XLR/Jack inputs and inserts.
High performance circuitry used for low noise and sonic purity.
High quality, proven reliable parts used throughout.
Rear mounted connectors, comfortable soft armrest, wide write-on strips.
Rugged metal beam construction for on-the-road rigidity, easily flightcased and transported

China Bound

T-1, today is the last day that Evelyn and I have to wrap up all the loose ends.  There are so many things that you have to consider when traveling for an extended time period.  I am sure there are plenty of things we have forgotten.  We have arranged 'dog care' and 'house care', but Mike asked yesterday if we took care of the monthly bills.  My answer was "I don't know, Evelyn handles that".  Other things like instructions for cleaning the pond, checking pump and chemicals levels.  Who knows what else needs to be done?

One surreal moment this morning was when  I opened my email.  The "Tomorrow" tasks list popped up to remind me that I have flight at 7:56am Friday.  That statement alone reminded me that I am out of time and that it is real, we are going to China for a month.

I have managed projects of various sizes all of my life, but this one bring home the reality of "scope creep".  I thought I had it all under cost control.  International Flight - booked paid.  Travel Itinerary- set and paid. Walking around money, set - cash in hand. Seems like that should be all. Right?  Nope!!  Vaccinations, New Luggage (old luggage too heavy), original house sitter falls through (find new house sitters), new clothes -- the exercise and diet to get in shape for the trip had a positive and negative effect.  We are in better shape, walking with more energy, lost weight.  The last one is the two edged sword.  We lost weight now we need new clothes, the old one now hang like cheap curtains.  There goes a other couple grand, ps I have never bought any amount of clothes a one time, always a pants here, shirts there.  But a new wardrobe all a once, Ouch!  Don't forget, we have to fix things around the house, that I had been ignoring, burned lights, toilets that hang up, clean out the guest rooms, etc.

 All of this plus the China factor.  The China factor is that nothing is ever final.  My trip Itinerary changed several times after booking and payment.  The last near disaster was the Chinese government closing Tibet to foreigners on June 25th.  That was time I was to be in Tibet.  Major redo on the Itinerary, plus scope creep.  Cost overrun.  I decided it would be better and less problems to fly First Class on the domestic flights in China. On the postive side of the of the changes I do get one benefit in the changes, the time in Beijing got extended by one day, so we can visit the Raisecom Corporate Office and Factory at better time and now some of the trip becomes a business expense.

I will post again soon, next post for China!!

Flooding - It time to compare some place before and during

This first shot is the view from my house looking through the open Seawall gate on May 9,2011.  The next shot is taken from the other side that same gate today.  They closed this gate, the last one in Morgan City, about two days ago.  As you can see the water has started to rise.  This link will take you a series of stills and videos I took a few minutes ago.  I was not able to get to down to Mike Grubb's home, it was a bit further and deeper than I wanted to walk today.



May 9, 2011 view from my street west
through the seawall.



View  May 22, 2011 for unprotected side of the closed
gate from previous photograph (left)













This video may give you some indication of the speed of the water as it makes a min-rapids coming over the curb of the street.  The water seems to be rising about 1/2' per day and is expected to crest at 10.5' to 11' on May 29 somewhat lower than the expected 13.5' to 15' some hand predicted earlier. 

 

Today I did find some interested things about the Seawall today.  Apparently is has several cracks.  They are not very large and may or may not pose any real threat but it is a bit disconcerting when your primary protection wall has cracks in it.  I found four cracks today without trying very hard.  These cracks are located in the wall on which was standing to take two pictures above.
       Even with cracks it is better than the alternative. If the Seawall did not exist then the water would be at my wife's waist where she is standing now.  It is expected to reach her eyes or higher.  We will have to wait and see how all this works out.



I have received reports, abet second hand, the the barge blocking the water in Bayou Chene is working and the water has dropped some in Stephensville, a small town north of Morgan City, that is threatened by backwater flooding.

Okay, it is time to load the pictures from May 15th thru 19th.  I will try to scale the wall tomorrow and get some daylight pictures from unprotected side of the seawall and levee.  They closed the last gate in Morgan City today, which near my house today. :(

May 15, 2011

May 16, 2011

May 18, 2011

May 19, 2011

Morgan City river banks are somewhat higher than the normal river levels.  It takes a flood stage of 4.5' to actually overflow the river banks.  Here at the Front Street Wharf it take about 6.5' to reach the top of the wharf.  On May 19th it had reached a flood stage of 8' which covers the wharf, with a prediction to reach 11' by Tuesday - Wedesday of next week.

Flood Picture - Pre Morganza Controls being opened

I have been remiss in my posting of images or comments about the changes in river levels at Morgan City.  I just took the time to upload some images to Picasa.  My wife Evelyn and I take these picture in the evening when we walk, sorry for the low light, we never leave for our walk early enough..

Flood May 9, 2011

Flood May 10, 2011

Flood May 11, 2011

Flood of 2011

Reposted from my post on the FISPA members list on 5/9/2011

I was talking to Chuck Moffett yesterday and he mentioned that I should post something about flooding here in Louisiana. Some of you know that I work from home not in our corporate offices in New Orleans. I live (adjusted address as Google maps is screwing up addresses again) in Morgan City, Louisiana, it is located on the Atchafalaya River (Inundation Map). Morgan City is the outlet for the Morganza Spillway. (additional link) (history)

This picture (below) in outside the city protection wall (21’ tall concrete wall and steel reinforced earthen levees) on the Atchafalaya River side of the city. The river is at a flood stage of 6.5ft in the picture. Forecast is for 9.5ft without opening the Morganza Controls, last I heard if the open the Morganza they estimate level will be adjusted to 13.5ft with the controls open to 50%. This is a link to pictures as of May 8th of areas that will be effected, these look fairly normal accept for the activity of getting ready for high water. We will repost pictures of the some of the same places during the flood, assuming we can get to similar vantage points. Most likely we will have to go by boat from up river.

The primary concern for Morgan City is not directly from the Atchafalaya River but from what is called back water flooding. The is when the flow from the Atchafalaya flows back upstream via other tributaries. In this case it happens via the Bayou Chene where the “Floodways” and the “Protected” bodies of water converge. Years ago 6 foot of water in the Atchafalaya River would push 1 foot water as into the protected areas. Today 2 foot in the Atchafalaya River pushes 1 foot in to the protected areas. Current plans are to sink barges in the Bayou Chene in an effort to slow down the back flow. This will not stop the flow it will just add resistance to flow by blocking the main channel, the water will then seek the path of least resistance which hopefully will be down river. However, still a significant portion will continue to back flow over land in to the protected areas. Morgan City’s protected side levees are 8’ high, they are working to addition temporary “sandbags” to the tops of those levees, should the water exceed 8’.

History of the Atchafalaya and Mississippi Rivers.

More updates later, I have start working on get my Civil Defense passes in case the worst happens.

troy