Technical Specifications
2 Angel Place, Sydney, NSW, 2000
For all Technical Enquires please contact:
Ed Nixon
Head of Technical
Phone: 8256 2222
Email: [email protected]
VENUE INFORMATION
Total capacity up to 1264 persons.
Level 1: 609 seats, 12 standing, 1 wheelchair position.
Level 2: 356 seats, 14 standing, 2 wheelchair positions.
Level 3: 269-273 seats, 2 wheelchair positions.
City Recital Hall is licensed to hold up to 1450 people including all patrons, performers, crew and venue staff.
Hirers information
Loading Dock
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Vehicle Height Clearance: |
3200mm |
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Access: |
Via Angel Place Car Park entrance at 123 Pitt Street |
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Loading Dock Height: |
1020mm |
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Parking Spaces: |
4 parking spaces available (In a 2 x 2 grid). 1 truck = 2 parking spaces. |
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Dock Door Dimensions: |
1950mm W x 2020mm H |
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Goods Lift Door Dimensions: |
1890mm W x 2100mm H |
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Goods Lift Dimensions: |
2300mm W x 3020mm D x 2400mm H. (SWL 4050Kg) |
Backstage Doorways
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OP Stage Entry Door: |
1820mm W x 2020mm H |
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PS Stage Entry Door: |
1610mm W x 2010mm H |
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Orchestra Room (from PS): |
80mm W x 2010mm H |
Angel Place Street Access
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Pitt Street Foyer Doors: |
1100mm W x 2480mm H |
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Ash Street Foyer Doors: |
1420mm W x 1990mm H |
Restrictions/Obstructions
The loading dock is not at stage Level. Access to stage is via a 4 tonne goods lift. Items longer than 3020mm can be taken to stage via front of house foyers.
WHS
A representative from each artist group to City Recital Hall must complete the online safety induction at Stage Door upon their arrival at the venue.
STAGE
Surface
Rake: None
Material: Suspended North American Rock Maple timber floor with matte polyurethane finish
Stage distributed load limit: 750kg/m² (7.5 kPa)
Stage dimensions - All values are approximate.
|
Width |
Down Stage Line |
13m |
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Depth |
Centre Line |
7m |
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Height |
Stage |
1m |
Total stage area 80 square metres
Other Measurements
|
DS edge to: |
Upstage rigging line |
6.6m |
|
Centre Line to: |
OP wall (or obstruction) |
5.5m |
Stage Extension
The stage can be extended by 1, 2 or 3 metres using a combination of fifteen custom made 1m x 2m staging pieces. Total stage depth then becomes 8m, 9m or 10m respectively.
The stage extension is 10m wide (which is less than the stage width 13m at DS edge).
Black woollen skirts attach to the front of the extension with Velcro.
The following seats are removed to accommodate the extension:
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1m stage extension |
(AA 41:61) 20 seats |
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2m stage extension |
(AA 41:61, BB 39:67) 49 seats |
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3m stage extension |
(AA 41:61, BB 39:67, CC 38:67) 78 seats |
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Extension distributed load limit |
7.5 kPa (750kg/m²) |
Stage Capacity Guide
The standard stage (7m D) comfortably accommodates up to 50 musicians or approximately 30 with a concert grand piano.
Using the full 3 metre extension (total stage depth: 10m) will accommodate up to 80 musicians or approximately 50 with a concert grand piano.
Choir Balcony
The Choir Balcony on Level 2 above stage can comfortably accommodate one row of choristers standing (approximately 25 adults). In addition, choirs frequently perform from the Level 2 ‘A’ boxes of seating directly above stage (22 performers on each side).
Overhead Obstructions
Box A seating overhangs both sides of the stage by 0.5m at a height of 1.6m.
Orchestra Pit
There is no Orchestra Pit; however the first four rows (108 seats) can be removed to accommodate an orchestra on the auditorium floor. Presenters must ensure that a 1m access way is left between the orchestra and knees of audience in the front row.
Maximum Dimensions: 12m x 3.5m. (All seats in rows AA – DD must be removed; front row becomes EE, which is where the rake commences in the floor.)
General Capacity Guide: 20 musicians.
Stage Traps
There are 5 traps: DSR, DSC, DSL, USR and USL.
All traps have dimensions of 300mm x 400mm.
The down stage traps have 8-way audio stage boxes, the centre trap has a 12-way and the USL trap has a 20-way audio stage box. There is also 240 volt power located in the three DS floor traps.
FLYING AND RIGGING FACILITIES
There are 20, 1 Tonne D8+ rated chain motors attached to I beams (SWL 2 Tonne) using rolling cradles. There are four separate bays of motors: two above the stage, two above the auditorium. Refer Standard Rigging Plan for more information. D8+ motors cannot support dynamic weight, e.g. people, or objects moving overhead of an active stage.
Chain Motor Details
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Operating Position: |
The chain motor controller is PS at stage Level. |
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Bay 1 (auditorium): |
Contains motors 17 – 20 (Note: motors 17 and 20 are used for house PA) |
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Bay 2 (auditorium): |
Contains motors 13 – 16 |
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Bay 3 (downstage): |
Contains motors 5 – 8 and 9 – 12 (Note: motors 9 and 12 are used for house PA) |
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Bay 4 (upstage): |
Contains motors 1 – 4 |
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Total number of Lines: |
12 lines that have 4-point pick-ups across the stage. |
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Batten Drift: |
Bay 4: 11.9m |
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Batten Type: |
3x 11m x 300mm flat truss created by 6 x 5500mm lengths. |
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Available to rig |
12m x 300mm tri-truss created by 2 @ 3m, 2 @ 2m and 2 @ 1 m sections |
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Available to rig |
12m x 300mm tri-truss created by 2 @ 3m, 2 @ 2m and 2 @ 1 m sections |
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Batten Pick-ups |
4 pickups at 3.3m intervals. |
Note: All house lighting bars over stage are fixed and above the ceiling.
Elevated Work Platform Restrictions
Determined by stage loadings and venue access. Venue does not own an EWP.
Ladders
1 Fibreglass A-Frame 1.7m tall
1 Fiberglass A-Frame 3m
1 Fibreglass adjustable A-Frame 2.1m-3.7m
1 Aluminium A-Frame 3.4m tall (not for electrical use)
1 Aluminium Extension 3.7m – 6.4m tall (not for electrical use)
1 Aluminium A-Frame 2.3m tall (not for electrical use)
PORTABLE STAGING
Rostrum and Steps
12 Pro-Stage 2M x 1M @ Heights: 300mm. 450mm. 600mm. C/W kick rails
2 Pro-Stage 1M x 1M @ Heights: 300mm. 450mm. 600mm. C/W kick rails
2 300mm H steps for above
2 450mm H steps for above
2 600mm H steps for above
Each rostrum is interlocking with the provision for kick rails and black skirts.
As a guide, when used with seated choirs you can fit 2.5 chairs per rostrum unit.
Rostrum Skirting
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Type |
Material |
Colour |
Width |
Height |
Quantity |
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Riser Skirts |
Wool |
Black |
6000mm |
300mm |
6 |
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Riser Skirts |
Wool |
Black |
6000mm |
450mm |
7 |
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Riser Skirts |
Wool |
Black |
6000mm |
600mm |
5 |
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Riser Skirts |
Wool |
Black |
6000mm |
900mm |
3 |
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Stage Extension Skirts |
Wool |
Black |
~18m total |
950mm |
1 |
Additional Treads & Stairs
2 @ 1-step treads 1800mm W x 500mm D x 220mm H
2 @ 2-step treads 1000mm W x 600mm D x 400mm H
Drapes
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Stage rear wall drape: |
2x 4m D x 6m W |
to mask 4m high rear wall of stage |
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Stage Blacks: |
3x 11.5m D x 4m W |
to make full height backdrop from any fly bar position |
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4x 4m D x 2m W |
to mask upstage door entry (continuation of above) |
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2x 3m D x 4m W |
to mask stage sides from boxes (continuation of above) |
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2x 1.6m D x 3m W |
to mask Level 2 A boxes (continuation of above) |
Note: Not all drapes have to be used at once.
LIGHTING
Console
ETC Gio.
Distribution
Pathway Pathport Octo feeding 3x DMX physical streams in house, 4 Port ETC Gateway
Note: Three physical streams of DMX run to all major locations, through opto-isolated points.
No installed DMX to Juliet balcony on Level 3.
Control Positions
Level 4 Control Room
Rehearsal position (Row B)
Stalls mix position (Row O)
Dimmer Racks
13 JANDS HP-12 (digital) 2.4Kw Dimmer Racks (total 156 dimmers)
5 JANDS HP-6 (digital) 5Kw Dimmer Racks (total 30 dimmers)
Note: All dimmers are hardwired no hard patching available
House Lights
Control via SMC (three options: up, 40% pre-set or down), through Lx desk (DMX control) or through separate AMX panel if required.
Stage Fixtures
|
Total |
Model |
Detail / Accessories |
Watt |
|
10 |
ETC Source 4 10° profile |
4 x B size Gobo holders, 2 x Iris |
575w |
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5 |
ETC Source 4 10° profile |
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750w |
|
29 |
Selecon Pacific 12-28° profile |
15 x M size and 20 x B size Gobo holders |
1000 /600w |
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2 |
Selecon Pacific 5.5-13° profile |
|
1000w |
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8 |
Selecon Pacific 7.5-19° profile |
|
1000w |
|
4 |
Selecon Pacific 14-35° profile |
|
1000w |
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10 |
Selecon Zoom Spot 16-32° profile |
|
1200w |
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12 |
Selecon Arena 2K PC |
c/w barn-doors |
2000w |
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14 |
Selecon 1200w PC |
c/w barn-doors |
1200w |
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6 |
Selecon Rama Fresnel |
c/w barn-doors |
1200w |
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6 |
MR16 Birdies 50w |
Dimmable electric transformers |
50w |
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3 |
Selecon HUI Flood |
Singles |
1000w |
|
18 |
ARRI L7c in Mode 6 |
LED Colour mixing Fresnel |
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12 |
ETC Source 4 Lustr series 1 |
LED Colour mixing Profile 19° |
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|
7 |
Chauvet Colorado Batten 72 Tour |
LED Colour mixing Batten |
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|
6 |
Martin Mac 700 profile |
Additional hire charge |
|
|
35 |
Sconce music stand light |
In line switch |
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2 |
Lycian 1279 2.5K Follow Spot |
6 colour magazine |
2500w |
|
6 |
Apollo battery operated LED uplights |
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2 |
Unique 2.1 Hazer |
Fire Warden required due to isolation |
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Note: The majority of the above lanterns form the auditorium Standard Lighting Rig, plan available.
Gobo holders and Iris available on request, changes to standard rig must be discussed.
Hanging Positions
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Hatch 1 (Lx Bar 1) |
Throw from Setting Line to lighting bar |
16m |
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Usable bar width |
2x 4.5m |
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Note: down-stage to mid-stage shot |
Note: 2 small bars due to centre speaker cluster |
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Hatch 2 (Lx Bar 2) |
Throw from Setting Line to lighting bar |
13.5m |
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Throw from Setting Line to lighting bar |
1m |
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Note: shot is to all parts of the stage |
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Hatch 3 (Lx Bar 3) |
Throw from Setting Line to lighting bar |
15m |
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Usable bar width (2x smaller hatches) |
2x 4m |
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Note: upstage to mid-stage shot |
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Vertical US Boom |
Throw from Setting Line to Vertical Boom |
8m - 11.5m |
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Note: 1.8 - 3.6m ladder required. |
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Good for ¾ backlight |
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FOH Bridge 1 |
Throw from Setting Line to lighting bar |
19m |
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Usable bar width |
12.4m |
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Note: mid-stage – upstage shot |
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Sharp angle achievable for downstage shot |
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FOH Bridge 2 |
Throw from Setting Line to lighting bar |
24.5m |
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Usable bar width |
15m |
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Note: downstage to mid-stage |
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FOH Under Balcony Bar |
Throw from Setting Line to lighting bar |
23.5m |
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Usable bar Length |
15m |
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Note: Ladder required |
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Level 2 Underside Boxes |
Throw from Setting Line to B-D boxes |
9m – 13m |
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(PS & OP) |
Note: 1.8m ladder required |
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Cabling
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240v Power Cable |
City Recital Hall has a reasonable stock of power cables that are shared with audio. |
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Looms |
None |
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3-Phase Extensions |
None |
Hot Power
|
FOH bridge |
12 @ 10A outlets |
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FOH bridge |
22 @ 10A outlets |
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Hatch |
12 @ 10A outlets |
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Hatch |
22 @ 10A outlets |
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Hatch |
32 @ 10A outlets |
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Boxes A & B |
1 @ 10A outlet each |
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Level 3 balcony |
1 @ 10A & 1 @ 20A |
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Level 2 Stage Balcony bar |
2 @ 10A outlets |
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Stage PS |
4 @ 10A + 1 @ 10A sound power |
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Stage OP |
4 @ 10A + 1 @ 10A sound power |
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Up Stage PS |
4 @ 10A + 1 @ 10A sound power |
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Up stage OP |
4 @ 10A + 1 @ 10A sound power |
3 Phase Outlets
2 50A outlets on PS stage Level
1 35A outlets on PS Stage Level (Dedicated Audio)
3 50A outlets on OP stage Level
1 50A outlets on LX Bridge 1
2 50A outlets on exterior of LX Bridge 1 (Level 5)
3 50 A outlets on LX Bridge 2
7 50 A outlets at hatches over stage (1 x dedicated to chain motor controller + 1 Dedicated to audio system)
1 35 A outlets at rear wall over stage
1 50 Amp in Technical Workshop (near Level 4 Control Room)
1 40 Amp at Loading Dock OB point
1 63 Amp at Loading Dock OB point
1 40 Amp at Stage Door OB point
1 63 Amp at Stage Door OB point
1 40 Amp on Level 1 Foyer
1 200 Amp Bus Bar on Stage Level OP wing. Requires an electrician to use.
Power Lock
1 200 Amp remote unit located at Side of Stage OP Side
AUDIO
Acoustic Baffling
Acoustic tuning may be achieved by the use of acoustic baffles located along the rear and side walls of Levels 2 and 3. Assuming a full house, use of the baffles will reduce the reverb from 1.8 seconds (no baffling) to 1.2 seconds (full baffling). They are operated mechanically from Prompt Side (PS).
Acoustic baffles cannot be adjusted during a performance.
Due to the live nature of the auditorium, we strongly recommend against the use of lapel/lavalier microphones and would suggest the use of discreet headset microphones for presentations and performances where a hand held microphone is deemed inappropriate.
Stalls Mix Position
Located at the rear and centre of Level 1, in Rows L, M & N (two rows from back of stalls). Seats and floor pieces are removed to reveal a sunken pit where the control desks are positioned.
Total seat allocation depends on amount of equipment required:
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Full Size Mix Position: |
3300mm W x 1700mm D; 22 seats |
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½ Size Mix Position: |
1650mm W x 1700mm D; 16 seats |
Level 2 Balcony and Control Room Positions
The Level 2 balcony can also be used when seating is not required here. The control room located on Level 4 at the rear of the auditorium has sliding glass panels to separate the control room from the auditorium and patching is available here also.
Recording Room
A room for recording concerts with an announcer’s booth is located on Level 2 to the PS of the auditorium. It has an acoustic rated window. Audio, video and intercom tie lines run from strategic points throughout auditorium. There are 3 microphone hoists over stage with patching available to recording room in addition there are several patch points over stage for direct mic drops.
Additional Equipment/PA removal
The venue is able to arrange additional audio equipment such as radio microphones, foldback monitors and other equipment through our technical partners at competitive rates.
For the venue PA system to be taken down and an external system to be used the external system must match or exceed the quality of the venues system. Any system additions/integration or augmentations must be approved by the venue.
Mobile PA
There are 2 Mobile PA systems available for use throughout venue equipped with a small audio desk and 2x speakers.
Control Equipment
|
Where |
Model |
|
FOH |
A&H D Live S5000 C/W: DM 64 128 X 64 I/O rack |
|
Monitors |
A&H D Live C3500 |
|
LV 4 Control Room |
A&H SQ5 |
House PA – D&B XSL Flown System
|
Total |
Equipment |
Type |
|
3 |
6 box XSL8 array |
FOH Speakers LCR |
|
5 |
44s |
Front Fill |
|
5 |
5s |
Installed Front Fill |
|
2 |
21S |
Subs |
|
4 |
Yi7P |
Box A Fill |
|
2 |
E8 |
Image Front Fill |
|
14 |
40D |
Amplifier |
|
3 |
5D |
Amplifier (Ffill) |
House Monitors/Speakers
|
Total |
Model |
Detail / accessories |
Notes |
|
8 |
L - Acoustic 112p |
Foldback speaker |
Powered Speaker |
|
4 |
QSC K-12 |
Foldback Speaker/Mobile PA |
Powered Speaker |
Radio Mics
|
Total |
Model |
Detail / accessories |
|
3 |
Shure Axient Digital AD4QA |
4 Channel Digital Wireless Receiver |
|
1 |
Shure AX600 Spectrum Scanner |
Wireless Spectrum Manager |
|
8 |
Shure ADX2 w/ Beta 58A head |
Wireless hand-held transmitter |
|
10 |
Shure ADX1M |
Wireless body-pack transmitter |
|
6 |
DPA 4066 |
Omni Headset microphone |
|
4 |
Shure KSM9 Wireless capsules |
Interchangeable Wireless Mic Head |
Microphone List
|
Total |
Model |
Microphone Type |
Detail / accessories |
|
4 |
Shure MX412 |
Condenser |
Gooseneck (3 available) |
|
4 |
Audio-Technica U857QL |
Condenser |
Gooseneck |
|
1 |
Shure Beta 52a |
Dynamic |
Supercardioid |
|
6 |
Shure SM57 |
Dynamic |
Cardioid, All-rounder |
|
2 |
Shure SM58 Switch |
Dynamic |
Cardioid, Operator TTS |
|
3 |
Shure Beta 57a |
Dynamic |
Supercardioid |
|
6 |
Shure Beta 58a |
Dynamic |
Supercardioid, Hand-held |
|
2 |
Shure Beta 87a |
Condenser |
Supercardioid, H/held |
|
6 |
Shure MX185 |
Condenser |
Lapel Mic, cabled use only |
|
2 |
Shure MX202 |
Condenser |
Drop Mic |
|
3 |
EV RE200 |
Condenser |
Cardioid |
|
3 |
Sennheiser E904 |
Condenser |
Cardioid |
|
3 |
Sennheiser E914 |
Condenser |
Cardioid |
|
1 |
Neuman KMS105 |
Condenser |
H/held, Cardioid |
|
1 |
Audio-Technica ATM250DE |
Condenser + Dynamic |
Dual-Element Mic |
|
1 |
Audio-Technica ATM450 |
Condenser |
Cardioid, Side-Address |
|
1 |
Audio-Technica ATM610 |
Dynamic |
Hypercardioid, H/held |
|
2 |
Audio-Technica ATM650 |
Dynamic |
Hypercardioid |
|
4 |
Audio-Technica ATM350 |
Condenser |
Small-form, Clip on |
|
1 |
Audio-Technica AE2500 |
Condenser + Dynamic |
Dual Element Cardioid |
|
4 |
Audio-Technica AT4051b |
Condenser |
Pencil, Cardioid |
|
6 |
Audio-Technica AE5400 |
Condenser |
H/held, Cardioid |
|
1 |
Audio-Technica Pro 41 |
Dynamic |
On/off switch, Cardioid |
|
4 |
Audio-Technica AT4050 |
Condenser |
Switchable Polar pattern |
|
4 |
Audio-Technica ATU853a |
Condenser |
Suspension |
|
2 |
Audio-Technica AE5100 |
Condenser |
Cardioid |
|
4 |
DPA 4099 |
Condenser |
Small-form, Cardioid, Clip set |
Other Input Devices
|
Total |
Details |
Model |
|
1
|
24 Way Transformer Isolated Multicore Splitter
|
Coda
|
|
6 |
Passive DI |
Whirlwind PC DI |
|
6 |
Passive DI |
Whirlwind Direct JT DI |
|
5 |
Active DI |
Whirlwind Hot Box DI |
|
7 |
Active DI |
Behringer DI |
Microphone Stands
|
Total |
Type |
Details/Accessories |
|
8 |
Round base Microphone Stands |
4 black, 4 silver |
|
1 |
Small Round base Mic Stands |
|
|
18 |
Tall Boom Microphone Stands |
|
|
10 |
Small Boom Microphone Stands |
|
|
6 |
Table Microphone Stands |
|
|
4 |
Table Microphone Stands |
|
Audio Patching
|
From |
To |
Sends |
Returns |
Type |
Notes |
|
Prompt Side |
Control Room |
20 |
6 |
XLR |
4 Lines used for PA |
|
|
Recording Room |
20 |
6 |
XLR |
|
|
Opposite Prompt |
Prompt Side (Cross Stage) |
20 |
0 |
XLR |
|
|
|
Control Room |
20 |
6 |
XLR |
|
|
|
Recording Room |
20 |
6 |
XLR |
|
|
Stalls Mix |
Control Room |
36 |
12 |
XLR Tails |
All Tails sends are via the single set of cores. |
|
|
Record Room |
36 |
12 |
XLR Tails |
|
|
Control Room |
Record Room |
36 |
12 |
XLR Tails |
|
|
DSL Trap |
Prompt Side Rack |
12 |
4 |
XLR multicore |
|
|
USL Trap |
Prompt Side Rack |
20 |
0 |
XLR multicore |
|
|
DSC Trap |
Prompt Side Rack |
12 |
4 |
XLR multicore |
|
|
DSR Trap |
OP Rack |
12 |
0 |
XLR multicore |
|
|
USR Trap |
OP Rack |
8 |
4 |
XLR multicore |
|
|
Over stage |
Control Room |
8 |
- |
XLR |
Generally used for recording |
|
LX Bridge 1 |
Control Room |
4 |
|
XLR |
Lines used for PA |
|
Recording Room |
PS/OP/Control Room |
6 |
20 |
XLR |
|
|
Outside Broadcast |
Control Room |
36 |
12 |
XLR Tails |
All Tails sends are via the single set of cores. |
|
|
Record Room |
36 |
12 |
XLR Tails |
Video and Audio Network Patching
|
From |
To |
Sends |
Type |
|
LV 4 Grid |
Control Room |
3 |
CAT6 |
|
|
Recording Room |
2 |
CAT 6 |
|
Control Room |
Stalls |
8 |
CAT6 |
|
|
L2 Balcony |
8 |
CAT6 |
|
|
Prompt Side |
8 |
CAT6 |
|
|
Recording Room |
8 |
CAT6 |
|
Stalls Mix |
Prompt Side |
8 |
CAT6 |
|
|
Control Room |
8 |
CAT6 |
|
Control Room |
Stalls |
12 |
SM and MM Fibre Optic LC |
|
|
Prompt Side |
12 |
SM and MM Fibre Optic LC |
|
|
L2 Balcony |
12 |
SM and MM Fibre Optic LC |
|
Prompt Side |
Stalls |
12 |
SM and MM Fibre Optic LC |
Communications
Stage Manager’s Console (SMC)
The SMC is currently undergoing an upgrade, new specifications will be provided once complete.
The SMC may be positioned at the prompt side or opposite prompt side wing, within a two metre radius of patch bay. This enables control of paging, house lights and features two-channel talkback, light, clock and phone.
Talkback System
|
Master Unit |
4-Channel Clearcom Freespeak II |
|
|
2-Channel Party Line on Stage Manager Console |
|
|
|
|
Mobile Units |
10x Free speak II wireless beltpack |
|
|
4x Clear-Com RS 701 beltpack |
|
|
5x Clear-Com RS 601 beltpack |
|
|
2x Clear-Com RS 602 beltpack |
|
|
|
|
Total headsets |
12x single muff |
|
|
3x double muff |
|
|
1x Telephone style handset |
|
|
|
|
Talkback Patch Points: |
2x OP |
|
|
2x PS |
|
|
1x Stalls Mix Position |
|
|
1x Recording Room |
|
|
4x Dressing Rooms |
Various additional locations through both FOH and BOH
Paging and Show Relay
Show Relay is separated into the following zones and can be easily switched on and off as required:
- Back of House,
- Green Room,
- Warm-up Room.
Paging is separated into the following zones:
- Auditorium,
- Front of house,
- Orchestra room,
- General (corridors and toilets BOH),
- Dressing rooms,
- Warm up room,
- Green room.
Stage Monitor
CCTVs are permanently setup in the Green Room, Function room, PS & OP wings, and two per foyer Level.
Further patch points are available in other rooms and can be set with prior arrangement.
VISiON AND BROADCAST
Projectors
The theatre currently has the following projectors:
- Permanently mounted Panasonic RZ-120B 12,000 ansi-lumens Laser projector
- Portable Panasonic VW 535 N 5000 lumens projector
Note: Due to the bright ambiance of the hall and throw distance required from projector positions to screen, we recommend as a minimum using a projector capable of 10,000 to 20,000 ansi-lumen projector.
Our technical partners for AV and broadcast requirements can provide a full suite of vision equipment and services including projector, screen, playback, event recording, webcast, post-production and onsite support.
Please discuss your AV requirements in the early planning stage of your event as screen, projector and camera positions may impact audience sightlines and seating holds for ticketing.
Projector Positions
In house permanent projector mounted under Level 3 balcony- 25 meters to screen
Projector positioned in Level 4 Control Room - 31.5M shot to screen.
Projector positioned on control tables on either the Level 2 Balcony - 25M shot to screen.
Or Level 3 Balcony - 27M shot to screen.
Projection Surfaces
City Recital Hall has 2 front projection screens as follows:
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Screen |
Description |
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Built-In: |
Hidden above stage the front projection surface rolls down near to mid-stage. Note that this will impact full lighting cover. Projection surface size: 8m x 6m, note this is a 4:3 ratio. A 16:9 format can created by rolling the screen up slightly.
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|
Stumpfl |
A 24’ “Monoblox 64” Stumpfl fast fold screen C/W 4x Reutlinger adjustable flying lines. Can be rigged from any house bar or truss install to a maximum drop line of 8M and also adjustable by fly bar height. |
Outside Broadcast (OB)
There are two OB distribution boards with audio, video and communication tie lines to strategic points throughout auditorium. OB 1 is situated at the loading dock and the OB2 is located adjacent to the Stage Door street entry. Further tie lines can allow connection to the Ground Floor Telecommunications Room.
Three phase and single-phase power is available at each OB point.
Internet
The venue has ADSL services available.
ORCHESTRA EQUIPMENT
Pianos
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2 |
Steinway & Sons Model D Ebony Polish Concert Grand Piano (length 274cm) |
|
1 |
Steinway & Sons Model A Ebony Satin Parlour Grand Piano (length 188cm) |
|
1 |
Boston Upright 126E Ebony Polish |
Piano Tuning
City Recital Hall pianos are tuned exclusively by Theme & Variations. The Event Manager will arrange all requests regarding piano tuning. The Steinway pianos are tuned to A441 unless otherwise requested.
Orchestral Furniture
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50 |
Black Wenger Bravo music stands complete with storage tray (35 sconces available) |
|
10 |
K&M 12125 extra height music stands (770-1550mm) |
|
45 |
Tempo orchestral music chairs |
|
20 |
Cello boards |
|
2 |
Bass stools featuring hydraulic lift & removable back rest |
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2 |
Wenger 159A conductor’s podiums, one with guard rail |
|
1 |
Wenger conductor’s music stand |
Additional Equipment
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2 |
Black lectern C/W XLR and Light |
|
1 |
Samsung 50” Plasma (Additional hire charge) |
|
1 |
Zotac mini PC for display use with Plasma screen |
OTHER PRODUCTION SPACES
Dressing Rooms
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Dressing Room |
Capacity |
Toilets |
Shower |
Details |
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Dressing Room 1 |
2 |
1 |
Yes |
Conductor’s Suite (slightly larger than DR 2&3 |
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Dressing Room 2 |
2 |
1 |
Yes |
|
|
Dressing Room 3 |
2 |
1 |
Yes |
Includes disabled bathroom facilities |
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Dressing Room 4 |
6 |
1 |
Yes |
Not on stage Level. Located Level 4. |
|
Warm Up Room |
10 |
No |
No |
Upright piano |
|
Orchestra Space |
30 |
2M, 2F |
Yes |
Male and female locker rooms are available |
|
Green Room |
10 |
No |
No |
Small kitchen space & vending machine |
|
Function Room |
80 |
No |
No |
13m x 7m. Contingency extension to BOH for large groups. Kitchenette space attached. |
Production Desk
Tables can be setup with DMX, talkback, house light control and power available in the centre of Row G.
There is not a permanently resourced production office available. Internet access and telephone lines can be run to various locations in the venue by prior arrangement with the Technical Services Manager.
Rehearsal Space
Level 2 Warm-up Room 3.3m x 4.8m, timber floor, houses Boston upright piano.
Green Room
The Green Room has a small kitchenette with running water, sink, ZipTap hot water system, small fridge, microwave and dishwasher. A basic supply of cups, plates and cutlery is available for common use. Please advise the venue if you require tea/coffee and milk supplies during your event.
Laundry / Wardrobe
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Iron and ironing board: |
3 |
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Mobile clothes racks: |
5 |
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Steamers: |
1 |
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Washing Machines: |
0 |
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Dryers: |
0 |
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Drying rooms: |
0 |
Furniture
120 venue chairs
4 Sebel tables 1400mm W x 750mm D x 720mm H
CONTACT INFORMATION
Address
2 Angel Place, Sydney NSW 2000
Postal GPO Box 3339, Sydney NSW 2001
Car Park 123 Pitt St (Wilsons)
Staff Contacts
Head of Technical
Ed Nixon
E: [email protected]
Technical Services Coordinator
Tim Cramsie
E: [email protected]
Stage Door
P: +61 2 9231 9011
E: [email protected]