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Drama & Performance

Drama & Performance: We understand performing arts facilities differ greatly from school to school. A multi-purpose venue shared between indoor sports, school assembly and performances is most common, with some education providers opting for a black box style theatre, through to a bespoke performing arts centre. Factory Sound has options for all situations.

Lighting for Drama & Performance

Set the scene properly. From a simple, energy-efficient colour-changing LED fixture, through to theatre stage Fresnel lights, Factory Sound can help with the right advice for your lighting requirements. We have lighting design specialists who can help plan the next stage for your performance area.
 
Get in touch with us for more information about the best choices for now, and for the future.

Vision, Projection & Comms

Video switching, cameras, LED screens. There are many parts that get together in the ‘vision’ bucket, and we’ve got these covered. Of course, every space is different, so it’s essential to talk with trusted experts to make sure all things are considered.
 
Likewise, the use of comms systems for school theatres is an excellent learning tool for the whole team. Factory Sound are authorised stockists for German-made Riedel Communications and Dutch-made Green-GO Communications.
 
We’ve selected a few items of interest for vision, projectors and comms, but for the best experience, have a chat with Factory Sound to make sure you’re getting exactly the bits you need to take a performance space to the next level – reliably.

Large Format Audio Consoles

We know what’s what and who’s who, when it comes to larger format audio consoles. Factory Sound known around Australia as not only having the best range of real-world solutions available, but also the staff knowledge to back it up. Top choices for schools are Allen & Heath or Yamaha. Factory Sound also stocks and supports Avid and DiGiCo digital mixing solutions.

When it’s time to plan the next stage of upgrading your current large-format mixing console, get it touch with Factory Sound and we’ll guide you through the best options for your environment.

Consumables

Batteries for wireless microphones – the ultimate, best ‘bang-for-buck’ choice for single-use batteries is the Procell Intense range. For those schools wanting a rechargeable option, there are some great brand-specific solutions for wireless microphones. Get in touch to see which choice will be best for your school.

Gaffer tapes come in all sorts of widths, colours and stickiness. The Tenacious Tapes range is a good choice if you’re looking for a tape that leaves far less residue than the rock n roll standard, Nashua Gaffer 357.

Wireless Systems for Drama & Performance

One or two wireless systems for a school is relatively easy to navigate. As the need for wireless grows – especially for a school that has a large performing arts program – it is worth considering the complications that can arise from running multiple wireless channels.

Factory Sound staff all understand the potential pitfalls of an expanded system, whether it’s gradual or an ‘instant’ cap-ex expansion. We know how to address intermodulation concerns, and how to help with the correct antenna placement, and appropriate antenna cable to use, along with RF distribution and managing rechargeable batteries.

Turn to us and lean on our years of experience – we’ll help support you every step of the way.
Supporting educators since 1994

Drama & Performance in Education

It could be as simple as a couple of new lights for the end-of-year school production, or as sophisticated as an entire upgrade to the school performing arts centre over the course of a year (or two).
 
Factory Sound has helped schools around Australia prepare for upcoming events in the school calendar.
 
For those who want to explore the possibilities of a comprehensive upgrade, talk with our projects team for advice and a helping hand. You can also check out the full PAC design and fitout we did for St Peter’s College (Clyde North), The Geode Centre.

Need support for a bigger Education project?

If your school needs more serious infrastructure, such as outdoor speakers as part of an EVAC system, or a bespoke Bell System upgrade, turn to our Projects Team, who have helped a vast number of schools achieve their long-term infrastructure goals.
Our entire team are pro audio specialists, so get in touch if you’re not sure which are the best gear for your school. Use the form below for more comprehensive assistance from our Projects team.