Powering A Live Band With A Generator
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- čas přidán 29. 02. 2024
- In this video, I discuss important considerations for powering a band's outdoor performance using a backup electrical generator. I will delve into factors such as generator capacity and equipment selection to ensure a seamless and uninterrupted performance. By the end of the video, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of some of the key considerations involved in using a backup generator to power a band's outdoor show.
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This is literally the only video on all of CZcams that talks about this I’ve found surprisingly. Life saving thank you!
Thanks!
I was doing a sound gig for a annual summer weekend festival. A real bad storm came through and killed the power. From that day forward, we always bring two generators.
Ha ha, yup. Outdoor shows can be the best of times, and the worst of times... depending upon the weather.
I really love your videos! You're very knowledgeable.
I appreciate that!
Great info. Thanks
I would want to compare them with those high powered battery banks. Some do charge themselves using the folding solar panels. Can they be a backup to a generator in case it fails?
Batteries, solar, wind and other renewable energy sources are cool stuff, and they're getting better, but they're still a long way away from producing the amount of power of traditional generating systems. A really long way away...
A portable (70lb) battery box that can deliver about 2000 watts and 7.2 kilowatt hours costs about $8000. That amount of power *might be enough for a small band for an evening show, but I don't think it would be enough to be comfortable. That's way more expensive (and underpowered) than a comparable gas generator.
Likewise a few square feet of solar panel can recharge your phone, run a laptop, but if you want the power to do some real work you're probably looking at an array that's the size of a rooftop - around 15 watts per sq-ft. So, I think it's cool technology, but not practical and cost effective as a generator replacement... not yet.
I think those technologies definitely have a place, hopefully the science keeps improving and helps make them a practical choice in more applications in the future.
@@Barry-Watson I agree. That’s how a lot of my peers talk about the EVs. New technology excites everyone in the beginning but takes a while over a practical application. Thanks.