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A/V Tech questions

Hi, I'm currently part way through applying for the A/V position for October/November and I've got a couple of questions. I was wondering if there is any specific tech that you use that doesn't come under small pa or video projection (in another thread Ally mention satellite systems) so that I can fill any gaps in my knowledge before I need to fix it! Also I was looking at the dress code requirements in the Cameroon handbooks and was wondering if you consider this a person facing role (more formal attire) or more equipment based (classic 'techy' - black t shirt, steel toecaps and cargo trousers
)?
Thanks
James

Thanks
James
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I know you and I have been chatting via email, but I have reached out to our current AV Tech onboard to help answer your questions. Stay tuned! Thanks again for your support and interest in serving with us.
Looking Forward,
Tesse
The TV distribution part should be easy enough, I've done a fair bit with computer networks - same theory, different protocols and connectors. It's more the programming part that I'm thinking about.
Thanks for your reply John.
Imwas the tech on board for three months in Benin. You're welcome to call me at (954) 519-5060 with any questions and to go more in depth,
but an IT background is extremely helpful because you'll be answering help desk tickets most of the day. Small PA setups are often done by the Ministries team. You're biggest thing will be Monday mornings, Thursday nights, and Sunday nights services, along with other special events in the main room. You'll be working with a sound board and basic band setup on Monday Thursday and Sunday meetings or with ProPresenter doing video, depending on the availability of other volunteers who are qualified, trained, and signed off on the main room setup. You'll be able to train people to help with the services (just don't harass the old timers because they get grouchy about it sometimes). Your best labor pool is the crew if properly trained and willing to volunteer.
You're also responsible for maintaining the shipboard TV system. Satellite communications is handled by the Systems Admin and IS Manager and isn't really in our job description.