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Is your school’s audio system ready for a new school year?

Before the first bell rings and the first production hits the stage, it’s worth taking a look at your audio system.

Are the microphones working reliably? Is the system easy for different users to operate? Are there recurring problems that seem to come back every year?

Our latest Resource Stage article looks at what to consider when upgrading a school audio system, from everyday usability to planning for future productions.

Read the article and see what might be worth improving before the busy season begins:

https://www.resourcestage.ca/school-audio-system-upgrades

What’s one thing you wish your school’s audio system did better?

School Audio System Upgrades Resource Stage aims to provide the live theatre and church community with education, training and support. Resource Stage is a service of Horizon Solutions.

Heading to Ottawa this August? Let’s connect!

We’re excited to be part of Citt/icts Rendez-vous Annual Conference and Trade Show and to connect with fellow theatre and live production professionals from across Canada.

If you’re attending the Trade Show, come find the Horizon Solutions team at our booth. We’d love to meet you, catch up with familiar faces, and talk about what’s happening in your world.

LabO Studios et Théâtre, Ottawa
August 13 + 14, 2026

Come say hello! We’ll see you there.

Learn more about Rendez-vous 2026: https://www.citt.org/annual_conference.html

Something isn't working. Now what?

The lights aren't responding. The audio suddenly sounds wrong. The video signal has disappeared. And of course, it happens five minutes before the show starts.

We've all been there.

Good troubleshooting isn't about randomly changing settings or swapping cables until something works. It's about having a process that helps you find the problem, one step at a time.

In our latest Resource Stage blog, we share a few simple troubleshooting habits that can help you stay calm, work through the problem, and get your system back on track.

Read the full article: https://www.resourcestage.ca/troubleshooting-like-a-pro

What's the most unexpected technical problem you've had to troubleshoot during a production? Share your story in the comments!

A clean setup starts with the details.

Properly gaffing cables does more than make your setup look professional. It improves safety, reduces trip hazards, and makes troubleshooting easier when things don't go according to plan.

Whether you're setting up for a church service, school production, community event, or live show, these simple techniques can make a big difference.

Read the full guide and learn how to gaff cables like a pro.
resourcestage.ca/gaffing-cables-like-a-pro

Gaffing Cables Like a Pro Resource Stage aims to provide the live theatre and church community with education, training and support. Resource Stage is a service of Horizon Solutions.

Ever run into feedback, distortion, or a mic that just doesn’t sound right… even though everything looks fine?

A lot of the time, it comes down to gain.

It’s one of the most important parts of getting clean, consistent audio, and one of the easiest settings to overlook.

We put together a quick guide covering:
• where to start
• what to listen for
• and a few common mistakes to avoid

Read the blog here:
https://www.resourcestage.ca/setting-up-mic-gain-properly

What’s one audio issue your team runs into the most often?

How to Properly Set Mic Gain. Resource Stage aims to provide the live theatre and church community with education, training and support. Resource Stage is a service of Horizon Solutions.