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Use a computer trolley. It should have a top surface for the PC and monitor and ideally a retractable drawer for the keyboard with a sliding mouse shelf that can be set either left or right handed. (Though it is just about possible to squeeze a mini-tower PC and a monitor on to the top of one these trolleys, you are better off with a PC in a desk top case.) The trolley should have a lower shelf, usually called a "printer" shelf, for the power amp and mike pre-amp. (Mounting the power amp here lowers the centre of gravity.) If the printer shelf slides stop it sliding with a self tapping screw. Mount a four way mains distribution strip on the trolley to plug everything in. Use a distribution strip with an on/off switch so everything can be switched off in one action. A useful tweak is to fix a medium sized speaker frame (basket) to the trolley. It makes a very useful place to wind long leads out of the way before moving the trolley. Think before putting the monitor up on a shelf in front of the operator. It may seem easier for the operator if the monitor is in front of them but looking up soon puts a crick in the neck. It is easier to turn ninety degrees and look down at a monitor on a trolley. |
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