Subject: Re: [linux-audio-dev] Showing off LAD at the Linuxtag 2001?
From: Frank Neumann (franky_AT_viona.de)
Date: Wed Jan 31 2001 - 15:07:33 EET
Hi,
on Monday Robert Schrem wrote:
> I just add myself to this mailing list and have already
> something to offer, just for the case you really participate
> on the Linux Tag:
I can say by now that we _will_ participate there - I got the confirmation
that we will be assigned a booth. However, its dimensions, geometry and
other details are not yet known at this point.
> - I could help out at your booth at some day's
> - some PC's (no soo high performance, currently 2x400MHz
> dual processor and 400MHz & 450 MHz singleprocessor
> computers. Can get faster one's if neccessary :)
> - RME DIGI 9652 and an old RME 32 with one ADAT I/O
> - Monitors (17' and 21' tube and 15' LCD, others if
> neccesary)
> - An O2/R digital mixer (with one ADAT Interface (only))
> - A Near Field monitoring system with subwoofer
> - A DAT Recorder
> - Mic's & Kables
> - A Wacom tablet
Wow, that's an impressive list - thank you very much for this generous offer!
I have no idea yet how much space for PCs and other equipment we will have,
but I think there should not be more than 2 PC systems. As we will be
producing some sort of noise^H^H^H^H^Hsound :-), there will have to be a
bit of "synchronization" between the systems(*), and with more than 2, things
might become complicated :-).
(*) sync as in:
{
pthread_mutex_lock(&allowedtomakenoise);
makesomesortofnoise();
pthread_mutex_unlock(&allowedtomakenoise);
}
For now, I've just added you to my list of possible participants. I'll get
back to you when we know more details.
> - Table and chairs (if needed)
I don't expect that we need to carry tables or chairs there; last year
everything was provided by the "Messe AG". What might make sense, though, is
a keyboard stand, maybe a 19" rack to put some stuff into, and probably also
those cool "stand chairs" (I don't know what they are called, but they can
be seen on computers fairs a lot - they allow the person demonstrating
something to relax a bit but still be at the same height as the booth visitors
(that is, standing). I hope you know what I mean.. (oh, of course those
chairs would require "higher than normal" tables as well; another thing to
be determined. If that doesn't work out, we'll have to stick with standard
chairs).
> - Lot's of 'profesional' Windows stuff (Samplitude,
> Pulsar, Nord Modular, Cubase with many plugin's)
> for those of you, who fancy a look on the windows
> side of audio processing :)
Well, as the LinuxTag is a Linux fair :-), I don't expect we will be demo'ing
a lot of Windows software or plugins, but if it's on the PC anyway, it
won't do any harm. And, who knows, maybe there's a chance to gather some
create people to produce something at after-fair hours. :-)
> - probably a PA (would have to ask a friend)
I'm not sure in what "Watt" dimensions you are thinking, but the nearfield
speaker already sound quite appropriate to me - don't forget there will be
a lot of other booths/companies around, and they might become a bit irate if
we flood the entire fair with noise all day. :-)
> A nice feature is that all this stuff is located in my
> recording studio in about 500 meter distance from the
> location of the LinuxTag. (Yes, I also have a van :)
Wow, even better.
> Because of the value of the hole equipment security
> must be ensured at all times - also the equipment must
> be insured somehow. The rest would be totally free !
Ok, this has to be determined first. Last year all of the bigger companies
had some security folks at their booth during after-hours; as for the open
source booths, I'm not sure, but I'll find out (and yes, I certainly would
also want my equipment there to be insured somehow).
> Also my flat is only a few hundred meter in (an other)
> distance from the Stuttgarter Messezentrum where the
> LinuxTag will happen - Just a nice walk throught a
> park... :) So I could propably even help out with some
> accomodation, for those VIP folkes of you from far
> away that deserved it ;)
Still better :-). I'll put a note into my "Todo" list: Spend that man an
extra beer..
> I could also organize some after show events for the
> linux audio people - like some barbecue (it will be
> summer!!) or a stuttgarter pub trip - whatever you want...
Hmm..well, if you offer it :-). Speaking for myself, I'll be interested in
getting to know your studio - is that your private property, or a studio you
run for some company?
> And yes - I think some of you should get together
> a whitepaper for a conference about linux and audio.
> (Sorry I'm affraid a can't help out on this one,
> I don't have much experiance in this field... :)
I'm not quite sure what exactly you expect from a whitepaper - so far I
see the following things that need to be done:
- an "abstract" for the LinuxTag organizers that explains, in a couple of
sentences, what we are planning to show
- a leaflet to hand out during the fair which contains the most important
topics demonstrated, links to project pages etc.
- hopefully a writeup of a talk someone would like to hold during the fair -
that would probably mean putting together a demo on a laptop that can be
displayed using an overhead projector. Volunteers welcome..
Is it this what you've been thinking of, or what else?
> I think your idea of participating at the LinuxTag is
> really great! I've been there last summer and it was the most
> interesting linux fair I ever went. Richard Stallman hold a
> 3 hour 'keynote' that was one of the big highlights (Alan
> Cox also hold another interesting keynote - there where
> dozens of interesting talks and round tables - kernel
> issues, kde, gimp, security - whatever you want, but
> NO AUDIO :(
Yeah, I was missing that a bit as well, and that's why I came to think of
this. Though, I bitterly regret not having visited the Arts folks last year.
> I think we should get in contact with RME to get the
> sponsoring for the travelling costs for at least some
> of you form far away. Maybe we could endorse RME
> Products with a little poster or similar at our booth -
> I think that should work out...
Again, any volunteers to knock at their door..? :-)
> So please feel yourself welcome to stuttgart
> and get yourself prepared (get that whitepaper
> done !-)...
Thanks you - this really helps a lot, I appreciate it! Details will
follow as they become available.
Frank
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