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Mr. Schule from Norwalk CT is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Transforming Theatre Sound

Help me give my students some tools to help develop the technical theater program. A pair of monitors for the sound booth, and a new wireless microphone to replace an obsolete system!

  • 2 donors
  • $936 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

Updating obsolete wireless microphones and integrating studio monitors can significantly enhance a theatre technology program by modernizing and improving the quality of sound production.

Firstly, replacing outdated wireless microphones ensures reliable and interference-free communication between performers and technical staff.

Obsolete equipment often suffers from signal dropouts, static interference, and limited range, which can compromise live performances. By investing in new wireless microphones with advanced features such as improved frequency response and robust connectivity, the theatre program can ensure clear and consistent audio transmission, enhancing the overall production quality and professionalism of performances.

Additionally, adding studio monitors enhances the monitoring capabilities of the theatre's sound engineers and technicians. Studio monitors provide accurate and detailed sound reproduction, allowing technicians to precisely adjust levels, EQ settings, and effects during rehearsals and performances. This level of precision is essential for creating immersive and captivating soundscapes that complement the artistic vision of theatrical productions. Moreover, studio monitors facilitate critical listening and audio mixing, enabling students to develop essential skills in sound design and engineering, preparing them for future careers in the entertainment industry.

In summary, upgrading wireless microphones and incorporating studio monitors not only improves the technical reliability and quality of sound production but also enhances the educational experience for students participating in the theatre technology program. These investments empower students with access to state-of-the-art equipment and hands-on learning opportunities, ultimately enriching their understanding and appreciation of sound design in theatrical contexts.

Mr. Schule
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Shure BLX14R Wireless Guitar System With Rackmountable Receiver Band J11 • Music & Arts $379.00 1 $379.00
Polk Audio - Monitor XT20 Bookshelf Speaker Pair - Midnight Black • Best Buy Education $226.04 1 $226.04
Shure BLX2/PG58 Handheld Wireless Transmitter with PG58 Capsule Band J11 • Music & Arts $149.00 1 $149.00

Materials cost

$754.04

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$795.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.36

Total project goal

$935.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $935.71

1 Donor

-$397.68

Donations toward project cost

-$397.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$467.85

Match offer toward project cost

-$397.67

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.18

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$70.18

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 $0.00

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