Tech
From Eastercon
Tech are responsible for, wait for it, the "tech" at conventions :-) .. this includes all the lighting, sound and pretty much anything with a plug on it aside from computers, and the art show lighting
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Sound
Tech are responsible for setting up PA (Public Address) systems in rooms that need it. And for making sure the microphones work, that the amp is switched on and connected to everything, and that there's someone at the sounddesk to twiddle knobs and slide sliders!
Lighting
Very few rooms (usually just the main hall) get lighting. Again tech are responsible for setting it up, tearing it down, and lighting the various events in the main hall.
Audio/Visual
Tech are also responsible for video projection, DVD players, TV screens, MP3 playing, hooking up laptops to video projectors etc.
Disco/Band
And if there's a disco and it doesn't bring it's own lighting/PA, then tech have to assist with that.
Convention Radio System
Tech are responsible for ordering and setting up (and taking down and returning) the hand-held walkie-talkies used by the convention organisers, Ops, Gophers/Stewards and anyone else. These radios are also known as "wallyphones" (short for walkie-talkie-telephone, and also because you look foolish talking "to yourself" when you've got one) In the UK we usually hire them from http://www.mwc.co.uk because they give us a good price, and because they come with a licence to use them in the area of the con, their own battery chargers, headsets etc. and are sufficiently rugged and reliable. We've looked at other options and everytime we come back to hiring them in.
