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Sample Items From Milli's Checklists

Although the discipline-specific checklists of milliwatt-saving strategies are under development by experts in each discipline, here is a random selection of candidates for some of Milli's checklists:

  • Are all the house lights required during stage blocking rehearsals?
  • Are external foyer and break room monitors required during this booking?
  • Can the equipment room be run at higher temperatures?
  • Can the space be safely lit at lower levels when not in active use?
  • Can the space's HVAC be set at a more economic level without causing any serious discomfort?
  • Can this device be set to a lower brightness level without causing any end-user problems?
  • Can this device be switched off between sessions instead of left on or in standby mode?
  • Can wired systems be used instead of wireless?
  • Do all devices in this product need to be actively powered in all operating modes?
  • Do all digital signs need to be active for today’s bookings?
  • Do all sections of this exhibit need to be powered up if no visitors are present?
  • Do all system devices need to be powered up in all operational circumstances?
  • Do indicators and status displays need to be at full brightness in all modes?
  • Do the loading dock doors need to be open to the outside weather throughout the work session?
  • Does the entire performance audio system need to be used for crew background music?
  • Does the entire rig need to be powered up for the show preset?
  • Does the hearing assistance system need to be active in all operational modes?
  • Does the space need to be powered up for the entire working day?
  • Does this product require active cooling in all modes?
  • Does your "ghost light" have a low-wattage LED lamp?
  • How much equipment can be re-used in the system upgrade?
  • Is the entire lighting rig required to warm up the dance floor for stretching?
  • Is the hearing assistance system needed during today's set-up and rehearsals?
  • Will a darker screen background result in any viewing problems?
  • Will lower volume levels reduce the intelligibility of the audio system?
  • Will the cabling being specified be suitable for future system upgrades?

 You can see an example of the checklist for AVIXA's AV technician's and operators 



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