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Grounding for Theatre Electrical Systems
Technical (Isolated) Grounding Best Practices

Educational Session

Technical ground, isolated ground, “clean power”; grounding for theatre electrical systems have many names and approaches depending on the recommendations provided by the audiovisual and electrical consultant. At Smith and Andersen, the audiovisual and electrical teams have spent years researching and refining this concept to ensure power for theatre systems are noise free and code compliant. This presentation provides the attendee the design features and a real-world implementation of a technical ground system.

After attending the presentation the attendees will have an improved understanding of electrical grounding and what to ask of their consultants when designing or upgrading their theatre electrical systems. 

Presenters: Dustin Su and Nick Chu, Smith + Andersen

Dustin Su - Dustin has dedicated his career to designing and implementing large, complex performance sound and audio-visual systems. His professional and project experience provides Dustin with a unique perspective on the many challenges and opportunities associated with AV system design and installation.

Nick Chu - A trusted professional with nearly 20 years of experience, Nick takes a collaborative approach to every project. While his expertise has been leveraged on projects of every sector and type, Nick specializes in public sector work, particularly education, government, and healthcare projects.