Members Shaster Posted October 1, 2012 Members Share Posted October 1, 2012 I should mention that the techs I described in my last post are all casino, theatre, and national "B" level techs, so they base their scale on what they would normally get on those circuits. I don't know what the techs on the "pay scale from 1980's" make. Probably as little as the bands do. The other factor is where your market is located. According to a recent news story, households making less than $80,000 a year can't afford to buy a house in Vancouver. I know houses in my old neighbourhood are listing for around $2,000,000 dollars - and that's just a basic three or four bedroom (see end of article)http://www.vancouversun.com/news/metro/Vancouver+affordable+housing+strategy+aims+rental+units+ease/7311345/story.html. Even the burbs are expensive. I couldn't even afford my own home if I had to pay today's going rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldschooler Posted October 1, 2012 Members Share Posted October 1, 2012 I might be considered a high end hobbist in my area. My walkin rate for my house gig is $25/hour. We have a nice JBL rig there. I pretty much just carry in my laptop and headphones. My smallest package is SOS consisting of 2 HPR 112s, a 8 channel Yamaha mixer, 2 AT 3000 handhelds. I charge $350 with me as the tech for 3-4 hours. The band I work regularly with gets my Meyer rig for $600. It consist or 2 UPAs/650 per side. Monitors are handled by 5 QSC HPRs with a Meyer USW for the drum fill. I provide all the mics,cables and DIs. The mixer depends on how many inputs they need, MixWiz, 0v96 or a GL3300. For other folks, the going rate is $750 for the Meyer system. The band only calls me when they have gigs that pay $2k plus, if not they use another guy who charges them $350. I won't go into details of the other guys equipment, but it's pretty much a random pile of gear. I may not be as busy as other folks in my area but when I do gig, I make sure it's worth my time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members IsildursBane Posted October 1, 2012 Members Share Posted October 1, 2012 The other factor is where your market is located. According to a recent news story, households making less than $80,000 a year can't afford to buy a house in Vancouver. I know houses in my old neighbourhood are listing for around $2,000,000 dollars - and that's just a basic three or four bedroom (see end of article)http://www.vancouversun.com/news/metro/Vancouver+affordable+housing+strategy+aims+rental+units+ease/7311345/story.html. Even the burbs are expensive.I couldn't even afford my own home if I had to pay today's going rate. Vancouver is the town that spawned "Crack Shack or Mansion": http://www.crackshackormansion.com/ -Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shaster Posted October 1, 2012 Members Share Posted October 1, 2012 Vancouver is the town that spawned "Crack Shack or Mansion": http://www.crackshackormansion.com/-Dan. That's hilarious, well I guess it would be to the sellers but not buyers. Ten or so years ago, empty lots were going for $300,00 in my area. I laughed and laughed at how overpriced they were. Now those lots alone are going for $800,000 and up. I know of a half dozen people that were smart enough to buy a second home fifteen or so years ago as part of their retirement plan. But did I do that, oh no not me, too risky said I. Well.... I gotta go wipe up the spilt milk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members W. M. Hellinger Posted October 2, 2012 Members Share Posted October 2, 2012 One thing I'm learning is that pay is seemingly nearly inconsiquential to hiring help. Hired help seems to (currently) come in two distinct classes: 1) "Wow... I get paid too? Thanks, that was fun and a good workout... when do you need me again?" or: 2) "uh... is it quitting time yet (3 hours into the job)? I've got a sick aunt in-law of an ex-girlfriend that needs me to babysit her cat and, and, and... can I get paid now? I gotta go." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PureSoundEnt Posted October 2, 2012 Author Members Share Posted October 2, 2012 2) "uh... is it quitting time yet (3 hours into the job)? I've got a sick aunt in-law of an ex-girlfriend that needs me to babysit her cat and, and, and... can I get paid now? I gotta go." Lmfaoooooo!!! That was a GOOD one!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Special J Posted October 2, 2012 Members Share Posted October 2, 2012 My company is the high-priced option in our area. But, we're also the most reliable, have the best selection of gear, and the best techs. We priced ourselves out of the club market long ago. Our primary clients are theaters, universities and corporations. Not a lot we can do for under a grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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