RMAF 2010

vinyl_lady · « **Reply #40 on:** 24 Sep 2010, 01:46 am »

Quote from: Pez on 23 Sep 2010, 10:37 pm

Stickfied. Will add comments later. In Hawaii right now soaking up the sun!

Thanks and I'm

jealous. I'd rather be there than DC this week. See ya in Denver

TomS · « **Reply #41 on:** 28 Sep 2010, 03:27 am »

OK, I'm finally off the fence and booked my flights, arriving Friday morning, staying at the Marriott. See ya there!

groovybassist · « **Reply #42 on:** 29 Sep 2010, 02:53 am »

I'm off the fence as well and will be attending RMAF 2010 as my first audio show. Be gentle with me...

ltr317 · « **Reply #43 on:** 29 Sep 2010, 03:45 am »

Quote from: groovybassist on 29 Sep 2010, 02:53 am

I'm off the fence as well and will be attending RMAF 2010 as my first audio show. Be gentle with me...

Nah, you have to go through the hazing process like all RMAF rookies.

First task, meet us veterans at the hotel bar.

groovybassist · « **Reply #44 on:** 29 Sep 2010, 04:14 am »

Shouldn't be a problem there, provided my hazing doesn't include picking up the bill.

ltr317 · « **Reply #45 on:** 29 Sep 2010, 04:18 am »

Quote from: groovybassist on 29 Sep 2010, 04:14 am

Shouldn't be a problem there, provided my hazing doesn't include picking up the bill.

Dutch treat.

groovybassist · « **Reply #46 on:** 29 Sep 2010, 04:21 am »

Sounds like a pretty gentle hazing to me.

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #47 on:** 29 Sep 2010, 04:35 am »

The Lift Restaurant & Lounge....the place to be after 5PM Friday...in the Marriott.
Enjoy everything from tantalizing appetizers and sandwiches to imaginative entrees and delectable desserts.
And... very nice selection of spirits and brews....try the Saint Bridget's Porter...

groovybassist · « **Reply #48 on:** 29 Sep 2010, 04:37 am »

Thanks for the tip Chris!

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #49 on:** 29 Sep 2010, 04:43 am »

Quote from: groovybassist on 29 Sep 2010, 04:37 am

Thanks for the tip Chris!

Here's a few more...

Time will fly at the show....list what rooms you want to see....then go to them first.

Make some new friends there....find out what's sounding good.

It's hard to see everything...I know....been there 5 times, never saw everything...

But it's great fun....have a good time Mike !!

groovybassist · « **Reply #50 on:** 29 Sep 2010, 04:48 am »

Thanks Chris. I'll be there Fri and Sat, so time will be at a premium. I appreciate your advice!

-Mike

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #51 on:** 29 Sep 2010, 06:24 am »

Entertainment.... http://audiofest.net/2010/entertainment.php?Sid=12c19b07748a0696d58f3c97123ffa51

woofersus · « **Reply #52 on:** 29 Sep 2010, 01:04 pm »

Last year was my first and at the end of the first day my brain was mush. I didn't know what sounded good or bad anymore. I think if I could go back, I'd completely ignore real critical listening on day 1 and just breeze through enough rooms to make myself a top 10-12 list for the next day, then spend time with those on day 2.

The biggest thing is to prepare yourself to prioritize your time in some way. It's just not possible to spend 20 minutes listening in every room. If you're going to be there Friday and Saturday, that's 15 hours of show. There were 177 rooms registered last time I counted, (including 1st floor ballrooms and such) so that means you have roughly 5 minutes per room if you see everything - and that's with no lunch or bathroom breaks...

Tim Evans
East Street Audio
Onix, Melody, & ACA

bpape · « **Reply #53 on:** 29 Sep 2010, 02:02 pm »

That's a good plan IMO.

I wish I had time to do that. I've been working in a room every RMAF I've been to. One year, just one year, I would love to be able to just go around and enjoy the show. I usually get about 1 hour total over the 3 days.

The bar is definitely the place to hang out after hours. Lots of great people there.

Looking forward to meeting some of you guys coming for the first time.

Bryan

woodsyi · « **Reply #54 on:** 29 Sep 2010, 02:04 pm »

Anybody got a single room you a willing to double up with me for Friday and Saturday? I cleared my schedule and wife says OK but Marriott wants $219 a night.

I don't plan to spend much time in the room and you get to cut your room rate in half (they will change your reservation from single to double).

Looking for a bed somewhere...

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #55 on:** 29 Sep 2010, 02:11 pm »

Quote from: woodsyi on 29 Sep 2010, 02:04 pm

Anybody got a single room you a willing to double up with me for Friday and Saturday? I cleared my schedule and wife says OK but Marriott wants $219 a night. I don't plan to spend much time in the room and you get to cut your room rate in half (they will change your reservation from single to double).

Looking for a bed somewhere...

I have two double beds at the Hilton across the road. That's only about $80 per night there through Priceline.

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #56 on:** 29 Sep 2010, 02:15 pm »

Quote from: woofersus on 29 Sep 2010, 01:04 pm

Last year was my first and at the end of the first day my brain was mush. I didn't know what sounded good or bad anymore. I think if I could go back, I'd completely ignore real critical listening on day 1 and just breeze through enough rooms to make myself a top 10-12 list for the next day, then spend time with those on day 2.

The biggest thing is to prepare yourself to prioritize your time in some way. It's just not possible to spend 20 minutes listening in every room. If you're going to be there Friday and Saturday, that's 15 hours of show. There were 177 rooms registered last time I counted, (including 1st floor ballrooms and such) so that means you have roughly 5 minutes per room if you see everything - and that's with no lunch or bathroom breaks...

The conundrum we are up against is that Friday is slower so you can get around easier but the rooms are not dialed in so you may be swayed by what you hear and not give them a fair shake. Then there is SUnday when it slows again and every room is dialed in but you're already on your flight out! I'm going to mark down my top rooms while on the flight using the downloadable vendor list and then target them for some key items to see/hear or to say hello. And then if time permits I'll stick my head in all that I can.

ted_b · « **Reply #57 on:** 29 Sep 2010, 02:21 pm »

Woodsyi,
Go to expedia. Tons of rooms at easily walkable hotels (Hyatt Place, Hampton less than a block ) for $80 or less/night.

WGH · « **Reply #58 on:** 29 Sep 2010, 02:38 pm »

Quote from: woodsyi on 29 Sep 2010, 02:04 pm

Anybody got a single room you a willing to double up with me for Friday and Saturday?

I have an extra bed for Friday night at the Hilton Garden Inn across the street from the Tech Center but you are on your own for Saturday night.

Expedia had a $50 off first purchase offer when you sign up for their credit card - check them out.

Wayne

woodsyi · « **Reply #59 on:** 29 Sep 2010, 03:06 pm »

Thanks,

I am bunking with BRM.

See you guys there.

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