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On April 13 2011 06:22 MLG_Lee wrote:Show nested quote +On April 13 2011 06:14 StarStruck wrote:
I've built a soundproof studio in my basement. It doesn't have any finish, but it gets the job done. Anyway, it should cost under a grand to build a proper studio/booth. It's not hard to find plans and tweak them to meet your needs. I wish it were that easy. it's not nearly that easy in our world... Keep in mind that the booth has to travel across the country 5-6 times a year. It needs AC to keep the players cool and have a window which we can get a shot of the player into. Not saying it's hard or unusual, but the reality is, most of the sound proof booths people are using aren't actually sound proof. The new GSL booths are. And the MLG booths will be as well. The unit you built in your basement would probably fall apart on the road. We need something that we can load onto a truck, assemble quickly and then break down again for storage. All while maintaining the integrity. There's several vendors that we're working with on this. it'll be done right. Sundance has decreed it so... :D
Love how MLG continues to listen to the community and improve the atmosphere and everything else. You guys are awesome, keep up the good work!
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On April 13 2011 06:09 MLG_Lee wrote:
Sundance made this a directive. To quote him: "We're doing booths. Figure out how to make it happen. And make sure they're actually sound proof."
We're working on it. Should have more word soon.
It is good to see you taking measures to improve the MLG experience for both players and spectators. GL.
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Want to bet Sundance saw that non korean tournaments can have booths too?
wink wink Dreamhack
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I just hope they buy more than two. Having four would be ideal so that the next two players could set up while the game being broadcast is ongoing.
The delay between casted games for setup was horrendous.
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Sundance made this a directive. To quote him: "We're doing booths. Figure out how to make it happen. And make sure they're actually sound proof."
We're working on it. Should have more word soon.
Please give us some really good info and specs once it's all figured out. I'm really skeptical of booths because they're just sound buffers most of the time and can actually be worse because they can isolate players from masking noise without effectively reducing overall levels enough to matter. I'm glad you say they will actually be soundproof (which is a really big claim). I would love details on how they are to be made, what sound proofing features they will use, what materials, etc. It's just the nerd in me that wants to know, it's not a challenge or anything.
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Tbh it seems like MLG failing hard at dallas might be a good thing. Because it seems like they are trying very hard to make the next one run way better 
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Particularly after Dreamhack last night, MLG has a lot to reach for.
This being said, I trust that they are capable of picking it up off the floor.
Getting amped!
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On April 13 2011 09:15 sidesprang wrote:Tbh it seems like MLG failing hard at dallas might be a good thing. Because it seems like they are trying very hard to make the next one run way better
"Why do we fall? So that we may learn to pick ourselves back up."
From the ashes of MLG Dallas, a phoenix will rise at MLG Columbus that shall take the e-sports world by storm, thus showing the mainstream public the awesomeness that is Starcraft.
I'm really hyped to see what these soundproof booths will be like. Not only will it help the playing experience, but it should also be quite important from the live audience perspective now that they can turn up the caster's volume and have the audience actually hear Day9 and friends. Soundproof booths should really make MLG a much more legit tournament.
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On April 13 2011 09:02 Aurdon wrote:
I just hope they buy more than two. Having four would be ideal so that the next two players could set up while the game being broadcast is ongoing.
The delay between casted games for setup was horrendous.
To be honest, Dreamhack did just fine with two booths. Immediately after a game the winner would go out for an interview while staffers removed/set up the gear for the next player. I bet they would even check to see that things were working. There was literally no downtime.
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On April 13 2011 12:34 kardinal wrote:Show nested quote +On April 13 2011 09:02 Aurdon wrote:
I just hope they buy more than two. Having four would be ideal so that the next two players could set up while the game being broadcast is ongoing.
The delay between casted games for setup was horrendous.
To be honest, Dreamhack did just fine with two booths. Immediately after a game the winner would go out for an interview while staffers removed/set up the gear for the next player. I bet they would even check to see that things were working. There was literally no downtime.
Most of the downtime was filled by user created content like the husky scv love song or the baneling song.
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Hold on. MLG has like a bazillion matches going on at the same time, and that's just SC2 alone, not including other games. How many booths do they have?
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On June 02 2011 16:41 TDN wrote:
Hold on. MLG has like a bazillion matches going on at the same time, and that's just SC2 alone, not including other games. How many booths do they have?
I'm guessing it would only be for select few group matches, no way the open bracket could all be done in booths.
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at least they are (finally) learning.
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and they're big enough for incontrol!
Mission accomplished, MLG.
On June 02 2011 16:41 TDN wrote:
Hold on. MLG has like a bazillion matches going on at the same time, and that's just SC2 alone, not including other games. How many booths do they have?
2
Obviously, these are only for the main stage matches. :lol
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Yay!
More motherships please! Oh wait Huk's not going  o well
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Seems the booths are not soundproof at all (they don't have a floor). But I guess with good headset it will do the trick. It seems even MG isn't sure it will be soundproof, hope the crowd will be able to hear casters this time. (heard this in yesterday's live on 3)
About the gazillions matches, booths are only required when the casters are casting this particular match (so the caster can cast to live audience too). As only one game is broadcasted at a time, only 2 booths (or 4 for dual streams) are needed.
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On June 02 2011 16:41 TDN wrote:
Hold on. MLG has like a bazillion matches going on at the same time, and that's just SC2 alone, not including other games. How many booths do they have?
Well the only matches that need booths are those that are being live casted, right? And there won't be more than one or two games casted simultaneously anyways since there are only two streams.
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It awesome to see the standard is getting raised up a bit.
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