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Title: Metal detectors
Post by: Thierry on May 15, 2016, 03:34:43 PM

Hi all,

Tomorrow I'll be seeing AC/DC with Axl Rose in Werchter Belgium, unfortunately due to the terror attacks in Brussels and Paris the security is tighter. They start using metal detectors tomorrow. I'm afraid that I'll get caught when trying to enter the venue.

I'm running a M10 with CA9100 pre-amp and CA14s..

Any tips either here on over PM are definately appreciated.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Metal detectors
Post by: old and in the way on May 15, 2016, 04:31:46 PM

spandex  shorts ,eveything down there . metal stud belt  and play dumb . most detectors are set to pick up large metal things (guns and knifes ) .lots of change in pocket cant hurt too.

Title: Re: Metal detectors
Post by: Thierry on May 15, 2016, 05:12:38 PM

Just saw a video of the setup tomorrow. I'm definitely not recording tomorrow. Triple metal detecting ports and after that a wand detector too.

I'll shoot some videos with my iPhone 6 instead not risking my equipment on this.

Title: Re: Metal detectors
Post by: beatkilla on May 15, 2016, 05:51:23 PM

Just put it all in a small camera pouch,there looking for weapons not an mp3 player.

Title: Re: Metal detectors
Post by: daspyknows on May 15, 2016, 09:03:07 PM

Are bags/backpacks allowed.  If so pm me.  not posting my secrets in a public forum. 

Title: Re: Metal detectors
Post by: guitard on May 16, 2016, 05:56:19 AM

Quote from: old and in the way on May 15, 2016, 04:31:46 PM

spandex  shorts ,eveything down there . metal stud belt  and play dumb . most detectors are set to pick up large metal things (guns and knifes ) .lots of change in pocket cant hurt too.

^This.

And when they balk, start undoing your belt and lowering your pants, and if they don't already stop you, start pulling your undershorts down a little ways also and say you'll gladly get naked right there on the spot if necessary.  And then with a sincere smile, say, "I just want to go in and enjoy the show."

Don't be intimidated by the machinery ~ it isn't nearly as difficult as you think.

Title: Re: Metal detectors
Post by: Thierry on May 17, 2016, 08:46:28 AM

Thanks for the help all. I've got the m10 in easily (earbuds and telling them it was a MP3 player). I had the mics in my pockets and no problems with the detectors or whatsoever.

Title: Re: Metal detectors
Post by: norbinho on May 17, 2016, 10:01:26 AM

Quote from: ~Jon Stoppable on May 16, 2016, 08:16:25 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBwly6Qa5oo

hahaha  ;D awesome clip!!