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DCS# 3B35.30

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PARABOLIC REFLECTOR

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APPARATUS

parabolic reflector	N002
trumpet	202-06-B

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DESCRIPTION

The trumpet player is stationed at the focus of the parabolic reflector.  The trumpeter and the reflector are rotated about a vertical axis so all audience locations are alternately in and out of the focussed beam.

NOTES

The parabolic reflector is secured to a cart at the appropriate height using boxes, ringstands, and clamps, and then rotated by rolling the cart.