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PhenixRising
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Joined: 07/11/2023
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Posted: 11:49am 25 Jul 2026

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Some time ago, one of our members lamented that is was great having all this awesomeness but couldn't think of anything to do with it.

The Pico 3 could be the brains of the perfect stage prompter....and there is a market (pocket money

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There is an endless debate about performers using phones and tablets for reading song lyrics on stage. I don't like to see it because it's just tacky. However, if you have all of your songs memorized, chances are that you perform the same old stuff over and over.

Professionals use floor "wedges" that are similar to floor monitors (speakers) that allow the performer to hear what's actually coming out of the PA.

The Pico 3 can drive HDMI and it features SD, BT, WiFi, KB, Mouse and Touchscreen.
A bonus is that it could also play backing tracks. PERFECT

When it comes to gear, performers are almost as bad as audiophools but these prices are a bit ridiculous and they have to be imported from USA:

Do it right and your local performers or venues will snap them up

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