PA and mixing
PA: the band travels with its own sound engineer, who coordinates the show with the local crew according to this rider.
Monitors: the band’s own system whenever possible, with a MIDAS M32R desk connected via AES50 if the venue supports it, plus 6 in-ear packs with 2 passive antennas. If the band’s system can’t be used, the in-ears are fed from the house desk through the band’s 8-pair XLR multicore.
Operation: confirm patch, configuration, system tuning and technical staff with production.
Backline
| Drums | |
|---|---|
| Kick | 22″ Pearl Master Premium |
| Snare | 14″ × 6,5″ Pearl Master Premium |
| Tom 1 | 10″ Pearl Master Premium |
| Tom 2 | 14″ Pearl Master Premium |
| Hi-hat | 14″ |
| Ride | 20″ |
| Crash | 3 × 18″ |
| Bass | |
|---|---|
| Preamp / DI | Sansamp Tech 21, XLR out |
| Guitars | |
|---|---|
| Guitar 1 | Atomic Amplifire, XLR out (cab emulation) |
| Guitar 2 | Atomic Amplifire, XLR out (cab emulation) |
| Horns | |
|---|---|
| Trombone | Band’s own wireless mic |
| Sax | Band’s own wireless mic |
| Trumpet | Band’s own wireless mic |
| Vocals | |
|---|---|
| Lead 1 | Guitar 1 position |
| Lead 2 | Sax position |
| Lead 3 | Guitar 2 position |
| Backing | Drum position |
| Sampler | |
|---|---|
| Sampler | Mono XLR line at the drum riser |
Input list
| Channel | Source | Mic or DI |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Kick IN | Shure Beta 91 or similar |
| 02 | Kick OUT | AKG D112 or similar |
| 03 | Snare top | Shure SM57 or similar |
| 04 | Snare bottom | Shure SM57 or similar |
| 05 | Hi-hat | Neumann KM184 or similar |
| 06 | Tom 1 | Sennheiser e904 or similar |
| 07 | Tom 2 | Sennheiser e904 or similar |
| 08 | OH left | Neumann KM184 or similar |
| 09 | OH right | Neumann KM184 or similar |
| 10 | Backing track mono | XLR at drum riser |
| 11 | Bass | Sansamp Tech 21 (XLR) |
| 12 | Guitar 2 | Atomic Amplifire (XLR) |
| 13 | Guitar 1 | Atomic Amplifire (XLR) |
| 14 | Trombone | Band’s own wireless mic |
| 15 | Sax | Band’s own wireless mic |
| 16 | Lead vocal 1 (Gtr 1) | Shure SM58 or similar |
| 17 | Lead vocal 2 (Sax) | Shure SM58 or similar |
| 18 | Lead vocal 3 (Gtr 2) | Shure SM58 or similar |
| 19 | Backing vocal (drums) | Shure SM58 or similar |
| 20 | Trumpet | Band’s own wireless mic |
Monitors
| Mix | For | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drums | Mono XLR line |
| 2 | Bass | In-ear (own) |
| 3 | Guitar 1 | In-ear (own) |
| 4 | Guitar 2 | In-ear (own) |
| 5 | Trombone | In-ear (own) |
| 6 | Sax | In-ear (own) |
| 7 | Trumpet | In-ear (own) |
Mixes are set during line check, confirming priorities with the monitor crew.
Lights and video
| 8 × | Stairville Blinder 5×5 LED matrix | 800 W |
| 2 × | Stairville AF-40 fog machine | 768 W |
| 4 × | Samsung 42″ TV | 182 W |
| Total | 1.750 W |
Everything runs on 230 V, 50–60 Hz, and is controlled from the drum riser with a DMX controller and an HDMI splitter.
If the event has its own screens, the band uses them for video too. An HDMI feed is needed at the drum riser.
Stage
- Drum riser of at least 2 × 2 m, at least 40 cm high.
- A second parallel riser of at least 2 × 2 m for the horns.
- The band brings its own 3 × 3 m backdrop.
Power and safety
- Confirm availability, location and capacity of power outlets before load-in.
- Keep audio, lighting and backline circuits separate where possible.
- Protect and mark cables in walkways; no loose cables and no blocked exits.
- Check grounding, electrical protection and the condition of power strips, extensions and connectors.
- Keep accesses, emergency exits and venue safety equipment clear.
Hospitality and dressing room
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dressing room | Room for 10 people. |
| Drinks | Cold water (24), soft drinks (24), beer (24) and a bottle of DYC whisky or similar, with ice and glasses. |
| Food | Assorted snacks, fruit and sweets. Dinner, before or after the show, is arranged with the band on the day. |
| Allergies and diets | A vegetarian or vegan option must always be available. |
| Parking | Parking should be close to the load-in area. |