
Tech Stuff
If you're planning an event with live music, we have a wealth of information to assist you. We've provided useful resources here but if you have any questions not covered, please feel free to call or email us — we're happy to help!
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Band Line Up & Equipment
Drums:
Standard 5 piece kit with additional electronic percussion and supporting track devices. Kit is always mic'd up, track devices and percussion are DI"d to mixer via phantom power unit - 6 inputs required on mixer
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Bass Guitar:
2 Bass Guitars into bass amp and cab. Cab us DI'd to mixer
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Keyboards:
1 x Stage piano & 1 x Synth. Sub mixed to balanced outputs
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Rhythm Guitar:
1 x Acoustic Guitar & 2 x Electric Guitars into Vocal/Guitar Effects unit DI'd to mixer
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Lead Guitar Stage Left:
2 x Electric guitars into amp & pedal board. Amp is mic'd up.
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Lead Guitar Stage Right:
2 x Electric guitars into pedal board unit DI'd to mixer
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Vocals:
4 x vocalists all with independant mic's. Lead vocalist is centre stage front
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PA:
32 channel Makie DLR mixer into 2 x 1k Powered 3 Way Cabs (1 Per side) feeding 4 x 1k Powered Bass Bins (2 Per Side)
Monitoring:
All band members use 'in-ear' monitoring controlled through mixer using phone amp to regulate mix. Stage foldbacks/wedges are not used
Space/Performance Area
As a general rule we need a minimum clear space of 6m wide by 4m deep, although we can flex this to a degree. Height isn't usually a problem - a minimum of 2.5m headroom is necessary for speakers. We do have a number of set up formats we can utilise according to the size of the venue, the nature of the event and the number of guests attending. Remember there are up to 6 of us performing!
Sound & Sound Systems:
The main sound system we carry is usually suitable for events from 50 to 1000 guests depending on the type of venue. This system is more than sufficient for most private events. The system is suitable for outdoor use and can be weather proofed with covers. Additional speaker cabs can be used to supply sound to other areas or to provide additional sound if it is deemed necessary. Clients are advised to discuss requirements for events of over 1000 guests as this will require the dry hire of additional sound equipment and/or an engineer
Lighting/Staging
We have a number of lighting rigs we use from simple spot lights to illuminate the band, moving lights that provide dance floor and band lighting through to full stage and dancefloor lighting options with trussing and backdrops. The set up we employ will depend on the suitablity of the venue, space available and of course the fee agreed.
Power Supplies
The electrical power supply to the bands equipment is very important. It must be safe to use (regularly inspected) and for the sole use of the band. As a general rule for a standard set up we require 2 x 13amp power supplies. These must be separate supplies, not one power lead split using a multiplug adaptor.
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Where generators are provided for outdoor events, we carry some hook up options but please do speak to us about the specification of the generator and the output. ​Please note, we do not provide our own generator to provide power, this must be supplied by the client
Background Music & DJ's
We advise all clients that are contemplating booking both us and a DJ for their event to hold fire on booking the DJ. We are comfortable providing 3 hours of live music across an evening which can leave very little time for a DJ. We have the capability to provide background/party music via our sound system for the periods in the evening where we are not performing (during breaks) and we are more than happy to customise this music according to your requirements or if you prefer you can generate your own playlist and we can hook you up to our sound system
Instruments and Equipment
We provide all our own musical equipment and microphones to perform with. These are for the sole use of the band. We do not allow guests or clients to enter the performance space or use instruments
Separate microphones/radio mics can be provided for speeches and announcements. Where we are performing at a multi-billed event with other acts, equipment will not be shared unless a specific agreement is made in advance.
Where a third party sound engineer is engaged we will liaise with them in relation to the equipment needed and supplied.
Health & Safety Information
We take all Health & Safety requirements very seriously to ensure the safety of ourselves, our clients and their guests. To provide further peace of mind we make available the follow documents to assure you of our commitment to maintain safety levels at all times:
Public Liability
Insurance
H & S Risk Assessment
H & S Method
Statement
PAT Test
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