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Episode 13: Are Soundchecks Necessary

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Soundchecks are a total waste of time. But the guys at TAHP have a much different viewpoint about it and this time we have Neil Batiancila (RELENT frontman & ENCM Worship Director), chiming in a no limits conversation. This episode is NOT for the easily offended or the faint of will. Definitely our best conversation yet!

NOTES

PRE SOUNDCHECK
Engineer

  • Line check to sort cabling issues
  • Plan out the stage and cable routings
  • Prep stage layout according to rider list

    • Musician/Band

    • Introduce yourself to the crew, engineers and other performers
    • Rider list/stage plot sent to organizers/engineers ahead of time
    • Channel listing (under rider list)
    • Instruments are tuned and ready to go

      • SOUNDCHECK

      Engineer

      • Standby crew to assist performers
      • Venue & Loudness

        • Musician/Band

        • Take the lead (Band Leader or Engineer)
        • Order of soundcheck
        • Don’t play your entire set!
        • Achieve the best stage monitor level
        • FOH & Monitors

          • POST SOUNDCHECK

          • Musician Thank the Sound Engineer
          • Musician Take a photo of your settings/Mic Placement
          • Musician Clear the stage from any mess
          • Engineer Find out from the band if there is any special request and politely dismiss them

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            Special Guest: Neil Batiancila.

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