Technical & Backline Rider

Contacts

Name
Nicky
Phone
[+31 6] 2424 1016
Show-day tech
Nicky (unless advised otherwise)

Lineup

Lead vocal, guitar
Brings own vocal mic. Vocal FX pedal inline.
Guitar 1
Backing vocals — house mic requested.
Guitar 2
Backing vocals — house mic requested.
Bass
Drums
One rack tom, one floor tom. Brings cymbals and stool. Needs overheads.

Key requirements

Mic policy
Mic the amps and drums. Drums must include overheads. No direct-only guitars or bass.
Lead vocal FX
FOH takes the output of the TC Helicon mono vocal FX pedal as the main vocal feed.
Pedals
Guitar and bass pedals vary per show.

Monitoring

IEM
Phenyx Pro PTM-10 stereo transmitter. Provide 2 balanced sends: Left = Band, Right = Main vocal. Bodypacks set to mono so each player blends band/vocal.

FOH input list

Inputs required
  • Kick
  • Snare
  • Rack tom
  • Floor tom
  • Overhead L
  • Overhead R
  • Bass amp
  • Guitar 1 amp
  • Guitar 2 amp
  • Guitar 3 amp
  • Lead vocal (post FX pedal)
  • Guitar 1 backing vocals
  • Guitar 2 backing vocals
Note
Order at house discretion. Keep drums grouped and Overhead L/R consecutive. Amps must be mic’d. Drums require overheads.

Backline

Drums
Kick, 1 rack tom, 1 floor tom. Drummer brings cymbals and stool.
Guitars
Three guitar amps on stage.
Bass
One bass amp on stage.
Stands
3 vocal mic stands minimum.

Power

Supply
230 V AC, 50 Hz, grounded. Separate audio power from lighting if possible.
Outlets by position
  • Lead vocal: 2 outlets
  • Guitar 1: 2 outlets
  • Guitar 2: 2 outlets
  • Bass: 2 outlets
  • Drums: 1 outlet if needed
Notes
Short, safe runs. No daisy chains across stage. Power strips at each position appreciated.

Stage layout

Setup
Standard rock layout. Lead vocal center. Guitars left and right with their cabs. Bass near drums. See stage plot.

Changeover & soundcheck

Soundcheck
30 to 45 minutes recommended.
Changeover
15 minutes minimum between bands.

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