In this week’s Audio Premium content, Björgvin Benediktsson takes us through how to set up for a live concert from start to finish.
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From an empty arena to a full blown show. We’re at an empty sports arena. Normally a place where the athlete rules supreme. Tomorrow will be a whole different ball game. Athletes won’t be running around the arena nor will there be any cheering for victory. The only cheering that will be going on is the loud roar of an audience screaming for more of their favorite band. Tomorrow this arena will be packed with people looking at a huge stage filled with amplifiers and instruments. Hundred watt P.A. speakers will be pumping out rock music at ear splitting levels while the crowd jumps up and down in sync with the pulsating bass coming out of the subwoofers. But today, this arena is empty. Nothing except a few roadies surveying the situation, deciding on the best way to put up the show of a lifetime.
Table of Contents
- Setting Up the Stage
- Flying Up the System
- Active or Passive Speakers
- Front of House
- Testing Out a System
- Back of House/Monitor Mixing Position
- Miking Up the Stage
- Backline
- Dealing With the Artist
- Conclusion
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