Technical Specifications for Musicians

Below is an example of a band's technical specifications. Although more detail can be given where appropriate, a simple list like this (showing what instruments will be used, whether pickups are fitted, and how many vocalists there are) is very useful.

The Unknown Band - Technical Requirements

Instrument:

Performer:

Requirements:

1) Lead vocals

    Acoustic guitar

Julian

1 x vocal mic (own Neumann KMS104 provided)

1 x D.I.

2) Lead guitar

    Backing vocals

Justin

1 x instrument mic (Shure SM57/β57 or equivalent)

1 x vocal mic (Shure SM58/β58 or equivalent)

3) Bass guitar

    Backing vocals

Jim

1 x XLR (line out from bass amplifier)

1 x vocal mic (Shure SM58/β58 or equivalent)

4) Keyboards (stereo)

Jeremy

2 x D.I.

5) Drums

John

1 x Kick Drum mic (AKG D112 or equivalent)

1 x Snare Drum Top mic (AKG C418 or equivalent)

1 x Snare Drum Bottom mic (AKG C418 or equivalent)

1 x Hi-Hat mic (AKG C430 or equivalent)

2 x Tom mics (Shure SM57 or equivalent)

2 x Overhead mics (AKG C430 or equivalent)

 

 

 

Totals:

 

1 x Neumann KMS104 (provided)

2 x Shure SM58/β58

3 x Shure SM57/β57

1 x AKG D112

2 x AKG C418

3 AKG C430

3 x D.I.

Backline:

 

All band members have their own backline amplifier

 

 

 

Own sound engineer:

 

No