Members RoadRanger Posted May 11, 2015 Members Share Posted May 11, 2015 http://www.harmonycentral.com/articles/the-gig-kahunas-20-tips-for-working-with-soundmen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dbMontana Posted May 11, 2015 Members Share Posted May 11, 2015 http://www.harmonycentral.com/articles/the-gig-kahunas-20-tips-for-working-with-soundmen Yea I saw/read that over the weekend. Was even thinking of having the guy that books talent at my normal venue forward the link to bands as they apply. Might not work but it can't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pro Sound Guy Posted May 12, 2015 Members Share Posted May 12, 2015 Bring only one kick drum cause the sound guy will have to mic up the second kick? Dafaq? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Unalaska Posted May 12, 2015 Members Share Posted May 12, 2015 Some of these are kinda meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted May 12, 2015 Author Members Share Posted May 12, 2015 Some of these are kinda meh. Welcome to the new and improved HC . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DanCostello Posted May 12, 2015 Members Share Posted May 12, 2015 Bring only one kick drum cause the sound guy will have to mic up the second kick? Dafaq? LOL This article is clearly aimed at the lowest-tier bands who play in venues with limited capabilities. IME, few venues of that size will have the amount of microphones, processing, stage space, and/or soundcheck time to properly rig up a larger drum kit. In those cases, everybody is working with limitations that they'd prefer to not have to deal with, and being a "team player" can require sacrificing some of your wish list for the sake of the show. Unless you're a superstar-drummer-in-the-making and you absolutely need that 2nd kick or that 5th tom, because you're the 2nd coming of Terry Bozzio, leave 'em at home. The same is true for guitarists and their additional speaker cabinets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Axisplayer Posted May 12, 2015 Members Share Posted May 12, 2015 Overall, not a bad primer for folks at the lower tiers. Bands starting out heed. Could have been very short for me: If you would like to know if I have something, ask.If you want me to bring it, tell me/pay me.If you MUST have it, bring it.Do things right and be cordial, night will be fine.Treat me wrong, you won't be happy. That about covers it…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dbMontana Posted May 12, 2015 Members Share Posted May 12, 2015 This article is clearly aimed at the lowest-tier bands who play in venues with limited capabilities. IME, --snip-- Clearly so -- that's often the level my venue sees -- but even some of the out-of-town/regional acts that come through (who often times have to mix themselves from stage at other venues) could benefit from taking some of the points to heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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