The Quest — Technical rider (larger venues)
Contact
Techniek: Peter Frings (peter.frings@gmail.com)
PA by venue/organization
The following defines the minimal set-up required by The Quest.
PA/Mixing Desk
- Minimum of 16 channels, preferably 4 bands EQ with 2 mid-sweeps + HP Filter
- Minimum of 5 (7 on larger stages) monitor channels, managed by FOH desk
- Talkback and light must be available at desk
- FOH speakers and amps: must provide a clean and undistorted 110dB SPL RMS to the mixing desk.
- Effects: Minimum digital reverb of good quality. Preferably 2 x 30 bands EQ for FOH
Instruments/channels
Instrument | Input | Extra |
perc: bas-cajon perc: djembé perc: HiHat perc: bodhran perc: overhead | 1 x kick 1 x mic 1 x mic 1 x mic 2 x overhead, 1 close to ride | 1x stand 1x stand 1x stand 1x stand 2x stand |
double bass | DI | |
acc. guitar | DI | |
flute | SM58 or similar | 1 x stand |
violin | DI | |
accordion | 2 x mic (left + right) | 2 x stand |
voices 1, 2, 3 | 3x XLR for wireless Sennheiser | 3 x stand |
All cables on stage must be taped down in an orderly and safe manner.
Monitors
Monitor | Signal |
1, 2 | lead 1 + 2 + 3 + accordion + bass. |
3, 4, 5 | instruments + kick |
(refer to stage plan for monitor numbers)
PA by The Quest
When we provide the PA, the venue must provide the following.
- On stage:
- At least 4 electrical outlets 220V/6A, well grounded and hum-free.
- Ample room out of the audience’s sight to place the PA equipment, snake, etc., no further away than 15m from center of stage.
- Mixing desk:
- A space of 2x1 m, on center of stage axis, approximately ⅔ into the theatre.
- Distance between desk and on-stage PA equipment must be less than 25m.
- At least 1 electrical outlet 220V/6A, well grounded and hum-free, within 15m of the desk.
The theatre and stage must be available for installation and soundcheck at least 4 hours before the start of the concert, and must remain available for at least 2 hours after the end of the concert.
Stage Lights
Stage lights must create a simple, static but pleasing, moody atmosphere. Dynamic lighting is preferred unless overdone. There must be a base-level light so we can see our instruments. Lights must be managed by a technician of the venue/organisation.
Loading and Unloading, Parking
We need easy access to the stage for loading and unloading of equipment and instruments; we must be able to park 2 cars within 10m of the stage entrance during the unloading and loading. The cars can be moved in between if really needed, but we’d rather not.
Free parking space for at least 4 cars must be available near the venue, not further than 5 minutes walking distance.
Soundcheck
We need at least 45 minutes of soundcheck, 60 to 90 minutes would be preferable (including set-up).
Stage plan
The following scheme sketches the usual set-up.
- Minimum dimensions: 5 x 3m (W x H).
- Percussion on riser ±30cm.
Mar 2019