Do Sound Checks Right to Shine on Stage

Get Set Before the Show

Good sound checks start with great prep. Come 15 minutes early, check all your gear, and keep it all neat. This shows you care and makes setting up easy and fast.

Talk Tech Right

Keep tech talk simple with your sound person. Know and use the right terms for sound needs. This makes things faster and builds a strong team link.

Check Each Part

Test every sound piece one by one following maker’s guides. This stops tech issues and makes sure all signals are good.

• Test each sound maker
• Place amps well
• Use drum shields
• Get monitor mix right

Be Smart at Sound Checks

Stay alert during sound checks. Don’t play unless needed and fix stuff fast. These steps before the show set how well it will go.

Make Your Show Better

The leap from okay to top stage show often comes down to sound check care. Right sound balance, clear monitor mixes, and good gear set you up for your best show.

How to Connect With Sound Engineers: A Short Guide

Chat Right

Getting close to sound engineers starts with respect and being nice. Coming early and ready with sound plans and stage maps shows you value their time.

Know Your Sounds

Knowing basic sound terms helps a lot live. Get good with ideas like gain levels, monitor mixes, and response to sound to talk well and clear.

Act Smart During Sound Check

• Replying fast to tech needs
• Not playing when not needed
• Fixing issues calmly
• Knowing how sound travels
• Giving smart, nice feedback

Build Strong Links

Acting well with sound people makes shows better and shows run smooth. Say thanks after gigs and keep in touch. This way leads to top sound and better shows.

Be On Time for Sound Checks

Why Being Timely is Key

Sound person’s time is gold in running a show. Being there on time for sound check is just polite and key for a good show. Being late messes up the show plan and affects other acts.

Do it Right Before Sound Check

Arriving 15 minutes early sets you up for a smooth sound check.

• Set up gear
• Check and tune gear
• Review tech needs
• Make sure the stage map is correct

When Delays Happen

• Talk right away to stage managers
• Update them real-time about when you’ll arrive
• Be okay with less check time
• Take any fixes they offer

Quick sound checks help the show be better. Respecting the crew’s time shows you’re a pro and makes the show run well.

Guide to Getting Gear Set

Start With Each Item

Pro sound tests start with checking each thing alone. Test each piece before putting it all together. Check cables for issues, make sure mics are working, and look at DI boxes for clean sound.

Set Up Right

Plan a full input list and stage plot early, and mark mixer channels well. Follow the right power-up steps.