Free Stage Plotsfreestageplots.comIf your band plays in various venues, you'll need to bring (or send in advance for major events and touring) an informal input list or full stage plot for the sound person to use to help set up your live performance.
Keep it clear, practical, & bear in mind when sharing a stage with other acts, or playing a smaller venue, a little compromise may be required in the stage layout to share backline. Remember: the sound person generally has other acts to attend to, and your audience are there to hear you perform - not endure an endless setup.
Always ensure your act is efficient with setup and breakdown times - allowing the previous/following act to bump in around you if necessary. Free Stage Plots is FREE & easy to use online service. Just drag the equipment icons into the stage area, resize, then hit Save/Print. You can also save your print preview image to add to more logistical information if required.
A stage plot graphically represents your band’s technical set-up. It includes the placement of all on stage of all gear, and any other useful information for your act's load-in, setup and soundcheck - clearly showing how all items are to be connected to the venue's sound system.
At minimum, a stage plot should include:
- Act member names, and the instruments they play.
- Basic visuals showing where members are positioned on stage.
- Which instruments provide balanced output (XLR), direct input (DI or JACK) or require a microphone (MIC)
- How many mics, DIs, monitors, and cables (XLRs or JACK) you required the venue to provide.
At present, there is no set industry standard for stage plots, so try to be as clear as possible. Some symbols are more commonly used for certain items:
- Drums = set of various size circles denoting placement of each drum/cymbal
- Microphones = x inside of a circle
- Monitor Speakers - triangles
- Amplifiers = rectangles
Alternatively, you can simply supply an informal input list, indicating the quantity of the people, mics, instruments, amps, and DIs on stage - describing any other technical interrelationships of the sound chain.
Free Stage Plotsfreestageplots.comIf your band plays in various venues, you'll need to bring (or send in advance for major events and touring) an informal input list or full stage plot for the sound person to use to help set up your live performance.
Keep it clear, practical, & bear in mind when sharing a stage with other acts, or playing a smaller venue, a little compromise may be required in the stage layout to share backline. Remember: the sound person generally has other acts to attend to, and your audience are there to hear you perform - not endure an endless setup.
Always ensure your act is efficient with setup and breakdown times - allowing the previous/following act to bump in around you if necessary. Free Stage Plots is FREE & easy to use online service. Just drag the equipment icons into the stage area, resize, then hit Save/Print. You can also save your print preview image to add to more logistical information if required.
A stage plot graphically represents your band’s technical set-up. It includes the placement of all on stage of all gear, and any other useful information for your act's load-in, setup and soundcheck - clearly showing how all items are to be connected to the venue's sound system.
At minimum, a stage plot should include:
- Act member names, and the instruments they play.
- Basic visuals showing where members are positioned on stage.
- Which instruments provide balanced output (XLR), direct input (DI or JACK) or require a microphone (MIC)
- How many mics, DIs, monitors, and cables (XLRs or JACK) you required the venue to provide.
At present, there is no set industry standard for stage plots, so try to be as clear as possible. Some symbols are more commonly used for certain items:
- Drums = set of various size circles denoting placement of each drum/cymbal
- Microphones = x inside of a circle
- Monitor Speakers - triangles
- Amplifiers = rectangles
Alternatively, you can simply supply an informal input list, indicating the quantity of the people, mics, instruments, amps, and DIs on stage - describing any other technical interrelationships of the sound chain.