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Audio Visual

We will need a stereo audio cable with a stereo mini-plug to connect to our laptop. Also, a power strip should be easily assessable to power our laptop.  Remove all stage furniture and provide four (4) 30” stools or bistro chairs for the stage and one (1) table or flat-topped stand, pedestal or bistro table for water and papers.

Our sound tracks will be played from an Apple laptop computer.  We will bring adapters needed to connect to your sound board if you don't have an audio input cable with a stereo mini-plug on one end. We suggest that you have at least two people running sound.  One to watch and mix without distraction while following the script we will provide and the other to operate the laptop to start the songs according to comments listed in the audio player (iTunes).

Equipment

1. Sound Engineers: One (1) knowledgeable operator to set up the stage and PA system in advance of the sound check time and one to operate the laptop during the concert.  This second person is preferred so that the primary operator can mix the sound while watching the stage without distraction.
2. Microphones/Stands: Four (4) microphones (wireless is greatly preferred), one (1) tall, straight mic stand (with no boom) and pinch clip for vocal mics. (I bring a couple Beyer Dynamic wired mics just in case we have a preference one way or another once we do the sound check - we usually just use what you have.)  OPTIONAL Choir mics is a choir is being used for the finale.
3. Monitors: (2) monitors – must have unique mix from house audio board.  If possible, two separate stage mixes is helpful.
4. House Console: (1) console with at least one effects send to a digital reverb and one monitor send. (1) CD player for emergency backup playback of tracks. 
5. Video Projection: DVD player connected to a video projection unit and the sound system. The concert will include multiple music videos – both during the concert and intermission as well as pre and post concert.
6. House EQ: One (1) 31-band graphic equalizer put into the house master mix and set prior to our arrival by a trained engineer.
7. House FX: One (1) digital reverb unit. THIS IS VERY NICE TO HAVE!  If not available, please  inform us prior to arrival so we can bring one.
8. Lights: A spotlight (two are preferred) is very nice to have, if at all possible. Optional: stage lighting system that has color changeable gels and is multi-scene capable.
9. Lighting Engineer: Two (2) knowledgeable operators to run spotlight, stage and house lights - if this applies to your venue.
10. Piano: No need for a piano.

Downloads

• Stage Plot 08  Download 
• PA Operations Download

 
Here is a sample itunes concert order you will see on the laptop screen.

Lighting

 If you have any special lighting abilities, etc.  Please have that individual contact Jennifer LaMountain (jennifer@morningsong.org) so they can plan to meet and go over the program and lighting changes, special effects, etc.

We try to utilize the equipment you have available. However, if you question the quality of your sound system, please contact a professional sound and lighting company for advice, rental options, or a sound technician.

It is agreed and understood that Steve Darmody, or any member of the tour, will have access and/or input to the house and monitor system settings to adjust levels, shape EQ, and adjust effects.

Downloads

• Lighting Grid Download