Technical Rider and Equipment List
Sound System - Lighting - Staging - and Sound check Requirements:
The sound and lighting systems under consideration will not be assumed
acceptable until LANCE ELLIS or HIS representative has confirmed approval.
PURCHASER shall provide, at his sole expense, high quality, professional sound
and/or lighting companies capable of providing all equipment and personnel
necessary for the performance according to this Contract Rider.
PURCHASER shall provide a minimum of three (2) stagehands to be present for
LOADING IN/OUT and shall remain available, under the direction of THE BAND,
and company until all assistance has been considered complete and satisfactory.
PURCHASER guarantees that the following SOUND, LIGHTING, and STAGING
requirements will be completely sufficient and fully operational prior to the time of
sound check on the day of performance. The main house P.A. system and
monitor consoles shall consist of 32 channels and 24 channels respectively (no
less than 24 channels per console). Whether performing as a support or
headlining band, 32 channels/or no less than 24 channels per console, shall be
reserved for exclusive use by THE LANCE ELLIS BAND.
SOUND SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS:
HOUSE CONSOLE
32x8 w/6 aux sends (Gamble, Midas, Crest, Soundcraft)
HOUSE PROCESSING
Lexicon PCM 42 Digital Delay (or equivalent)
SPX-900 Reverb Unit (or equivalent)
TWO 1/3 Octave Stereo EQs (Klark-Technik)
2 DBX 160 Compressor / Limiter
4 Drawmer Compressor / Limiters
ONE 4 Channel Noise Gate Unit (Drawmer)
ONE CD Player and ONE Cassette Player
MONITOR CONSOLE: 24 x 8(Crest, Midas, Soundcraft, Ramsa)
MONITOR SPEAKERS: 8 Wedges, 2 Drum fills, 2 Side fills
STAGE POWER
5 each 20 amp quad boxes; 1 far stage right for keys/
1 at downstage right edge of drum riser/
1 at downstage left edge of drum riser/
1 STAGE CENTER FOR SAX RACK
DETAIL
It is important that the house speaker stacks are at least a 3-way or 4-way
system, and those they have electronic crossovers (passive crossovers are
unacceptable). The system should also be in stereo. We like Meyers or EAW
speakers.
The main sound system must meet or exceed the following requirements:
1. Deliver at least 110 db undistorted SPL to all audience areas, with minimum
four Mid/high boxes and four double 18 subs for small venues.
2. (1/3) Octave stereo equalization control over the main sound system and
located at the house console.
3. House console should be a professional 32 x 8 console with 6 auxiliary
sends (such as: CREST, MIDAS, SOUNDCRAFT, RAMSA, GAMBLE) It is
important that each channel has a switch able input pad (at least -15db) and has
at least 4 auxiliary sends (PRE/POST BUTTON).
4. A professional quality digital delay and 2 reverb units to be provided as
outboard effects on the house console. Acceptable units: LEXICON, YAMAHA,
DELTA LAB or ROLAND.
The main sound system must meet or exceed the following requirements:
5. PURCHASER shall provide for a qualified sound engineer representing the
contracted sound company during entire sound check and performance.
PURCHASER shall provide twenty (20) professional quality microphones and
stands. Recommended standard microphone brands: Beyer, Sennheiser, and
Shure.
*NOTE: Required are 4 high impedance mics, 1 BEYER M88 kick drum
microphone, 14 boom stands and 2 claws with clips for drum set. All mic stands
should have heavy round-type bases. Also required is a minimum of 4 direct
boxes (see STAGE PLOT).
A. 32 channel snake should be provided to mix house sound from at least 60 ft.
in front of house speakers.
ALL HOUSE GEAR SHOULD BE PUT ON RISERS.
B. STAGE MONITOR SYSTEM should be high quality and must meet or
exceed the following requirements:
Monitor mix should be engineered from an on-stage location, using a
separate monitor console with an appropriate splitting system (STAGE to
HOUSE).
MONITOR SYSTEM / STAGE MIX REQUIREMENTS
Monitor Console: 24 channels - 7 sends
Each mix will have separate 1/3 octave equalization.
7 Floor Wedge monitor boxes (15" and horn) downstage.
1 Drum monitor (15" and horn) at drum position + sub cabinet
2 Side Fills with stereo 3 way active x-over
1 SPX 90 and 4 noise gates.
These cabinets must handle high transients and low response. Side fills cabinets
to be positioned on each side of the front stage. Monitor Mix Engineer to be
stationed at monitor console during sound check and is required to assure and
maintain full performance with no feedback points for the duration of the set
and/or encore.
If there is no on-stage monitor console, then it is imperative to provide 5 separate
monitor mixes with 1/3 octave equalization and 2 auxiliary mixes for effects, from
front of house console.
LIGHTING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Stage Lighting System must meet or exceed the following requirements:
1. Front, rear, and side lighting instruments + dimmer system should be
capable of achieving at least 24 separate and distinct scenes.
2. All lighting instruments must have dimming capability and be located
adjacently near the sound mixing position.
3. All lighting instruments, control board, and dimmer packs should be
professional theater quality.
4. All lighting instruments should be of Ellipsoidal and Intellabeam variety
and hung at a distance, which will not 'fry' the artist with the intensity of heat.
They should be at least 500 watts in lamp rating and gelled in at least 12
different colors.
5. CONCERT LIGHTING SYSTEM: 100 lights or more, 12 Intellabeam and
3 spotlights with operators. MID SIZE LIGHTING SYSTEM: Minimum 60 lights
and 2 spotlights with operators. SMALL SIZE LIGHTING SYSTEM: Minimum 32
lights
With a professional 24 channel matrix light board and 1 spot light.
6. MAJOR CONCERT EVENT REQUIREMENT: PURCHASER shall
provide, at PURCHASER'S expense, a Lighting Director during sound check and
for the duration of the performance. All Light Tech / Sound Tech personnel
should be equipped with a professional communication system during
performance.
STAGING SPECIFICATIONS:
PURCHASER agrees to provide, at PURCHASER'S sole expense, the
following Staging equipment within the specified parameters:
1. Performance stage should be 40 feet wide x 30 feet deep minimum
dimensions elevated no less than 4 feet in height. Stage construction must be
solid and secure, with a smooth and flat deck (NO GAPS OR HOLES).
2. DRUM RISER - 8 feet x 8 feet and between 12 - 24 inches in height.
POSITIONING OF THE DRUM RISER MUST BE CENTERED AND NO MORE
THAN 12' FEET FROM DOWNSTAGE EDGE OF THE STAGE. (Refer to
STAGE PLOT). Again, NO GAPS and entire surface must be covered with a
clean carpet.
3. We will need an area located close to the stage in the backstage left
side that can serve as a guitar tuning/workplace that is off limits to everyone
except production personnel.
STAGING SPECIFICATIONS:
* IF THE PERFORMANCE IS TO BE HELD OUTDOORS, STAGE AND
FRONT OF HOUSE MIX POSITION MUST BE COVERED.
SOUND CHECK:
THE LANCE ELLIS BAND and associated personnel require a MINIMUM
of 3 HOURS for a proper and basic sound check. SOUND CHECK must be
completed at least 4 HOURS PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF THE VENUE and
the time must be confirmed and approved by LANCE ELLIS. DURING SOUND
CHECK, ACCESS SHALL BE GRANTED TO ALL AREAS OF THE STAGE &
HOUSE POSITIONS NECESSARY TO EFFICIENTLY COMPLETE
PREPARATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE. We will also require one roll of black
gaffers tape.
*IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING ANY VARIATIONS IN THESE
BASIC TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS, SUCH AS EXISTING SOUND AND
LIGHTING, SUBSTITUTION OF MAKE OR QUALITY OF EQUIPMENT, PLEASE
CALL "LANCE ELLIS"@ (504) 484-7617 0R (504) 957-7137 0R EMAIL :
[email protected].
LANCE ELLIS BAND INPUT LIST
1. KICK BEYER M88
2. SNARE BEYER 420, SHURE 57
3. HAT BEYER 420 ,AKG 460
4. RACK BEYER 201
5. FLOOR BEYER 201
6. FLOOR TUB SHURE 57
7. OVERHEAD AKG 460, SHURE 81
8. OVERHEAD AKG 460, SHURE 81
9. BASS GTR DI
10. ELEC. GTR SHURE 57
11. KEY 1 RT. DI
12. KEY 1 LFT. DI
13. KEY 2 RT. DI
14. KEY 2 LFT. DI
15. SAX VOX SHURE 58
16. GONGA DRUMS SHURE 57
17. TIMBALES / COW BELLS SHURE 58
18. DRUM VOX SHURE 58
19. PERCUSSION VOX SHURE 58
20. BASS VOX SHURE 58
21. GUITAR VOX SHURE 58
22. KEY VOX SHURE 58
23. DRUM VOX SHURE 58
24. DELAY RETURN LEXICON PCM 42
25. DELAY RETURN ROLAND 3000
26. REVERB RETURN YAMAHA SPX 90
27. REVERB RETURN YAMAHA REV 7
LANCE ELLIS BACKLINE REQUIREMENTS
SAX 1- vocal mic
VOCALIST 1- WIRELESS SHURE Mic
DRUMS (5 PIECE ) WOOD SET DRUM WORKSHOP or Equivalent
1 - 22" KICK DRUM
1 - 16" FLOOR TOM
1 - 12" RACK (MOUNTED ON KICK)
1 - STANDARD SNARE
4 - BOOM CYMBAL STANDS
1 - HI-HAT STAND
1 - DRUM THRONE
1 - KICK PEDAL (D W)
1- vocal mic
Drum machine-1-DI
Drum monitor
PERCUSIONS 1 - SET LP CONGA DRUMS - ON STANDS
1 - SET LP TIMBALES -
1 - SET LP BONGOS
2 - CYMBAL STRAIGHT STANDS
1 - CYMBAL BOOM STAND
1 - SMALL TABLE FOR PERCUSSION
1- vocal mic
GUITAR FENDER TWIN BLACK FACE
2 - GUITAR STANDS, 2 15' (1/4") CABLES
BASS 1 - HARTKE 410 CABINET, or Eden 400 watt, SWR
1 - HARTKE 115 CABINET
1 - GALIEN KRUGER 800 HEAD
1 - GUITAR STAND, 2 15' (1/4") CABLES
1 DI box
1- vocal mic
KEYBOARDS MOTIF ES8 and 1- KARMA YAMAHA
1 ROLAND 550 AMP,JBL Eon speaker
1 - TWO TIER WIDE KEY STAND
2 -DI box
1- vocal mic
*IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING ANY VARIATIONS IN THESE
BASIC TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS, SUCH AS EXISTING SOUND AND
LIGHTING, SUBSTITUTION OF MAKE OR QUALITY OF EQUIPMENT, PLEASE
CALL "Lance Ellis" @504-484-7617 or 504-957-7137 or email:
[email protected]
