FOR PROMOTERS & SOUND ENGINEERS

Stage Rider.
Ready for the show.

Five musicians, three guitars, bass, and drums. Here you’ll find our stage setup, input list, and a checklist for planning the show together.

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Updated November 8, 2026 · Version 1.0 · PDF, 3 pages, 72 KB

We bring our own gear.

We bring our own instruments, amplifiers, cabinets, drum kit, and DI equipment. We are fully equipped and can also provide a vocal PA, microphones, and monitors by prior arrangement.

We’ll agree on using our own system or the venue’s equipment based on the space, audience, and event. That way, everyone knows in advance who is providing each piece of equipment and who is running sound.

01 / STAGE PLOT

Five positions.
One shared sound.

View from the audience toward the stage. Schematic layout, not to scale. Left and right always refer to the audience’s perspective. We adapt the setup to the venue.

Stage plot: Andy at rear center. At the front, from left: Sven, Dirk, Andi on bass, and Matze. One monitor wedge per person. — Click the plot to enlarge it. K = input channel in the input list · M = monitor position.

M1 · Sven SchwarzmannFront left · Lead guitar
M2 · Dirk StoppeFront center · Vocals + guitar
M3 · Andreas StrebleFront, to Dirk’s right in the plot · Bass
M4 · Matthias ZimmerFront right · Guitar + vocals
M5 · Andreas SchäferRear center · Drums + vocals

Monitoring

One monitor wedge at each of the five positions, M1 through M5. These labels identify positions; the number and allocation of independent monitor mixes will be agreed with the sound engineer in advance.

02 / INPUT LIST

Every input at a glance.

Planning input list for a fully miked setup. Microphone models reflect our own setup; suitable alternatives can be agreed in advance. We’ll coordinate the required inputs and house patch with the sound engineer. The listed models are not a blanket procurement requirement for the promoter.

16 inputs for a fully miked setup; sample channels added by arrangement
Channel	Source	Microphone / connection	Position / notes
01	Kick drum	Sennheiser e901	Boundary mic
02	Snare	Shure SM57	Mic at drum kit
03	Hi-Hat	Shure SM57	Mic at drum kit
04	Tom 1	Sennheiser e604	Clip mount
05	Tom 2	Sennheiser e604	Clip mount
06	Tom 3	Sennheiser e604	Clip mount
07	Tom 4	Sennheiser e604	Clip mount
08	Overhead left	RØDE NT5	Audience view; tall stand
09	Overhead right	RØDE NT5	Audience view; tall stand
10	Bass / Andi	DI / amp DI output	Confirm XLR connection
11	Guitar / Sven	Sennheiser e906	Mic at amplifier
12	Guitar / Dirk	Shure SM57	Mic at amplifier
13	Guitar / Matze	Shure SM57	Mic at amplifier
14	Vocals / Dirk	Shure Beta 58	Vocal mic stand
15	Vocals / Matze	Shure SM58	Vocal mic stand
16	Vocals / Andy (drums)	Shure SM58	Boom stand at drum kit

Two overheads are included for planning purposes. Their number and the drum miking requirements will be confirmed before the show. Confirm phantom power and stands for the microphones actually used.

Samples & playback

Samples are part of our set. We’ll agree on the playback device, its location, mono or stereo output, connections, operation, and monitoring before the show. Additional sample channels are not included in the 16-input list.

03 / PROMOTER’S CHECKLIST

Let’s confirm the details.

We’ll go through these points together. A printable checklist is also included in the PDF.

Date & contactsConfirm the date, venue, promoter’s contact details, and sound engineer.
PA & sound crewAgree on the band’s vocal PA or the house system; assign setup, mixing, and sound responsibilities.
Stage & surroundingsConfirm usable stage width and depth, layout, and venue-specific conditions. For outdoor shows, provide a dry, sheltered performance area and protected equipment.
Power & lightingConfirm available power outlets, distribution to instrument positions, and stage lighting.
Load-in & setupConfirm vehicle access, loading route, stairs, parking, arrival, setup, and teardown.
Microphones & connectionsAgree on miking requirements and who provides microphones, DI connections, stands, and cables.
MonitoringConfirm the five monitor positions, available mixes, and signals needed at each position.
SamplesAgree on the playback device, signal path, extra channels, cues, and operator; test during soundcheck.
Schedule & soundcheckAgree on soundcheck, doors, show time, set length, breaks, and event end time. Communicate sound level limits in advance.

Booking & technical coordination

Send us the date, venue, and details of the available equipment. We’ll agree on the right setup together.

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Stage Rider.Ready for the show.