what eqt. will i need to set up a concert, I know of mics and amps but is there anything else?

Question

I need to know asap

Answer 1

You will need good quality professional microphones - different types for different instruments / voices.

You will need cables to get the audio from electronic musical instruments / guitars.

You will need a mixing desk to connect all these cables and mix the sound - and may need a seperate mixing desk to feed foldback speakers on stage.

You will need amplifiers, graphic equalisers, sound limiters, a feedback destroyer and a range of audio equipment to ensure you create a good sound.

You will need speakers - speakers for the audience and foldback speakers for the musicians.

You will need sufficient cabling to ensure that the cable from the Microphones to the mixing desk/amps to the speakers are out of the way and safe.

You will need lights and a lighting controller. Not only must the artistes be visible from the audience, but the artistes must be able to see what they are doing.

You will need fire safety equipment, first aid kits and emergency lighting.

You will need promotional material and ticket sales staff/outlets.

You will need front of house staff and stewards to ensure only ticket holders get in and that the crowd are orderly.

You will need public liability insurance - probably in the sum of £10 million depending upon the type of concert.

You will need a licence from the Performing Rights Society and possibly the Mechanical Copyright Protection Society (if you are playing backing tracks or recorded music before/after the concert or during the interval).

You will need an entertainments licence from your local authority (and possibly a safety certificate from your local fire service).

And you will need some musicians and some punters.

There are a whole range of companies providing audio/visual light/sound services for concerts. Type "Pro Audio Rental" into Google and you should get some good contacts.

It can be expensive, time consuming and frustrating; but also a whole lot of fun. I have promoted concerts on a number of occasions (and also worked with a weekend outdoor music festival) and thoroughly recommend it - but do it right.

Answer 2

You may want to include some speakers and a mixing console. You will need two complete amplifier/speaker systems; a monitor system for the guys on stage to be able to hear themselves, and a PA system for everyone else in the audience to hear them. Stage lighting is also vital. I'm not sure why you would need to know ASAP as you indicate. If you don't know all of this stuff, there's no way you'll pull it off, unless it's like for an elementary school or something.

Answer 3

You will also need the audio cables and their junction boxes, gaffer's tape to hold down the wires and prevent tripping, and enough AC extension cords and outlet boxes for every amp and powered instrument.