A stage plot is a necessity for all touring and performing bands. The plot is a visual that shows the details of the band's live set up. For instance: where the instruments, amps and microphones are placed on stage and what gear is used. It is a guide for the crew members at venues to prepare the stage for your band just right.
Having a plot makes set up go much faster and more organized, which will help a great deal if playing time is tight or if you happen to be running late. A good stage plot also has the band manager, tour manager, and Booking Agent contact information in case there are questions or problems.
Oftentimes, plots will use symbols to denote the instrument of gear type. A set of circles stands for drums, and a mic is an X inside of a circle. Monitor speakers are usually triangles while amps are shown as rectangles. Although these symbols are widely used, there is no official industry standard, so be kind and include a key that explains each symbol. My recommendation – is to draw everything out, that way there is no confusion.
Click here to see an Example os a Good Stage Plot http://www.scribd.com/full/52027927?access_key=key-e1vq4xbiv5xbm9ej2rm
To help sound technicians, your plot needs an input list. This list shows what instruments go to what channels on the sound and monitor consoles. Start this list with input number one and list the instrument for that channel and what microphone goes with it. Remember to add any special requests like your preferred type of mic stand or any acceptable substitutes.
Click here to download a PDF file of an Input List / Monitor List:
And finally for the REALLY prepared, The Monitor Mix List! This tells the sound techs how many separate mixes are needed for your band, and what inputs go to whose mixes.
Well I hope this helps. As always if you need my help on any of this just hit me up.
Until Tomorrow, Keep Jammin'
Rory
http://www.thenextsoundyouhear.com/
Until Tomorrow, Keep Jammin'
Rory
http://www.thenextsoundyouhear.com/
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