Technical Specifications for Musicians

Below is an example of a band's technical specifications. Although more detail can be given where appropriate, a simple list like this (showing what instruments will be used, whether pickups are fitted, and how many vocalists there are) is very useful.

The Unknown Band - Technical Requirements
Instrument:	Performer:	Requirements:
1. Lead vocals Acoustic guitar	Julian	1 x vocal mic (own Neumann KMS104 provided) 1 x DI
2. Lead guitar Backing vocals	Justin	1 x instrument mic (Shure SM57/β57 or equivalent) 1 x vocal mic (Shure SM58/β58 or equivalent)
3. Bass guitar Backing vocals	Jim	1 x XLR (line out from bass amplifier) 1 x vocal mic (Shure SM58/β58 or equivalent)
4. Keyboards (stereo)	Jeremy	2 x DI
5. Drums	John	1 x Kick Drum mic (AKG D112 or equivalent) 1 x Snare Drum Top mic (AKG C418 or equivalent) 1 x Snare Drum Bottom mic (AKG C418 or equivalent) 1 x Hi-Hat mic (AKG C430 or equivalent) 2 x Tom mics (Shure SM57 or equivalent) 2 x Overhead mics (AKG C430 or equivalent)
Totals:		1 x Neumann KMS104 (provided) 2 x Shure SM58/β58 3 x Shure SM57/β57 1 x AKG D112 2 x AKG C418 3 AKG C430 3 x D.I.
Backline:		All band members provide their own backline equipment
Own sound engineer:		No

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