Power trio stage plot template

Drums, bass and guitar, with the drummer on a riser at the back and a drum fill beside the kit. This is the classic rock club lineup, and the input list fills up fast: the kit alone is most of the channels.

The bass amp here is marked as the house's, which is common on shared bills. Change it to yours if you bring your own.

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Stage left and right are the performer's, facing the audience. Scroll sideways to see the whole stage.

Input list

Ch	Source	Mic or DI	Stand	48V	Whose
1	Kick, Drummer	Beta 91A	Inside kick		Band
2	Snare top, Drummer	SM57	Short boom		Band
3	Hi-hat, Drummer	SM81	Short boom	Yes	Band
4	Rack tom, Drummer	e604	Clip		Band
5	Floor tom, Drummer	e604	Clip		Band
6	Overhead L, Drummer	KM184	Tall boom	Yes	Band
7	Overhead R, Drummer	KM184	Tall boom	Yes	Band
8	Bass DI, Bassist	Radial J48	None	Yes	House
9	Guitar amp, Guitarist	SM57	Short boom		Band
10	Vocal, Bassist	SM58	Tall boom		Band
11	Vocal, Guitarist	SM58	Tall boom		Band

Monitors

Mix 1BassistWedge
Mix 2DrummerWedge
Mix 3GuitaristWedge

Power

Drop 1Bass amp, Bassist1 outlet
Drop 2Drum fill, Drummer1 outlet
Drop 3Pedalboard, Guitarist1 outlet
Drop 4Guitar combo, Guitarist1 outlet

What it asks of the venue

This plot needs 11 channels, which fits easily on a small club's 16-channel desk. It asks for 3 monitor mixes and 4 power drops (places that need an outlet).

From the house: riser, bass amp. Check they have it when you advance the show; if not, bring your own or ask what they can do.

Making it yours

Ask for the riser by size, not just "a riser". This template asks for 8 by 6 feet.
A drum fill is a wedge for the drummer. If yours plays to in-ears, change the drummer's monitor setting.
Mark which gear is the house's and which is yours. On a shared bill it saves an argument between sets.

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New to this? Read how to make a stage plot, or start with the input list.