KaraUke Tech Spec
A typical KaraUke live gig requires the house setup detailed on this page. We are flexible on some requirements if necessary: please contact us to discuss.
Note: venue to provide a sound engineer; see additional comment under Vocals, below.
On this page:
Overview / Typical Stage Setup
Vocals
SM58s or equivalent to cover:
- One for guest singer - a second is useful for duets/groups.
- Backing vocals/MC - minimum of 3, but as many as available on a per-gig basis. Typically one per ukulele player, see below.
- Microphone stands for each vocal - we use tablets and will provide mounts/clamps for each microphone stand.
Note: KaraUke is live-band karaoke. Audience members with varying stage and microphone experience are invited to choose a song and join us to sing - this combined with a wide repertoire of music genres dictates a need for proactive sound engineering throughout.
Ukuleles
We use semi-acoustic/electric ukuleles and FX. Typically 4-6 DIs required, one per ukulele. Please contact us for exact number on a per-gig basis. We can provide DIs if necessary.
Bass
House amplifier and/or DI.
Drums
House drum kit. Please provide exact details in advance, especially regarding "breakables". Typically we require a minimum of:
- Shell pack: Minimum of kick, 1-2 rack toms and floor tom.
- Snare: house snare or can be provided.
- Snare stand.
- Hi-hat stand.
- Minimum of 2 [3 preferably] cymbal stands to cover: ride + crash(es).
- One DI for any triggered electronics on a per-gig basis.
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Drum microphones to suit as per venue.
For very small gigs we can provide cajón or other percussion if necessary, which will typically need mic'ing.
Monitors/Foldback
To cover:
- Guest singer(s).
- Backing vocals/MC.
- Bassist.
- Drummer.