One musician using Qu16 with three bands

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If somebody said they were turning up with just 90 mins to set up in the dLive forum, I’d be shocked, but this is the QU series we’re talking about here.

Much as I’d like 3 or more hours setup, it’s unusual to get that for a lot of the stuff I do these days. At the smaller end of the spectrum there’s all sorts of reasons: availability of the space because the key holder doesn’t get there until 6:00, or there’s an after-school kids club or an arts class in there, or venue charge for the room by the hour and the money’s tight, or they serve food until 7:00… And the often the band have day jobs, and/or I’m busy on another job.

I wasn’t aware of that app from Studio Six Digital, and I’m seriously tempted by it (thanks Dick), but as far as I can see, if I wanted to use music, rather than noise, to set up my system (and in a pub using noise is just not going to be allowed), I’d need to also buy their interface box at about £450 which is a lot of dosh.

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@Dick,

Thanks, may look into that.

We normally take an hour to set up and sound check, but are always at the venue at least 3hrs before doors open. On the circuit we work on that is the norm, you couldn’t turn up 90 mins before showtime or doors opening, that wouldn’t go down very well.

And when I am doing PA hire I insist on a minimum of 3 to 4hrs for load in, set up and sound check, again, these are not pubs that I/we work in. And the bands I work with are all mostly named acts so at least expect a certain amount of professionalism.

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I’ve worked as house engineer at music venues for many years in the past, and usually started at least 4 hours before doors, and that was with PA permanently rigged. Touring was often as much as 12 hours before doors.

These days I often do smaller stuff, and either can’t get in earlier, or would make myself unpopular with those who just want a quiet drink after work, if I did.