Document Type
Sound Engineer Reference
01
Overview
Stage Type
Silent Stage
No guitar amplifiers. No stage wedges.
Band Mixer
Behringer XR18
Self-managed IEM mixes. Phantom handled internally.
FOH Options
Stereo XLR or 18ch Tails
Band can also supply PA if needed.
02
Stage Plot
◀ Stage Right (SR)
Stage Left (SL) ▶
Stage Right
Guitar / Vocals
- Guitar modeler via DI
- IEM from XR18 bus
- No amplifier on stage
Upstage Center
Drums / Vocals
- Standard kit mic'd
- Drum trigger pad → XR18
- IEM from XR18 bus
- XR18 positioned nearby
Stage Left
Bass / Vocals
- Bass modeler via DI
- IEM from XR18 bus
- Optional cab (feel only, not mic’d)
03
Input List
| Ch | Source | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Kick Drum | Dynamic | Inside or outside kick |
| 02 | Snare | Dynamic | Top snare mic |
| 03 | Hi-Hat | Condenser | May require phantom power |
| 04 | Rack Tom | Dynamic | |
| 05 | Floor Tom | Dynamic | |
| 06 | Overhead L | Condenser | Phantom power required |
| 07 | Overhead R | Condenser | Phantom power required |
| 08 | Bass Guitar | DI | Modeler DI — Stage Left |
| 09 | Spare | — | Reserved |
| 10 | Guitarist Vocal | Dynamic | Stage Right |
| 11 | Bassist Vocal | Dynamic | Stage Left |
| 12 | Drummer Vocal | Dynamic | Center Rear |
| 13 | Spare | — | Reserved |
| 14 | Guitar | DI | Modeler DI — Stage Right |
| 15 | Click Track | Internal | Reserved — IEM only, not sent to FOH |
| 16 | Backing Tracks | Internal | May appear in stereo mix |
| 17 | Sample Triggers | Internal | May appear in stereo mix |
| 18 | Reserved | — | Reserved |
04
FOH Connection Options
✓ Option A — Preferred
Stereo XLR L/R
Two XLR outputs (stereo L/R) from XR18 to house PA. Band self-manages the full mix internally. Minimal FOH involvement required.
Option B — Full Send
Up to 18 × XLR Channel Tails
Full channel split to FOH desk. All 18 channels available as individual XLR tails for complete FOH control.
🔊 No PA? No Problem
The band can bring their own PA system if the venue does not have one. Please confirm in advance so equipment can be arranged.
05
Technical Notes
🎧 Monitoring
▸All monitoring via in-ear monitors only — no stage wedges required or requested
▸3 independent IEM mixes managed internally via XR18 aux sends
▸No monitor engineer or monitor desk needed from venue
⚡ Power & Backline
▸Silent stage — no guitar amplifier required on stage
▸Optional bass cabinet may be present (feel only, not mic'd)
▸2–3 × IEC power drops needed near XR18 position (rear center)
▸2–3 × IEC power drops needed near bassist & guitarist positions for modelers
48V Phantom Power
Phantom power is managed internally by the XR18 — no action required from FOH.
Condensers on ch 6–7 (overheads) require phantom.
Ch 3 (hi-hat) may also require phantom depending on mic used.