To ensure a band's performance runs smoothly at a gig, several pieces of audio equipment are needed. This includes speakers to amplify sound for the audience, a mixing board to connect microphones to an amplifier to make the vocal or instrument signals strong enough to be heard, and monitors for each band member to hear each other. Other essential equipment includes microphone stands, guitar amplifiers and pedals tailored to the music genre, guitar straps for comfort and security, and in-ear monitors.

1. BTEC Production Sound
At a gig there is a lot of equipment needed to make sure the
performance of a band runs smoothly.
Audio
•A pair of speakers - To make sure your audience can hear year
better
• A mixing board - This is used for the microphones. From the
microphone to the mixer, the mixer then must connect to an
amplifier by itself.
•An amplifier - Without an amplifier your voice signal would be too
weak and you still wouldn't be heard by your other members.
Mic stands- A standard mic stand isn't always a must. You can get
wireless technology for your microphones if you prefer a lot of
movement.
A set of monitors - These are your speakers, all the sound comes out
of these and if placed and set up correctly, each member will be able to
hear each other.
Guitar strap-comfort is mostimportant when picking out a strap.
Second mostimportant thing is will the guitar fall off.
Guitar amplifier-This is where the noise will come from, you want to
make sure it sounds the best possible.
Pedals-This is based solelyon what kind of music you will be playing.
Pickups-a pickup is an electronic device that "picks up" mechanical
vibrations and amplifies, broadcasts or records it.
In ear monitors