About this Event
Keen to learn how to set up and sound great at your next gig, or record your own songs? This cosy, hands-on workshop takes the mystery and anxiety out of handling sound gear. It's beginner-friendly, so no technical background is needed.
With a maximum of 6 participants, you'll get plenty of personal guidance, and also have your own mixer during the workshop to follow along from start to finish.
You'll also get to try a range of quality stage gear, including microphones, mixers and speakers from industry-leading brands:
- Microphones: Sennheiser, Shure, Mackie
- Mixers: Zoom, Allen & Heath
- Speakers: Bose, JBL, Yamaha
By the end, you'll learn how to set up with confidence and exactly what equipment suits your needs.
Who is this for?
- Musicians preparing for their first live performance who want to know how to set up with confidence
- Singers and instrumentalists who want to feel at ease with sound equipment and get a clear, reliable sound for themselves and their audience
- Buskers looking to upgrade their live sound setup
- Home musicians and content creators who want to record their own covers or perform on livestreams
- Anyone planning to buy a mixer or sound system who wants to try before they buy
What's included
- Your own mixer to use throughout the workshop
- Hands-on time with a range of mics, mixers and speakers
- A small group of up to 6 people
- Personalised gear recommendations
Agenda
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Live Performance Setup 101
Info: Set up a live music performance with vocals and instruments, which cables go where, and how to get a clean, balanced mix.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Gear Walkthrough & Hands-On
Info: Try different mics, mixers and speakers, and hear the difference for yourself.
🕑: 08:30 PM - 08:45 PM
Set Up a Stage Monitor
Info: Hear yourself clearly on stage so you can sing in tune and play with confidence.
🕑: 08:45 PM - 09:30 PM
Hands-On Group Activity
Info: Team up to set up a full performance system from scratch and put your new skills to the test.
🕑: 09:30 PM - 09:45 PM
Recording
Info: Learn the different ways to record your performances.
🕑: 09:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Summary
Info: Recap, Q&A, and advice on what gear to buy for your needs.
Event venue & nearby stays
261 Toa Payoh E, 261 Toa Payoh East, Toa Payoh, Singapore
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