Checklist: setup of sound and lights for event
A structured procedure from arrival to ready
When it gets busy up to an event it is easy to forget a step. This checklist is intended as a memory aid that you can adapt to your specific task. Use it as a starting point and adjust it to fit your equipment and workplace.
§1. Before you start
- 01PLACEHOLDER_7
- 02Check that all equipment has arrived and works
- 03Find the power: where are you allowed to connect and how much can it draw?
- 04Clarify schedule and who does what on the team
§2. Rigging and hanging
- 01Assess weight and load capacity before anything is hung up
- 02Use approved equipment and check wires and shackles for damage
- 03Cordon off during work so no one stands under a load in the air
§3. Cabling and power
- 01Pull cables so no one trips over them — tape or mats over walkways
- 02Keep high current and signal cables separate to avoid noise
- 03Use fault current protection and keep connections dry
§4. Test in front of audience
- 01Sound check all sources and listen for hum and errors
- 02Run the light through and check that everything responds as it should
- 03Have a plan B ready: what do you do if something fails in the middle?