Input
Input
Notes
1
Kick drum
2
Snare Drum
3
Rack Tom
4
Floor Tom
5
Hi-Hat
6
Drum Overhead L
7
Drum Overhead R
8
Electric Guitar
Amp mic or direct
9
Keyboard 1
Stereo or mono depending on availability
10
Keyboard 2
Stereo or mono depending on availability
11
Tracks Left
Sent to FOH and monitors
12
Tracks Right / Click
Monitors only – NOT sent to FOH
13
Headset Mic
Lead vocal
14
Handheld Wireless Mic
Backup/MC
15
Backing Vocal Mic 1
16
Backing Vocal Mic 2
17
Media Projection Audio
Playback/video audio feed
18
Tracks R
DI
Monitor Requirements
● Minimum of 4 monitor mixes preferred
● Click track routed to musicians’ monitors only
● Lead vocal prominently placed in front wedges and/or in-ear mix
● Tracks balanced evenly with live instruments
FOH Requirements
● Professional quality sound system appropriate for venue size
● Digital mixing console preferred
● Compression and reverb available for lead vocals
● Adequate stage power for all backline and keyboards
Microphones & DI Requirements
● Drum mic package for full 5-piece kit
● 2 overhead condenser microphones
● 2 active DI boxes for keyboards
● DI for playback tracks
● Wireless headset microphone system
● Wireless handheld microphone
Playback & Media
● Stereo playback capability for show tracks
● Projection/media audio feed available to FOH
● Reliable playback connection (1/8”, XLR, or interface depending on venue setup)
Stage Requirements
● Clean, safe performance area
● Adequate lighting for theatrical concert presentation
● Access to power on stage
● Secure backstage changing area preferred
General Notes
This rider is intended to ensure the highest quality presentation of the MJ Lives production.
Advance communication with venue production staff is appreciated to confirm all technical
requirements prior to performance day.