Babysitting the Sound Guy
Being an audio provider requires that one read the band rider to ensure that the necessary equipment is present for the show. Another part of the audio provider's job is to be in contact with the venue in regard to power requirements, load-in and load-out access, and schedule. The audio company must then transport the system, set it up, tune it, ring it out and then, as the system tech, make sure that the comps and gates are properly inserted, effects are returned correctly, all speakers are in phase, there are no ground loops and that every piece of equipment is operating at its optimum capacity. Once this is achieved, the audio provider can then sit back and relax as the visiting engineer takes over and has all the fun of mixing the show.
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