Audio Resource

Pre-Service Audio Checklist

A quick, repeatable checklist for getting the board, stage boxes, wireless mics, scene, line check, stream, and room ready before service starts.

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Power On

Turn on the audio console / board Turn on SLink / stage boxes Confirm the console fully boots Confirm stage boxes show connected / active Confirm talkback mic is connected and working

Wireless + Batteries

Put fresh batteries in Vox L Put fresh batteries in Vox C Put fresh batteries in Vox R Put fresh batteries in HH A Put fresh batteries in HH B Put fresh batteries in HH C Put fresh batteries in speaking headset pack Check wireless signal / RF meters

Load Scene

Open console settings / scenes Load scene: “Name of Scene” Confirm LR is routed correctly Confirm vocal groups / DCAs are assigned Confirm FX returns are on and routed Confirm unused channels are muted Confirm no solo / PFL is accidentally active

Line Check — Vocals

Check Vox L Check Vox C Check Vox R Confirm vocal channels are coming through LR Confirm vocals are routed to needed IEM mixes

Line Check — Speaking Mics

Check HH A Check HH B Check HH C Check speaking headset pack Test Donnie’s mic Confirm speaking mics are clear and not harsh

Line Check — Band

Check EG 1 Check EG 2 Check AG Check bass Check keys Check tracks Check drums / drum channels Confirm blank / unused channels are not passing audio

Practice Check

Set lead vocal level Set background vocals 3–5 dB under lead Balance band against vocals Confirm IEM sends are working Ask band if anyone needs more / less in ears Confirm transitions between songs feel natural

Stream / Broadcast Check

Press assigned stream-check hot key: “Hot Key Name” Confirm broadcast mix is receiving audio Confirm stream audio is not clipping Confirm speaking mic is strong in stream mix Confirm music mix feels balanced in stream mix

Room Walk

Walk the room during practice Listen for harsh vocals Listen for muddy low end Listen for loud instruments overpowering vocals Check if the mix feels balanced from multiple seats

Service Ready

Save scene if needed Clear all solos / PFL Confirm walk-in music is ready Confirm needed mics are unmuted or ready Confirm service start scene / snippet is ready Breathe. You’re ready.