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THE NORTHCOURT LIVE® Technical Specification

Load In & Load Out

Standard load-in is 4:00pm, although earlier access may be possible by prior arrangement. We will always do our best to accommodate touring schedules and individual production requirements wherever reasonably possible.

Load-out should normally be completed by 1:30am.

If you have any specific logistical or production requirements, please discuss them with us before the event.

Front of House PA

THE NORTHCOURT LIVE® is equipped with a professional in-house sound system, supplied and operated by the venue. In most cases, artists need only provide their own backline.

Our standard FOH system comprises:

  • HK Audio Linear 5 7.2kW PA system

  • Behringer X32 digital mixing console (40 inputs)

  • Midas DL32 digital stagebox connected via dedicated Cat6 infrastructure with redundant signal paths

  • Up to 32 stage input channels

  • Up to 16 monitor return channels

  • Six powered stage monitors with multiple independent monitor mixes

Microphones & DI

The venue provides a comprehensive microphone package including:

  • Shure SM58 vocal microphones

  • Shure SM57 instrument microphones

  • Sennheiser, Rode and Audix microphones for drums and guitar cabinets

  • Approximately six mono or stereo DI boxes

Artists are welcome to use their own microphones or wireless systems if preferred.

Personal in-ear monitor (IEM) systems can also be accommodated. Please provide details in advance so our house engineer can prepare accordingly.

Lighting

Our standard DMX-controlled lighting rig includes:

  • 16 LED PAR fixtures

  • 4 moving-head LED gobo fixtures

  • 2 vertical LED light bars

  • 2 water-based haze machines

Additional lighting fixtures may be available by prior arrangement.

House Engineer

An experienced Front of House engineer is normally provided by THE NORTHCOURT LIVE® as part of the venue production package.

Stage Backdrops

Artists are welcome to provide their own stage backdrop where practical. Alternatively, venue branding can be supplied.

Please discuss backdrop requirements with us before arrival to ensure sufficient space and suitable rigging arrangements are available.

If you require any further technical information before your performance, please contact Paul Robins Promotions. We will be happy to assist with advance planning to ensure your show runs smoothly.

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