The following is intended to provide an overview of the sound system supplied to artists at the Bow Valley Music Club. Artists should submit their stage plots and technical requirements to the Sound Engineer well in advance of their scheduled performance.
In partnership with Nero Productions Group Incorporated (NPG Inc.), the Bow Valley Music Club provides performers with a complete professional sound system and an experienced audio engineer. The standard system described below is supplied at no cost. Artists are responsible for any costs associated with specialized equipment or instruments not listed. Please contact NPG well in advance to discuss additional requirements.
Supplied Sound System
The audio console is a DiGiCo SD9 with a 64-input stage rack and 24 returns. It is configured for house left and right, subwoofers, and four onstage monitor mixes controlled from front of house. Available returns can accommodate wired or wireless in-ear monitors and other required configurations. The console supports Waves when the visiting engineer provides a Waves server, as well as Klang immersive in-ear monitor mixes. If your touring engineer is unfamiliar with DiGiCo consoles, we will gladly prepare the desk to support an efficient workflow.
The house system comprises Dante-enabled Eastern Acoustic Works RSX219 loudspeaker enclosures with matching RS115 subwoofers. The EAW loudspeakers are stand-mounted and positioned to provide optimal acoustic coverage without obstructing sightlines.
Stage monitoring is provided through four low-profile Martin LE1200 enclosures controlled from the front-of-house console. They can be configured as four independent wedge mixes or two stereo pairs, or any need needed, and deliver clear, high-quality monitoring.
Microphones and Direct Boxes
The microphone package includes K&M stands, Tour-Flex cables, eight Shure Beta 58A vocal microphones, eight Shure SM57 instrument microphones, four Shure SM81 condenser microphones, two RØDE M5 condenser microphones, four Sennheiser e 604 clip-on percussion microphones, one Shure Beta 52 instrument microphone, and one Shure Beta 91 microphone. Ear Trumpet Labs and other specialty microphones are not supplied unless they are available in our rental inventory; additional charges may apply. Artists are welcome to provide any microphones they prefer to use.
All on-site direct boxes are manufactured by Radial Engineering. Available units include eight JDI passive direct boxes, eight J48 active direct boxes, and one ProAV2 passive direct box for computer and consumer-audio playback through 1/8-inch mini, RCA, or 1/4-inch inputs. Artists may also use their own direct boxes when these are part of an established signal chain.
NPG Inc. and the Bow Valley Music Club make this equipment available to every artist and will work with you to achieve your desired sound. At the front-of-house mix position, the venue maintains a sound-pressure level below 100 dB SPL.
Operating Guidelines
Pre-concert sound checks are scheduled from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. The closing artist checks first. The stage is then marked, and equipment is repositioned to provide the opening artist with adequate performance space. Because the opening artist checks last, their equipment remains in place after sound check. All sound checks must conclude by 5:00 p.m. to allow the hall setup to be completed.
Based on many years of experience, NPG Inc. and the Bow Valley Music Club have found that excessive volume, regardless of musical style, can cause guests to leave early and may reduce merchandise sales. Please consider the venue and its audience when determining performance levels.
Regional Touring Support
NPG also supports regional tours with audio and stage-lighting packages, complete backline, tour-personnel logistics, and hospitality services in other cities and provinces. If you require technical support for additional dates that do not conflict with the Bow Valley Music Club schedule, please contact us.
For further information or assistance, please contact David Neher at daven at neroproductions dot com. We welcome your questions and look forward to working with you at an upcoming event.
David L. Neher
Senior Systems Engineer
Mobile Office: (403) 560-8464
