Technical Requirements
Stage Requirements
Minimum Stage Dimensions
16' wide x 12' deep (minimum space needed for comfortable setup)
Power Requirements
- 3-4 clean, grounded power outlets for instruments and effects
- Clean, stable power essential for digital processors
Band Gear & Requirements
Drums
- Quality acoustic kit (TAMA or Mapex preferred)
- 22" Bass Drum
- 10", 12", 16" Toms
- 14" Snare
- Quality cymbals (Sabian, Zildjian, Paiste)
- China cymbal (Sabian AAX 18"/19" or Zildjian A Custom 18"/19")
- Hardware package including throne
- Single bass pedal (Mapex preferred)
Guitar
- Line6 Powercab 112 Plus (preferred) or equivalent FRFR cabinet
- Alternative options: Headrush FRFR-108/112, QSC K10.2, or similar flat-response speaker
- Guitar stands (2)
- Power for digital processors
Guitarist uses Line 6 HX Stomp for amp modeling - needs FRFR cabinet, NOT traditional guitar amp
Bass
- Ampeg bass cabinet (for bass channel)
- Line6 Powercab 112 Plus or equivalent FRFR cabinet (for guitar channel)
- Alternative options: Headrush FRFR-108/112, QSC K10.2, or similar flat-response speaker
- Bass stands (2)
- Power for Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Bassist uses Neural DSP Quad Cortex with dual output channels - bass channel to Ampeg cabinet and guitar channel to FRFR cabinet. Preamp modeling already in signal chain, so traditional guitar amps cannot be used.
Vocals
- 2 vocal microphones (Sennheiser E945/E835 or Shure SM58)
- 2 boom stands
- Microphone windscreens/pop filters
- Vocals require good monitor mix
Monitoring
- IEM capability preferred if available
- Alternatively, 3-4 monitor wedges (12" + horn)
- Minimum 3 monitor mixes
Lighting
- Standard stage lighting
- No direct spotlights in performers' faces
- Mood lighting that complements alternative/grunge atmosphere
Input List
Channel | Source | Mic/DI | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Kick | Beta 52/91A | |
2 | Snare Top | SM57 | |
3-5 | Toms | e604/SM57 | |
6-7 | OH L/R | Condensers | Quality cymbal capture important |
8 | Guitar | DI/Line | From Line 6 HX Stomp to FRFR cabinet |
9 | Bass (Bass Channel) | DI | From Neural Quad Cortex to Ampeg cabinet |
10 | Bass (Guitar Channel) | DI | From Neural Quad Cortex to FRFR cabinet |
11 | Lead Vocals | SM58/E945 | On boom stand with windscreen |
12 | Backing Vocals | SM58 | Bassist |
About DISTILL
DISTILL is an alternative/grunge/hard rock band from New Delhi bringing together the raw energy of 90s Seattle grunge with diverse influences from across rock and metal genres. The band delivers powerful original compositions and reimagined covers with a unique Indian perspective.
Our sound captures the essence of bands like Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Tool while incorporating elements that reflect our diverse musical backgrounds.