Thanks for watching everyone! And thank you to the commenters to told me about how I shouldn't have the 9V batteries in that case just loose like that. It was really obvious, and I don't know how I didn't notice that (usually the random accessories bag/case just gets random stuff thrown into it over the years). They are now in mini-plastic cases to make sure the positive/negative terminals don't touch anything else. I appreciate it!
I'm a DJ and I have everything X2. 2 mixer-controllers, 2 laptops, 2 microphones, 2 wireless in-ear monitors and 2 sets of speakers (one main pa and one as monitor speakers. When the time is there I can rotate my monitors as pa) and a pack of cables. My booth has both Mixed-Controllers build in. Once I had smoke out of my mixer and lessons learned the hard way 😂
Nice! 2x everything is great! I bring an extra mixer to my shows with the full band (obviously not this one lol). Smoke of the mixer is never a good sign 😂😂
My god... it's like you channeled my moms purse!!! lol. Really, I have about 70% of the same stuff on hand. But... you're missing something. I roll with a handful of granola bars for those players that arrive late and hangry lol. Seriously, I had a bass player who's mood was directly attached to his stomach. I'd see him scowling during set up and toss him a couple granola bars. I also keep a small pharmacy in a bag I bring to shows that includes Imodium for the same reason lol. The only thing I don't have his back up cymbals for my drummer who forgot his cymbal bag at a gig 4 hrs away. I told him to just go "PSSSSH" into his mike when he needed a crash or "pssssssp" for high hats. He didn't do it. Lucky for him... I did lol.
Karma happens at the most unlikely of times! I have 3 mixers, 2 digital and one analog. I typically run 2 RCF Art 910’s for wedges with a pair of RCF Evox 8’s for foh. I have 3 more monitors in my van. I have pretty much 2 of everything. I have computers, 2 iPads 1 for mixing and the other to run Jamzone or Stage Traxx3 plus my phone with Jamzone and Stage Traxx 3 on it. I try to be prepared as I can but still sometimes things can go wrong. Thanks for all you do Scott, appreciate it very much!
Nice! Yeah I usually pack a backup mixer for my band shows. But didn’t even think about it for my solo set… and apparently my main mixer too 😅 but you having 2 of everything is definitely smart!
Scott, you are an impressive musician and business man. I'm 71 and spent over 30 years in an engineering career. I always wanted my own band and finally in 1994 put together a blues rock band in Wilmington. NC. I have a special respect for your resourcefulness. In order to realize my dream of having a band while holding down a job, raising two kids, paying the bills, etc., etc., I had to run down the musicians, break down the songs, schedule rehearsals, buy the PA, mics, book gigs, tote equipment, set up equipment, front the gigs, deal with management at gigs, pay the band, break down the equipment, take it home and stow it. I'm considering playing out again and your recommendations extremely helpful and with the improvements 3 decades has contributed - may make this pipe dream come true for me. Again, I thank you very much for your videos and wish you every success... and genuinely believe Bezos should put you in his will. Peace !
Good vid - thanks. I'll buy the Line6 Pocket Pod Express when it becomes available in my area and I use the old model (shaped like a kidney) and I like it because it is so fast - no programming required. Also ... I play keys mainly and I'm staggered when keys players don't bring a backup keys. Imodium ... Funny because it's true. Paracetamol is my other medical addition to my spares bag. Thanks again.
I was never a Boy Scout, but my moto is " ALWAYS be prepared". I got backups for my backups. I usually use a live amp, but have a direct to the board system ready just in case. I even keep things like a drum key just in case.
Scott, this was so helpful to us gigging people. All your videos are! But this will help people save a show from disaster more than once. I’m sure! Thanks again for doing this!
Great list, Scott. I definitely got some tips on things I hadn't thought of, and not sure I could even add anything. I had already learned the hard way to have extras of a lot of things on your list. I carry an extra amp power cord or two, since two different bass players I gigged with forgot theirs. I also ended up being 'the guy' for all kinds of adapters to plug 'this' into 'that'.
Yeah, I have two 50 ft (or maybe 100 ft, I honestly can’t remember) xlr cables that are on a spool that I got from Home Depot. Definitely need to remember to bring those more as well
Dealing in a professional way with technical defects from the point of view of a perfoming musician: The audience does not even notice that there is a defect. Dealing in a professional way with technical defects from the point of view of the audience: "Improvise" something musically impressive or fun without your broken gear. I once was in a situation where I as a bass player had to fill up some time for the PA guy to get things working again. I was in a hard rock/metal cover band at that time. So I played the bass line of "No more tears" by Ozzy and made the audience sing the other instruments (and the vocals of course), dividing them im groups and "conducting" them. I think most of the audience remember this as the most fun part of the show, couldn't count the beers I was invited for after the show. Always remember: It's an entertaiment business, *you* are the show. If you suck without you high tech gear, then you suck at all. And not to sound arrogant: I would not consider me a a great musician, I was so nervous in that situation I nearly sh*tted my pants. I just had luck to have a good idea ... and I learned a lesson that night.
I'm a pedal builder who knows you do the multieffects thing (No shame in that), but I've gorged myself on your stuff recently as my band has recently started playing more. As a fellow gear nerd, it was nice to have some thoughts verified but to also see where I missed something.
My former rhythm guitarist taught me the importance of always bringing an extra set of clothes. Not only in case of rain or when the Immodium doesn't kick in, but it's come in handy when other bandmates forgot their black shirt and/or pants.
Dude! Last year I forgot my dress pants for a wedding lol. No joke. Packed 3 PA systems (ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception)…. All the wireless and mics and cables needed…. Forgot the pants 😅
Played for a wedding band and the singer always brought a spare shirt so when it got bloody from somebody's boyfriend telling him it wasn't ok to hit on his date during the reception it was just a short pause. Except when he was hitting on the bride.
Lol as an audio guy, I carry: A Behringer XR18, a Behringer SD8, 3x K&M mic stands, 1x Dual Shure PSM300 IEM Kit, a QSC K8.2, a Milwaukee impact drill with 15/16 socket (for truss) And a pelican 1510 with edison, xlr, 1/4”, shielded rj45, soldering kit and a Behringer flow 8 and more🤦🏻♂️ ive got countless more stuff in my Mono Flyby Ultra backpack (worth doing a video on!) and thats all in my car!🫠 All that gets used for one reason or another lol
As my bands drummer, I have my trailer I bring to the gigs. It sounds weird but I have my bass amp, my guitar amp, my keyboard amp, extra mic stands, guitar stands, straps, electrical cords, XLRs, mics, and other crap I don’t use during a gig BUT….. if something of theirs goes down we at least have a back up.
Has anyone come across that Enya Nova Go Sonic yet? Next to that Moer guitar ..... I reckon guitar power amps are for sure on their way to museums. IEM will only get better and cheaper. Even drums aren't safe. That Alesis Strike Multipad does everything a 'proper' drum set can do.
Hi, Scott, sorrybthat this is a bit off topic, but i have a feeling my Duet 2 is causing me problems and i cant afford to get the Duet 3. I need to get a recommendation for a portable Audio interface to use live with a Macbook pro and Logic. What's happening is my guitar sound intermittantly deteriorates with Helix Native.. It might be Helix, but im feeling the Duet is the problem. Can you suggest a solution?
I used to use an old resident audio interface that was “portable” but I’m pretty sure it was discontinued. I’m not very familiar with portable interfaces but a lot of them I’m pretty sure can be bus powered (powered off of the computer) which is nice for portability
Many years ago I had the exact same scenario. 2 1/2 hours away and left my mixer behind. Before the days of inputs on speakers and such. No way around it. There was a band set up in the main lounge with the same mixer but the venue had no idea how to contact them for permission to borrow it. So, since I play acoustic guitar, I had everyone move their chairs up closer to the stage and I did an "unplugged" show. No mic, no amplification , no tracks, nothing, just my voice and my guitar. To my relief, they loved it and even tipped me quite well. I've never forgotten my mixer since.
Scott, great video. The first gig our new guitarist played with us he had left his IEM rig where we rehearse. Fortunately I had a spare P2 and a new box of $20 KZ IEMs. I'll need to order a couple of the CCAs because my bass player is always forgetting his for rehearsal. 30 years ago, another bass player forgot his strap and we had to use his belt and duct tape to get through the night. OH yea, of course you carry spare strings, but check that your bass player carries his own set. The same player that forgot his strap never had a string break so he didn't has a spare set the night he broke his D string. We had to play our entire first set sans bass while he drove the 30 miles to and from his house for strings. Now, I always carry a spare set of cheap Bass strings. I run my GT-1000 straight to the mixer (no amps) so I'm definitely go to check out those Mooers. One final note, cover those spare 9 Volts terminals with electrical tape. Years ago I had one in my pants pocket and a penny shorted the terminals while I was driving down the road. It burnt a hole through my pocket and made a small blister on my leg before I could get it out. Great Work! Let me know if you ever play Ohio.
Thanks for sharing! You are the 2nd person to mention that, so I’ll definitely be sure to do that. I didn’t even think of it. I’ll order some now or do it when I get home. Thanks again!
Uhh. You scare me with these bits of connections. I only use Radial, or Countryman, never ART, but I would use a parade of companies.... but we need to defend the locals for a littie while. They are never easy company.
ART has been great for me! Radial makes great solid stuff, but pricey. Countryman has had problems often when I’ve seen them used tbh. But use what works best for you 🤘🤘
Bro, you are a one man show and ready for war 👍👏….i have a Headrush and a P2 as a back up, but lately I’m just taking the little guy instead of a heavy backpack 😂
Hey Scott, great video for any touring musician. I’ve owned a production company and have been doing sound for the last 50 years . the back up patch gear that we carry is along the same lines that you do. I also have some crew that are so OCD as far as carrying back up gear that we never have to worry, but that’s the part of being a professional that makes you a professional. Prior planning prevents poor performance! Great job on the video.
14:20 you have a lot of metal parts around exposed contacts of 9v batteries... if you short those out for a long time they will get VERY hot... I'm not sure they will catch on fire but I had accidentally shorted a 9v battery with a coin on my backpack once and I realized that when I felt it burning my back. It was so hot you couldn't touch it. Be careful with that.
Ha ha, very useful as always ! You're the best. And we have something in common : I ALWAYS carry one Immodium pill in my wallet, because it saved the days to me (once) and bandmates (sometimes).
I would love to get my hands on one for sure! It seems really cool. I did a detailed review on the Mackie Showbox, but I would love to try out the Mobile Mix 🤘
🤣 haha it happens to all of us! I had a big intro to a set…. Went to play my guitar, and forgot that my wireless was on…. I freaked myself out but actually recovered nicely. It was opening for a national act too
This video was on point for me today. I'm preparing for a gig where I have to take all my own stuff for the first time and I've been trying to think of worst case scenarios for everything I need as backup short of just having 2 of everything. Good stuff.
Nightmare situation but you survived, at least it was a solo gig! I have nightmares about this but I think you've outdone me in terms of backups, think the only thing you don't have is a drum key! Been a few times I've had to turn the car around a few minutes after leaving the house because I forgot a shirt / shoes / iPad etc, now the gig shoes live in the car :)
We are singers that do shows to tracks and every show we have a spare mixer, laptop and one speaker. My flight case has 2 Shure slxd and a Phenyx Pro 4 mic set (i sometimes do sound for bands and doo wop groups) so I covered there but this is a great vid to tell people what to do if you are stuck.
I did a cable audit of my existing set up this ensured I had at least 1 of all my cables. This stopped me from having cables I just won't use at all and made room for what I really needed. Plus a storage container of adaptors.
Smart! I just cleared out some cables from my studio room too… I was like “I haven’t used these the last 2 times I cleaned this out…, if I haven’t used it yet, I probably won’t”
Now all we need is a magic transport bag and and gear that can fold up in put in your back pocket. Getting better but it's still " you don't get paid to perform, you get paid to haul the gear.
Hundreds of dollars in backup gear....must be nice! Some of us schlubs still have to suffer through playing for free...but you know what...if something breaks, we weren't getting paid anyway. I guess if you're getting paid, you learn to invest in that extra stuff.
@@ScottUhlMusic yeah, but you had to get started somewhere. I’m sure you didn’t wake up one day and decide this was going to be your full-time job. You’ve paid your dues, and I both admire and envy your opportunities in music and your dedication to your craft.
Yup, that’s the one I was talking about at the end of the video: BATTERY-POWERED Speaker w/ BREAKAWAY MIXER - Mackie Showbox ruclips.net/video/TKxZ-_Y2iFk/видео.html
its a rabbit hole, i'd say "be careful" but uh... yea... you've gone too far, no coming back! hahaha - cheers man, all the best, love seeing footage of you live, i know copyrights etc, but if theres a way to see more, would love to check in on that from time to time. @@ScottUhlMusic
@@ScottUhlMusic that’s awesome, I hope it still works for ya for a while, they are a really great system, I guess I just had the bad luck of the draw, I had bought almost 10 of them and they all did the exact same thing, I’m hoping they might be able to fix that issue soon
How does a person send a private message to Scott? He does have a ton of subscribers now so I can't imagine he even has time to read comments now. I got a couple of ideas I want to share, but not with the world.
@@ScottUhlMusic I have two ideas for you: A) I have watched, and continue to watch and learn from all your content. That said, the world of wireless is a strange one in that the more you watch, the more difficult it becomes to make an investment. This is especially true when a band already has wireless components in it that can cause interference. As a bass player in a 6 piece who recently got the endorsement of 4 other band members to make a WIEM investment, I still can't decide the best value to buy, and since I'm spending others' money I really want to make the right choice, which seems to change weekly in this category due to innovation and competition. Have you considered offering bands a monetized service to make unbiased purchase recommendations? At this point I would pay you $150 just tell me what to buy, and I think there are at least 1000 other people who would do the same. How to do it: 1) publish a questionnaire that asks everything you need to know in order to make the right recommendation for each unique situation. - number of players - existing wireless components - future desire to add other wireless tech - existing mixer tech and in/out ports - budget - location - type of gigs - etc. It could be 6 pages long. People fill this out. 2). Have an inbox that people send their completed questionnaire to with a paypal account attached to it. $150/response 3). Write a report with recommendations for each situation you see. You get paid $150 to be objective....not slide sales leads to vendors. However you do have the power to increase the value of your service to me by having these manufacturers offer discount codes. So I pay you $150 for objective current expertise, but your service also qualifies me to save $50 in discounts, so $150 is actually only $100. I think you could help a lot of people demystify wireless while monetizing beyond just eyeballs and asking for like-smashes. B). When does Scott Uhl approach an offshore tech OEM to develop a branded line of wireless products made to his specs and branded SU. Wouldn't a company like D Debra embrace this kind of opportunity to make kit for others? Why wouldn't Fender want to create a bundled line of SU series Fender wireless gadgets? Band in a box bundles: - for WIEM - for WIEM + wireless mics - for WEIM + wireless mics + guitars The more you add, the busier and less reliable it gets, but not if you design it all to work together upfront. I see under-capitalized opportunities.
The pun at the end was 👌-- I like the bag recommendation, going to pick it up. I am using a single canvas tote bag with dozens of random cables, mics, wired in ear pack, adapters, iec cables, power strips. It's impossible to keep organized because everything is just stacked in there.
You have excellent and valuable knowledge of your equipment and how the systems work and interconnect. Thanks for sharing. In the 70's and 80's, I was a Peavey dealer. A very popular piece of gear for small bands was the XR600 amp/mixer in a box. When the bands got bigger, they kept those units to use rather than trade them in. They were used as practice PA's, or monitor amps. In a pinch, they worked as bass amps, keyboard systems , and even as guitar amps if necessary. Having something that worked was extremely useful when another piece of gear broke or was forgotten.
@@ScottUhlMusic god bless you for always supplying people and letting them borrow your stuff. About to snag some gear and use your affiliate links. It’s amazing the stuff that you come up with.
How well I remember that when my speaker went out? I had no extra gear and I had to do all those songs acapella. Then another time there was no balance between a venue's mixer and my powered speaker. A mess until two guys that I knew helped a lot. I need to learn more about equipment and I have a little. Thanks Scott.
Great real-world video! Gear malfunctions WILL happen. Have backup gear and know that gear well enough to be prepared to adapt so the show can go on. Nice job!
Hey Scott I thought I was the only one bringing all kinds of back up gear for so many years. If Something gonna break it’s always at a gig. Scott Your videos are super detailed and helpful to so many. You Rock!!
Great run-down on your backup gear! I typically have a good amount of these myself but am looking to consolidate them into a simpler carry-case and fill out a few pieces in the process. You listed a few bits I hadn't actually accounted for and will look for shortly! Cheers!
Bringing along back-up gear can't be overstated. I take along so much "just in case" hoping I'll never need it. The day it's left home will be when it's needed.
Thanks! And yeah, I even was trying to figure out how to use my P2 to add fx to my vocals at one point, but figured it actually sounded pretty decent already and I had a limited amount of time to figure it out
Thanks for watching everyone! And thank you to the commenters to told me about how I shouldn't have the 9V batteries in that case just loose like that. It was really obvious, and I don't know how I didn't notice that (usually the random accessories bag/case just gets random stuff thrown into it over the years). They are now in mini-plastic cases to make sure the positive/negative terminals don't touch anything else. I appreciate it!
Your gig was successful because you were at the venue way before start time. Great job Scott. I love that song and you sound good. Yes!
Thanks man! And I had about an hour to setup, so it wasn’t bad. But always get there slightly early “just in case” is not a bad idea for sure
I'm a DJ and I have everything X2. 2 mixer-controllers, 2 laptops, 2 microphones, 2 wireless in-ear monitors and 2 sets of speakers (one main pa and one as monitor speakers. When the time is there I can rotate my monitors as pa) and a pack of cables. My booth has both Mixed-Controllers build in. Once I had smoke out of my mixer and lessons learned the hard way 😂
Nice! 2x everything is great! I bring an extra mixer to my shows with the full band (obviously not this one lol). Smoke of the mixer is never a good sign 😂😂
Nope, RIP internal Power supply of my Rodec MX-180 in 2002. Since that day I have everything X2.
Same here.
My god... it's like you channeled my moms purse!!! lol. Really, I have about 70% of the same stuff on hand. But... you're missing something. I roll with a handful of granola bars for those players that arrive late and hangry lol. Seriously, I had a bass player who's mood was directly attached to his stomach. I'd see him scowling during set up and toss him a couple granola bars. I also keep a small pharmacy in a bag I bring to shows that includes Imodium for the same reason lol. The only thing I don't have his back up cymbals for my drummer who forgot his cymbal bag at a gig 4 hrs away. I told him to just go "PSSSSH" into his mike when he needed a crash or "pssssssp" for high hats. He didn't do it. Lucky for him... I did lol.
😂😂😂 that’s a great point. My wife usually packs snacks for sure. Usually for the drummer!
Karma happens at the most unlikely of times! I have 3 mixers, 2 digital and one analog. I typically run 2 RCF Art 910’s for wedges with a pair of RCF Evox 8’s for foh. I have 3 more monitors in my van. I have pretty much 2 of everything. I have computers, 2 iPads 1 for mixing and the other to run Jamzone or Stage Traxx3 plus my phone with Jamzone and Stage Traxx 3 on it. I try to be prepared as I can but still sometimes things can go wrong. Thanks for all you do Scott, appreciate it very much!
Nice! Yeah I usually pack a backup mixer for my band shows. But didn’t even think about it for my solo set… and apparently my main mixer too 😅 but you having 2 of everything is definitely smart!
Scott, you are an impressive musician and business man. I'm 71 and spent over 30 years in an engineering career.
I always wanted my own band and finally in 1994 put together a blues rock band in Wilmington. NC. I have a special respect for your resourcefulness. In order to realize my dream of having a band while holding down a job, raising two kids, paying the bills, etc., etc., I had to run down the musicians, break down the songs, schedule rehearsals, buy the PA, mics, book gigs, tote equipment, set up equipment, front the gigs, deal with management at gigs, pay the band, break down the equipment, take it home and stow it. I'm considering playing out again and your recommendations extremely helpful and with the improvements 3 decades has contributed - may make this pipe dream come true for me. Again,
I thank you very much for your videos and wish you every success... and genuinely believe Bezos should put you in his will.
Peace !
Thanks man, I appreciate that! And best of luck with your shows, and glad you’ve found the channel helpful 🤘
No pepto bismol giveaway!?
Great video
🤣🤣🤣 dude I should have!!!! 🤣🤣
Dude you are hands down the best music RUclips channel. No fluff just a dude helping other musicians.
Thanks man! I sincerely appreciate that 🤘🤘
Good vid - thanks. I'll buy the Line6 Pocket Pod Express when it becomes available in my area and I use the old model (shaped like a kidney) and I like it because it is so fast - no programming required. Also ... I play keys mainly and I'm staggered when keys players don't bring a backup keys. Imodium ... Funny because it's true. Paracetamol is my other medical addition to my spares bag. Thanks again.
I was never a Boy Scout, but my moto is " ALWAYS be prepared". I got backups for my backups. I usually use a live amp, but have a direct to the board system ready just in case. I even keep things like a drum key just in case.
Scott, this was so helpful to us gigging people. All your videos are! But this will help people save a show from disaster more than once. I’m sure! Thanks again for doing this!
Thanks Dan! I appreciate that, and I’m glad people are finding this video helpful 🤘
I always have spare quarter inch/XLR cables, spare power cables, and a 4 channel mixer in my bag
Great list, Scott. I definitely got some tips on things I hadn't thought of, and not sure I could even add anything. I had already learned the hard way to have extras of a lot of things on your list. I carry an extra amp power cord or two, since two different bass players I gigged with forgot theirs. I also ended up being 'the guy' for all kinds of adapters to plug 'this' into 'that'.
I also always carry backup rechargeable AA and AAA batteries for our in -ear packs. I really like the Panasonic Eneloop Pros.
Cables can never be too long, only too bad!!
Yeah, I have two 50 ft (or maybe 100 ft, I honestly can’t remember) xlr cables that are on a spool that I got from Home Depot. Definitely need to remember to bring those more as well
Dealing in a professional way with technical defects from the point of view of a perfoming musician: The audience does not even notice that there is a defect.
Dealing in a professional way with technical defects from the point of view of the audience: "Improvise" something musically impressive or fun without your broken gear.
I once was in a situation where I as a bass player had to fill up some time for the PA guy to get things working again. I was in a hard rock/metal cover band at that time. So I played the bass line of "No more tears" by Ozzy and made the audience sing the other instruments (and the vocals of course), dividing them im groups and "conducting" them. I think most of the audience remember this as the most fun part of the show, couldn't count the beers I was invited for after the show.
Always remember: It's an entertaiment business, *you* are the show. If you suck without you high tech gear, then you suck at all.
And not to sound arrogant: I would not consider me a a great musician, I was so nervous in that situation I nearly sh*tted my pants. I just had luck to have a good idea ... and I learned a lesson that night.
I agree for sure, the audience is not going to care about technical defects unless it’s really catastrophic. The show must go on 👍
Great video as always Scott! I have always carried redundancy too!
I'm a pedal builder who knows you do the multieffects thing (No shame in that), but I've gorged myself on your stuff recently as my band has recently started playing more. As a fellow gear nerd, it was nice to have some thoughts verified but to also see where I missed something.
Thanks! And yes, no shame in being a pedal builder either. We all do what we enjoy 🤘🤘 thanks for commenting
My former rhythm guitarist taught me the importance of always bringing an extra set of clothes. Not only in case of rain or when the Immodium doesn't kick in, but it's come in handy when other bandmates forgot their black shirt and/or pants.
Dude! Last year I forgot my dress pants for a wedding lol. No joke. Packed 3 PA systems (ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception)…. All the wireless and mics and cables needed…. Forgot the pants 😅
Played for a wedding band and the singer always brought a spare shirt so when it got bloody from somebody's boyfriend telling him it wasn't ok to hit on his date during the reception it was just a short pause. Except when he was hitting on the bride.
Lol as an audio guy, I carry:
A Behringer XR18, a Behringer SD8, 3x K&M mic stands, 1x Dual Shure PSM300 IEM Kit, a QSC K8.2, a Milwaukee impact drill with 15/16 socket (for truss) And a pelican 1510 with edison, xlr, 1/4”, shielded rj45, soldering kit and a Behringer flow 8 and more🤦🏻♂️ ive got countless more stuff in my Mono Flyby Ultra backpack (worth doing a video on!) and thats all in my car!🫠
All that gets used for one reason or another lol
Nice! I usually have a backup mixer too, but apparently forgot my MAIN mixer for this one lol
AND ALWAYS keep a roll or two of toilet paper in the band trailer! 😂
As my bands drummer, I have my trailer I bring to the gigs. It sounds weird but I have my bass amp, my guitar amp, my keyboard amp, extra mic stands, guitar stands, straps, electrical cords, XLRs, mics, and other crap I don’t use during a gig BUT….. if something of theirs goes down we at least have a back up.
Smart! Always be prepared!
Hmm, back-up on your phone. I like that idea.
Yup, and I even have my backup of my tracks on my actual phone too if I need it. 2 backups for that specifically. 💪 charts and tracks.
@@ScottUhlMusic ..now it’s after 2am again! 😃
😂😂😂
I've been doing this a lonnnng time, but I always watch your stuff to help BE PREPARED, just in case...👌
Thank you 🙏
Has anyone come across that Enya Nova Go Sonic yet? Next to that Moer guitar ..... I reckon guitar power amps are for sure on their way to museums. IEM will only get better and cheaper. Even drums aren't safe. That Alesis Strike Multipad does everything a 'proper' drum set can do.
I got to check it out at NAMM, it was pretty cool! Possibly will check it out later on the channel
I bring a backup for any piece of equipment that might cause a cancellation if it were to stop working…including a backup mixing console.
Smart! Canceling would be a big nightmare for sure!
Hi, Scott, sorrybthat this is a bit off topic, but i have a feeling my Duet 2 is causing me problems and i cant afford to get the Duet 3. I need to get a recommendation for a portable Audio interface to use live with a Macbook pro and Logic. What's happening is my guitar sound intermittantly deteriorates with Helix Native.. It might be Helix, but im feeling the Duet is the problem. Can you suggest a solution?
I used to use an old resident audio interface that was “portable” but I’m pretty sure it was discontinued. I’m not very familiar with portable interfaces but a lot of them I’m pretty sure can be bus powered (powered off of the computer) which is nice for portability
My most-used piece of backup gear is a 30-foot TRS to male XLR cable. I swear, it saves gigs at least once or twice a week.
Nice!
Many years ago I had the exact same scenario. 2 1/2 hours away and left my mixer behind. Before the days of inputs on speakers and such. No way around it. There was a band set up in the main lounge with the same mixer but the venue had no idea how to contact them for permission to borrow it. So, since I play acoustic guitar, I had everyone move their chairs up closer to the stage and I did an "unplugged" show. No mic, no amplification , no tracks, nothing, just my voice and my guitar. To my relief, they loved it and even tipped me quite well. I've never forgotten my mixer since.
Nice! Glad it worked out well!
Scott, great video. The first gig our new guitarist played with us he had left his IEM rig where we rehearse. Fortunately I had a spare P2 and a new box of $20 KZ IEMs. I'll need to order a couple of the CCAs because my bass player is always forgetting his for rehearsal. 30 years ago, another bass player forgot his strap and we had to use his belt and duct tape to get through the night. OH yea, of course you carry spare strings, but check that your bass player carries his own set. The same player that forgot his strap never had a string break so he didn't has a spare set the night he broke his D string. We had to play our entire first set sans bass while he drove the 30 miles to and from his house for strings. Now, I always carry a spare set of cheap Bass strings.
I run my GT-1000 straight to the mixer (no amps) so I'm definitely go to check out those Mooers.
One final note, cover those spare 9 Volts terminals with electrical tape. Years ago I had one in my pants pocket and a penny shorted the terminals while I was driving down the road. It burnt a hole through my pocket and made a small blister on my leg before I could get it out.
Great Work! Let me know if you ever play Ohio.
Thanks for sharing! You are the 2nd person to mention that, so I’ll definitely be sure to do that. I didn’t even think of it. I’ll order some now or do it when I get home. Thanks again!
Uhh. You scare me with these bits of connections. I only use Radial, or Countryman, never ART, but I would use a parade of companies.... but we need to defend the locals for a littie while. They are never easy company.
ART has been great for me! Radial makes great solid stuff, but pricey. Countryman has had problems often when I’ve seen them used tbh. But use what works best for you 🤘🤘
Bro, you are a one man show and ready for war 👍👏….i have a Headrush and a P2 as a back up, but lately I’m just taking the little guy instead of a heavy backpack 😂
Nice! And yeah, simplifying the rig is something that happens the more and more you do load ins, that’s for sure!
Hey Scott, great video for any touring musician. I’ve owned a production company and have been doing sound for the last 50 years . the back up patch gear that we carry is along the same lines that you do. I also have some crew that are so OCD as far as carrying back up gear that we never have to worry, but that’s the part of being a professional that makes you a professional. Prior planning prevents poor performance! Great job on the video.
Thanks! And yeah, the backup stuff is super important… as I’ve found out from this experience haha
over the decades I now have a small suitcase of every adapter ever needed.
14:20 you have a lot of metal parts around exposed contacts of 9v batteries... if you short those out for a long time they will get VERY hot... I'm not sure they will catch on fire but I had accidentally shorted a 9v battery with a coin on my backpack once and I realized that when I felt it burning my back. It was so hot you couldn't touch it. Be careful with that.
Interesting, thanks for the heads up! I didn’t think of that
Ha ha, very useful as always ! You're the best.
And we have something in common : I ALWAYS carry one Immodium pill in my wallet, because it saved the days to me (once) and bandmates (sometimes).
lol dude, the most important “backup” device on the list 😅😅
A detailed review of yours about the mackie mobilemix would be very appreciated. Not much infos around about that new mixer…
I would love to get my hands on one for sure! It seems really cool. I did a detailed review on the Mackie Showbox, but I would love to try out the Mobile Mix 🤘
Alas, I wish I had a backup brain! In my last two gigs, I forgot to plug in my second instrument. Awkward transitions. 🙄
🤣 haha it happens to all of us! I had a big intro to a set…. Went to play my guitar, and forgot that my wireless was on…. I freaked myself out but actually recovered nicely. It was opening for a national act too
This video was on point for me today. I'm preparing for a gig where I have to take all my own stuff for the first time and I've been trying to think of worst case scenarios for everything I need as backup short of just having 2 of everything. Good stuff.
Nice! Glad you found it helpful 🤘
Nightmare situation but you survived, at least it was a solo gig! I have nightmares about this but I think you've outdone me in terms of backups, think the only thing you don't have is a drum key! Been a few times I've had to turn the car around a few minutes after leaving the house because I forgot a shirt / shoes / iPad etc, now the gig shoes live in the car :)
Dude, I forgot my dress pants for a wedding show once 🤦 3 PA systems but no pants!
We are singers that do shows to tracks and every show we have a spare mixer, laptop and one speaker. My flight case has 2 Shure slxd and a Phenyx Pro 4 mic set (i sometimes do sound for bands and doo wop groups) so I covered there but this is a great vid to tell people what to do if you are stuck.
Nice! Good backup plan for sure 🤘
I was JUST about to message you about advice or a video for accessories as I am not happy with my tablet attachment. You’re the best!
Glad I could help!
To anyone looking for a backup (or even main) IEM, get the Moondrop Chu II and throw a zip tie on as a chinch.
Zip ties are really smart actually! Great idea
I did a cable audit of my existing set up this ensured I had at least 1 of all my cables. This stopped me from having cables I just won't use at all and made room for what I really needed. Plus a storage container of adaptors.
Smart! I just cleared out some cables from my studio room too… I was like “I haven’t used these the last 2 times I cleaned this out…, if I haven’t used it yet, I probably won’t”
You are incredibly and smartly prepared. The Immodium is the icing on the cake tho.
Hahaha always have it!
Great and informative video as always Scott. You listed things that have not even crossed my mind to have as a backup.
Great to hear!
Now all we need is a magic transport bag and and gear that can fold up in put in your back pocket. Getting better but it's still " you don't get paid to perform, you get paid to haul the gear.
One of my band mates says “I get paid to carry gear and open doors with my feet” 😂
Awesome video as always! You help people everyday,
myself included Any chance of a video on how you create your cues?
Thanks! And yup I do: ruclips.net/video/nw8wZfFSQ2w/видео.htmlsi=yGUmkJCI26V4wQxV
i ALWAYS have a plan B. I'm thrilled that S&it happens to a pro like you too, 🤣
Dude I forgot my dress pants at a wedding that was 3 hours away last year lol. 3 PA systems…. No pants
I always carry one of those passive acoustic guitar pickups that drop in the soundhole with me.
Oh smart! I didn’t think of that
Thank you for this that is great content. and thanks for your help I appreciate it
Thank you 🙏
Good thinking on your feet!!! That’s why you’re a pro and not an average joe.
Thanks! I was like “I do gear tips on RUclips for musicians…. I better be able to pull this off” 🤣
Hundreds of dollars in backup gear....must be nice! Some of us schlubs still have to suffer through playing for free...but you know what...if something breaks, we weren't getting paid anyway. I guess if you're getting paid, you learn to invest in that extra stuff.
My full-time job is being a musician, so yes, I get paid and I have backup gear. Do what works best for you and your budget.
@@ScottUhlMusic yeah, but you had to get started somewhere. I’m sure you didn’t wake up one day and decide this was going to be your full-time job. You’ve paid your dues, and I both admire and envy your opportunities in music and your dedication to your craft.
I'm searching a good portable stage mic stand, any recommendations?
Yup, the mic stand I go over in this video is great!
batteries in that bag of metal is a problem waiting to happen 14:15 of video Excellent video
Thanks, and I ordered cases actually after 2 other people told me the same!
Scott the IEC cable will it fit any powered speaker. I have a 1600 Behringer.
If it takes the IEC input then yes, which is very common 👍
@@ScottUhlMusic okay
Man, you are super thorough! Great advice as always. Thanks for the vid!
Thanks Matt!
there is a new mackie speaker out that has a detachable digital mixer built in, worth a look
Yup, that’s the one I was talking about at the end of the video: BATTERY-POWERED Speaker w/ BREAKAWAY MIXER - Mackie Showbox
ruclips.net/video/TKxZ-_Y2iFk/видео.html
Scott was the kid that had all 4 of the Ghostbusters Proton Packs and let the other kids use em.
😂😂😂
there was a few cool gems in here that i'd never thought about! Great tips!
Nice! Glad it was helpful 🤘
i thought i was bad with backup... hahaha! Great at keeping it all organised though, i'm a sucker for well organised storage. Great vid dude!
Thanks Jared! I swear half of my job is just having backups for any possible situation 😅
its a rabbit hole, i'd say "be careful" but uh... yea... you've gone too far, no coming back! hahaha - cheers man, all the best, love seeing footage of you live, i know copyrights etc, but if theres a way to see more, would love to check in on that from time to time.
@@ScottUhlMusic
Thanks man! I appreciate that. I’ll see if I can post some more live footage 🤘🤘
The x-vive is really good, the only problem I had with it was the charging port on them, they would break all the time
Really? Interesting, mine is still working great. My wife loves that IEM system especially
@@ScottUhlMusic that’s awesome, I hope it still works for ya for a while, they are a really great system, I guess I just had the bad luck of the draw, I had bought almost 10 of them and they all did the exact same thing, I’m hoping they might be able to fix that issue soon
Thanks for the reviews.i like the fact that you covered all prices.
Thanks! Definitely try to always list pricing so people can decide if it’s worth it for them 🤘
How does a person send a private message to Scott? He does have a ton of subscribers now so I can't imagine he even has time to read comments now.
I got a couple of ideas I want to share, but not with the world.
I try to respond to as many comments as I can 👍 but instagram or my website or the comment section are best
@@ScottUhlMusic I have two ideas for you:
A) I have watched, and continue to watch and learn from all your content. That said, the world of wireless is a strange one in that the more you watch, the more difficult it becomes to make an investment. This is especially true when a band already has wireless components in it that can cause interference.
As a bass player in a 6 piece who recently got the endorsement of 4 other band members to make a WIEM investment, I still can't decide the best value to buy, and since I'm spending others' money I really want to make the right choice, which seems to change weekly in this category due to innovation and competition.
Have you considered offering bands a monetized service to make unbiased purchase recommendations? At this point I would pay you $150 just tell me what to buy, and I think there are at least 1000 other people who would do the same.
How to do it:
1) publish a questionnaire that asks everything you need to know in order to make the right recommendation for each unique situation.
- number of players
- existing wireless components
- future desire to add other wireless tech
- existing mixer tech and in/out ports
- budget
- location
- type of gigs
- etc.
It could be 6 pages long. People fill this out.
2). Have an inbox that people send their completed questionnaire to with a paypal account attached to it. $150/response
3). Write a report with recommendations for each situation you see.
You get paid $150 to be objective....not slide sales leads to vendors. However you do have the power to increase the value of your service to me by having these manufacturers offer discount codes. So I pay you $150 for objective current expertise, but your service also qualifies me to save $50 in discounts, so $150 is actually only $100.
I think you could help a lot of people demystify wireless while monetizing beyond just eyeballs and asking for like-smashes.
B). When does Scott Uhl approach an offshore tech OEM to develop a branded line of wireless products made to his specs and branded SU. Wouldn't a company like D Debra embrace this kind of opportunity to make kit for others? Why wouldn't Fender want to create a bundled line of SU series Fender wireless gadgets?
Band in a box bundles:
- for WIEM
- for WIEM + wireless mics
- for WEIM + wireless mics + guitars
The more you add, the busier and less reliable it gets, but not if you design it all to work together upfront.
I see under-capitalized opportunities.
Amazing video thanks 👏👏👏
Thank you 😊
Show us your bunker for the end of times 😂
🤣🤣🤣
I see that you are band Dad as well…
🤣🤣 well we have our band “Mom-ager” who is an absolute godsend too!
Is the S1, a P2 but an integrated foot pedal?
It looks like it. It looks like the P2 just without a touch screen and just all in one
@@ScottUhlMusic I couldn't find any videos on the S1, not even any info on Reddit.
It would be amazing to have a S1 v P2 comparison. Thanks!! :)
The pun at the end was 👌-- I like the bag recommendation, going to pick it up. I am using a single canvas tote bag with dozens of random cables, mics, wired in ear pack, adapters, iec cables, power strips. It's impossible to keep organized because everything is just stacked in there.
Yeah I have a xlr cable case that’s just got them thrown in there. Even my organized bag is a little chaotic haha but it helps for sure!!
Batteries and power banks!
Batteries, power banks, and adapters!!
You have excellent and valuable knowledge of your equipment and how the systems work and interconnect. Thanks for sharing.
In the 70's and 80's, I was a Peavey dealer. A very popular piece of gear for small bands was the XR600 amp/mixer in a box. When the bands got bigger, they kept those units to use rather than trade them in. They were used as practice PA's, or monitor amps. In a pinch, they worked as bass amps, keyboard systems , and even as guitar amps if necessary. Having something that worked was extremely useful when another piece of gear broke or was forgotten.
Oh nice! Especially if something can have “multiple uses,” that’s extremely valuable to have
Checklists really help me.
That’s not a bad idea!
Who shows up to a gig and forget their entire pedal board at home?
lol yeah, that was pretty funny!
@@ScottUhlMusic god bless you for always supplying people and letting them borrow your stuff. About to snag some gear and use your affiliate links. It’s amazing the stuff that you come up with.
How well I remember that when my speaker went out? I had no extra gear and I had to do all those songs acapella. Then another time there was no balance between a venue's mixer and my powered speaker. A mess until two guys that I knew helped a lot. I need to learn more about equipment and I have a little. Thanks Scott.
Oh man! Yeah if your speaker is out that’s pretty much game over if you don’t bring two. I’ll likely start bringing two of them now 👍
Great real-world video!
Gear malfunctions WILL happen.
Have backup gear and know that gear well enough to be prepared to adapt so the show can go on.
Nice job!
Well said! Thank you 🤘
Hey Scott I thought I was the only one bringing all kinds of back up gear for so many years. If Something gonna break it’s always at a gig. Scott Your videos are super detailed and helpful to so many. You Rock!!
Thank you! And yeah, I have way too much backup gear, but always need to be prepared!
Great run-down on your backup gear! I typically have a good amount of these myself but am looking to consolidate them into a simpler carry-case and fill out a few pieces in the process. You listed a few bits I hadn't actually accounted for and will look for shortly! Cheers!
Nice! Glad it was helpful 🤘🤘
Bringing along back-up gear can't be overstated. I take along so much "just in case" hoping I'll never need it. The day it's left home will be when it's needed.
Hahaha exactly!
this is a joke right..?
This comment is a joke right.. ?
backups always.
Always 💪
Does the Mooer P2 have bass presets?
Not specifically but you could use it for bass 👍
@@ScottUhlMusic awesome! Thanks for the amazing video!!
Great video again Scott! Very good suggestions and recommendations for situations where anything and/or everything can go wrong at a gig.
Thanks! And yeah, something always goes wrong at a gig 😂 Have to be prepared!
Good advice and quick thinking on your part. Sounded great.😊
Thanks! And yeah, I even was trying to figure out how to use my P2 to add fx to my vocals at one point, but figured it actually sounded pretty decent already and I had a limited amount of time to figure it out
Excellent as always! Many of your ideas are in my bags as well!
Nice! Well prepared 💪
Very well thought out!
Good info.
Thank you 😊