Remember that it's not just rain that can cause problems: direct sunlight can overheat equipment too, and strong winds can easily knock equipment over.Assuming that it's a goer, there are a few things to be very clear about up front, such as get-in times, performance times, load-out times, the exact location, whether the performers will be on stage or grass, covered or in open air, what the vehicle access will be like, and so on.
The weather will be a primary concern at any outdoor event. This is much better than finding out too late - perhaps even on the day - that the demands can't be met. There's no shame in saying that you're not really set up for that sort of event (whatever it is) but that you can recommend someone else, thus keeping the door ajar for possible future work. It's very tempting to just say yes because you really want the gig, but it's worth adopting a business-planning approach, where you realistically assess your capability to deliver what's required, and don't take on something you can't really handle. There are obvious things to ask, such as the date, location and nature of the event (stage concert, arena display, and so on), but many more things need to be nailed down, because there's a very big decision to make here, and that's whether or not you feel capable of taking on the job at all. The live sound requirement for an outdoor event can be anything from a fully detailed technical specification to a vague notion from the event organisers that "we might need something.” The first contact with the organiser is often a simple message to say that they need a PA system for their event, and this is a crucial part of the process, because it's important to establish certain key facts early on - especially for outdoor venues, as there are more variables. Now that Summer is finally here, it's time to dust off the sun hat, deckchair and cool box - or should that be waterproof jacket, hot flask and tarpaulins? Either way, it's the time of year when many live events move into the open, offering opportunities and challenges to those involved with providing live sound.įor live-sound professionals, all this will be part and parcel of their everyday operations, but in this article I'll be taking a look at outdoor sound from a smaller PA owner or operator's point of view, as getting into outdoor work can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience, provided you prepare well and know your own limitations. Outdoor live-sound work can be immensely satisfying to do - but it also involves some serious preparation.
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