Fest Operations9 min read•June 18, 2026 at 4:55 PM IST

A Student's Guide to Artist Technical Riders, Sound Engineering & Lighting

Understanding line arrays, stage monitors, in-ear transmitters, and power phase balancing for pro-nights.

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Prateek Deshmukh

Sound Engineer, Mood Indigo Technical Crew

Decoding the Artist Technical Rider

Before signing a headlining artist contract, study their technical rider carefully. Common requirements include: - **JBL VTX / d&b audiotechnik line array speaker systems**. - **Digital mixing console (DiGiCo SD10 or Yamaha CL5)**. - **Dedicated silent generator backup with balanced 3-phase power**.

Never assume the college auditorium's in-house sound system is adequate for a rock band or electronic artist. Budget for external sound hire early in your festival roadmap.

Topics covered in this guide:

#Sound Engineering#Stage Rider#Concert Tech#Pro-Nite

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