Band rehearsal

Set up Studio 1 for a band rehearsal with optional scratch recording.

Duration

5 min setup + session time

Difficulty

Intermediate

Rooms

Recording Room, Rehearsal Room, Control Room

Before you start

Opening checklist is completeCurrentS16 and X32 Rack are onlinePowerplay HA8000 is on and volumes are lowAll players know where their instruments and headphones are

Steps

Place the band sources

Put vocal microphones, guitar mic, bass DI, keys, and drum inputs close to the performers. Keep cable paths clear so performers can move safely.

Connect inputs to the S16

Use a simple channel order: drums first, then bass DI, guitar mic, keys, and vocal. Label or remember the order before adjusting the X32.

Build the monitoring mix

On the X32 or X32 Edit, create a safe headphone mix for each performer. Start low, then ask players what they need more or less of.

Never raise headphone sends quickly. Sudden volume jumps can hurt hearing.

Activate Powerplay HA8000

Confirm each headphone channel receives signal. Keep individual channel knobs at a comfortable level before rehearsal starts.

Start rehearsal

Let the band play one short section first. Fix obvious balance problems before the full rehearsal begins.

Optional scratch recording

If a reference recording is needed, open Logic Pro and record a quick stereo or multi-track scratch take. Name the project with date, group, and song.

End and clean up

Save or discard rehearsal audio as instructed, lower monitor volumes, coil cables, return microphones, and place instruments back on stands.