In Chapter 38 of my book Live Sound–Theory and Practice I mention that I put a MS Word doc of the contracts printed in that chapter online for you to modifty. While I didn't put up a Word doc, in case any of you all are worried about viruses, here are the contracts in text form, you can cut and paste them into any word processing program of your choice. Exhibit A
Equipment List:
The Contractor agrees to furnish a COMPLETE PROFESSIONAL QUALITY sound reinforcement system for audience and stage. The Contractor will provide a venue-appropriate system for live music reinforcement. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of:
– One <blank> XLR input mixing console of professional quality
– Speakers, Amplifiers and Crossovers as appropriate to venue and music style
– <blank> subwoofer cabinets
– <blank> top box cabinets
– Signal processing and amplification appropriate to above cabinets
– Equalizers of professional quality (1/3 octave capable) for <blank> monitor feeds
– <blank> insertable Compressor/Limiters for vocals and instruments as required
– <blank> Digital Reverb/Effects units for vocals and instruments
– <blank> monitor mix feeds to the stage
– <blank> monitor wedges (12-inch+horn) for the performers
– Up to <blank> Mic stands and booms, and <blank> drum mic claws
– Mics –Assorted professional-quality mics of good working condition
– <blank> Direct Insert (DI) box (passive) feeds of good working condition
– Cabling as required for operation of above sound equipment
Lighting requirements. The Contractor agrees to furnish a COMPLETE PROFESSIONAL QUALITY lighting system for the stage.
– <blank> PAR56 300 Watt MFL lighting fixtures with basic gel colors in frames
– <blank> stage lighting lifts with bars supporting the fixtures
– <blank> digital dimmer channels for the fixtures
– A digital control console for remote control of dimmers
– Cabling as required for operation of above light equipment
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Exhibit B
Electrical Requirements:
The Buyer shall provide at minimum, a 100 Ampere 120/240 VAC single phase or 100 Ampere 120 VAC three phase electrical service for show performance. The service point shall be within 100 feet of the performance area, be available during the time of load-in through load-out and be up to current National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.
The service point shall be at least four-wire (hot, hot, neutral, ground), and disconnectable by means of either a plug-and-receptacle or through a company (bull) switch. The safety ground shall be a single point bond at facility electrical service entrance, and shall not carry neutral current at the point of disconnect.
The preferred methods of service are a 100A or larger sub-panel, or via 100 Ampere or larger company switch capable of accepting #2 gauge or larger feeder conductors.
Alternatively, portable generator service shall be not less than 48kVA rated and grounded by the generator rental provider. The generator shall be operational and fueled to be able to operate for the whole duration, from load-in to load-out. The generator shall provide stable 120 VAC and 60 Hz currents to prevent equipment damage. Generator location should within 100 feet of the performance area and secure from unauthorized personnel tampering with generator or tripping on the Contractor’s feeder cabling from the generator to the performance area. Whisper-quiet (show power) generators are recommended. No vehicle traffic permitted on feeder cabling.
The Buyer shall be responsible for all Damage to the Contractor’s equipment should the electrical service fail on-site.
