It did not take me long to learn that showing up to a gig prepared is EVERYTHING. Whether it’s a sweaty rock show or a black tie corporate event, having an organized, thought out, tech case is crucial and will be your saving grace at one point.
Over the past few years of loading gear into venues, I feel I’ve finally fine-tuned my kit into a reliable, compact, (and cute) kit that has saved me from embarrassment more than I care to admit!
*disclaimer: some of these seem crazy but I’ve been asked for everything in here at least once!*
Here is what is in my tech case! **aka survival kit**
Cables
- (2) 25ft XLR
- (2) Male XLR -> TRS
- (1) mini -> dual XLR
- w/ dongles
- (1) ethernet
- (1) speaker cable
- (2) 25ft ¼ inch
- (1) AC power cable
- (2) TA4 -> ¼ inch
- (2) XLR turnarounds
- XLR in-line pad
- TA4 -> microdot
- Mini -> ¼
Tools
- Compact drill w/ charger if room!
- Drill bit set
- 16 piece micro driver set with sockets
- Sonnect sound bullet
- Hex key set
- Mini tape measure
- Leatherman
Backline
- Drum accessories
- Drum key
- Pair of sticks
- Moon gels
- Felts w/ sleeves
- Hi-hat Clutch
- Tuner pedal
- Clip on tuner
- Guitar picks
- Guitar strap
Survival
- In-ears
- Can of monster
- Tampons
- Hair Ties
- Emergen-C
- Hand warmers
- Advil
- Tums
- Business cards
Misc
- (2) rolls of gaff
- Black and bright
- E-tape
- Pack of Sennheiser generic earbuds
- Sharpies and pens
- Pair of gloves
- (1) sm57
- (1) sm58
- (2) mic clips
- Ground lift adapter
- Batteries
- Brick of AA batteries
- (4) 9V batteries
