# Live band sound in Barcelona and Catalonia

> At Alquiaudio we have provided live band sound in Barcelona and across Catalonia since 2015: stages for bands of up to 7 musicians with miking, monitors and live mixing.

- URL: https://www.alquiaudio.es/en/live-band-sound/
- Last updated: October 2026

We run sound both for bands we book and for other acts performing at your event: cover bands, town-festival bands, choirs, singer-songwriters and jazz groups.

- Musicians: up to 7
- Channels: 32 on the desk
- Monitors: up to 4 mixes
- System: 6,000 W
- Technician: Live mixing

## What does live band sound include?

**It includes the audience PA, mics and DI boxes for every instrument, stage monitors and a technician mixing throughout the performance.**

In short:

- **Mics:** vocals, drums, amps and horns.
- **DI boxes:** bass, keys, acoustic guitars.
- **Monitors:** up to four independent mixes.
- **Sound check:** before the audience arrives.

A five-piece with a full drum kit usually needs 18 to 24 channels. Alquiaudio’s 32-channel desk leaves room for a seven-piece with backing vocals and stereo keys, without having to choose who goes without a mic.

## What information does your band’s sound technician need?

**Ideally a rider with the input list, a stage plot and how many monitor mixes the band needs.**

If the band doesn’t have a rider, no problem: a ten-minute call is enough to put one together. We want to know which instruments there are, who sings, whether anyone uses their own in-ears and whether there are backing tracks from a laptop.

1. **Input list** Instrument by instrument, with mic or DI box.
2. **Stage plot** Where each musician stands, to position monitors.
3. **Monitor mixes** Who needs to hear what; up to four mixes.
4. **Timings** Sound check, show time and changeovers between acts.

## Floor wedges or in-ears for a gig?

**Quick answer: floor monitors are the most practical for party and cover bands; in-ears give more control but require the band to have their own systems and experience.**

We use the Electro-Voice 12″ speakers as floor monitors thanks to their wedge angle. If the band brings in-ears, we send their mixes from our desk. For staging, see [stages and platforms for bands](https://www.alquiaudio.es/en/stage-platform-hire/).

*Floor monitors versus in-ear monitoring*

| Criterion | Floor monitors | In-ears |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ease of use | Immediate, no preparation | Needs tuning and practice |
| Stage volume | Higher | Very low |
| Feedback risk | Higher, controlled with EQ | Practically none |
| Who provides it | Alquiaudio | Usually the band; we send the feed |
| When to choose | Parties, covers, choirs | Bands with backing tracks and click |

## Which other services can you combine?

- [Stage and platform hire](https://www.alquiaudio.es/en/stage-platform-hire/)
- [Town council and festival sound](https://www.alquiaudio.es/en/town-council-festival-sound/)
- [LED event lighting](https://www.alquiaudio.es/en/led-event-lighting/)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many musicians can you mic up?

Alquiaudio runs sound for bands of up to 7 musicians with drums, backing vocals and keys. With 32 channels on the desk there is room for full line-ups. For bigger bands we tell you from the first message.

### Can you do sound for a band you haven’t booked?

Yes, we run the stage for any band performing at your event. We coordinate with the band to get their rider before the day. It is common at town festivals and weddings.

### How long does the sound check take?

For a band of five to seven, the sound check usually takes 45 to 60 minutes after set-up. For singer-songwriters or duos, around 20 minutes. We set it in the Rider so the band arrives on time.

### Do you bring drum mics?

Yes, we bring mics for a full kit: kick, snare, toms, hi-hat and overheads. Also mic stands, cables and DI boxes. The band only needs to bring their instruments.

### Does the technician stay for the whole performance?

Yes, the Alquiaudio technician mixes live for the whole performance. They adjust vocals, solos and monitors as the band asks. Afterwards, they pack down the equipment.


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**Alquiaudio** — Alquiaudio is a sound and lighting hire company with technicians, based in the province of Barcelona and serving all of Catalonia since 2015. Its own 6,000 W system covers weddings, corporate events, town councils, town festivals, private parties and live bands of up to 7 musicians.

- Tel. / WhatsApp: +34 722 538 833 (https://wa.me/34722538833)
- Email: info@alquiaudio.es
- Open 24/7, 365 days a year, holidays included
- Based in the province of Barcelona · Serving all of Catalonia
- Web: https://www.alquiaudio.es/