Panduo Technical Specs and Logistics
Panduo requires
very little from you, the client, in order to perform at our best for
you. Here's the list:
- Load in.
Obviously, we'll need
access to the performance area. This can be by drive-up, or by
hand-truck load-in. Several pieces of our equipment are
very heavy, and so if a
whole flight of stairs are involved, a load-in surcharge may
apply.
- Performance
area.
We generally fit in a space about 10 by 10 feet. We can squeeze
down to a smaller area in a pinch if required, even an odd-shaped
one. The space must be flat, dry, and shaded from hot, direct
sunlight. Here's why:
- We need to
set up on a flat, fairly
even
surface, because our speakers and instruments are placed on
tripod stands. The flatter the better. We can work on grass or
ground as long as the grass is dry, and the ground is flat. A
slight slope is
acceptable.
- There are
two reasons we need to keep dry in our performance
area: 1) since we use electronics as a part of our set-up,
there is a safety concern, and 2) our instruments are made of
steel, and moisture causes rust spots.
- The space
needs to be shaded, because our
instruments will heat up in direct sunlight and go out of tune.
This applies primarily to the summer months, and only up until
about 8 or 9 p.m. In a pinch, we can provide our own shade with
large shade umbrellas, but these are not ideal, because they
aren't very attractive, and if the sun is in front of us, they
need to be placed such that we are behind them from the
audience perspective.
- We can set
up on any surface that is even, dry, and shaded, including
pavement, grass, wood decks, etc.
- Electrical. Since we require
amplification for our accompaniment tracks, we do need one
standard 110v electrical outlet within 75 feet. We draw just a
little more power than your typical blow dryer, so we've never
blown a circuit.
We can also play in locations that do not provide electrical power
if you provide a 2500-watt generator. These rent at most places
for about $45 for a day. Please note that if your event is in a
public park, you should check with the park administration about
whether amplified music is allowed in the park or not. Panduo has
been cleared previously for performance in some parks that usually
do not allow amplified music, since we do not necessarily have to
amplify our instruments (making our P.A. system just a very large
boom box, in essence), and since our music tends to appeal to such
a wide group of people that complaints are quite unlikely (hasn't
happened yet!).