Tech Info

POWER

There is a 200 amp 2 phase service available for lights, and a 100 amp for sound. Please note that there is NO 3 phase power at Bimbo’s.

STAGE

The stage at Bimbo’s is 29 feet deep and 23 feet wide at it’s widest. Please note that while the stage is 3 different levels this almost always eliminates the need for additional risers. There is no way to alter the stage from the current configuration, and while it may appear problematic at first glance we’ve successfully dealt with this somewhat unorthodox stage on hundreds of shows.

There is also a small side stage, located stage right of the main stage, that is sometimes used for opening acts. This varies from show to show. Please consult us about the details of your show.

SOUND

There is a 105db limit as measured from the FOH position. This limit includes any transients or spikes. We have enacted this limit for a couple of reasons: The comfort of our guests and staff, regardless of the genre. Our neighbors; we are located in a residential area and when shows are run at 105db or lower we don’t receive any complaints from them or the police on their behalf. This limit is non-negotiable.

The in house system is a Nexo Alpha series rig. The FOH position is located just off center, 50 feet from the downstage edge of the stage. We do not move our FOH console. There is room for two 6 space FOH racks if you carry one. NOTE: The Midas inserts are seperate send / return, TRS style. Monitors are mixed from stage left.

IN HOUSE GEAR

FOH:
  • MIDAS XL-200 (44 mono, 4 stereo modules). Fully recapped in August 2015.
  • 54 snake lines from stage via Ramtech Stagebox 54.
  • 1 x KT DN360 stereo 1/3 octave EQ, for Left and Right
  • 1 x KT DN360 stereo 1/3 octave EQ, for Center Fill and Rear Delays
  • OMNIDRIVE Compact Plus
  • 1 CD player and Clearcom
16 x Channels of compression as follows:
  • 1 x Drawmer DL 441 (4 channels compression)
  • 1 x Drawmer DL 241 (2 channels compression)
  • 2 x BSS DPR 402 (4 channels compression)
  • 1 x BSS DPR 404 (4 channels compression)
  • 1x Summit DCL 200 Stereo Tube Compressor (2 channels compression)
8 X Channels of noise gate as follows:
  • 1 x Dramer DS 404 (Quad noise gate)
  • 2 x Aphex 622 (4 channels noise gate)
Effects as follows:
  • TC electronics M2000 digital reverb
  • Lexicon PCM 80
  • Lexicon MPX-1
  • Yamaha SPX 2000
  • Roland SDE3000
MONS:
SYSTEM:
  • NEXO ALPHA in the following configuration:
    • FLOWN:
    • Left Array: 2 x M3, 2 x B-1
    • Center Fill: 2 x PS 10
    • Right Array: 2 x M3, 2 x B-1
    • ON THE FLOOR:
    • Left Stack: 2 x B-1, 1 x S-2
    • Right Stack: 2 x B-1, 1 x S-2
    • Delays: 2x PS 15
    • All powered by Nexo NXAMPs
  • MICS / di’s:
    • 6′ Kawai baby grand piano
    • 1 x Pioneer DJM600 mixer
    • 2 x Technics SL-1200mk2 turntables
    • 1 x Beyer M88
    • 1 x Shure Beta 91
    • 1 x Sennheiser 602
    • 1 x EV 868
    • 1 x AKG D112
    • 6 x Sennheiser 604
    • 2 x Sennheiser 609 Silver
    • 5 x Sennheiser 421
    • 2 x Audio Technica 4050
    • 2 x Shure KSM 137
    • 2 x Shure SM81
    • 2 x Sennheiser 945
    • 10 x Shure SM58
    • 8 x Shure SM57
    • 4 x Shure Beta 57A
    • 3 x Shure Beta 87A
    • 2 x Crown PCC 160
    • 4 x Radial JDI Passive DI boxes
    • 2 x Radial J48 Active DI
    • 1 x Radial J48 Stereo Active DI
    • 1 x Radial Pro AV2 DI
    • 1 x LR Baggs Para Acoustic DI
    • 1 x Tech 21 Sans Amp Bass Driver DI
    • 8 x Countryman DI boxes
    • 1 x Audio Technica U857QL Podium Mic
    • 30 x misc mic stands
  • LIGHTING:
    • Avolites Quartz with Titan Mobile Wing
    • 6x Chauvet Rogue 2 Spot 18 ch. mode
    • 10x GLP Impression X4s 18 ch. mode
    • 6x Chauvet Colorado Solo 17 ch. STD.Y mode
    • 2x Studio Spot 250
    • 12x ETC Source 4 Par MFL 575w
    • 16x ETC Source 4 Leko 575w
    • MISC:
      • ETC Sensor Touring Rack Dimmer
      • 24x Chauvet Freedom Par Hex-4 uplights
      • 1x Elation Opto Branch 4
      • 1x Lycian Super Club Follow Spot (model: 1238)
      • 1x Radiance water-based hazer (model: CLF2460)
      • 1x Mirror ball
    • Click to view Bimbo’s Light Plot
  • MISC:
    • 6′ Kawai baby grand piano
    • 1 x Pioneer DJM600 mixer
    • 2 x Technics SL-1200mk2 turntables

LOAD IN INFO

Up short ramp (33-1/2 inches wide by 118 inches long) from street in front of venue (Columbus Avenue), through double doors (55″ w x 83″ H) directly onto the main floor, stage left. The very few items that are too tall to fit through the door can go up the alley, and in through the back door.

Height to Grid: 14 feet