What is full audio production and why is it important?

Audio production is basically all the equipment necessary to make everything sound great, from microphones to speakers and DJ decks. High-quality audio production is a crucial part of making your day run smoothly. You can watch this video for a quick rundown on what can be involved.

Can you provide audio production for our celebrant/pastor?

No, our packages don’t include audio production (speaker, mic, or any sound equipment) for celebrants or pastors, and it’s not feasible to connect an additional microphone to the artist’s PA system. This is because (1) all the input channels are already taken up by the musicians, (2) most of our artists' portable PA systems aren’t compatible with wireless microphones, and (3) the musicians will be set up in a different location from where celebrants/pastors typically need sound. For these reasons, it’s essential to have a separate dedicated audio system for your celebrant so that everyone can clearly hear the ceremony and your vows.

Can your artists play unamplified?

No, none of the Oberon Lane artists will perform without minimal amplification - This is due to a number of factors including vocal strain, audio projection, awkwardness, and everything in between. Minimal audio production (a small busking amp for example) must be allowed by your venue/event in order for an Oberon Lane Artist to perform for you.

How do I choose the right setup location for the musicians?

Make sure you have a good setup location for the musicians that, for example, isn’t right next to the table with elderly guests who might be sensitive to loud volumes. This can all dramatically impact your guests’ enjoyment over the course of the evening.

Make sure the movement of audio production setups is kept to a minimum. Your ceremony is location 1, then the main reception is location 2. This is a normal range, and any logistical setups beyond this are very difficult to arrange effectively.

Warmth – this is often overlooked but absolutely essential to the quality of your musicians’ performance. If they are to be set up outside in the colder months of the year, or in a cold room, please have a heater, windbreaks, etc. available so they can perform to the best of their ability. Having a DJ set up in the cold for 5 hours is a bad time for all.

Do I need to arrange anything for the setup?

While we are able to provide everything, a table for the mixer and DJ decks is super helpful – we suggest asking your venue if they can provide this so that it’s thematically aligned to the decor. If this isn’t possible, let us know and we’ll bring our own trestle. Stools are also appreciated for canapés and early reception sets if they’re available onsite.

What is an In-house systems & what are decibel limits?

Many venues have their own in-house systems installed and require all artists to plug into their existing system. While this is fine, please note that this process puts control of the volume and vibe in the hands of the venue manager and not the artist. The artists will be at the mercy of the rules of the venue, and there is nothing they can do to override this. Venues like Watsons Bay, Berry Homestead, Growwild, Bendooley Stables, all have requirements such as this.

Do you provide lighting setups?

Our artists do not provide DJ lighting rigs; they just set up simple fairy lights. Most wedding venues, stylists, and clients want to keep everything stylistically aligned (generally nice and romantic in atmosphere/vibe), so we've learned through experience to keep it simple and just add some fairy lights to our DJ setups. For anything beyond that, you'll need to hire from an external lighting hire company.

Will the artists provide an extension lead if required?

If the extension lead required is no longer than the standard 20m length, the artists can supply this – just please make sure this is clearly outlined in your artist brief. If the lead required is longer than the standard length, you (or your venue) will need to provide this.