TELEVISION AND BROADCAST BACKLINE CHECKLIST The Backline Company PERFORMANCE MODE [ ] Fully live performance and audio [ ] Live with playback elements [ ] Performance to complete track [ ] Pre-recorded audio with visual performance [ ] Multi-take recording [ ] Live-to-tape [ ] Live transmission [ ] Active and visual-only equipment identified CURRENT DOCUMENTS [ ] Artist rider [ ] Backline requirement [ ] Studio floor plan [ ] Camera plan [ ] Scenic plan [ ] Input list [ ] Playback specification [ ] Rehearsal and recording schedule [ ] Run of show [ ] Cue sheet [ ] Contacts and approvals CAMERA AND SCENIC [ ] Camera lanes [ ] Jib, crane and track movement [ ] Handheld routes [ ] Framing requirements [ ] LED walls and scenic returns [ ] Audience sightlines [ ] Lighting positions [ ] Artist entrances [ ] Cable crossings [ ] Branding or appearance requirements [ ] Artist ergonomics protected STAGE VOLUME AND MONITORING [ ] In-ear monitoring [ ] Wedges [ ] Amplifier placement or isolation [ ] Acoustic or electronic drums [ ] Tactile drum monitoring [ ] DI paths [ ] Playback feeds [ ] Talkback and cues [ ] Audio and monitor responsibilities MUSICIAN POSITIONS [ ] Drum configuration and hardware [ ] Drum tuning and riser marks [ ] Keyboard models and tiers [ ] Keyboard stand and bench measurements [ ] Keyboard pedals, power and DI channels [ ] Guitar and bass systems [ ] Footswitch and pedalboard connections [ ] Amplifier positions [ ] Artist-carried equipment [ ] Position continuity notes PLAYBACK INTEGRATION [ ] Computers and interfaces [ ] Controllers and triggers [ ] Playback operator [ ] Timecode dependencies [ ] MIDI and USB [ ] Redundant playback system [ ] DI and output requirements [ ] Power [ ] Stands and device holders [ ] Department responsibilities CONTINUITY [ ] Instrument models [ ] Floor positions [ ] Stand heights [ ] Drum and cymbal placement [ ] Pedal positions [ ] Amplifier orientation [ ] Cable routes [ ] Visible accessories [ ] Approved adjustments [ ] Photography permission SCHEDULE [ ] Studio access [ ] Setup [ ] Functional checks [ ] Audio line check [ ] Artist rehearsal [ ] Camera blocking [ ] Lighting rehearsal [ ] Dress rehearsal [ ] Record takes [ ] Transmission [ ] Pickups or retakes [ ] Strike REDUNDANCY [ ] Keyboard power supplies [ ] Sustain and expression pedals [ ] Playback stands and power [ ] DI boxes [ ] Signal cables [ ] Footswitches [ ] Drum pedals [ ] Drumheads and hardware [ ] Approved alternate system [ ] Redundancy tested and accessible POWER AND CONNECTIONS [ ] Operating voltage [ ] Approved power distribution [ ] Power-supply ownership [ ] Audio outputs [ ] DI requirements [ ] Balanced and unbalanced sources [ ] Speaker connections [ ] MIDI, USB and control dependencies [ ] Cable lengths and safe routes [ ] Department handover points TECHNICIANS AND FLOOR CUES [ ] Backline crew lead [ ] Instrument specialists [ ] Floor manager [ ] Audio and playback contacts [ ] Artist handover [ ] Rehearsal support [ ] Reset responsibility [ ] Standby position [ ] Fault escalation [ ] Strike responsibility ACCESS AND SECURITY [ ] Studio security [ ] Equipment manifest [ ] Timed dock access [ ] Vehicle screening [ ] Floor restrictions [ ] Accreditation [ ] Remote-site requirements [ ] Overnight hold [ ] Confidential location [ ] Equipment release time [ ] Transportation quoted separately STRIKE AND RECOVERY [ ] Formal production release [ ] Safe power-down [ ] Artist-carried items returned [ ] Pickup continuity preserved if required [ ] Department strike sequence [ ] Equipment and accessories counted [ ] Marks removed where authorised [ ] Faults isolated [ ] Camera and scenic routes cleared [ ] Approved load-out route [ ] Post-production notes This checklist supports backline planning and does not replace broadcast engineering, electrical, audio, playback, staging, safety or production documentation. Preparation Before Performance(TM)