Acoustic Duo Stage Plot Template

Best fit for this template

Best for singer-songwriter duos, vocal plus guitar setups, small cafe stages, listening rooms, and support slots with fast changeovers.

The venue should be able to tell whether the duo needs one shared wedge or two separate mixes, where the acoustic guitar DI sits, and how little stage space the setup can use.

Venue questions this template answers

• Do both performers sing, or does only one vocal microphone need to be prepared?
• Can the pair use a shared wedge, or do they need separate monitor mixes?
• Is the acoustic guitar DI direct from the instrument, a preamp, or a pedalboard?

Layout priorities

• Keep both vocal microphones close enough to show whether one shared wedge can work.
• Place the acoustic guitar DI beside the performer who controls it, not as a generic input note.
• Leave the stage drawing compact so a small room can understand the setup at a glance.

Example stage layout

• Place both vocal microphones downstage, with acoustic guitar DI near the main performer and any second instrument clearly labeled.
• Keep the diagram centered around the two performers so the venue can fit it onto a compact stage.

Suggested input list

• Vocal 1
• Vocal 2
• Acoustic guitar DI
• Second guitar or keyboard DI
• Optional playback stereo L/R

Equipment notes

• Label the acoustic guitar DI and any pickup preamp or pedalboard clearly.
• Mention whether a stool, small table, or shared music stand is needed.
• Keep the PDF compact so the venue can confirm the setup quickly.

Monitor notes

• A shared center wedge can work if both performers stand close together.
• Separate wedges are useful when both performers sing and need different vocal balance.
• If the room is small, note whether monitors can stay low to reduce feedback.

Common missing details

• Not clarifying whether both performers sing or only one vocal is needed.
• Forgetting to list the acoustic guitar DI as a separate input.
• Sending a layout that is too large for the small stages where acoustic duos often play.

PDF review checklist

• The PDF says whether one shared wedge is enough or each performer needs a separate mix.
• The acoustic guitar DI, pickup preamp, and optional second instrument are not collapsed into one vague label.
• The setup reads like a small room layout instead of a full-band stage plot.

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