The Spotlight Thingamajig

Toss the dead trees & get your whole band on the same wavelength with Stage Monitor Mode. Stage monitors = fancy HDTV on sticks that basically become digital music stands (so fancy, right?). One iPad or iPhone, infinite power over your entire ensemble. You're basically a digital conductor now. Congrats.

Pluggin\' In

Grab a wired adapter to link your screens, or flex with an AppleTV & AirPlay for that wireless ~aesthetic~. Then splitter your way to multiple displays if you\u{2019}re feeling extra.

Note: OnSong says wired adapters are *chef\u{2019}s kiss because wireless radio interference is the enemy of good vibes in the real world. Planning multiple video screens? Invest in the good HDMI stuff & powered splitters, or regret it later.*

The Shopping List (Aka: How Much Does Your Band Cost?)

Here\u{2019}s the gear we threw at this problem. Per monitor situation: roughly $250-$300 depending on whether you\u{2019}re fancy or broke. Plot twist: each monitor can flex for multiple musicians, so share the wealth.

• Coby LEDTV2326 23-Inch 1080p 60Hz LED HDTV/Monitor (Black)
• Audio2000\u{2019}S AST420Y Portable Flat Panel TV/Monitor Stand with Foldable Tripod Legs
• J-Tech Digital TM 4 Ports HDMI 1x4 Powered Splitter
• Aurum Ultra Series - High Speed HDMI Cable With Ethernet - 15 Feet
• VicTsing Dock to HDMI A/V Cable Adapter for 30-pin Dock Connector
• Lightning Digital A/V Adapter
• Apple iPad Charge and Sync Dock
• Macally Lightning Charge and Sync Dock for iPad

The Confidence Projector (A.K.A. Your New Best Friend)

Got a back-of-house projector? ZOMG, project those chord charts so the stage crew can actually read them. Most projectors are locked in landscape mode & live far away, so pro tip: show one song at a time so it\u{2019}s not microscopic. Work the magic in Thingies » Live Thingies » Video Stuff » Stage Monitor Knobs.