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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Stage plots

> Create visual stage layouts with drag-and-drop positioning and input channel lists.

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A stage plot is a visual diagram showing where each performer and piece of equipment is positioned on stage. Roadcase includes a drag-and-drop stage plot builder that lets you create professional stage plots and export them as PDFs.

## Creating a stage plot

1. Navigate to **Stage plots** in the sidebar
2. Click **New stage plot**
3. Give it a name (e.g., "Full band plot" or "Acoustic trio plot")

## Stage layout

The stage plot editor is a visual canvas where you place items to represent your stage setup. Each item has:

| Property | Description |
| - | - |
| **Type** | What kind of equipment or position it represents |
| **Position** | X/Y coordinates on the stage (drag to position) |
| **Label** | Custom text label |

### Available stage items

Roadcase includes 15 built-in stage item types:

| Item | Description |
| - | - |
| Drums | Drum kit |
| Percussion | Percussion rig |
| Guitar amp | Guitar amplifier |
| Bass amp | Bass amplifier |
| Keyboard rig | Keyboard setup |
| Playback rig | Playback/tracks rig |
| Pedalboard | Effects pedalboard |
| FX board | Effects processor board |
| Vocal mic | Vocal microphone position |
| Utility mic | General-purpose microphone |
| DI box | Direct input box |
| Stereo DI | Stereo direct input box |
| Wedge | Floor wedge monitor |
| Side fill | Side fill monitor |
| IEM rack | In-ear monitor rack |

### Positioning items

Click an item type to add it to the stage, then drag it to the correct position. The stage canvas represents a top-down view of the stage, with the front of stage at the bottom.

## Input channel list

Every stage plot includes an input channel list — the technical specification that tells the sound engineer what to plug in and where. Each channel entry includes:

| Field | Description |
| - | - |
| **Channel number** | The input channel number on the mixing console |
| **Instrument** | What is being input (e.g., "Kick drum", "Lead vocal") |
| **Microphone** | The microphone or DI model (e.g., "SM57", "Beta 52A") |
| **Stand type** | The mic stand type: boom, straight, short, or none |
| **Phantom power** | Whether this channel requires 48V phantom power |
| **Notes** | Additional notes for the engineer |

### Linking channels to stage items

Each input channel can be linked to a stage item on the plot. This creates a visual connection between the channel list and the stage layout, making it easier for venue engineers to understand the setup.

## Using stage plots in advances

Stage plots are a key component of [show advances](/show-operations/advances.md). When you share an advance with a venue, your stage plot is displayed as a visual diagram alongside the input channel list.

You can also attach stage plots to [advance templates](/show-operations/advances.md) so they are automatically included every time you advance a show.

## Exporting stage plots

Click **Export PDF** to generate a printable stage plot document. The PDF includes:

* Visual stage layout with all items positioned
* Input channel list in table format
* Artist logo (if uploaded)

The PDF is designed to be handed to a venue's production team on the day of the show.

## Multiple stage plots

You can create multiple stage plots for different configurations:

* Full band setup
* Acoustic set
* Festival setup (reduced rig)
* Rehearsal layout

Attach the appropriate plot to each show's advance based on the situation.


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