{"product_id":"8-x-8-portable-drum-riser-2-x-4-panel-configuration-copy","title":"8' x 8' Portable Drum Riser – 2' x 4' Panel Configuration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLimeLight Lite Series 8' x 8' Portable Drum Riser Made with 2' x 4' Panels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe LimeLight Lite Series 8' x 8' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eportable drum riser made with 2' x 4' panels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides 64 square feet of elevated performance space while keeping every individual platform compact, lightweight, and easy to transport.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt entirely from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeight 2' x 4' LimeLight Lite Series platforms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with Expandable X-Riser bases, this configuration is designed for drummers, bands, schools, houses of worship, venues, and production companies that want a full-size drum riser without large, difficult-to-handle stage decks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe smaller 2' x 4' platforms are easier to carry, load, unload, and store. Their compact size also makes this configuration especially convenient when transporting a drum riser in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emany standard passenger vehicles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in 8\", 16\", and 24\" heights with Grey Carpet, Black HexCoat, or Premium Wood Laminate finishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(8) 2' x 4' LimeLight Lite Series Platforms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(8) SecureLock Expandable X-Riser Bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoice of 8\", 16\", or 24\" height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoice of Grey Carpet, Black HexCoat, or Premium Wood Laminate finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-Size Drum Riser. Smaller Panels to Transport.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn 8' x 8' drum riser provides \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e64 square feet of usable elevated performance space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a practical size for many standard drum kits and percussion setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this configuration different is how it gets there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of using larger stage decks, the complete 8' x 8' drum riser is built entirely from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompact 2' x 4' modular stage platforms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat means smaller individual pieces to carry, load, unload, transport, and store—while still creating a full 8' x 8' drum riser when assembled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for Easier Transportation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional portable drum risers can still be difficult to transport when their individual stage decks are large or heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe LimeLight 2' x 4' platform configuration takes a different approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe smaller platforms are easier to handle and compact enough to fit into many \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estandard passenger vehicles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on the vehicle and the other equipment being transported.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor musicians and organizations that don't have a dedicated staging truck or trailer, the smaller 2' x 4' panels can make transporting a drum riser considerably more practical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis configuration is especially useful for bands, musicians, schools, churches, live music venues, and AV production companies that regularly move equipment between locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast Setup and Teardown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach 2' x 4' platform connects to its Expandable X-Riser base using LimeLight's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecureLock tool-free connection system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully expand the riser, lock it into position, attach the platform, and connect the adjoining sections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the performance, the process reverses. The complete 8' x 8' drum riser breaks back down into eight compact 2' x 4' platforms, while the X-Riser bases fold for easier transportation and storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a full-size portable drum riser made from smaller, easier-to-handle components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose This 8' x 8' Portable Drum Riser?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt entirely from compact 2' x 4' platforms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e64 square feet of elevated performance space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmaller individual platforms are easier to carry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasier loading and unloading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConvenient for transport in many standard passenger 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capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShips from our Illinois warehouse within 24–48 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose Your Drum Riser Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack HexCoat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is our most popular overall stage finish and provides the traditional black appearance commonly used for concerts, live performances, and production environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrey Carpet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a popular choice for drum risers because carpet can help \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edampen vibration and reduce unwanted noise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while providing a familiar surface beneath the drum 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Smaller 2' x 4' platforms are easier to carry, load, unload, transport, and store than larger stage decks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce assembled, the eight individual platforms create a full \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8' x 8' portable drum riser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan this drum riser be transported in a car?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe individual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2' x 4' platforms are compact enough to fit in many standard passenger vehicles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although actual cargo capacity depends on the vehicle, riser height, drum kit, and other equipment being transported.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the 2' x 4' panel configuration particularly useful for musicians and organizations that want a portable drum riser without relying on a dedicated staging truck or large trailer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this drum riser easy for one person to handle?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compact 2' x 4' platform size makes the individual stage sections easier for one person to carry and position during setup and teardown than larger stage decks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the drum riser easy to set up and take down?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. 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