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Basics of no soundcheck
prefade your inputs with the amps off
get all mics at about the same level on the vu meters
all eq to flat
monitor mixes wash all vocals in each wedge with the mic infront of a
wedge a little louder
anything that is far across stage mix a little in
drums get kick , keys , guitars and a modest level of vocals
start with your master fader at about -20
your monitor sends about where experiance tell you they should be(for me
aux master about 3/4 open no channel aux over 1/2 way)
explain to the band no to whine about monitors until break
have your focus on the vocal mics and GO
otherwise at the start time go through your sound check with the band
doing some sort of jammy whatever song
thank the audience for patience during the sound check and GO
George

Now that's what I call a helpful reply!!
Thank you. I will enter your thoughts into my notes and memorize
them. They shall become my mantra!!
You are my hero!

Shawn