What You Will Learn…

• Sound properties of a venue (sizing-up the room)
• Placement of monitors and speakers
• Gain staging on the mixing board
• How to eliminate 'feedback'
• Graphic and parametric EQ
• Vocal mic proximity effect
• Whether you need subs for the venue
• DI boxes, microphones, guitar preamps, etc.
• How to work with a house sound engineer to get a good stage sound
  

What you will not learn:

How to book a gig
How to promote a gig
How to get paid
What to wear to your gig
How to get the fans to pay your bar tab