Hiya,
New here. My band is going to be playing a gig next weekend at a place we've never been before and it'll be our first gig with the 1608. I'm the bass player, and following the unwritten law, also own the PA and run sound.
My system is really basic - JBL PRX subs and tops, passive monitors powered by by a crown 1500 fed by an ART HQ231 (that I use to find/cut feedback). I also have a Lexicon mx200 that I can use.
The band is 5 pieces - 2 electric guitars, 1 acoustic guitar (to a DI to the board), bass, drums, female lead vocal, 4 male vocals, keys. We won't get to sound check the system until the day of the gig. I've tried to load the obvious presets, and set some basic reverb (short plate) and delay on the vocals, and tweaked the preset EQs a bit based on my experience with the group.
The bar/restaurant is fairly small, no dance floor, and is carpeted. The stage is very small (~9x11) and is surrounded by a 2' high solid wall. The owner has mentioned that they don't want us to be "too loud". Due to space limits and volume restraints, I'm planning on leaving the subs home. My bass rig and drummers kick will be plenty loud.
I'm wondering if any of my more experienced brethren here have any pointers or tips I can use to get closer to an acceptable mix in the time we'll have.
Many thanks,
Sanchinguy