December gigs

Evaluation of my technical input:
I couldn't have set up the event by my self. However, this is only regarding setting up the PA system and using auxillaries. I knew how to link the DI box with the instruments and the mixer. I personally think I set a good gain structure using the mixer. However, there were times where the sound would clip. I wasn't always checking the metering for the sound which would have helped prevent clipping. Regarding the performances, I should have spoken to the performers before and asked them roughly how they wanted to sound. Also, I could have told them to do a quick sound check before they started which would have helped with the overall sound. I should have turned up the Amp fully before I started to put up the gain structure on the mixer in order to get the loudest sound. On the other hand, the general layout for the event, in my opinion, was reasonable - considering there were not many instruments that needed to be set up there was enough space. The direction of the speakers enabled a large crowd directly in front of the performers. The loose cables was an issue at a point. This could have led to a bad accident. The fact that the piano and mic was in close proximity to one of the PA's could have lead to more feedback. I left the built in speakers on the electric piano on to replicate a ridge for the pianist/singer. This was a good idea as it would have been jarring just hearing the vocals from behind with the instrument you're playing below it.