OK all you live performers. Just trying to get your techniques for setting up your live gig...specifically for volume levels and eQ...What gets adjusted first...the instrument, then mixer, then speakers...how far apart do you set speakers, what gain is highest, speaker, mixer, instrument..basically, what process do you use to insure the greatest quality sound with minimal noise/hiss , but plenty of volume available....I'm off for my first 4 gigs in a month, so I'm looking for techniques to play with. I have an uncle who has a banquet hall facility. He said I could come in and play around as much as I needed to get the sound right and experiment. Just wanted to have a foundation before experimenting. Thanks Brian