I play lots of jobs with different sets of equipment, but usually need 6 channels, plus the rc input for a CD or Ipod for break tunes.

A powered mixer lets me quickly adjust for the room and the various instruments. I have been using small-200-300 watt Carvins or Yamaha's.

On-board effects, plenty of power and the ability to use output eq to balance for the room without touching the individual channel eq (in most cases) make this work for me.


R.