On rare days off from running sound, I get the opportunity to go to several local clubs to check out the work of other mix engineers. This is really cool because I pick up tips that can help my own work, in addition to experiencing a wide range of gear...

The band I regularly mix is based on the east coast of Florida, and we often find ourselves playing in clubs right on the beach. Unfortunately, in most of them, the stage is an afterthought or built for duos and trios, and most certainly not for a five-piece rock band...

If you're a front of house mixer, here's what you need to know about monitors. If asked to adjust monitor settings, look the person directly in the eye and say, "I handle front of house; I don't do monitors." Speak it with authority and perhaps add a bit of disdain...