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Interesting... I've always found them a bit thin and scratchy sounding. Unless I'm thinking of a different Behringer SM58 knock-off.

I very much rate the Eden d210xst. That's why I've kept it all these years. I have tried other cabinets, including Markbass, Mesa etc. But I keep coming back to the Eden. It is a bit on the heavy side, though.

The XM8500 is a truly nasty mic, but it is good to see that you have found its niche!

If your drummer has a genuinely professional attitude they will see their role as creating an enjoyable experience for the audience and adjust to the situation accordingly. The best drummers will do this. It's a hard night for the sound engineer and audience alike when musicians bring their stadium rock to the local pub.

I've done 100s of "set up and go" pub gigs. The sort where a proper PA tuning is just not possible. My key tips would be: 1. Shiny room = lots of treble reflections. Think glass or polished wood. Trim some highs out. 2. Floor <-> ceiling reflections typically create a room node around 160-180Hz, (unless the ceiling is higher). Putting an eq dip in here somewhere usually cleans up the sound a lot. 3. Can't hear the vocal? Put a towel over the snare drum.

My band gigged with Cerwin Vega CVA28 tops (they are an active 2x8) for a decade with a single 18" sub underneath. Plenty loud enough for pub gigs and marquee weddings. I'm doing sound for other bands now, using the same setup, and my musicians love them and the audience is happy.

My taste in vocal mics appears to slightly non- standard. Sennheiser e945 for lead vocal to cut through. EV PL80 for a vocalist who needs their voice warmed up. Audiotechnica AE4100 which is similar in flavour to SM58 but better in every way.

Sunday afternoon, garden bar. Happy times.

Friday night's gig. Time to give the 004 a run

The latest iteration of my gigging board. Now with integrated wireless. It really is too nice for playing local pubs. The stagebug tucks in at the rear of the board for emergencies if my amp dies.

Another vote for the pork loin. It ended my search for a good filth pedal.

Just a little old-school board i put together using spare parts...

Phat...

The latest addition to my main board. The daschund adds a bit of low-down character and helps to initiate conversations with women.

My fabulous Grooveline...