Walk in gigs equipment

[CameronJ]

Presumably the XLRs are putting out Line Level signal so I imagine it’s not a great idea to plug that into the instrument input on the front of a venue’s amp. It would potentially work if the recipient amp has a preamp input somewhere?

[la bam]

Ok, thanks. 

[CameronJ]

Or even an effects return maybe. Never tried it myself but should be ok I reckon.

[scalpy]

Re the ‘you will our backline or else’ gigs, I had 3 or 4 of those last year, used my own kit every time. If it doesn’t need a truck to move it and your kit looks well maintained, you got there early, you’ve shaken the sound guy/ girls hand and learnt his name, even paid him/her a sincere compliment they seem to be fairly obliging. 

[CameronJ]

10 minutes ago, scalpy said:

Re the ‘you will our backline or else’ gigs, I had 3 or 4 of those last year, used my own kit every time. If it doesn’t need a truck to move it and your kit looks well maintained, you got there early, you’ve shaken the sound guy/ girls hand and learnt his name, even paid him/her a sincere compliment they seem to be fairly obliging. 

Truth. Generally, if you’re prepared to have a civilised conversation with whoever’s on sound and are clearly not an idiot they’re  generally prepared to accommodate.