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A brief look says it is as you say @Phil Starr. I have only had a cursory look at the Operating Instructions, but it has one drawback that I can see, there is no remote possibility. Even the Flow 8 has control via Bluetooth. Not really a big deal for a pub band, but where folks want control for a sound check or musicians want some control of their own monitor mix, you cannot do it. It also has only 8 mic/line inputs, and I am not sure that 3 stereo pairs is really needed on this size of mixer. None of these would be a deal-breaker if you were transitioning from an Analogue mixer. I would not swap it for my A&H CQ20, but if I had never used a digital mixer, It would be an option. I do commend Alto for doing something different, though.

Back in the day I`d often go on stage having had at least 6 or 7 pints. In fairness to myself I was a very big drinker at that point so although my playing wouldn`t have been spot on it wouldn`t have been atrocious either. The problem was that we were all like this, so although we weren`t bad individually, collectively we were dreadful when we were all on it.

We have a sound bar that's the same. It was great. Until firestick. Now there is off/tooquiet/tooloud .... never been higher than that. It's bloody infuriating.

I can state with confidence now that this wasn’t an error.

People are welcome to come up to the NW Bass Bash, but it'd a fair old trek from down south.

Sorry to hear the SW Bash is off this year, hopefully someone will be able to take this on elsewhere locally!

Its at 189 according to Darren... I thought you'd want to know.

I don't think I have ever taken anything that Mr Plod would object to on a Gig day. I do often have a beer after setup and soundcheck, as those are the most stressful times. As I have to drive home, that beer is not strong and as I am driving home around 5 hours later, probably not currently illegal. If they change in the law, as looks likely, then Guinness Zero or Ginger Beer. Can I play when stoned or drunk, no! Can I create when not stone-cold sober? No.

Current update. Have put different strings on, and carefully tuned. Thus far the bridge hasn't slipped or dropped. I am going to monitor it but may still invest in a local luthier taking a look.

Yep, thats why I already do. Everyone in the band has our network(s) already set in their phones (not that most use it).

I think that I am one of the few to have attended every SWBB and it has been a joy to come to your events Mike. You, Gabby and the team have made us extremely welcome and produced a superb series of Bass Bashes. Thank you all for your hard work. You will be missed.

Good idea.

I set the TV volume at zero, and use the HiFi volume to control the sound level. It does not have numbers. David

It is arguable that Apple Juice is more potent than a JD, especially when diluted with cola.

The pain and discomfort of the headache will do more harm than a few paracetamols.

I can think of 3+2 examples but not many 3+1. Could they potentially be under license? The prototype Z series had 3+1 but IIRC Sire were threatened unless they modified it.

Many years back a mate of mine downed a bottle of Jack Daniels on stage for maximum rock n roll effect - it actually contained apple juice.

Back when I used to race downhill mountain bikes, I "borrowed" a couple cans of redbull from a team who were sponsored by redbull. The cans were marked "For Athletes Only" I excitedly took a swig of the special energy drink and the cans were filled with water. I guess it's entirely possible that alcohol manufacturers make special bottles for musicians filled with something non alcoholic.