BBC - OneMusic How to... - Soundcheck (page 1)

There are two reasons to soundcheck. One is to get a good sound for the audience. The other is to get a good sound on stage, for the band. It's hard to decide which is more important. Having a crystal clear out-front sound is no good if the music is suffering because you can't hear each other.

Here you'll find tips to help you get the best sound you can, including:

In small venues
In bigger venues
The engineer and keeping them happy
Using the time effectively
On-stage sound
Choosing songs to soundcheck
Order of soundchecking
When things run late