- Go through the patching starting with the Sound Source - Double check inputs/output routing - Make sure that nothing is unnecessarily loud - Verify Working Connections from Sound Source - Check the Instruments - Check the Cable - Check the Microphone - **Check the Channel** [[06 . Exercising Channels]] - Check the Channel Routing - Check correct circuit is engaged: [[4 . Engaging Different Circuits]] - Check that correct circuit is metered: [[5 . Metering Different Circuits]] - [[6 . Monitoring Different Circuits]] - Check the DAW Routing