Thanks all.

Mac,

I get the point re: reference recordings I guess I should have been clearer with my question i.e., a BIAB file played through cans or monitors and then played through a PA system and the sound/volume difference there in.

Let me say that because of time spend mixing my BIAB files through the same monitors and then playing them back through the same PA my ear is getting a lot better at coming up with the proper end result coming from my PA. And to get this for instance I have to set the drum volumes a bit lower on the monitors or cans than it should be as when I play the file back through my PA they sound right.

Again in my case the sure shot way to get it right the first time would be for me to mix my BIAB file using my PA and not monitors or cans. But it is just to labor intense to set up then take down everything in between gigs whenever I mess with my files in my never ending strife for perfection. Does this make any sence?

Thanks,