Good points all. In a recent trade with a local music store I ended up with this mixer; I haven't even plugged it in yet.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio...tput-processing

I had to use some $$$ credit I had coming from the store. I got this on the off chance that I would use it at our Dalton Opera House.

But for the smaller gigs that my wife and I do, I have resisted taking a mixer. We need 4 or 5 inputs for our duo and if I bring two powered speakers, I have those inputs.

It's the hassle of one more thing to bring and more cables to hook up for these small gigs that a mixer involves..lazy perhaps?

I do have a little Bose T1 mixer(four inputs) that I can use if necessary.

Lots of good input from you all.

Many thanks for taking your time.

Rog