For my solo gigs.
I use a looper, acoustic guitar (plugged in) & harmonica.
I got this mixer for its sepperate main faders, saves so much time at setup, so placing myself in the sonic centre. The mic preamps are way better than I expected, plenty of headroom, easily as good as more expensive mixers.
There is plenty of "line outs" too, should please all the techy soundophiles.
Its a very big mixer and will not drop into your cable bag as easily as Mackie or yamaha.
Over all, Im very pleased with this mixer and will use it plenty.