If you are ready to put your dreams into action and begin assembling your own professional sound system then one thing is for sure and that is that you definitely want to get it right the first time around. The last thing that you need is to lean lessons on the job, because by the time you are setting up for your first gig you want everything to function just as you planned it.

When you are out shopping for your equipment, one important thing that you will want to have on your list is quality "hard" cases to pack everything up in for two reasons. The first of course, is so all of your equipment is protected but also cases help for accounting for all your gear when you are packing to leave.

Still one more item on your shopping list should be extra cords and adapters. Not only will you need a few light extra light cords for connecting your components but you would be wise to include in a nice heavy extra 100 foot electrical cord and some power splitters in case you have to share an electrical outlet that is already occupied at a venue.

The next thing that you are going to want to have is a small tool bag that has all the tools that you will need to open up your gear and make repairs. This kit should also include a roll of electrical tape a roll of duct tape, a soldering iron with some high grade solder and a small flashlight.

The fact is that "Murphy's law" dictates that anything that can go wrong will at some point in time and when things do go wrong it is always at the most inopportune time. So look your system over and try to see where any weak spots are such as plugs and knobs. You can buy extras for just in case and at some point in the future you will be glad that you did.