Re: Mixing side of stage. How DO you deal with it?
Having had to mix side-of-stage more than I'd like, my short recipe is the following;
1. Digital desk with remote control - great for tweaking from the secret spot out in front.
2. Good headphones that you know.
3. Knowing the room (if you can)
4. If you have an offsider who you trust the ears of, use them.
5. Use the above to get a feel of how the side of stage differs fro the room. Once you know that, you find yourself leaving the desk less and less.