I/O Template Goodness
Always plan ahead. Even if 99.9% of the time you are running vocal sessions, you never know when a vocalist is going to show up for a writing camp and now you have to run 3 laptops, 4 synths, 3 handhelds, and whatever else is needed for your one vocalist.
What I always carried with me in my drive, on the cloud, and in my email was a copy of this I/O template. This was something my buddies and I RELIED on in grad school. Whether it was small quartets or large jazz bands, this kept us organized and on point. Below is both a sample and a blank copy of this template. Make your own or use this as a guideline. Organization is key!