how to use a mixer (basics) (jc version)

8/13/2019 How to Use a Mixer (Basics) (JC Version)

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Using a Mixer: The Basics


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To teach new members about the absolutebasics of how to use a mixer

To ensure that all new members have basicknowledge on AV.

The mixer, with all its knobs and controlsmay seem overwhelming

But its really quite simple!


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A mixer, or meshes an array of inputs into afew controllable outputs (hence the name,MIXer).

Will have at least a volume control on theoutput.

Many have a variety of controls on eachchannel, from gains or trims to EQ and aux'es

and PFL's and more. (Dont worry, I will gothrough all of these)


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It is made out of 3general parts: Fader, mutes (MOST

IMPORTANT) C

Pan, Auxes - B

EQ , Gain, Phantom

power- A

Note: This is an approximation to the auditoriummixer. It is a photo of an Onyx 2440.

CB

A


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Fader- Controls Volume. 0/U - No change in volume

+ - Adds extra volume (amplifies volume)

- - Reduces volume

- -Volume is completely reduced, (no soundfor that channel)


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This is the Mute Button. It Mutes thechannel.

These Buttons assign the channel to therespective master fader Make sure that the Main Mix button is

pushed down at all times

Solo Button-also known as PFL, Cue,

AFL. Enables you to hear sound coming out of the

monitor speakers in the CR


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Pan knob Left- All sound coming from left, none from

right. Right- Vice Versa.


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AUX outs- Enable sound to be sent tosecondary speakers eg. Subwoofers,Stage Monitors etc.


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Phantom Power- sends a power currentthrough the mic cables. Used for Condenser mics.

Gain- Increases the sensitivity of the mic

EQ

It is this which allows the frequency of thepersons voice to change

Can make a guy sound uber high- pitched anda girl sound like a guy


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Important: Stereo Channel Faders

(PC, CD1)

Mutes

L-R Stereo Masters Cue output control

Rest can be generally

ignored.


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These faders are generally similar to the normal(mono) channel faders, but they are stereo (L-R)instead of Mono

They are usually used for CD inputs and inputs from

the PC. Their operation generally works

similar to the standard

channel faders

Note: Their faders are shorter

(short-throw), so when pushing

them up, exercise some caution.


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These Series of Faders Control the output of allthe channels to the speakers

Generally, Groups 1,2,8 and the Main Mix

Faders should be at the 0 level.


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There are 4 mute groups on eachchannel strip, from M1 to M4.

These buttons enable you tomute all those channels whichhave the mute groups at one go.

Try not to use them. Use theindividual controls on thechannel whenever possible.


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Button 2ndfrom the top ismarked main to mon/phones. Itcues the entire outputfrom the Main mix faders

The dial marked monitor(2nddial) is the cue volume

control.


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