How To Use a Mixer for Live Sound & Studio Recording

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This video will teach you everything you need to know to feel comfortable operating any analog audio mixing console. You'll learn about the layout of a mixer as well as the common inputs and outputs of a mixer. I'll walk you step by step through every knob, button, and fader on an audio mixer channel strip.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:42 - PART 1: Mixing Console Layout
0:52 - Inputs & Outputs
1:05 - Channel Strips
1:29 - Master Section
1:44 - PART 2: Inputs & Outputs
1:44 - Outputs
2:24 - Inputs
3:21 - Inserts
3:55 - Direct Outs
4:12 - PART 3: Channel Strips
4:22 - Phantom Power (+48 V)
4:54 - Fader
6:02 - Solo / PFL
6:21 - Mute
6:27 - Preamp Gain
7:04 - Pad (-20 dB)
7:18 - High Pass Filter (HPF)
7:35 - Equalizer
8:23 - Aux Sends
9:21 - Pan Knob
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@AudioUniversity 3 жыл бұрын

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@mdmadzlan5112 3 жыл бұрын

I am new student with very little audio enginring knowledget an audio academy in Singapore. Your lessons helped me to be steps ahead in my learning process. Thank you. Btw i am a rock/metal guitar player

@ralphups7782 2 жыл бұрын

thank you again, young sir. :-)

@AudioUniversity 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@cliffgillespie7679 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Have you done a video on dj mixers or does it work the same ?

@jeffrey7012 2 жыл бұрын

There are a lot of people who really know what they are doing, there are few who can teach it well. You can teach. Thank you for your clear and detailed explanations.

@AudioUniversity 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jeffrey!

@dancediff 2 жыл бұрын

Yea his cool.

@steveprudell9976 Жыл бұрын

Great voice too 😍

@mattwaters6987 Жыл бұрын

Good video and explanation. Well done sir!👍😊

@JZA84 2 жыл бұрын

This video is a great example of how a professional tutorial is done... Clear, concise, easy to follow and with no distracting background music! Really good. Thank you.

@AudioUniversity 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, J! Glad it’s helpful!

@rajivpsaini 2 жыл бұрын

Cannot say how much good you are in teaching 👍👍👍. Calm, precise and to the point. Love it. Appreciate it.

@KainyStyle Жыл бұрын

4 years ago, when I started I was in a full panic mode and couldn't find anything useful to help me understand the sound better, having these videos would be awesome, but now it's also pretty cool to watch them to make sure I'm not being dumb somewhere, thanks!

@Fabsurf101 2 жыл бұрын

Kyle, your explanation of the audio recording engineering process is most systematic and elucidating. The last video with the shotgun mic was also so helpful. As a hobbyist in music and photography, I find myself getting fascinating information to help me to explore the subject. So thank you very much!

@AudioUniversity 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Sunny! I'm glad to hear this.

@Fabsurf101 2 жыл бұрын

Being an old fellow, I listened to all genres of music and love songwriters and recording artists from the 30s to 80s. My favourite would be the wrecking crew, George Martin and the Beach Boys etc. So I appreciate all the recording engineering requires to give us such memorable soundtracks of our lives. Your teaching of the subject is the one I always wonder about but am afraid to ask, for I wouldn't know where to even begin. So thanks again.

@willieburks7251 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. I’m new to running sound and was having problems with feedback. This video gave me a complete breakdown on how to use a mixer proper. The unity levels on the slides helped me out a lot. Something I didn’t know.

@GeoZero 2 жыл бұрын

Very clear and concise video. On the Allen & Heath mixers (larger GL2400, GL2800, etc) you have to open the chassis to get to the direct out jumpers otherwise the faders will not change volume on the board in a recording situation per channel. I think that is a huge issue with their mixers and not something I had using say a Soundcraft LX7. I realize that they were designed primarily for live applications and live recording, but adding a button per channel would sure have helped. :)

@vickigsolomon1241 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding! I wish I had found this channel BEFORE our performance. I rented a mixer because I've only got a 2-channel input on my DAI. I didn't quite know enough to make things sound good.

@Jhinz1 2 жыл бұрын

Thnx for the clear teaching. It is long time ago that I worked with mixer concoles. You gave me a good boost to remember it all again.

@mandolinic 4 ай бұрын

Very clear and most useful. I've used small mixers in the past, but they've generally lacked the facilities of a large mixer, so having everything explained in detail is really handy.

@dusannedeljkovic3318 8 ай бұрын

I watched a lot of videos of this content, but you explain it by far the best.

@SeanMcAnarney Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Just volunteered for AV guy at my church... I know your teaching will be a massive help to me / my little church.

@meestuinier4486 2 жыл бұрын

I'm managing a big project for my school (we have a night in which all bands perform). This video is helping me out a lot! You're a talented teacher

@AudioUniversity 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help, Mees! Thanks for watching.

@junkawakami3193 2 жыл бұрын

speaking of loudness, setting it up on the amplifier instead of cranking the master fader is gold!

@rocketrollsvlogs7625 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I've learned more in this one video than what I was able to pick up in 40 yrs. Seriously, I remember seeing Michael Jackson sitting at a mixer in the early 80's. Great work.

@llll-lk2mm Жыл бұрын

This has made me feel better about my knowledge of mixers, hope I can hold my own whenever I get to see one!

@bushyeyebrow Жыл бұрын

Really clear and no fluff. Better than my teachers.

@alexkingvideo 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, honestly man you’re one of the most talented teachers I’ve ever witnessed. Please keep doing this.

@AudioUniversity 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Alexander! I really appreciate that.

@timzo5313 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative thank you I am a front of house engineer as well as studio but now this boosts my confidence to set up pa's.

@AudioUniversity 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching!

@cyrillambert76 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!!! I'm glad I found your channel. I definitely gonna learn more. Very little out there that can teach and explain things properly.

@nilsandersson4654 2 жыл бұрын

great video! I know most of this stuff, but needed to know how direct outputs and inserts behave, and found it right away :) ima recommend this to anyone who needs to know how to deal with a live board.

@AudioUniversity 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad to hear that!

@calvinwharton8980 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are truly excellent. I appreciate your simple, but clear, explanations. Many thanks.

@AudioUniversity Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Calvin!

@sampsonaborah1190 Жыл бұрын

You’re really organized bro. Beautiful presentation... thanks for sharing

@GEMINDIGO Жыл бұрын

Very helpful thanks Kyle! I love watching your videos because they are so clear and concise!

@AudioUniversity Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@toutoutalt.3895 Ай бұрын

That’s my first time hearing and watching your videos, I really appreciate the way you talk

@souptart5284 4 ай бұрын

thank you for this omg i have a practical test on this stuff in an hour and i've been stressing so much, this is a great refresher!!

@DeeJaySunrise256 10 ай бұрын

You are a great Tutor. I love every bit of your tutorial.

@lifeinthevillage2494 2 ай бұрын

Love your teaching. Very clear and understood. Thankyou.

@greenpea9412 2 жыл бұрын

These are so good. You crush these tutorials.

@DanielDunn1222Music Ай бұрын

Exactly the kind of tutorial for beginner yet determined level people like myself. I'd love to see a video like this explaining how everything works plugged into that at a live show with different scenarios. I'm bootstrapping now though I'd pay a lot for that later for helping me learn what I need to for IATSE work I'll eventually be doing mixing sound live! And of course recording my future band tracks for albums. This is the very first video and time finding your channel, can't wait to learn more! Thank you.

@inspiresmallbiz Жыл бұрын

This tutorial was extremely helpful. Thank you for sharing your expertise!

@stasazaryarozet 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you much. I enjoy your delivery. Best wishes from the heart!

@haroldjohnson1451 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic will be watching more, just can't learn enough about mixing

@JaderVoiceMusicMinded Жыл бұрын

Just applied to my 1st time using and operating this mixer... Thanks for the tutorials bro... 🎼

@denisbrazeau5031 2 жыл бұрын

Informative video very well explained. Thanks!

@iAccoustic 2 жыл бұрын

This video is pretty cool, and useful, highly recommend!

@DannySKesapathy 7 ай бұрын

You are an outstanding teacher without a doubt>

@dankurydotcom 3 жыл бұрын

I am so proud of the job you did in this video.

@AudioUniversity 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@emilemoissinac8727 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your very well planned explanation. Appreciate it very much.

@yahyazakria6023 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the easy way of teaching. thanks a lot 🙂🙂🙂🙂

@djmarie2058 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kyle I was going to invest over $400 for a pre-amp/mixer etc. I need to first begin by using the correct balanced cables to reduce noise...a simple fix! Thanks very much.

@szfpro 3 жыл бұрын

This video is pretty damn good. Thank you Kyle. This is extremely informative. Whoever disliked this video must be a serious hater.

@AudioUniversity 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sam. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

@jopavelozo 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I hope you can post more like this one. Thank you!

@AudioUniversity 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jopa! What other topics would you like to see me cover?

@DanielSRosehill Жыл бұрын

Fantastic info Kyle - thank you for sharing!

@jakobole 2 жыл бұрын

Im an old fart, so I know all of this - still, it was a damn good video for beginners. And nicely cut, worded and produced. Kudos! I will recommend this to any newcommer.

@AudioUniversity 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@RavirajaShetty Жыл бұрын

Great presentation.... Very clear & straight to the point.... 👌👌👌👏👏👏 An unique & worthy channel for any audiophile. Thank you Mr. AudioUniversity...👍😊

@AudioUniversity Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@JD-kf2nz 3 жыл бұрын

You are a very small channel on KZfaq but one of the best. Seriously quality videos here mate.

@AudioUniversity 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, JD! I’d be very grateful if you’d help spread the word about the Audio University channel!

@battambangscooterandmotorc303 6 ай бұрын

Atta boy. Smooth delivery.

@dnlbeture1 2 жыл бұрын

Its wonderful ,from Africa Ethiopia

@princeofmusicalragas6854 Жыл бұрын

You are so Brilliant at Teaching ....I just can't believe myself....So easily an so comfortable you just made Me a Pro in one Lesson. Others Confuse Us. But U R Simple Straight An To The Point. No chance of Confusion. Just Need Attention An Go Along The Lesson's You R A Masters Of All.. So I Call U Sir U deserve Godbless Takecare All The Best

@vinzanity68 Жыл бұрын

Great teaching skills, thanks!

@audunskrindo5877 10 ай бұрын

Phew!!!! Finally what I needed. Thanks

@BenoyMathewsGeorge Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial on Audio Mixing console. 👏🏼👏🏼

@TomCee53 2 жыл бұрын

You’ve done a good job of explaining this mixer. It was a little quick, and you might have rushed though the terminology, but that’s just my opinion. The only technical comment I have is on your description of logarithmic scale on the faders. The reason for logarithmic vs linear is that our ears work in a logarithmic manner, meaning that from a dB standpoint, each dB of change sounds the same to us. The apparent change from -10 to -9 is the same as 1 to 2.

@JUSTO33344 2 жыл бұрын

I was about to comment about the same thing but your words describe it perfectly lol

@simon-d-m 2 жыл бұрын

That is true but irrelevant in this context. He is spot-on about working faders as close to "normal stop" (unity gain) as possible. Whenever I see a 1/3-open fader at a gig, I know the mixer hasn't got full control of the mix. It's very common and also indicates either ignorance or poor training. There is an idea called the "straight-line balance", meaning that when the balance is right to the ear, all the faders line up across the mixer, at normal-stop. Obviously you never "set and forget" but adjust all the time, but I worked with many superb mixers (people!) down the years, and the very best aimed for this. The other thing is that many desks (and mic inputs to other stuff) have gain in steps, not continuously variable ("thinking of you, Neve!), so you cannot mix on the gain presets, and they can also be a pain when setting up stereo pairs.

@oliviersadoulet337 Жыл бұрын

dB is already a logarithmic scale, the reason faders aren't linears is you can't have 3 meters long faders.

@RegalToneT Жыл бұрын

You are very clear and concise with the information that you provided. I am laughing because to some people the mixing board can look rather intimidating..lol but you were able to break it down in a way that it’s simple to understand. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 great work from

@AudioUniversity Жыл бұрын

Thanks, @Regal Tone T! That’s what I like to hear!

@RegalToneT Жыл бұрын

@@AudioUniversity your welcome bro, you should become a teacher.

@davidscanlan Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I always wondered how inserts worked... One comment, at 6:55. For studio mixing, I've always taken the opposite approach, where I keep the monitors at a higher volume and send less signal. I've found this gives less distortion since the speakers have all the power they need. It does probably mean a lower signal/noise ratio though.

@oliviersadoulet337 Жыл бұрын

most "serious" analog amp work best at max power so it doesn't surprise me.

@BOBOUDA 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your vids, I got some good basics out of them.

@AudioUniversity 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks for your support, BOBOUDA!

@leonbanks719 2 жыл бұрын

Dude! Your channel is so awesome.

@harkityon5879 2 жыл бұрын

I've watched alot of audio videos & yours are excellent.. Thanks..

@AudioUniversity 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Harkit! I’m glad you think so!

@jasminer4859 2 жыл бұрын

This is a really great resource for me. Thank you!

@AudioUniversity 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it's helpful to you, Jasmine! Thanks for watching!

@donheller231 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson !

@austinhernandez2716 2 жыл бұрын

This helped me in my intro to music technology class

@luisrubio416 Жыл бұрын

My first language is not English but I can understand you really good and I'm learning a lot thanks you and God bless you

@sushantabiswal1644 4 ай бұрын

Hello sir ,your tutorial is best, knowledgeable.Thank you sir.

@anthonydreemmusic Жыл бұрын

It would also be helpful to do a feature on digital mixers as this is where the live sound industry is moving toward.

@jackop1728 3 ай бұрын

Very helpful, thanks man!

@SilverGoth Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video! Just what I needed!

@AudioUniversity Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad to help.

@Gatherersmusic 2 жыл бұрын

Really simple explanation, thank you

@AudioUniversity 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, @Gatherers!

@JEYD220699 Жыл бұрын

An excellent tutorial. Thank you!

@AudioUniversity Жыл бұрын

Glad to help, Dimitris! Thanks for watching.

@train4905 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely awsome sir,thanku😊

@hudatva 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother, that was one of the best educational videos I've seen

@AudioUniversity 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Ketirah9514 Жыл бұрын

En frencais

@mehrabchowdhury Жыл бұрын

You are absolutely amazing. You truly are.

@createataco2076 Жыл бұрын

Great video, extremely helpful and informative. One thing that could be better is the picture and image quality of the mixer here and on your website. With most still images, you can't read the text on the mixer.

@mariabr8954 Жыл бұрын

So wonderful. 🙏 thank you

@odekuwisdom3662 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this tutorial.

@TA-nr1kr 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this educative material. Kindly help me clarify a scenario I want to explain here. Let us say I have an analogue mixer, an amplifier and two main speakers with two speakers for instrumentalists. Will I connect the main speakers to the Amplifiers or to the mixer? I guess the stage monitor for the instrumentalist will be connected to the auxiliary ports on the mixer if the speakers are powered, speakers. If the speakers are not powered speakers, will they still connect to the Auxillary ports on the mixer or connect to the amplifier?

@maEsxczint Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I really learned a lot!!! GOD bless you!

@HaharuRecords 2 жыл бұрын

You are a Gold Standard Teacher..

@AudioUniversity 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks, Haharu Records!

@BeeNeeLimitless 2 жыл бұрын

Why is it so clear to understand you? I sold my Mixer on eBay last year. Because I didn’t understand their manual book

@norbertmuyale28 5 ай бұрын

Thanks alot for the knowledge

@teashea1 Жыл бұрын

very good video - clear - organized -

@joho-z Жыл бұрын

I see that I'm the first to comment after the last comment issued 1 year ago. These courses have been so invaluable. I've commented before on your other videos, and still I find your videos to be one of the best. Thank you!

@AudioUniversity Жыл бұрын

Thanks again, J H.g! I’m glad you’re finding value in the videos.

@Frumess Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!!!

@oneroom2660 7 ай бұрын

Nice one, I'd like to see how you can use it in a DAW and also combine it with effects such as Compressors. I'd love to have some analog gear myself

@ApostleRwothomio Жыл бұрын

great video well detailed

@emilykendall5192 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. you're great at explaining!

@AudioUniversity 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help, emily! Thanks for watching.

@petenztube8592 7 ай бұрын

Ooh, I just learned some things, thanks! :-)

@nikkic36 2 жыл бұрын

I can do it but certainly can’t really describe what or how I do it. Thank you for this

@LarryOohLaLa 2 жыл бұрын

Great Job Brother Kyle

@mdmadzlan5112 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome lessons

@sandahamwinston 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for your wonderful service on teaching us.. LIKE to get more knowledge on this subject..

@AudioUniversity 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@sarmyparty 6 ай бұрын

Very cool, many thanks.

@zawanz209 Жыл бұрын

Really like your way of explaining thanks

@AudioUniversity Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Glad to help.

@RockVoice4Real 3 жыл бұрын

I think when more new audio guys try mixers in their studios they will want to keep using them. The audio benefits are worth it.

@AudioUniversity 3 жыл бұрын

I agree! How do you use yours?

@RockVoice4Real 3 жыл бұрын

@@AudioUniversity I use my mixer as a summing board but I also use the aux sends to apply outboard FX I.e. reverbs and delays and also channel inserts to process outboard compressors, EQ and tube enhancers. Then I record that all back into the DAW as a stereo 2 track