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I’m glad you found it helpful.

Thanks for the encouragement.

Thanks for the feedback, I’m glad you found value in the video. Feel free to ask questions as they come up.

Thanks for the encouragement. You might be interested in checking out this video about my “Budget Friendly IEM setup” kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ost0ZqRiqeC4eoU.html

How did the gig go?

Thanks for the encouragement.

Thanks for the encouragement. I’m glad you found this video helpful. Let me know if you have any questions.

Yeah, it is a tough concept at first. I had this video from a while ago that discusses that topic. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z61-oLGIyby7e5s.htmlsi=R_cMmgF0l6EqJp7h

Thanks for the encouragement. Let em know what your challenges are and I can either point you towards existing videos, help you in a one-on-one session or maybe make a new video.

@@AllamHouse I’ve got several and too many to go into here. I think I’ve got the trail for IEM down. Now I have to be able to monitor the music tracks in Pro Tools while tracking drums. A Sweetwater tech remotely set the board up for recording onto Pro Tools…we just didn’t get to the monitoring part.

Here is a video that might cover a similar setup. This walks the viewer through sending audio to a DAW to be mixed for live stream. That mix is then sent back to the console and comes in on AUX In 1/2. This setup would allow you to track instruments into Pro Tools and then send some Mix from PT back into the X32 to be solo’d in the headphones or out the monitor output. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gdaKo9aAxNKYgac.htmlsi=lT1oD-UrkhfQvqSz

Thanks for the encouragement. Let me know if you have other questions.

I love when sound guys tell us what we should and should not hear in our mix

@@Sir-drum-alot01 As a drummer I'm pretty picky as to what I like in my mix. I hate when sound guys tell me I should have this or that in my own mix

I'm not a drummer but my wife is. I play bass. We don't play with a click track so in my opinion every monitor needs the kick drum at a minimum

​@@richardaguirre3719 I wouldn't say every monitor, it's definitely personal preference, but at the very least a drummer might want it

Thanks for the encouragement. Let me know if you have any questions.

I’m glad you found the video helpful. Let me know if you have other questions.

Thanks for the encouragement. I don’t have any specific videos about stage boxes, but I am happy to assist if possible. What are you trying to accomplish with the stage boxes exactly? If you need specific help, I do handle consultations. You can fill out the contact card on my website to get a conversation started. sound.AllamHouse.com

I don’t ha e a specific video about this yet, but it is the same process as setting up a monitor. The console has 4 preset FX racks and busses on Bus 13-16. Select the bus that relates to the FX rack you want, click Sends on Fader, raise the instrument you want going into that FX rack and you are set. Then go to the FX return on the left side of the console and raise the stereo return to the desired level.

People still interchange the terms AUX MixBUS, and BUS. Most people talk about what it is being used for and then might mention how they are mixing it. Example: I have BUS 4 and 5 setup as In-Ear Monitors for my vocals… they also might say I’m running an AUX Sub which is setup on BUS 12. It all depends on the setup. This console offers more flexibility in that you can build mixes (mains, monitors, stream, etc) and send them out XLR, USB or the physical AUX outs on the back of the console. 1) Do you have something specific you are trying to accomplish? 2) have you checked out my “getting started” video linked here? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i8dohcSDm8DbeY0.html

A monitor setup on a MixBUS has two main settings (Pre or Post Fader). A Pre fader mix (ideal for IRM) will allow you to have independent control of the mix. Regardless of changes made for FOH, the monitor mix would not change. If you have a floor wedge your musicians will still want a Pre Fader mix so it never changes, but sometimes you need to run it in a Post Fader configuration (usually in a small venue) so that when you turn down a fader for FOH, it will follow this change in the monitor. This would be used to help manage stage volume being heard in the house. This video goes into more detail. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/odiXbK-Q0rmRZH0.html

For In Ear Monitors (IEM) it is best to have the transmitters closet to stage or onstage with your digital snakes. Direct line of sight to the body pack will limit static and signal drops. Since you are going from a digital snake you only have XLR outputs as options, so that means XLR cables are needed. You will need to power your transmitter so you’ll need power, but that’s really it. Make sure your outputs are set to go back to whichever AES50 path you are using and you’ll be good to go.

Thanks for the input and great info from a vocalist perspective. As a drummer I tend to run a little compression on my IEM depending on the instrumentation. As much as we try to control guitarists they tens to have spots where their volume gets louder when there are people in the seats. I try to keep that controlled and save my ears throughout a night.

IEM should always be run as Pre-fader. Floor wedges can also be run as Pre-fader, but in smaller venues you will find that you go to turn down the piano while the pastor is speaking (for an example) and you have the fader all the way down, but your stage volume is still too loud. In this scenario I would run them as Post Fader so I have control over the house.

If you are looking for stereo IEM that you can do panning you will need to start by making a stereo BUS. You would take an odd numbered BUS and link it to the next even numbered BUS. Then you have the ability to send stereo signals to both sides of your IEM transmitter (yes, through a second cable). The board configuration will allow you to either take the panning used by FOH or your can override it in the sends area and customize the panning for this specific stereo BUS.

@@AllamHouse perfect! Thank you for allowing us to pick your brain!

You do not need to push any buttons before you turn the console off. It will return to the same setup when you turn it back on for the next session regardless of what you push before you turn it off. It is recommended to save your scenes so that your settings are saved in case of some error or reset. This video discusses saving your scenes if you need assistance. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fZaSpLmW28-2e5s.html

Unfortunately there is bot a way to EQ the instrument (different) specific to its’ output location. What you can do is select the channel, click on the Home button and page over to the Sends tab. Here you can use the encoder knobs to select if the channel is being sent to the monitor PreEQ or Pre-Fader. You would probably want to go PreEQ to get a non-altered signal.

Yes, you are spot-on. Build your FOH mix first, then start building your monitors. You would treat the FX returns just like any other input and the more you turn it up in the MixBUS, the more you will get.

@@AllamHouse You rock. Thank you!!

The gain for each channel should be set properly (I recommend between -9 and -12). Then if the mix is Pre Fader you can turn up the fader for the desired inputs when using Sends on Fader for the MixBUS. Once the mix is built you could use the compressor (in the channel strip of the MixBUS) to raise the volume even more using the make-up gain (bottom right knob on the screen once the compressor view button is pushed). In theory though the basic mix should be enough to get a quality signal and your headphone amp or IEM module would give the option of turning up the volume.

You are correct. I actual put out a video response to this yesterday since I figured others might have the same question. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ptBpprCh3tOzeI0.html

It seems like a basic routing issue. I would go to Routing > Outs and make sure that output 7/8 are set with Main L/R as the source. Then go to Routing > XLR and confirm that your groupings are set correctly. 1-4, 5-8. This video about the routing screen might offer some more info. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/htaVpLWmta3NYo0.htmlsi=qPsAJw8Uq7jj9Afi

ALLMAM You are a Genius. This worked Great. Thanks again

I typically just send both channels in and don't have any issues since everything will get summed to mono. It sounds like you are saying that when that happens there is some odd cancelling occurring. To troubleshoot, I would unlink these keys channels so they are two mono signals and then send only one. See if it sounds the same or different. If it is better, a work around is to unlink them permanently, pan them manually in the house and then use a DCA to control their volume so you get back to having one fader to control the volume of both channels.

@@AllamHouse thanks, I’ll give that a try next week!

Wow, that would be really complex to try and make a video like that. Each person hears different, each set of monitors are different and the instrument being played is different. I will say, I tend to use compression more as a limiter with a 10:1 ratio and remove just 1-2 dB. In terms of EQ I usually roll off the bottom around 50hZ since the actual monitors can’t accurately reproduce these frequencies. I also remove a little mud at 400 and maybe a little boost at 3k to add some vocal diction. Keep in mind I’m usually playing drums in a church worship context.

No, you do not specifically need to update the firmware on both at the same time. It is very rare that the stage box is updated and if it works fine there is no need to update. The soundboard updates typically provide new features or more efficient workflow and would be provided through a firmware update. PLEASE make sure to save your scene before updating your firmware on the console so your settings are saved. This video walks you through the process if you are not familiar kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fZaSpLmW28-2e5s.html

Thanks for reaching out. We find ourselves in a troubleshooting situation here. 1) I would start by connecting one of these speakers to the main output (since it is working) to make sure the physical monitors are working well. 2) I would pick one BUS, turn the fader to unity (0), confirm it is not muted, confirm there is no DCA connected to control it and confirm there is at least one input going into the BUS (using Sends on Fader) that you can use to test. 3) Plug headphones into the console, turn the volume up using the headphone knob and hit the solo button on this MixBUS. This will confirm there is a signal going into the MixBUS. 4) Go to Routing > Out and confirm this MixBUS is set as the source for the output you expect it to connect to on stage. You can also confirm your tap point here is set to "Post Fader". 5) Connect your cables properly and it should work. If something doesn't work, I'm happy to do a call with you. Just fill out the contact card on my website at Sound.AllamHouse.com

Thank you

Yes, the MixBUS 13-16 can be used like normal MixBUS and bypass the FX racks. You need to do the following items... 1) If you need these to go out of the console you will go to Routing > Out and confirm that output 13-16 are set as the source for the desired outputs. Keep in mind you are probably using two outputs for Mains so you will really only have 14 other outputs to choose from. Obviously, your situation might be different than what I am assuming. 2) Go to the Effects button next to the screen and scroll over each FX rack 1-4. You want to change the source of FX 1 from MixBUS 13 to Insert. Repeat this for all FX 1-4 so they are de-coupled from the racks. 3) Now each are a standard mono MixBUS that you can use however you see fit.

@@AllamHouse Thanks Dave, you saved the day! We only use one or two effects max in our normal church services. This opens up a couple more mix buses for our IEMs. Really appreciate your help!

Two options: 1) either take MixBus 1 & 2 and link them which gives you a stereo mix and then send those to your IEM device... OR 2) depending on the IEM device you have you can set it to receive a mono signal, but duplicate it to both ears this is a ‘bridged mono’ setup. This is actually how my church functions. We have two wireless units that have a bridged mono setup and our hardwired unit is also setup in a similar format.

Yeah, depending on how everything is wired your console (with the preamps) should take first priority. You would set gain on this console and then send a signal across AES50 to the core where the sound guy can set digital trim as needed and mix his house mix. Your console would be the master and the core would be the slave. If it is reversed then he could be changing the gain and it would have a downstream effect on house mix, broadcast mix, recordings and monitors.

For soloing, you can plug in the headphones and hit the SOLO button above any input or output on the console and here what it sounds like. This will not get in the way of your house or stream mix. In terms of your first question (Pre vs Post Fader) this video discusses the differences and the setup. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/odiXbK-Q0rmRZH0.html

This is because you have the MixBUS setup as ‘PreFader’ instead of ‘PostFader’. PreFader is what you want for an In-Ear monitor mix so it does not change when you move faders for your House mix. If you have a wedge monitor or other open speaker that can be heard in your room then you probably want to run PostFader so that when you turn the fader all the way down in your House it will also turn down in your monitor.

@@AllamHouse I am pretty sure I set to Postfader. I will check it tomorrow or Sunday when I get back. Thanks

I did verified this morning that monitoring mixbus was setup as postfader. For any channels (keyboard, guitar or vocal) that I send to the mixbus, even I turn the volume down all the way down on each channel, I still can hear it on the main LR speaker. The only way is to turn the volume of the mixbus of it to -00. If I don't send it to mixbus, I can control it with each individual fader. Is there anything that I misconfigured?

That is frustrating. You need to adjust the Bus from Pre Fader to Post Fader for sending the inputs into the Bus. You do this by selecting the Bus and go to Home > Config and make the switch. This video explains the difference from the tap point for sending from the console. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z61-oLGIyby7e5s.html

Yes. Keep in mind the headphone jack is a stereo feed of your main mix (unless you solo something and then that takes over). Your IEM is most likely a mono mix which will have much less width than your stereo house mix. I recommend linking two buses together to get a stereo mix. Then, you could set it to Pre-Fader and build your desired IEM mix. You have the ability to follow your LR panning or do custom panning for your IEM. Also, make sure to add some FX into your IEM to sweeten it up.

@@AllamHouse much appreciated I'll try that for sure and if I can't get what I'm looking for I may have to do a one on one with you so you can further help me.i love this board but man it's a learning curve for sure.

Gain should be set for each input and I look to set mine at -12dB on the input meter. The gain will impact all things downstream. Once this is set you will can find a monitor BUS, select it and then hit the “sends on fader” button in the middle of the console. This will shift and slow you to use the faders to adjust the level of each input going to your monitor BUS.

A while back I did setup two FX racks for my house and 2 others for my stream. This video talks about that process and setup. There are some quick links in the description to get to the FX part of the video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/prOelMymqJuZgo0.html

I personally use Presonus StudioOne. You can get the Artist version for around $100 and it gives you a great DAW, nice stock plugins and unlimited tracks that can be recorded/mixed.

For me I do send compressed and EQ'd signals to my IEM. They get a signal that is Pre-Fader and this tends to allow them to have a nice even monitor sound to work from. I have not received any complaints and I am frequently on stage as well for various instruments and it seems to work just fine. I would maybe make a change if I had 4 or 5 vocals (like a church I grew up in) that were singing/blending across each other. Then I might look at not sending the compression to give them a more "transparent" IEM. I also think in a setting like that I would not be compressing as hard as I am in my rock-band setting.

@@AllamHouse thanks much! Just curious, do you run your compression before or after EQ?

I run my EQ first, then my compression. My next larger video will be about my vocal settings, so be sure to keep an eye out for it.

You can setup stereo monitors by selecting an odd numbered MixBus, hitting the home button by the screen and then pushing LINK. This will link with the next MixBUS and give you a stereo pair. When you build your mix you will have the ability to pan items specific to your monitor or just take the panning that is done in the house mix. This video has some various tips you might find helpful about this topic as well as building a custom mix on a MixBUS. It is focused more towards a live stream, but you can use the same concepts to build a very nice IEM mix. There are quick links in the description of the video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/prOelMymqJuZgo0.html

@@AllamHouse Curious, I have been working to get a IEM mix for 5 guys from a x32 Producer, it has 8 xlr outs so I am trying to put the last guy on an Aux 1 + 2 out since each requires 2 physical outs from the back of the consol. IS there a way to rout two mix busses to one XLR physical out cuasing it to be a stereo out? and can you possible run me through the routing of sending a mix bus say 9 and 10 to Aux 1 and 2 . Thirdly can i possibly run on mix bus to multiple physical outs in Stereo as my lead singer has money so he bought a PSM 300, Jeliouse and i want him to be on physical cabled headphones during rehersal, ie mix bus 2 and then PSM 300 during live show via mix bus 2. Please help. :) Thanks in advance. kenkayakman@gmail.com

I would not send my people stereo IEM mixes. It’s very rare that people get stereo mixes and it will make tour life a lot easier. A mono mix can be sent to both ears and use a reverb on the console to build space in their heads. An XLR output is a mono output only. You can route a MixBUS signal to the AUX outs by going to routing>Aux Out and selecting the AUX out you want to set, then select the MixBUS on the right and your signal will be sent to the desired AUX output. If you need further help for a faster solution I do handle consulting. You can fill out the contact card on my website to get that started.

@@AllamHouse Thanks so much. I really do appreciate all your info. Great work on the training as well. Cheers!

@@AllamHouse Thank you for the reply! Great help!!

The ‘click’ input should be set with the fader at unity (0). The Stereo LR should be deselected to not go into the house. Then, you should be able to select the bus for stream, hit the ‘Sends on Fader’ and put the fader all the way down or mute which should keep the signal out of your stream mix. Similarly, you can select monitor mixes and add it appropriately. Prefader and PostFader should still act similar in that you can turn down (or mute) the input in each MixBUS.

@@AllamHouse Thank you for your help. We have been using a click track for the last couple of weeks quite successfully. The click only goes to the In-ears and not the house. However, the click shows up in our live stream. I have in-ears at buses 1-6, and the live stream in bus 7. We mute the click in bus 7 and turn the fader all the way down, yet it still shows up in the live stream. Any suggestions?

This is great advice and certainly something that most people are not aware of the differences that this tap point can do in the scheme of things. In case you are looking for it, the tap point is in Routing > Outs where you designate which mix goes out a specific output and then you can choose the tap point at that time as well. I'll add it to my list for a future video.

@@AllamHouse so you can run pre fader AND pre eq at the same time some how.. All i can ever find is menus with one or the other

Yes, the X32 has various tap points you can choose from for your outputs or the specific BUS. Select a BUS, go to Home > Config and on the left you can select the tap point for all inputs going into this BUS. Notice Pre EQ comes before Pre Fader therefore it will not be impacted by the fader level. Then, you can select the tap point for the BUS itself (before it actually leaves the console). This is set in Routing > Out where you can select the similar settings, but at the BUS level. Use the encoder knobs under the screen to make these selections and push the encoder to lock it in.

There are two different locations for tap points and this video explains the difference between the two. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z61-oLGIyby7e5s.html

I put an answer to this in the video posted below, but here is a basic written version as well. Take MixBUS, select it and then De-select the “Stereo LR Bus” button (to the left of the screen). This ensures the mix will NOT be added to your mains. Then click the Sends on Fader button and add the desired instruments (bass, kick, etc). Finally, confirm this MixBUS is routed out the desired physical output and connect it to your sub amp. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mth-mdGBqM64p40.html

I'm not sure I understand the question exactly. When using a MixBUS for monitors you will be able to select between pre-fader or post-fader which (for in ear monitors) you want a pre-fader mix. In terms of the tap (preEQ, preEQ+m, etc) this determines weather you are feeding your monitor with a raw signal from stage or if they are getting the EQ'd signal that the sound tech is applying back into their monitor. EXAMPLE: a guitarist as a super lush tone from their amp into the sound board. The sound tech removes a hand full of frequencies with EQ to make it fit the mix and PA better. Do you send the EQ'd signal back to the guitarist or the raw, non-EQ'd signal back? I hope this helps.

@@AllamHouse I play guitar. The signal that comes through the house sounds great due to the EQ adjustments that were made. The signal that I hear in my in-ear monitor (and on our stream) sounds squashed and very thin. I would like the EQ'd signal to come back. Do you do that by selecting the Post EQ option from the Config - Input Section or the Tap option? If post EQ is selected how does it effect post/pre fader? Thanks in advance.

This is a playlist that walks through a bunch of different concepts and ideas about this console. The first video is an overview. I also offer consulting which might be a better way to get a specialized plan for your team. If you want to go that route, fill out the contact card at sound.AllamHouse.com. Playlist Link: kzfaq.info/sun/PLsW5UVUiB1rxjrl1K_viE3_PIrGOKcak4

You wrote S16 (which is a digital snake), but your questions lead me to think you meant P16 which is for IEM. Assuming it is the P16 for monitors, you will need to click on ‘Routing’ and go to the P16 tab. There you can setup your 16 signal choices that will go to the 16 channels of the P16.

In this same video that you watched, check the info at the 16:10 mark. I’m discussing FX, but the concept is the same for an input. You want the talkback (TB) fader at 0, go to send on fader and adjust to the needed amount, but De-Select the Stereo LR bus button.

Thanks Dave I'll try.

I believe the custom configuration is from if you have certain channels going to that monitor set to pre-fader and certain channels set to post fader. Therefore making it, "custom", otherwise if it's all pre-fader or all post-fader it would display those. I'm not at the console currently but if you select a channel and then scroll over to the sends tab it will display the busses. Underneath the busses it shows if that channel is sending it's information post or pre fader to the bus. So if it's custom some of the channels will be either or but not the same. So I think you'd need to just scroll through the channels when you're on the sends tab in home and see which ones are either or. Hope this helps

I see you asked this on another video so I will answer it there.

Yes, you can always plug your headphones into the console, hit the solo button on the MixBUS you are sending to the monitors and you’ll hear it in your headphones.

It sounds to me like you haven’t switched the inputs on the console to come from the card. On the console, go to Routing > Inputs and in the bottom-right you can change the encoder from REC to PLAY and this will automatically switch your inputs to look at your X-USB card.

Yes, all of the X32 line of consoles have the same "brains" so you can do all of the same things. The only difference is the smaller footprint and the amount of onboard I/O on the back of the console.

You are doing the same thing, just in reverse (kind of), well the other side of the board. Both can accomplish the same thing, I just tend to teach (and relate more) to selecting the monitor I want to change and then adjusting my mix. Both work though.

Pretty new but are they linked?

First thing, Make sure you have your scene saved to the console or to a thumb drive. Then, make sure you are on V4.0 (or higher) firmware to make this real easy. Assuming you are on V4 you can select the desired MixBUS 11 and hit the Home button. Make sure the bus is NOT linked. Then go to the Config tab and you can select this bus to be pre-fader. If it is linked it will automatically adjust Bus 12 or if you are on the older firmware it will run in blocks as well. Let me know how it goes for you.

This is an interesting question. Here are the steps I would take to begin my troubleshooting process. 1) Take some pre-recorded music (iTunes, Spotify, etc) and send it into the console. Make sure your input level is between -12 and -9 on the input fader. 2) Turn this up in your main mix and begin turning the master fader up to the desired level in the room. Evaluate if you hear the same "limiting" happening. 3) There is an onboard limiter and a channel compressor for the main outs and you want to confirm that these are turned off. Above the master fader, push the "select" button and then go to Home > Dynamics. Make sure the compressor is not activated by looking at the bottom left knob of the screen and make sure the words are grey and not orange. This confirms the compressor is not activated. Next click the "effects" button to the right of the screen and if there is a plugin active on the Main mix it will come up. If there is, then you can push the knobs below the screen so that INS is not orange therefore being deactivated. Once you have confirmed that no issues are happening on the pre-recorded music, then you can move to the normal inputs. Set proper gain structure (between -12 and -9 on the input meter), build your mix and then begin bringing up the volume. If you still run into issues, check after the console and see if there is a DSP (digital signal processor) or other settings on your amps or speakers that might be causing some limiting.

Yes. The stage box is just a tool for routing I/O with the console. You would still need an amp with passive speakers or grab a powered speaker that had the amp built-in.

Yes, select the channel, go to Home > Sends on the screen. Use the encoder knobs to select the desired BUS and you can adjust the tap point for that BUS. If you choose Pre Fader or Post Fader (standard selections) it will automatically take the signal after channel strip EQ and Compressor.

The app is called M32-Q. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hsh-Z7ma0tyYias.html

There are a few keys things to understand based on the words you used in your question… (1) the Gain impacts everything downstream. You want to set the gain and leave it. I usually recommend setting it between -9 and -12 on the inout meter for each channel. The faders would be used to adjust the mix volume and bring (in your example) a vocal up or down during the event. (2) if your Monitor BUS is set to Pre-Fader (in Routing > Outs) it will not change based on the house mix fader moves discussed in step 1. If you have it set as Post Fader than you will have the monitor mix change according to fader changes done by the sound tech for your house mix.

All you need to do is 1) plug in the headphones 2) identify the channel, bus, or matrix you want to listen to 3) click the SOLO button above 4) turn up the headphone volume in the top-right area of the console to the desired listening level.

@@AllamHouse Thanks Sirrr.

@@AllamHouse any way to hear specific P16 mixes like hearing bus mixes? Thnks!

Hopefully you got some helpful info to troubleshoot.

@@AllamHouse does it sound like my issue might be the pre/post fader thing?

Yes, a bus mix going to IEM should be set to Pre-Fader so that the fader for FOH doesn’t interfere with the monitor.

@@AllamHouse I am still not 100% sure where I make this pre/post fader adjustment. I think I just kind of lucked out and they were already set on pre. But you might have answered this in the video. I can’t watch the video because it’s 4:27 AM and my wife is asleep! ha ha I’m just reading the comments.

Here are a couple things to check. 1) Go to Routing > Out and see if output 7/8 are being sourced from MixBUS 7/8. On the smaller platform console that only have 8 outputs, these are usually designated for the Main L/R outputs. 2) If you have your routing proper, Check that you have built a mix going into MixBUS 7/8. You select the desired BUS, hit Sends on Fader and then the left side faders can be used to build the mix for each MixBUS. 3) Finally, since your Bus is Post Fader, you need to make sure your inputs are not muted and that eh fader is turned up some in the house mix as the MixBUS will follow the house. If you need further help, we can start a conversation outside of YT by filling out the contact card on my website at sound.allamhouse.com

I tend to focus more on the setup side of things and try to guide people on proper steps at the beginning. That being said, troubleshooting is a huge part of what we have to contend with in our environments. Your problem statement raises a number of questions and it might actually be good to put my thought process into a video of how I would troubleshoot your situation. Since that is not going to come out quickly, here is where I would start... 1) Select the input and make sure the ‘stereo bus’ button (left of the screen) is orange. Turn up the fader and make sure you hear it in your Front of House (FOH) mix. 2) Assuming step one works then you will want to look more into the routing and setup of where you are trying to send the signal. 3) If you are sending to a MixBUS, check your bus settings to see if it is pre-fader or Post fader. This information will determine how you need to set your faders to get signal to properly flow.

@@AllamHouse - Thank you! Yes, definitely a "Troubleshooting" video would be amazing, especially for those of who are new to using digital boards...

I run FX in the standard setup of Post Fader. This way if you turn the input down, the FX will go down as well.

I’m not exactly clear on your question based on the video it is posted on. Are you trying to add additional speakers to your main mix as fill speakers and have their volume change with the main fader?

I'm not sure I understand what you are trying to accomplish here. You have 16 inputs, plus you have the 6 AUX inputs on the back of the console that are all available to use. Those are the physical inputs available. The outputs are set as outputs and are not able to be "flipped" and turned into inputs. There might be a better way to configure your inputs to make room for your drums, but I would need more information to assist.

You will need a stage box like a S16 or a S32. I use a S32 with my X32 Compact and it works just like my X32 large console.

By default the MixBUS 1-12 are set to go out the physical XLR outputs on the back of the console (smaller platforms it is 1-6). You can connect an XLR to the console, if you have a digital snake like the S16 or S32 the outputs are usually mirrored so you could connect there if needed as well. If you need to use the AUX out on the back of the board you will go to Routing > AUX and locate the desired AUX Output and then select the desired MixBUS source. Then just connect your 1/4" cable from the board to your transmitter and you are god to go.

The X32 edit software is a little different, but the features are still there... hidden, kind of. Go to Routing > Out 1-16 and when you setup an output you can change the color based on the legend below the matrix. For Windows, right-click or for MAC option-click and you will get a drop down menu to select the type of output you desire. As always, I recommend double checking these setting a once you get on the physical console, but I’m pretty sure this is what you are looking for.

Thanks for the reply, I tried that already and that seems to affect the “Outs” itself... so for that switch I need to set to “post-fader” if I want to control the overall bus volume by the mixbus fader. The part where you select the mixbus channel and go to config, sets the behaviour of the mixbus sends, in this case I want it to be “pre-fader”, but I couldn’t find it on the x32-edit software while working disconnected from the mixer.

@@AllamHouse I found the solution for using the x32-Edit. I'll describe this for the benefit of those who also uses the software for editing. When using the x32-Edit software (ie. Not on the console itself), in order to set the Mix Bus to "Pre-Fader", we have to: 1) select an individual input channel (e.g. CH1 - Vox) 2) click the "Sends" tab on top, 3) click the Globe-like button on the left side of the panel (beside the first sends fader). This will make changes to affect all input channels. 4) Then click the bullets above your desired mix bus to change it to pre-fader, post fader, etc. The operation above is the same as selecting the Mix Bus on the console to change the pre/post-fade parameters in the Config tab.

While it is limited, I find I really only need a reverb and a delay to get a mix in a really good spot. Keep in mind there are still the four other racks of insert FX that I am using with de-easers and other compressors. You are also correct in that you can share a verb (or other FX) with both FOH and monitor mix. I find that mentioning it can open peoples minds to the fact that they can designate one verb for their monitors to make their musicians happy and then use the others for their mixes. The great thing is that there is no right or wrong way to do a lot of this stuff so I just get to provide options and each person can then experiment with what works best for them. Thanks for the comment and discussion.

With all due respect … just because you can set it up that way, does not mean you should. Your video does not suggest this as an option; rather, it lays it out as a how to. As a means to provide the uninitiated with information on best practices, it is not the right way to set up the X32 for a FOH/Mon mix. Why would you need another reverb when you have one sitting there, with the push of a button? Why wouldn’t you setup one of the myriad of available FX plugins instead, to help the mix along? I’m sorry, but I guarantee you there are viewers out there who now believe that the only way to send a verb to a monitor mix is via a dedicated FX, and that is simply not the case. You are doing your viewers a disservice with this kind of information.

Thanks for the feedback.

Select the channel for click, push the ‘Stereo Bus’ button next to the screen so it is no longer orange. This will allow the i out to be used throughout the console, but not go to the house. I talk about it in this video you commented on at the 16:20 mark. I’m discussing it with FX returns, but the same applies to click track as well.

@@AllamHouse o0o thank you so much!

Here are the steps I would take to troubleshoot… 1) identify what you are mixing the monitor on… ideally this would be a MixBUS, but if it’s a matrix you’ll have issues. 2) Assuming it’s a MixBUS, go to Routing > Out and scroll through the left side to see where your MixBUS is routed to. Ideally, the Out 1 is sourced by MixBUS1, Out 2 with MixBUS2, etc. 3) Next go to Routing > XLR and make sure your MixBUS is set to go out the same XLR output. Usually this is just set to a one to one mapping of Out 1-XLR1, etc. 4) Once you located the output your MixBUS is routed to, plug the XLR cable into that output on the back of the console. I hope this helps you out. I’m assuming you are just a volunteer, but I do offer consultations if you need help faster.

There are different tap points that you can set for your instruments when they go into a MixBUS (usually used for monitors). You can choose from a raw signal, pre EQ, post EQ, etc. Select the channel, arrow to the right to get to the Sends tab, adjust accordingly.

I'm not sure I understand your question fully, but I think you are looking to build monitor mixes on some MixBUSes and then send them to your stage through a S32 stage box. If this is correct, you need to do these few things: 1) Go to Routing > OUT and confirm what output each MixBUS is mapped to as a source. Usually this is a 1 to 1 mapping so MixBUS 1 is the source for OUT 1, MixBUS 2 is the source for OUT 2, etc. 2) Go to Routing > AES50a and make sure your 1-16 are set to Out 1-8 and Out 9-16. This will send a copy of the outputs from the console up to the stage box. Make sure you set the Pre/Post fader tap point correctly in the outs setting according to your needs. This video here discusses the differences. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z61-oLGIyby7e5s.html

Thank you so much. This was exactly what I was asking. God bless you I was having such a hard time getting this done.

No, unfortunately you do not get separate EQ for main vs Buses. You do have the ability to change the tap point where the signal is picked up to go to your BUS. Select the desired channel, go to Home > Sends and use the encoders to select the BUS and then the tap point. This can allow you to have (example) an electric guitarist get their full signal by tapping pre-EQ for their monitor on a BUS, and then the EQ is engaged for the mains.

@@AllamHouse for drums?

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The easy answer to your first question “Can I EQ each channel different for main and monitor?” Is NO. I was trying to offer other options, but no, you only have one EQ option that will impact mains and monitors.

Grab the M32-Q app from your app store. This will allow the musician to control their monitor mix remotely on the X32 or M32 console. They will need to be connected to a wireless router and the console needs to be connected to the router as well for this to work.

In the firmware version 4.0 and newer you do have custom routing at the individual channel and output level. You would use the Routing > User Out to set this up and refine where you send your outputs. It is not the exact same as a nicer A&H board, but it still covers the same need.

Haha. Classic.

Thanks for the feedback. Go ahead and send me your published video that covers the information in a better format so I can learn. In the meantime, if you have any specific questions feel free to leave them here and I can either address them properly, or point you to a video that I know will answer it for you.