Questions tagged [mixer]
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How do I power a Yamaha EMX5?
I know basically nothing with about audio engineering and need some help. I just recently bought a Yamaha emx5 powered mixer. What is the best way to protect it from a power surge? Do I need a power ...
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8 channel pass through on Behringer XAir XR18
I am trying to use a Behringer XR18 as a passthrough for recording and live sound.
I want route 8 channels from the 8 inputs to 8 outputs for the sound guy while recording 8 channels to Reaper ...
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What is the use of an insert slot in a sound mixer?
What is the use of insert slot on a sound mixer.
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How to connect subwoofer, loudspeakers and monitor speakers with 2 output only from the mixer?
My mixer has only two outputs: one for the loudspeakers and one for the monitors.
My active loudspeakers and active monitor speakers are already connected to these 2 outputs and work fine.
Now I ...
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What Soundcraft Spirit Folio 12/2 mixing desk/console outputs are balanced?
I'm looking at the schematic on page 20 of the manual and am not sure myself if the outputs are balanced or unbalanced.
I would like to plug stereo outputs using balanced 6.35mm jacks from either Mix ...
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Recording from XR18 to Tascam-DR40
I have a live performance that I'd like to record from the house Behringer XR18 mixer to a Tascam DR40. What's the best way to do this? What exact cable and output source to the Tascam should I use?
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Can I stack Microphones on a Nexia mixer?
We have a small meeting room, and we just bought some new wired microphones to replace the wireless omni mics we had in there before. The sound is infinitely better, but we're realizing there were ...
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Impedance mismatch buzzing?
Can a mismatch in impedance cause a buzzing noise? I plugged a MacPro into my Yamaha QL5 using a 3.5mm to XLR(well I didn’t someone else did) and there is some buzzing coming through. I know how to ...
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Connecting both my mixers and my audio interface to my studio monitors
My studio monitors: alesis elevate 5 mkii. As you can see by their specs, they have 2x rca and 2x 1/4 line inputs. But both pairs are parte of same input module, so i guess it would be harmful (...
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Buzzing sound in my audio. I think its the mixer
So I'm using a ProFX12 for video production (it was free, used one from my uncle who does radio). There's this odd buzzing sound in my audio though. My mic input to mixer is XLR. My mic output is 1/4" ...
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Static When Recording From My Mixer
So i have a Behringer DJX900USB Mixer and im trying to record a mix
but i have this horrible static-y feedback kind of noise when i listen back too it
ive tried turning the input level down (On both ...
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Microphone with XLR adapter won't work in my mixer
I have a headset mic with stereo connector into a Rode VXLR adapter going into my mixer. But the mixer is not picking up anything. The mic works fine on my PC.
I guess the Rhode does not do stereo to ...
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How to connect mixer's mono aux send to stereo input of FX unit?
I have a Mackie 1402VLZ Pro mixing desk. I want to use one of the sends to hook up an Axoloti unit for use as an FX unit.
As I understand it, the send jack socket from the Mackie is mono, and has the ...
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How do I use Adobe Audition for Spatial Audio Mixing?
I am looking for the best workflow to mixing/mastering bunch of wav files in an ambisonics file which has 4 channels(W,X,Y and Z).
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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Audio mixer with dedicated mic output
I'm kind new to all this sound stuff but I'm trying to do something wich seem simple but I can't figure out how to do it properly :
I have an Alto Professional ZMX52 wich I use to manage my audio ...
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MIXER - How to convert PC headphone to Line in Signal?
Im trying to connect my computer to a mixer board. When I connect it to the mixer from PC i get a very bad sound (sounds distorted or some sort).
Bad sound diagram:
(PC headphone) --> 3.5mm cable -->...
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Combine PS4 and PC audio to have it play through one headset (through means of a mixer?)
So, first of all, I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask a question like this. If it isn't, my apologies; but I'd still very much appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction ...
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How to power-off digital mixer to power off safely
Is it true that I can just power off a digital mixer (such as the Pioneer RX2) without some process? Since it has a built-in computer I would expect a shutdown process instead of just immediate power ...
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Audio-Interface to computer - multiple separate channels
I know this might be too broad or too subjective, but I'm hitting a wall here.
I record short videos from time to time and also produce music.
I bought a Behringer Xenyx X1222USB to use the ...
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Why is there static in the output of my Xenyx 802 mixer?
I have a new Xenyx 802 mixer and am trying to set it up to mix audio for some video projects (for input into my cannon camera).
I'm having trouble getting a clean sound however and even when there ...
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Can running audio from a laptop ruin your mixer?
We have a Behringer X-32 and two S-16 digital snakes. We were running our audio from a laptop (using a plethora of adapters--all passive--to go from 3.5mm stereo to xlr) to one of the digital snakes ...
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Best way to set up my DIY studio/recording/interfaces?
I have a mixer that someone gave me, which has a built in USB interface, which introduces a horrible hiss into my computer when recording.
I purchased a Focusrite 6i6 interface, which provides ...
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Dynamic mic to XLR input
I bought this ammoon F4 mixer on Amazon, and I need help connecting a dynamic microphone to it.
The mic channels have XLR and TRS inputs. The TRS is marked "LINE" and it works only with line signal ...
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Using Bluetooth Speakers for Live Music
I have a small analog mixer, a Xenyx Q802usb, with two 1/4" speaker outputs. The venue I'm considering would be a small coffee shop that can get slightly louder than we can overcome with our acoustic ...
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Mixing balanced and unbalanced connections
I'm a little confused about balanced vs. unbalanced jacks. I was looking at getting a Whirlwind Mix-16 mixer. The specs on the manual list an unbalanced impedance for the inputs (though the main body ...
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What should I be replacing my RME Fireface UC with?
My trusty RME Fireface UC died on me last night and I'm looking for a replacement. However my needs have changed since I purchased the Fireface and now I'm a little lost as to what it is I should be ...
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Yamaha AG06 USB output is too low on MacBook Pro
For voice recording for webcasts, I am using the following setup:
Rode Procaster microphone
Yamaha AG06 mixing console
The Procaster is connected via XLR (without phantom power) to the mixing ...
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How to connect Powered Subwoofer to Mixer?
I have two Alto TS210 Powered Active Speakers connected to Yamaha MG06 Mixer, which is then connected to my laptop via Stereo Y-Cable. That setup is working fine, however, I would like to now add a ...
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Connecting guitar amplifier to mixer via headphones out
I have a Peavey Vypyr Tube 60W guitar amp and Yamaha mg10xu mixer.
I'd like to mix my amplifier's sound with some background track (which I'm already sending to the mixer correctly) and send ...
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Behringer Xenyx 1002 mixer to Crown CTs2000 amp
Do I have to use both the R and L main output on the Behringer Xenyx 1002 mixer to the channel 1 and channel 2 input on the Crown CTs2000 amplifier? I would rather use just one output on the mixer ...
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How can I run mics with xlr into an old (ancient) mixer with 1/4 TS inputs?
Output from the mixer will go to a recording program on a tablet (we've got that part figured out). Reason for doing this is the band I'm in wants to create some practice tracks for the songs we are ...
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Splitting a condenser mic and using phantom power
I have a condenser mic that requires phantom power. I have a mixer that provides phantom power, and also a dedicated phantom power box if I need it.
I would like to hook my microphone up to my mixer, ...
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Audio cuts out after some time on mixer when set to -10dBV level
I have a Behringer X1622USB mixer which I am trying to set up with my PC. I have my PC's motherboard line out connected to a stereo line in on the mixer, which is fine for the most part. On each line ...
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PA Mixer monitor - mono to stereo headphones
Using the monitor output my PA Mixer, Yamaha EMX66M, to a Sterling S104H headphone amp via a TRS cable, I am only getting sound in one ear. The mixer is mono, so I assume the monitor out isn't capable ...
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How to connect dbx 286s and dbx 266xs to Behringer DX2000USB Mixer
This is my first question here. Thank you for your help! Much appreciated!
I run a small online EDM radio station on a Mac mini running Radiologik DJ and NiceCast and I have been using the Behringer ...
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(for playback from PC) Can I get EQ ability by adding an analogue mixer to PC & M-Audio M-Trrack 2x2 USB Audio Interface [closed]
I am a total noob I just use this setup to listen to music.
I've got a PC which connects via USB to M-Audio M-Track 2X2 Audio Interface which then connects VIA 2 x Balanced TRS connectors/cables to ...
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Connecting guitar to mixer and pc
I bought a guitar and an amp, and to connect my guitar to the pc I followed some guides on the internet. Looking for a good setup I got a BEHRINGER Xenyx 302 mixer and a BEHRINGER DI100 DI with the ...
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Can I connect a bass guitar directly to my mixer?
Is it possible to play a bass guitar through one of the stereo channels (L/mono) for example, on Behringer ZENYX 1823 sound mixer?
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Can a FX send on a mixer be used as an extra buss for multi-track recording
I am working on a podcast with 3 other people and I was looking into multi-track recording to make editing easier. I was looking for a cheap mixer that would be able to be hooked up to a recorder ...
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Live streaming audio
I'm livestreaming a seminar on Tuesday and was curious about the sound. The event has three mics that are running to a back mixer. I'll be plugging the feed directly into my computer as an external ...
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Understanding various input lines types for mixing?
Can anyone out there point me to a good tutorial to understand the various kinds of inputs and outputs use in audio? I've looked around a little bit, and I have not found anything too great. Online is ...
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What is this Behringer X1622USB footswitch insert used for?
The Xenyx X1622USB has a FX Footswitch insert at the top of the board near the Behringer Logo.
Is this used with a regular footswitch to turn the effect "Off" or "On"?
Nothing in the manual ...
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Can I get a recommendation on how big and what type/brand of PA I need?
I am creating a performance space, mostly for music. Presently, it is a 4000sq. foot empty warehouse. We were thinking that the audience could be around 500. Someone said that we should get a ...
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Connecting two dynamic microphones to one preamp
Our podcast recording setup is a Behringer multitrack mixer with 4 preamps and we have 5 microphones. I have made peace with the fact that two microphones will have to occupy the same track. How would ...
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Combining several inputs to a single headphone output?
I use in-ears on stage and was wondering if there are any headphone amps that support several inputs to a single output?
Input 1 (jack)
Input 2 (jack)
Output 1 (jack)
Basically my end game is that I ...
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Mid Side recording “Invert the Phase” - “Invert” is ghosted in Audition
In Adobe Audition I'm following a YouTube tutorial trying to understand how to record and then manually process a “Mid Side” boom mic test recording.
So when I convert it to mono it gives me two ...
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Can I add a 3rd XLR mic to a Behringer - Xenyx 802 mixer?
I currently have a Beringher - Xenyx X802 mixer and use it to run 2 XLR microphones.
I want to add a third mic and was wondering whether I could use an external phantom power box and connect to one ...
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Can I connect DI box to mixer line in?
I am presently feeding my DI boxes through a multicore and into my mixers
XLR mic inputs. However I wonder if I could feed them into the line inputs
(1/4" jack) instead.
I would obviously need to ...
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delete tracks of the fruity loops mixer
I have Fruity Loops studio 10.
I've got a little problem with it, I can't manage to erase tracks of the mixer.
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Losing sound quality from CD (phono) to mixer (jack)
Can anyone help? I am trying to run my CD/DVD player through my 4-way mixer, so have plugged phono leads out from CD, into the jack (via a small-to-large adapter) on the mixer. I lose massive sound ...
