Questions tagged [mixer]
A mixer is used to mix (add) audio signals by varying amounts. Mixers can be hardware or software and can vary from small software tools to large physical desks. See "mixing" tag for more. Use for questions related to the use of mixers.
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Balanced output to stereo unbalanced input
My preamp gives a balanced TRS output instead of unbalanced stereo which is what my input device requires.
Is it possible there is a reverse DI box of sorts that converts balanced mono to unbalanced ...
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Program for mixing multiple inputs and outputting to single stream
Is there some software that I can use that cane take multiple audio inputs, say from a mic, and two virtual audio cables, mix them so I can change volumes and gain and all that, and then output to ...
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In theory, could a choir rehearse safely by using multiple recording booths mixed with a soundboard?
As you know, COVID has shut down many facilities to keep people safe. As such, we have had to resort to virtual choir and other ensembles. And performing together is not possible because of the high ...
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What is the best way to mix+master a snare so that it sounds good on different devices?
I am working on a song (multiple, actually) that sounds alright, except for the snare.
The snare is very prominent on phones, as it takes up the higher regions of the audio spectrum, and can tend to ...
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Multiple bus headphone switch
I'm looking for a device with two stereo inputs and two stereo outputs which will allow me to switch between the two inputs independently on the outputs (I'm not sure what the correct term for this ...
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PC stereo out to mixer
I have a Behringer X2222USB mixer.
I am trying to go from the PC 1/8" stereo out to the mixer 1/4" line in and achieve stereo sound.
I'm using a 3.5mm 1/8" TRS to Dual 6.35mm 1/4" ...
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Line-In Mixer very quiet [closed]
I bought the Rolls MX42 Stereo Mixer to mix the output of multiple devices together.
I have connected my Computer (internal soundcard), Laptop, and Phone. All by using 3,5mm Jack to 2 Cinch y-Adapter ...
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Why do I need a USB audio interface when laptops have internal sound cards?
Shouldn't I use a mixer/pre-amp and connect the output to the 3.5mm jack on my laptop? Would I severely compromise audio quality while doing this?
I am on a budget. Can I get 48kHz 24bit audio using ...
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I am not getting any sound out of my PA system. Did I connect something incorrectly?
I have a NUMARK M6 USB 4 channel mixer with LEFT and RIGHT Balanced XLR output connected to channel 1 and channel 2 of my AUDAC EPA252 power amplifier respectively. My speaker is a passive HYBRID ...
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Understanding what equipment I need for my Specific Needs
I hope this doesn't appear to be a shopping recommendation question because I already have a starting basis for what I need from having taken an audio fundamentals and DAW course.
But I'm wondering ...
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How can I combine two sources of audio into one set of headphones?
I am using my PreSonus AUDIOBOX 96 and Facetime in my computer to record a podcast. My current setup is: mic to AUDIOBOX and Soundflower to record audio from my computer. I don't have problems ...
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On a small mixer (Behringer 802) do I have options for crowded cable management?
The Behringer mixers, like many, have vertical input jacks. In trying to come up with a good cable-management solution, so my desktop set-up is nice and pretty, I'm running out of ideas. I'm not ...
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Connecting an existing system to a mixer
First off, I realise that none of this system is ideal. When the strange Covid conditions are over, we will be sorting it out properly: this is very much a "for now" solution.
My church has an ...
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Streaming an instrument with a 6.35mm AUX stereo output
I have a beautiful AvantGrand N2, Yahama's digital piano with acoustic action. I would like to use it to livestream a performance in a few weeks, seeing as I can't invite anyone over for a concert ...
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Mutli Input/Output mixer setup
I recently bought a mixer (Yamaha MG10XU) to go with my headphone/mic combo. I'm basically wondering how would one go to have a following setup.
Right now Windows is using multi track thanks to ...
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difference between pre and post fade
Why is a pre fade aux used for monitoring and a post fade aux for effects?
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Remove Buzzing on PC Line In Jack with Audio Compressor After Mixer
I have done some pretty detailed trouble shooting on this and just want to know what additional equipment or things to try to eliminate the electronic buzzing noise I get.
PC Line In Jack
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How to introduce automatic gain control over two mics using audio interface, DAW and a mixer
I'm having Behringer UMC202HD as an audio interface and Studiomaster DC8.2 as a mixer.
I am looking to introduce automixer system using the above-mentioned hardware for the live production in an ...
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Stereo 3.5mm jack to RCA or 6.35mm jack on Yamaha MG24?
I want to connect an iPod / Computer etc with a stereo 3.5mm jack to a Yamaha MG24.
The MG24 has a stereo channel with both a pair of RCA inputs and a pair of 6.35mm jacks (see below, illustration ...
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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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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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Tascam 4x4 usb interface only playing from 2 mics with 4 mics plugged in [closed]
I plugged this tascam usb interface us 4x4 into my windows 10 machine and only the first 2 channels are playing audio. I have tried on a Windows and Mac machine and the same thing happens. What's ...
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Issues with mix-minus setup on Xenyx Q1002USB with dbx 286s
My setup is simple and complicated at the same time:
My mixer is a Behringer Xenyx Q1002 USB Premium.
1. I have a XLR microphone going into a dbx 286s Mic Preamp/Processor. The processed audio is ...
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Digital AES50 and REAC (CAT5) connecters, normal RJ45 with XLR eye candy?
I want to prepare the wiring in our church to use a digital snake system. We haven't decided which brand we're going for yet, but both M-2001 - S-1608 (REAC) and X32 - S16 (AES50) combinations have ...
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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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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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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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TRS 3.5mm microphone not working in mixer
I can't get my microphone to work in my mixer. It is a standard 3.5mm TRS headset microphone. I have it plugged into a 3.5mm TRS to 1/4" TRS adapter, which is plugged into a 1/4" TRS to XLR adapter. I ...
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Using an unpowered microphone on a mixer board?
I just recently bought a Mackie 402VLZ4 and trying to use a set of microphones on the board.
The microphones I'm trying to use are as follows:
A lavalier microphone (mini to XLR adapter being used):...
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552 Mixer or 702 Recorder? (Sound Devices)
Background:
My main focus is sound effects recording. A very close second at the moment is onset recording (no huge productions though).
I own a Fostex FR2 but it is slowly dying on me. It won't ...
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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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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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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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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 to get AUX send mono signal converted to stereo?
I have a small mixer (Soundcraft Spirit Folio Lite) with 2 AUX sends that I want to use for monitoring. I'm plugging one of those AUX sends to the CD/MP3 in of my POD HD500X guitar multieffect so I ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Fostex FM3 Field Mixer
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Does anyone have any experience with this mixer that can share the pros and cons of recording with it? (preamps, noise and other features...)
I'm thinking of buying one field mixer and there are ...
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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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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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Music Muffled nosie
I am trying to figure out how to make this music sound muffled, but I need a certain song, but I just need to have to sound like maybe that you are standing outside of a wall with loud music.
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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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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 ...
