Mixers

What is a mixing board and what are its capabilities?

• Mix multiple signals together
• Amplifies incoming signals
• Combines incoming signals into a single
• EQ/Filtering
• Sends/receives, for example effects units
• Monitoring

Sections of a Mixer

• Organised form left to right, top to bottom
• Following a Sequence
• Master faders control the overall output

Points to Check when not receiving any sound 

• Check the mixer gets power
• Check that Phantom Power is turned on
• Phase button

What can you preserve on a mixer?

• Gain – Preamplifier
• EQ/Filters
• Auxiliary Sends (AUX)
• Panning
• Mute/Solo
• Channel Fader
• Inserts
• Master Fader

Turning things off – Always normalise the gear

Follow the correct order by following a reverse order. Bring down all faders and turn off the loudspeakers, so the equipment will not get damaged and also avoid any ear-drum injury from exposure to very loud sounds.