Free live sound course
People sometimes ask me: "Do you really know what all those knobs do?" When you're looking at a mixer with tons of buttons and knobs, it can seem a little intimidating! But with the concepts in this course, you're on your way to great results.
Preview the course:
Get a big picture look at how we use mixing consoles (mixers) in live music production.
Learn how the first part of our channel strip, the preamp section, boosts our audio signals.
Follow the signal path through the rest of the channel strip, with the EQ, pan/mute, and fader.
See how we insert dynamics processors, like compressors and gates, in our signal chain.
We sometimes need to split our signal to feed monitors, recording devices, or FX.
Once we have a mix built, we send it to the outputs. These feed the rest of the audio system.
Once the signal leaves the console, it needs to be processed and boosted to speaker-level.
See the differences between analog and digital, and what the pros and cons are of each.
Using an audio mixer for a live event? Understanding how signal flows, from inputs to outputs, helps us control our whole system. This free course gives you a solid grasp on the fundamentals.
What is the typical order of an input strip?
How do I set the Gain?
What is the role of digital mixing consoles in modern live music production?
Which sounds better — digital or analog?
How do Aux Sends pick off signal?
What frequency range do wireless systems operate in?
What is the difference between mic- and line-level?
How do dynamics processors (compressors/gates) work?
Why do we need to send Phantom Power?
How many frequency bands does my EQ have?
To get great sound, we need to understand how an audio signal flows through our mixers.
This is a completely self-paced online course — you decide when you start and when you finish.
Registration comes with free lifetime access.
Each lesson has a quiz, so you can easily review what you’ve learned!
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