Mixers/Consoles Mixer Help

[stemiclelights]

Hi,

I have a 8 channel mixer. I was wondering if anyone could help me with running it.

Thanks,

Clyde

 

[DCATTechie]

Do you have a Make or Model of the mixer? Also, what type of performance are you using it for? Musical, Straight Show, Concert, Visual Presentation? If we can get a little more information from you we can help you out a lot more!

 

[coolbeam]

To make things louder, move the sliders UP, or turn the knobs CLOCKWISE.
To make things less loud, do the opposite.

 

[stemiclelights]

yes, its a mackie, not sure about the model number. i'm using it for speeches and music performances

 

[avkid]

Without more information I don't think we can be of much help.

I can however suggest a few helpful publications:
Soundcraft guide to mixing:
Soundcraft Guide To Mixing

Mackie compact mixer reference guide:
Mackie - Compact Mixer Reference Guide

 

[Brownlight]

Thats was a good One

 

[hsaunier]

It sounds as if you have little or no experience. So.....

Typical mixer, is divided into chanels and has a location to plug in a cable form an input device. This can be a mic cable, 1/4" TRS (tip, ring, sleve), RCA (stereo jacks). The mixer is then going to control certain peramiters of the signal as it moves throught he console.

Usually the first adjustment is the "master" volume. This can be labeled as trim, sens, or gain. This knob is most often located at the top of the chanel strip. You should see several knobs between the Trim knob and the fader. These will be for EQ and Aux sends. EQ will adjust certain frequencies to add or remove highs and/or lows to your preference. Aux sends are used to send signal to another device such as a reverb unit or a monitor system. Then at the bottom of the channel strip should be the fader which makes fine adjustments to the volume during a performance.

This is a very basic start. If you have other questions don't hesitate.