| Section 1: Starting Out |
| A. |
What Does a Mixer Do? |
| B. |
Guidelines in Choosing a Mixer. |
| C. |
The Controls - A Description. Mono Inputs, Stereo Inputs, Subgroups, The Master Section |
| D. |
Signal Flow |
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| Section 2: Connecting Equipment to Your Mixer |
| A. |
Input Devices |
| B. |
Equipment Requiring Inputs and Outputs |
| C. |
Ouput Devices |
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| Section 3: Mixing Techniques |
| A. |
Choosing the Right Microphone;
Microphone Types, Condenser, Dynamic, Electret. Different Polar Patterns. |
| B. |
Setting up a Basic Mix;
Setting the Gain, Balancing Fader Levels, Balancing Output Levels. |
| C. |
Using the Mixerís EQ;
Fixed EQ. Using a sweep-mid equaliser. |
| D. |
Using Effects Units;
The different types; Reverb, Delay, Echo, Chorus & Flanging, Pitch Shifters. Setting up an effects loop. Pre and post fade auxiliaries. |
| E. |
Using Signal Processors;
The difference between signal processors and effects; Different types of signal processors; Graphic Equalisers, Parametric Equalisers, Gates, Expanders, Compressors/Limiters. Setting up a processor. |
| F. |
Creating a Foldback/Monitor Mix |
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| Section 4: PA Mixing |
| A. |
What Does a Mixer Do? |
| B. |
Larger Performance; Medium Venues, Large Sized Venues |
| C. |
Recording Live |
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| Section 5: Other Applications |
| A. |
Monitor mixing |
| B. |
Submixing |
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| Section 6: The Studio |
| A. |
Essentials and Ergonomics |
| B. |
Tape Machines and Recording Media |
| C. |
The Console |
| D. |
Simple Multitrack Recording |
| E. |
Simple Multitrack Mixdown |
| F. |
Using a Dedicated In-Line Console |
| G. |
Recording Instruments and Voices |
| H. |
Planning a Session |
| I. |
Creating a Mix |
| J. |
Balancing the Mix |
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| Section 7: Wiring Up & Connectors |
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Balanced and Unbalanced Mic Inputs |
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Balanced and Unbalanced Line Inputs |
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Inserts |
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Ground Compensated Outputs |
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Impedance Balanced Outputs |
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| Section 8: Glossary |
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An A to Z to save your head! |
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