Chapter 12 Mixers and Mixing Consoles
DOI: 10.4324/9781315696331-12
Used in many studios, a hardware mixer is a control center where you plug in all sorts of signals; mix or blend them; add effects, EQ, and stereo positioning; and route the signals to recorders and monitor speakers. A mixing console (also called a board or desk) is a large mixer with many controls.
In this chapter we’ll look at analog mixers and digital mixers that are made of hardware. Chapters 15 and 16 explore the software mixer in a digital audio workstation.
Stages of Recording
Chapter 1 described the three stages of using a mixer during a session: recording, over-dubbing, and mixdown. Here’s a brief review:
- Recording (tracking): The mixer accepts mic-level signals ...
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