SECTION 1: STARTING OUT
A What does a Mixer do?
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B Guidelines in Choosing a Mixer.
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C The Controls - A Description.
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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.
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B Equipment requiring Inputs and Outputs.
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C Output Devices.
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SECTION 3:
MIXING TECHNIQUES
A Choosing the Right Microphone;
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Microphone types, Condenser, Dynamic,
Electret. Different Polar Patterns.
B Setting up a Basic Mix;
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Setting the Gain, Balancing Fader Levels,
Balancing Output Levels.
C Using the Mixer’s EQ;
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Fixed EQ. Using a sweep-mid equaliser.
D Using Effects Units;
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The different types; Reverb, Delay, Echo,
Chorus & Flanging, Pitch Shifters.
Setting up an effects loop.
Pre and post fade auxiliaries.
E Using Signal Processors;
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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 Introduction, A Typical Live Performance; Microphones,
Cables and Connections, Connecting External Effects and
Processors, Setting Up, Ringing Out: Nulling Room
Acoustics, Setting the Mix, Avoiding Feedback.
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B Larger Performances; Medium Venues,
Large Sized Venues.
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C Recording Live.
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SECTION 5:
OTHER APPLICATIONS
A Monitor mixing.
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B Submixing.
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SECTION 6: IN THE STUDIO
A Essentials and Ergonomics.
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B Tape Machines and Recording media.
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C The Console.
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D Simple Multitrack Recording.
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E Simple Multitrack Mixdown.
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F Using a Dedicated In-Line Console.
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G Recording Instruments and Voices; Vocals, Drums, Electric
Guitars, Acoustic Guitars, Bass Guitars, Keyboards.
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H Planning a Session.
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I Creating a Mix.
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J Balancing the Mix.
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SECTION 7:
WIRING UP & CONNECTORS
Balanced and Unbalanced Mic Inputs, Balanced and
Unbalanced Line Inputs.
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Inserts, Ground Compensated Outputs, Impedance
Balanced Outputs.
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SECTION 8: GLOSSARY
An A to Z to save your head!
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CONTENTS
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