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The Mixing Console
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The Channel Strip
Agenda
1. Input Section
2. Basic Principles
3. Signal Flow
4. Mixing Desk Sections
Mixing Desk SectionsInput Section
Mixing Console SectionsInput Section
11. 20 Segment Meter
2. 3 Segment Meter
3. Insert In - Places an insert point in the TAPE RETURN path (Dynamic
Processing)
4. Tape input TRIM Control
5. Mic/Line Switch
6. MTR - Press to show the mic/line input on the large meter and the tape
return path on the small meter
7. Insert In - Places an insert point in the CHANNEL path (Dynamic
Processing)
8. Mic/Line GAIN Control
9. Phase Inverse Switch
10. 48v Phantom Power for condenser mics. Mute channel before using
11. High Pass Filter
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Mixing Desk SectionsRouting
Mixing Console Sections
Routing
- On recording, the routing matrix routes the signal to tape.
- On Mixdown, the routing matrix routes signals to the group faders
Mixing Console Sections
Routing
Mixing Desk SectionsAuxiliaries
Mixing Desk Sections
Auxiliaries
Auxiliary SectionThe auxiliary (aux) sends are used to send signals from an input strip to an effects unit (reverb etc).
Auxiliaries are also used to feed monitor and headphone mixes
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Pre or Post Fade
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Auxiliary Section
Mixing Desk Sections Equalisation
Mixing Desk Sections
Equalisation
EQ Section
EQ control of the amplitude of areas of frequencies.
Each channel on the Audient console has:
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HF/LF Shelving EQ - Bass and treble attenuation.
2 Band Parametric EQ - Allows for greater control of the frequencies.
3 Places the EQ IN circuit
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4Places the EQ in the short fader path. This means the EQ output will be recorded onto Radar
Mixing Desk SectionsChannel Path
Mixing Desk Sections
Channel Path
Channel Path
The channel path can also be referred to as the short fader path. Controls signals onto tape when switched to receive a mic signal.
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3 Solo - Allows channels to be independently auditioned.
4 Cut/Mute - Allows signals to be cut.
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Mixing Desk SectionsTape Return Path
Mixing Desk Sections
Tape Return Path
Tape Return Path
The tape return path can also be referred to as long fader path (LF). Controls signals from tape when switched to receive a signal from tape.
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3 Solo - Allows channels to be independently auditioned
4 Mute - Allows signals to be cut
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5 Routes to L&R Bus
Rear View of a Channel Strip
1. Mic Input2. Line Input3. Mic/Line Insert Sends4. Mic/Line Insert Returns5. Tape Input6. Tape Insert Sends7. Tape Insert Returns
The Mixing Console
www.stuartjones.org
The Channel Strip
