Sound Mixing Basics

The columns on the left side are alike or very similar Each column represents a sound source The columns are called channels

Sound Mixing Basics

Each channel has: An on/off switch A Fader A Gain Trim Control

Sound Mixing Basics

Use the Gain Trim Control to set the sound level so the fader can be set at zero

Sound Mixing Basics The other channel controls allow you to process and route the channel

Sound Mixing Basics The Master Volume Controls are on the right side

Sound Mixing Basics This is a Volume Unit (VU) Meter Don’t let the needle go into the red

Sound Mixing Basics LED level indicators are commonly used now.