1. Sound Mixing Basics

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

3. Sound Mixing Basics

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

5. Sound Mixing Basics

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

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

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

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

10. Sound Mixing Basics LED level indicators are commonly used now.