I can't believe how many videos I've watched without getting a clear idea on how monitor mixing works, when you make it so easy... This tutorial is just GREAT. Thanks so much!
- You're most welcome. Not everyone has the latest equipment but what matters is how you sound - I've heard fantastic sounding bands using 10 year old loudspeakers and 20 year old mixing consoles! All the best with your music :)
this video is probably the most understandable I have ever heard. I NOW understand monitor / Auxes. It's easy ilke a matrix. The different performers is horizontal across the channels and each channel is vertical! A cinch! Thank you so very much!!
James Noll Exactly right! In fact there are mixers which actually have a section that is called a Matrix and is used to mix groups of channels in just the same way. Glad the video was helpful!
2. Reduce bass as much as possible - if you are running subs turn them down or even off and see if it improves things. 3. Reduce the number of speakers as much as possible - the more speakers you have the more they will excite the room. Hope this helps, let me know how it turns out!
- I do not recommend mixing IEMs and wedges because feedback in the wedges can easily cause hearing damage in the IEMs if not quickly dealt with. Also IEMs require a pair of aux sends, mixed in stereo, so if the FOH guy is already maxed out on aux sends he may not be able to accommodate them. My suggestion would be to mention your need well in advance to the FOH engineer or production manager and see what they say.
- Ok, based on what you have told me, I suspect that there is excessive low frequency information in your system that is finding it's way back into your mics. 2 x 15 cabs produce a lot of low end, and you are also running 18" subs which makes the issue worse. These frequencies are relatively omnidirectional, so even if the speakers are in front of the mics the sound is still getting into them and causing feedback.
- Ah yes, the constant problem of the too-loud-electric-guitarist. I would suggest raising his amp off the ground and pointing it directly at his head - there are stands that you can buy for this purpose. I find this often solves the problem or at least reduces it somewhat. The problem with headphones is that then the rest of the band cannot hear the guitar and you have to put it into the monitors, which creates a new problem...
- I think those devices are a last resort, they cut too many high frequencies for my liking. Most feedback can be prevented through correct positioning of loudspeakers and microphones. Also, modern speakers are getting more and more uniform in their frequency response which helps to prevent feedback around crossover points. The only places where I see feedback eliminators in Singapore are churches, which often have to work with less than ideal acoustics and volunteer sound technicians.
There are videos out there for absolute beginners. Type better keywords to narrow your search results. This was a great one for me, but I guess not for you. Not my responsibility, though.
- Ah I see. On the Mackie 1604 aux sends 3&4 are fixed post fader, so in order to get signal from the aux outputs the channel fader needs to be up and the channel must not be muted. It is also possible that the '5/6 shift' button has been pressed accidentally on the channel, which routes the signal to the aux 5 and 6 outputs instead of the 3 and 4 outputs.
- I think you may be confusing subgroups and aux sends. When mixing monitors, treat each aux send (monitor mix) as a person, and ask yourself, "What does this person need to hear?" So for example, if you know that aux 1 goes to your lead singer, ask yourself what they need to hear, and turn up the aux 1 knobs on the relevant channels. Does that help?
- If you are referring to the order in which sources are connected tot he mixer, the majority of engineers will start with the drums, then rhythm section instruments, then the rest of the instruments and then the vocals. However there are no fixed rules for this as long as you can find what you need when you need it!
No, you cannot use an adaptor to combine signals, only to split them! The simplest solution is to use only one of the control room outputs, either left or right. If you need to hear a stereo signal then you will need to use two monitor wedges, or a monitor which can accept a stereo signal and then convert it to mono. Which make and model of monitor are you using?
- Hmm, that's interesting. So you're basically running a mono system, with one channel of your amp driving the tops and one driving the subs? This may be a bit of trouble, but could I ask for a list of your equipment? Make and model of your mixer, amp and speakers/subs please. I think I know what your problem is but this info will help me to make a recommendation.
- Exactly, your mixer has what are called discrete send and return jacks for the channel inserts as opposed to a single jack that combines send and return. That is usually the mark of a higher-end unit. On the mon, aux 1, aux 2, I would need to take a closer look - what is the make and model of your mixer please?
- You're welcome. Working with big bands is very interesting - I have encountered many good-sounding approaches, from miking just the vocals and the kick drum to setups involving dozens of mics on every single instrument. Feel free to get in touch if you have questions in the future.
- Is your power amp made by Peak Audio? I'm afraid I need to know the exact make and model number of your speakers - this can usually be found on the back panel or on the outside of the box eg Mackie SRM450, Mackie SRM1801 etc. This will allow me to look up the specs on the internet. Thanks.
- Thanks. How do you route your signal from your mixer to the speakers? In particular are you sending a fullrange signal to the subs, and do you use a crossover? In addition, what are the acoustics of the venue like? Are there hard or soft surfaces around the stage?
- You're very welcome. If the output of your mixer is balanced (which is the case with all modern mixers) then the connector at the mixer end should be a TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) balanced connector. Your mixer user manual should make clear whether the mixer's aux outputs are balanced or unbalanced.
- Yes, I'm pretty sure you are exactly right on that. However it does mean that if your monitors start to feed back you cannot use the channel EQ to correct it, so you will need some other form of EQ for your monitors, eg a graphic EQ on each monitor send, before the power amplifier.
- Those are the insert points on the channels - they are used to take a signal out of the channel, run it through an external device like a compressor or effects unit and return it to the channel at the same point. More info on my video 'how to hook up the personus ACP88.'
- It depends on how many channels your amps have - nowadays we are seeing really good quality and powerful 4 to 8 channel amps from companies like Powersoft. However it is still a rule that you need at least one amp channel per monitor mix.
- Ah ok - in this case you would connect the aux send to the power amplifier and then to the monitor itself. If you're using powered/active monitors then you just connect the aux send directly to the monitor. The aux returns are not used in this case.
- Glad it was helpful. The reason I didn't show the cables is that everybody's setup after this point is different - some use power amps and passive monitors, others use powered monitors, some are using in-ear monitors. What sort of setup do you have?
- If you are monitoring on headphones, you would connect the auxiliary output to the input of your headphone amplifier. If you are monitoring in stereo, you will need to use two auxiliary outputs, one for the left and one for the right channel.
- In this case it's not necessary because the bass player has an amplifier on stage, so everyone can hear them fine from the amp. It's a good point though - everyone in the band needs to hear the bass player!
- You mean hot spot speakers? Yes they would help a great deal but they must be positioned very close to the person using them - within arm's length, which means that you may need a lot of them.
- I see, what do you mean by the sound is 'not coming so good'? Too soft? Distorted? How are you connecting the dj mixer to your Mackie? What input and output connectors are you using, and what cables?
- Ok I understand. One final question - do you use the mixer's internal effects, or an external effects unit? I'm trying to determine if you are using the aux 2 output on your DFX 12.
- Hi David, is your mixer the Alesis Multimix 6 FX? If so you can use the control room outputs as your monitor send - this will give you a duplicate of the main mix.
- It sounds to me like the 'barrel effect' is the sound of the room. Some gymnasium-type rooms just sound like that no matter what you do because of the reflective surfaces and long reverberation time. Great for classical music, not so good for contemporary stuff. Some recommendations: 1. Make sure your main speakers are pointing *at* the congregation and not at the back wall. Monitors should be as close as possible to the performers - put them on a crate or something to raise them up.
- Yes it sounds like they are definitely reversed - I suggest that you check the wiring from the mixer to the amps, and then from the monitor amp to the monitors themselves to see which amp channel is powering which speaker. Many church setups have very confused wiring which need to be sorted out before the system can be used effectively.
- If you like Mackie gear, the SRM150 is a great little monitor - it's tiny, but because it can be placed on a mic stand you can get it really close to you at your ear level. It has two mono and one stereo inputs so you also have great versatility.
- Thanks for the question! Could I first ask - what sort of feedback are you getting? Is it the low-frequency 'groaning and moaning' type feedback or the shrill high-frequency feedback? Also, where are your house speakers in relation to the mics?
Basically, what you're saying is... to plug the monitor cords in the stage monitors and then plug the other ends into Aux 1 and Aux 2. Is this correct because I have a mixer console with four Aux Inputs numbered Aux1, Aux2, Aux3 and Aux4..
Hi Bruno Am John from Tanzania Can you make a video like this but use a digital Mixer ALIEN & HEALTH QU32. i am a trainer and i used Qu 32 mixer but it confuse me on how to set monitor for my singers and instrument.
- Yes you are correct - you connect the aux output of the mixer to the input of your power amplifier, sometimes with a graphic equaliser in between. If you are using powered monitor speakers you connect to the input of the powered speaker. Will add your request to the list, thanks for the feedback :)
- You're welcome, glad it was helpful. Yes, you need at least one amplifier channel per aux output. Most amplifiers have more than one channel so it's best to think in terms of amplifier channels. Also, depending on the number of monitor speakers you have, you may need more than one amplifier channel. For example, if aux 1 is being sent to four monitor speakers, you may need two amplifier channels just for that aux.
Hello! Greetings Sir, please how do you mix drum kick?? Do you pan it all the into the sub speakers or the kick plays also in the voice speakers. I need your advice Sir. Thank you
more than enough to support the vocals. 5. Keep the pan controls on your laptop channels in the centre - this will send the music to both the tops and the subs. 6. Patch your graphic EQ into the send to the tops, and cut all the frequencies below 80Hz. If this make the voices sound too thin, try cutting less, or bringing back some of the lower frequencies. You may also need to cut around 250-400Hz depending on the room.
- Great question - are you using the PA system just for vocals with separate amps for the instruments, or are you putting everything through the PA system?
- You're welcome. I realise that the majority of people are visual learners so put in the text to reinforce what I was saying. All the best with your music!
Sir, please sir if you wouldn't mind you help me with a drawing for speaker positioning for a church. my church hall height is very low and it affects my sound.
In situations like this I always recommend that you work with a local system integrator who can do a site visit and propose an installation plan that is suitable for your venue - it's not possible for me to make suggestions remotely :)
My band is only 3 acoustic guitars, mandolin. My lead vocals usually get drowned out by one guitarist as he strums so loud & my voice is softer naturally. What’s best mixer setup other than tell band mate turn it down constantly lol
This is a very common situation :) You need your own, dedicated monitor mix which contains just your voice to start with, and your guitar if you are playing one. You may find that you can hear your bandmate's guitar just fine from his monitor or the main PA. Work with your sound engineer to tweak the levels until you are happy and can hear everything you need with your voice just slightly louder than everything else.
- This will actually be the subject of an upcoming video, but basically the reverb is treated like any other incoming signal: plug the output of the effects units into a channel in the mixer, set gain correctly and then turn up the corresponding aux send control.
You're welcome Gabriel! Specifically, MONITOR aux sends should be pre-fader. There are some uses for post-fade aux sends such as recording and sending to external effects units, so you don't always want your aux sends to be pre-fader.
- Ok this is a really good question! Under ideal circumstances, pre-recorded content should be sent to the monitors via a post-fade aux send, so that when you pull the channel fader down the monitors fade out as well. Some mixers allows you to change the setting of the aux bus on the individual channels, which is ideal. If this is not available, I will use two hands to do the fade - one pulls down the fader and another one turns down the aux send knob.
- That would be the ideal situation :) Unfortunately on the smaller mixers without a matrix you are often stuck with one of the other - a notable exception would be the Allen and Heath Mix Wizard boards, on which the aux sends on the *individual* channels are switchable pre or post fader. It's a lot of switches, but gives wonderful flexibility.
- Yes those Mix Wizard amps can be a bit confusing sometimes because of all the connectors on the rear panel. Make sure that your aux 1 master located on the right edge of the mixer just above the master faders is turned up and that the channels you are sending to the aux bus are not muted. Also make sure that you are plugged into the correct output on the back of the mixer ;)
- Good question, thank you for asking. This video is more about setting up a monitor mix as opposed to troubleshooting and problem solving. The causes and prevention of feedback will be discussed in a future video, so stay tuned!
- Hi John, nice to hear from you again. To begin with I would suggest trying to run your monitors with no EQ - it's not ideal but it certainly can be done and is often perfectly adequate for lower-volume situations. Do you already have an outboard EQ that you are planning to integrate into your system?
- Wow what a great old vintage board! Any idea when it was made? So wonderful that these units are still making music! I took a look at the online spec sheet, and apparently the 'mon' connector is pre-fader, pre-EQ. Aux 1 is post-EQ, pre-fader, and aux 2 is pot-EQ, post-fader. So you could use either 'mon' or aux 1 as a monitor send - if you use 'mon' bear in mind that any EQ changes you make on the mixer will not affect the sound in the monitors. You've got a real gem there, look after it!
Hopefully this will solve the problem - by removing the voices from the subs, you have just removed a big source of feedback. Whatever is left should be controllable using your graphic EQ. Let me know how it works out! Regards, Bruno
- Thanks for the question! It's really difficult to recommend equipment remotely - every church is different and has different financial ability. If I were you I would ask around other churches in your area to find a good Audio Visual contractor who has experience in working with churches and who is known to be honest and deliver value for money. They will be able to advise you on the best equipment to buy, and install it for you if necessary. However, Allen and Heath mixers are good mixers.
Entire books have been written to answer this question 😊 If you are completely new to pro audio and live sound, I strongly suggest getting some training from a local professional sound engineer - it is vastly easier to learn these things in person.
- Congrats on the new job! Audio for broadcast is actually it's own separate field of expertise, drawing from both recording as well as live sound engineering. Broadcast mixers are also specialised pieces of equipment! Having said that, I also work part time as a presenter at a local radio station, so I may be able to help you if you have questions on that. Feel free to PM me :)
Here's what I recommend: 1. Make sure that the 'low cut' filter below the gain knob is switched in on every mic channel. 2. Run your laptop signal mono, ie use 2 channels on the mixer instead of one stereo channel. This will ensure that your music is reproduced correctly. 3. As you are doing currently, use the left main output to feed your 2 x 15s and the right main output to feed the subs. 4. Pan the mic channels HARD LEFT - this will remove their signal from the subs - the 2x15 mains are
I can't believe how many videos I've watched without getting a clear idea on how monitor mixing works, when you make it so easy... This tutorial is just GREAT. Thanks so much!
+Ariel Tamasi Really glad to hear that, thanks very much for watching and commenting!
- Thank you, I praise the Lord for his wisdom and provision!
I love all your tutorials. Thank you BRUNO!!! Very concise and easy to understand.
- You're most welcome. Not everyone has the latest equipment but what matters is how you sound - I've heard fantastic sounding bands using 10 year old loudspeakers and 20 year old mixing consoles! All the best with your music :)
this video is probably the most understandable I have ever heard. I NOW understand monitor / Auxes. It's easy ilke a matrix. The different performers is horizontal across the channels and each channel is vertical! A cinch! Thank you so very much!!
James Noll Exactly right! In fact there are mixers which actually have a section that is called a Matrix and is used to mix groups of channels in just the same way. Glad the video was helpful!
2. Reduce bass as much as possible - if you are running subs turn them down or even off and see if it improves things.
3. Reduce the number of speakers as much as possible - the more speakers you have the more they will excite the room.
Hope this helps, let me know how it turns out!
Very clear. Very informative. Thank you.
Jaime Tumbas You're welcome, thanks for watching :)
- I do not recommend mixing IEMs and wedges because feedback in the wedges can easily cause hearing damage in the IEMs if not quickly dealt with. Also IEMs require a pair of aux sends, mixed in stereo, so if the FOH guy is already maxed out on aux sends he may not be able to accommodate them.
My suggestion would be to mention your need well in advance to the FOH engineer or production manager and see what they say.
thank you thank you thank you....well explained, thanks for helping me... cheers
+Enrique Martinez You're welcome, thanks for watching :)
- Ok, based on what you have told me, I suspect that there is excessive low frequency information in your system that is finding it's way back into your mics. 2 x 15 cabs produce a lot of low end, and you are also running 18" subs which makes the issue worse. These frequencies are relatively omnidirectional, so even if the speakers are in front of the mics the sound is still getting into them and causing feedback.
"... the musicians and the Singer listen to." nice separations of roles. haha
I LOL’d at this as well.
- Ah yes, the constant problem of the too-loud-electric-guitarist. I would suggest raising his amp off the ground and pointing it directly at his head - there are stands that you can buy for this purpose. I find this often solves the problem or at least reduces it somewhat. The problem with headphones is that then the rest of the band cannot hear the guitar and you have to put it into the monitors, which creates a new problem...
Excellent tutorial, thank you very much
You're most welcome :)
Excellent
- I think those devices are a last resort, they cut too many high frequencies for my liking. Most feedback can be prevented through correct positioning of loudspeakers and microphones. Also, modern speakers are getting more and more uniform in their frequency response which helps to prevent feedback around crossover points. The only places where I see feedback eliminators in Singapore are churches, which often have to work with less than ideal acoustics and volunteer sound technicians.
Detailed and clear. Thanks again.
not detailed/clear enough for novices.
Ghost Dog I don't think it's his job to hand hold your way into sound engineering. Just have to research more
There are videos out there for absolute beginners. Type better keywords to narrow your search results. This was a great one for me, but I guess not for you. Not my responsibility, though.
I didn't say it was anyone's job/responsibility, I was just making an observation...I'm not a troll!!!!
As they say, if you want to become an audio engineer, pay for a course, this is totally free, I gave Bruno thumbs up.
- Ah I see. On the Mackie 1604 aux sends 3&4 are fixed post fader, so in order to get signal from the aux outputs the channel fader needs to be up and the channel must not be muted. It is also possible that the '5/6 shift' button has been pressed accidentally on the channel, which routes the signal to the aux 5 and 6 outputs instead of the 3 and 4 outputs.
Thanks a lot for your great information
+Fili2009able You're welcome, thanks for watching.
- I think you may be confusing subgroups and aux sends. When mixing monitors, treat each aux send (monitor mix) as a person, and ask yourself, "What does this person need to hear?" So for example, if you know that aux 1 goes to your lead singer, ask yourself what they need to hear, and turn up the aux 1 knobs on the relevant channels. Does that help?
good information. welcome
- If you are referring to the order in which sources are connected tot he mixer, the majority of engineers will start with the drums, then rhythm section instruments, then the rest of the instruments and then the vocals. However there are no fixed rules for this as long as you can find what you need when you need it!
27 dislikes???? who are those?
+Kuulexnat Oh they're mostly people who are upset that I didn't show them how to connect the mixer to power amplifiers and speakers :P
No, you cannot use an adaptor to combine signals, only to split them! The simplest solution is to use only one of the control room outputs, either left or right. If you need to hear a stereo signal then you will need to use two monitor wedges, or a monitor which can accept a stereo signal and then convert it to mono. Which make and model of monitor are you using?
- Hmm, that's interesting. So you're basically running a mono system, with one channel of your amp driving the tops and one driving the subs? This may be a bit of trouble, but could I ask for a list of your equipment? Make and model of your mixer, amp and speakers/subs please. I think I know what your problem is but this info will help me to make a recommendation.
- Exactly, your mixer has what are called discrete send and return jacks for the channel inserts as opposed to a single jack that combines send and return. That is usually the mark of a higher-end unit. On the mon, aux 1, aux 2, I would need to take a closer look - what is the make and model of your mixer please?
- You're welcome. Working with big bands is very interesting - I have encountered many good-sounding approaches, from miking just the vocals and the kick drum to setups involving dozens of mics on every single instrument. Feel free to get in touch if you have questions in the future.
- Is your power amp made by Peak Audio? I'm afraid I need to know the exact make and model number of your speakers - this can usually be found on the back panel or on the outside of the box eg Mackie SRM450, Mackie SRM1801 etc. This will allow me to look up the specs on the internet. Thanks.
- Thanks. How do you route your signal from your mixer to the speakers? In particular are you sending a fullrange signal to the subs, and do you use a crossover? In addition, what are the acoustics of the venue like? Are there hard or soft surfaces around the stage?
- You're very welcome. If the output of your mixer is balanced (which is the case with all modern mixers) then the connector at the mixer end should be a TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) balanced connector. Your mixer user manual should make clear whether the mixer's aux outputs are balanced or unbalanced.
- Yes, I'm pretty sure you are exactly right on that. However it does mean that if your monitors start to feed back you cannot use the channel EQ to correct it, so you will need some other form of EQ for your monitors, eg a graphic EQ on each monitor send, before the power amplifier.
- Those are the insert points on the channels - they are used to take a signal out of the channel, run it through an external device like a compressor or effects unit and return it to the channel at the same point. More info on my video 'how to hook up the personus ACP88.'
- It depends on how many channels your amps have - nowadays we are seeing really good quality and powerful 4 to 8 channel amps from companies like Powersoft. However it is still a rule that you need at least one amp channel per monitor mix.
- Ah ok - in this case you would connect the aux send to the power amplifier and then to the monitor itself. If you're using powered/active monitors then you just connect the aux send directly to the monitor. The aux returns are not used in this case.
- Glad it was helpful. The reason I didn't show the cables is that everybody's setup after this point is different - some use power amps and passive monitors, others use powered monitors, some are using in-ear monitors. What sort of setup do you have?
- If you are monitoring on headphones, you would connect the auxiliary output to the input of your headphone amplifier. If you are monitoring in stereo, you will need to use two auxiliary outputs, one for the left and one for the right channel.
- In this case it's not necessary because the bass player has an amplifier on stage, so everyone can hear them fine from the amp. It's a good point though - everyone in the band needs to hear the bass player!
- You mean hot spot speakers? Yes they would help a great deal but they must be positioned very close to the person using them - within arm's length, which means that you may need a lot of them.
- I see, what do you mean by the sound is 'not coming so good'? Too soft? Distorted? How are you connecting the dj mixer to your Mackie? What input and output connectors are you using, and what cables?
- Ok I understand. One final question - do you use the mixer's internal effects, or an external effects unit? I'm trying to determine if you are using the aux 2 output on your DFX 12.
- Hi David, is your mixer the Alesis Multimix 6 FX? If so you can use the control room outputs as your monitor send - this will give you a duplicate of the main mix.
- Thanks for the feedback - the easiest way would be to use one of the UA-cam downloading softwares available online. Just google 'UA-cam downloader'.
- Another solution is to run a separate, additional speaker for the pre-recorded material, and run that off a post-fade send from the console.
- I think you may be confusing monitors and aux sends. How many physical monitor speakers do you have on stage, and how are they wired?
- Hmm, could you be more specific about what you mean by 'barrel sound'? Do you mean sound like inside a barrel, so hard to understand?
- You're welcome, glad the videos have been helpful. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions in the future.
- You're welcome. You would connect the monitors to the auxiliary outputs of the mixer.
- Could you please clarify what you mean by 'send track input', thanks.
- It sounds to me like the 'barrel effect' is the sound of the room. Some gymnasium-type rooms just sound like that no matter what you do because of the reflective surfaces and long reverberation time. Great for classical music, not so good for contemporary stuff.
Some recommendations:
1. Make sure your main speakers are pointing *at* the congregation and not at the back wall. Monitors should be as close as possible to the performers - put them on a crate or something to raise them up.
Thanks.. useful video..Need tutorial video about group aux and it's utility
- Sorry bro, we're still waiting for the drummers to show up :P
- No worries. Let me know if you need any more help.
Can you do a demo on pre fader for monitor on a mackie VLZ 16 channel
Thanks for the suggestion :)
- You're welcome, glad that is sorted out!
- Yup, born and bred :) Yourself?
- Yes it sounds like they are definitely reversed - I suggest that you check the wiring from the mixer to the amps, and then from the monitor amp to the monitors themselves to see which amp channel is powering which speaker. Many church setups have very confused wiring which need to be sorted out before the system can be used effectively.
- You're most welcome.
- Thanks for watching!
- You're most welcome.
- You're most welcome.
- You're most welcome.
- You're most welcome.
- If you like Mackie gear, the SRM150 is a great little monitor - it's tiny, but because it can be placed on a mic stand you can get it really close to you at your ear level. It has two mono and one stereo inputs so you also have great versatility.
- Thanks for the question! Could I first ask - what sort of feedback are you getting? Is it the low-frequency 'groaning and moaning' type feedback or the shrill high-frequency feedback? Also, where are your house speakers in relation to the mics?
Basically, what you're saying is... to plug the monitor cords in the stage monitors and then plug the other ends into Aux 1 and Aux 2. Is this correct because I have a mixer console with four Aux Inputs numbered Aux1, Aux2, Aux3 and Aux4..
That's correct - the connection can be made directly if you have active stage monitors, or through a power amplifier if they are passive.
Hi Bruno
Am John from Tanzania
Can you make a video like this but use a digital Mixer ALIEN & HEALTH QU32.
i am a trainer and i used Qu 32 mixer but it confuse me on how to set monitor for my singers and instrument.
Watch my tutorial series on the Qu32 - this topic is covered there.
- Yes you are correct - you connect the aux output of the mixer to the input of your power amplifier, sometimes with a graphic equaliser in between. If you are using powered monitor speakers you connect to the input of the powered speaker. Will add your request to the list, thanks for the feedback :)
This is wonderful and serious teaching
- You're welcome, glad it was helpful. Yes, you need at least one amplifier channel per aux output. Most amplifiers have more than one channel so it's best to think in terms of amplifier channels. Also, depending on the number of monitor speakers you have, you may need more than one amplifier channel. For example, if aux 1 is being sent to four monitor speakers, you may need two amplifier channels just for that aux.
Hello! Greetings Sir, please how do you mix drum kick?? Do you pan it all the into the sub speakers or the kick plays also in the voice speakers. I need your advice Sir. Thank you
Hi Elvis, take a look at this video: ua-cam.com/video/mJjdoSHtDBQ/v-deo.html
- Thanks for getting in touch. I'm afraid that I do not use equipment from Behringer but will do the second video when time allows.
more than enough to support the vocals.
5. Keep the pan controls on your laptop channels in the centre - this will send the music to both the tops and the subs.
6. Patch your graphic EQ into the send to the tops, and cut all the frequencies below 80Hz. If this make the voices sound too thin, try cutting less, or bringing back some of the lower frequencies. You may also need to cut around 250-400Hz depending on the room.
My mixer has a vocal reverb and effects preset knob. How does these effects work on the floor monitors ?
It depends on the make and model of your mixer and the outputs to which your monitors are connected.
- Great question - are you using the PA system just for vocals with separate amps for the instruments, or are you putting everything through the PA system?
- You're welcome. I realise that the majority of people are visual learners so put in the text to reinforce what I was saying. All the best with your music!
Sir, please sir if you wouldn't mind you help me with a drawing for speaker positioning for a church. my church hall height is very low and it affects my sound.
In situations like this I always recommend that you work with a local system integrator who can do a site visit and propose an installation plan that is suitable for your venue - it's not possible for me to make suggestions remotely :)
My band is only 3 acoustic guitars, mandolin. My lead vocals usually get drowned out by one guitarist as he strums so loud & my voice is softer naturally. What’s best mixer setup other than tell band mate turn it down constantly lol
This is a very common situation :) You need your own, dedicated monitor mix which contains just your voice to start with, and your guitar if you are playing one. You may find that you can hear your bandmate's guitar just fine from his monitor or the main PA. Work with your sound engineer to tweak the levels until you are happy and can hear everything you need with your voice just slightly louder than everything else.
- This will actually be the subject of an upcoming video, but basically the reverb is treated like any other incoming signal: plug the output of the effects units into a channel in the mixer, set gain correctly and then turn up the corresponding aux send control.
Aux Sends should be pre-fader! I actually didnt know that! Thanks!
You're welcome Gabriel! Specifically, MONITOR aux sends should be pre-fader. There are some uses for post-fade aux sends such as recording and sending to external effects units, so you don't always want your aux sends to be pre-fader.
- Ok this is a really good question! Under ideal circumstances, pre-recorded content should be sent to the monitors via a post-fade aux send, so that when you pull the channel fader down the monitors fade out as well. Some mixers allows you to change the setting of the aux bus on the individual channels, which is ideal.
If this is not available, I will use two hands to do the fade - one pulls down the fader and another one turns down the aux send knob.
- That would be the ideal situation :) Unfortunately on the smaller mixers without a matrix you are often stuck with one of the other - a notable exception would be the Allen and Heath Mix Wizard boards, on which the aux sends on the *individual* channels are switchable pre or post fader. It's a lot of switches, but gives wonderful flexibility.
- Yes those Mix Wizard amps can be a bit confusing sometimes because of all the connectors on the rear panel. Make sure that your aux 1 master located on the right edge of the mixer just above the master faders is turned up and that the channels you are sending to the aux bus are not muted. Also make sure that you are plugged into the correct output on the back of the mixer ;)
- There are many differences, which will be covered in an upcoming video. Stay tuned!
- Good question, thank you for asking. This video is more about setting up a monitor mix as opposed to troubleshooting and problem solving. The causes and prevention of feedback will be discussed in a future video, so stay tuned!
- Hi John, nice to hear from you again. To begin with I would suggest trying to run your monitors with no EQ - it's not ideal but it certainly can be done and is often perfectly adequate for lower-volume situations. Do you already have an outboard EQ that you are planning to integrate into your system?
- Yes, pastors are busy people! Glad the video was helpful, and all the best with your sound ministry.
- Wow what a great old vintage board! Any idea when it was made? So wonderful that these units are still making music!
I took a look at the online spec sheet, and apparently the 'mon' connector is pre-fader, pre-EQ. Aux 1 is post-EQ, pre-fader, and aux 2 is pot-EQ, post-fader. So you could use either 'mon' or aux 1 as a monitor send - if you use 'mon' bear in mind that any EQ changes you make on the mixer will not affect the sound in the monitors.
You've got a real gem there, look after it!
Very concise explanation! I learned significant information on this one. Good job!
I appreciate the breaking down of the material you gave. I understood every bit of it and learned a lot. Thanks!!!
- Thanks for watching, great to hear from you!
Hopefully this will solve the problem - by removing the voices from the subs, you have just removed a big source of feedback. Whatever is left should be controllable using your graphic EQ.
Let me know how it works out!
Regards,
Bruno
- Sure I would be happy to help - please send me a personal message so that we can correspond offline.
- Thanks for the question! It's really difficult to recommend equipment remotely - every church is different and has different financial ability. If I were you I would ask around other churches in your area to find a good Audio Visual contractor who has experience in working with churches and who is known to be honest and deliver value for money. They will be able to advise you on the best equipment to buy, and install it for you if necessary. However, Allen and Heath mixers are good mixers.
- Glad to hear that. Understanding pre and post fader is vital when setting up monitor mixes.
Question, I see how you set up the monitor mix but how do you set up the house for audience mix.
Entire books have been written to answer this question 😊 If you are completely new to pro audio and live sound, I strongly suggest getting some training from a local professional sound engineer - it is vastly easier to learn these things in person.
- Congrats on the new job! Audio for broadcast is actually it's own separate field of expertise, drawing from both recording as well as live sound engineering. Broadcast mixers are also specialised pieces of equipment! Having said that, I also work part time as a presenter at a local radio station, so I may be able to help you if you have questions on that. Feel free to PM me :)
- You're most welcome, glad it's helped you to understand.
how do you connect a wireless headset speaker to a wireless receiver so it comes out of the fold-back
Wireless speaker or microphone?
Here's what I recommend:
1. Make sure that the 'low cut' filter below the gain knob is switched in on every mic channel.
2. Run your laptop signal mono, ie use 2 channels on the mixer instead of one stereo channel. This will ensure that your music is reproduced correctly.
3. As you are doing currently, use the left main output to feed your 2 x 15s and the right main output to feed the subs.
4. Pan the mic channels HARD LEFT - this will remove their signal from the subs - the 2x15 mains are
This is the best thing a church has ever done for me.
Glad to be of service ;)
Or anyone.
excellent video!
Thanks for watching Levi!
- You're welcome, glad it was helpful! I do believe that the best live sound engineers are musicians themselves. All the best.
- You're most welcome, thanks for the positive feedback.