Hi Chas, it may be because you are using a DL1608 or DL806. The 1608 mixer does not have a USB port for recording to a computer or hard-drive like the DL32R does, instead, it records directly to a docked iPad.
I have yet to figure out how you get a independent monitor mix from the front of house on the DL32R. I do have independent level control of each channels aux send but you change EQ on front of house and the aux send used of monitor changes also and Vice versa.. What am I doing wrong?
Hi, if you don't want the FOH channel EQ, compression or gating to be heard in the monitor mix or mixes.... here's what to do... just above the master fader of each Aux mix is a few small white buttons.... just above the MUTE button is where you choose pre or post fader, or pre DSP (digital signal processing) You need to choose Pre DSP. Try it :)
Hello great videos learned so much from your videos i just have a question hopefully you can help me is it possible to have a separate Eq from main to monitors aux?? For ex … ch.1 I make a eq on main but on my in ears i want ch.1 to be eq diferent 🙏 thank you
Dan, first of thanks for the videos..they were excellent...i have a DL16s and I am having a problem setting the FX...using master fader 5.0 and I can go into the FX window select the reverb and assign it to the channel that I want but it does not appear to be doing anything..I can put in large venue reverb and max out the setting and there is no impact to the signal..when i assign the fx to a channel is there something else i need to do to turn it on
Hi Kevin, on the right side of Master Fader is the "mix selector" button, by default, it is white and labeled LR. Click it, and choose the purple effects that you are using. All the faders are most likely all the way down,, raise the fader/s of the channels that you want to go 'TO' the effect, those dry signals will pass through the effect that you have chosen and will have reverb. At this point, you have only sent audio TO the reverb, you still need to go back to the LR mix and swipe to the right where you will see the four purple FX "returns". Raise the return fader of that reverb and now you will have reverb in the main left/right stereo outputs.
dan, I have a dl16s and a mac computer..when i hardwire the computer into mixer i can record all my channels but when i playback i get no sound..i set the preferences to dl16s for both input and output but nothing..i saw in the manual that the output requires use of return channels..whats that all about..any help would be appreciated..thanks
Hi Kevin, what DAW software are you using on the Mac to allow you to record the individual channels of the DL16S? I assume you already have that figured out. I also assume because I have very little info that you offered to go with... When you want to send audio "From" the Mac "To" the DL16S , it can be sent routed to the "Return 1-2" input. Of course, that return input must be receiving audio from the "USB" Source. Any stereo audio from the Mac, will be heard in this stereo "Return 1-2" channel. Now,.... if you want the 16 mono audio tracks that you recorded and they are playing on the Mac from the DAW, you still need to make sure that each of those channels is routed in the Routing page of Master Fader to the DL16S USB-1 USB-2 USB-3 etc,. Doing that only gets the audio playing back into the DL mixer, but you still need to choose the USB input with the "Source" option in the preamp section of each input channel of Master Fader in order to be heard and mixed.... does that make sense? Once all the inputs are set to receive audio from the USB input source, your DAW can then send the multi-track recording to the individual inputs for mixing, or what is commonly referred to as a virtual soundcheck.
Very helpful, thanks. I have the same question as someone below. Is it possible to have different channel EQs for mains and various sets of in-ear monitors? Maybe as long as "Pre-Fader" is checked, the EQ settings for each channel will only apply to the currently selected outputs?
Hi Adam, in a round about way, yes. What I suggest is that you use the routing page to send the same mic Pre to an unused channel. You will of course have the original for FOH, and the other one can be used for IEMs. :)
Hallo Sir! I really like you tutorials you taking it slow and calm very nice. If I may ask you or the viewers.. Our Band is planning to buy a Mackie DL16S. But we can not quite figure it out how we can use our Backingtrack with this digital mixer and at the same time send a metronome or click to our in ear monitoring. I saw in the app that there is an option for Multitracks. So in the ideal Szenario would be that we send in our backing track via smartphone or tablet, the dl 16 splits all the tracks and we can channel the clicking to aux out only so that the audience doesn't hear the click. Am I correct or is this just an nonsense idea?
Hi, the DL16S can receive audio channels from a laptop computer or any audio device that has multiple outputs. It is then up to the person running the mixer to choose what musicians get what sounds, and once it is set up, each musician can then set their own levels for in ear monitoring, if that is what you are wanting to do. Your tracks should be played from a device that is completely separate from the device that is controlling the Master Fader app.
I am happy to help, but you said you want to "set up" a stereo mix.... everything is covered in this video but perhaps you are not aware of linking channels. Pick an odd aux output mix,... tap on the name/picture at the bottom of the master, then click "Link 9/10" or whatever mixes you want to use. Did that answer your question?
WOW, your post is confusing :) when you said..."ARE YOU CERTAIN......" I asume you are referring to something I went over in the video? If this was not clear pease tell me the section that was confusing. For a moment, let's just talk about the Main L/R mix output. Each and every input has a pan "slider" which controls the balance between left and right in the main stereo mix. These pans will always control the left/right balance of each and every input in the Main L/R output. Now, let's talk about a mix output. First, we need to link (two) mono mix outputs to create a stereo mix output, otherwise, there is no panning in a mono mix output. When we do that, we then have the option to allow the main L/R pan settings to dictate the panning in this newly linked (stereo) monitor mix. If we do not like the pan settings that the (front of house) FOH engineer is using, then we can make our own pan settings, but to do that, we need to uncheck (Use LR Pan), when we choose this option, we now see that the pan sliders in this stereo mix output are color coded to the mix output color that we have chosen. This is another convenient way to let us see that WE are in charge of our pan settings, not FOH settings. Another feature that can be independant of the L/R Main mix is the mute for each input channel. If we check (Use LR Mute) then the FOH engineer's input channel mutes will cause that channel to be muted in our Mix. If we do not want FOH mutes to affect our mix, then we simply uncheck (Use LR Mute) and we then see the mute buttons showing "Aux Mute" instead of Mute.
Can I hear the specific monitor mixes when I select them? I want to be able to hear how much I'm changing the drummers monitor and try to mix proactively. Thanks and great series of videos!
I don't know what you are using to monitor, but you can use the routing page to assign the Monitor Left and Monitor Right to the outputs of your choosing, doing so will allow you to hit the SOLO button on any of the Aux output masters and you will hear their mix. You could assign the monitor left and right to the headphone jack, but I don't know how you are monitoring.
@@user-jx3jp3gb4x I use in-ears plugged into the headphone jack on a Makie DL1608 mixer & master fader 5 on the ipad. Each member has their own mix and I'm trying to hear their mix when I'm adjusting each one. I'm new to the Ipad setup and about to head on tour so I really appreciate your help!
@Inter-Moden California the DL1608 headphone output is perfect for what you want to do... Simply select their monitor mix with the "mix select" button" and then click the SOLO button under the mix master fader. :)
Hi I'm using Master Fader right now. Beginner here, would want to know how to set-up separate IEM( In ear monitors ) for different channels. (Ie guitar monitor, vocals). We currently have monitors but speakers. I think IEM's would have benefit us better. Any suggestions?
in ear monitoring presents huge problems that nobody talks about compared to using floor monitor speakers. When you put something in both of your ears, you are no longer able to hear anything around you like you do when speakers are used and your ears are open. It is absolutely imperative that each person who uses an IEM have his/her own iPad to control what they need to hear. Most people who do not understand natural sound and have no idea why they are having difficulty singing in tune when all they have is "THEIR" voice in their ears. A musician using an IEM must have a natural balance of all the instruments not just me me me. That is my advise.
Hi Anibal, I am not with Mackie, but I am almost certain that you can use Master Fader 5 with your DL1608 and have just 16 input channels. Using Master Fader 5 on your DL1608 should only show 16 input channels, and the features of 5 are so much nicer than 4. Try this little experiment... disconnect your DL1608 WiFi router from the mixer and then turn it on and choose the "Offline" setting for the DL1608 and see if it shows just 16 channels. I am curious.. I can't test this because I don't have the DL1608.
you can not use Garageband to record to a computer from the USB port. Garageband is restricted to just 44.1 KHz. sample rate, but the Mackie must be 48 Khz.
Hi mate, I'm using the 1608 mixer. If I want to create a stereo monitor mix for my in ears, I assume I need to link 2 auxiliaries together. Does this mean I then need to patch both of those aux outputs to left and right of a headphone amp in a hard wired setup? For some reason, I assumed all the aux sends were stereo. So this means I only actually have 4 aux sends to use rather than the 8 I thought I had?
Hi Darren, the DL1608 has a total of six mono aux sends and two main outputs (left/right). To use two of the mono aux outputs you simply link two adjacent outputs channels together, this way the compression, and EQ will be the same on both outputs. You will also have just one fader for the master. You will also notice that the level meter is now showing stereo on that linked stereo aux mix. If you choose to use aux 1-4 for wedge type floor monitor mixes, you would link Aux 5 and 6. You would then need to connect both Aux 5 (left) and 6 (right) to your stereo in ear system. I hope that clears things up for you :) make sure and watch this part of the the video on stereo monitor mixes. ua-cam.com/video/SYR1eGEzG0g/v-deo.htmlm2s
dankurydotcom thanks for clearing that up. So its only possible to create 3 stereo monitor mixes? My band is 5 piece and we are just making the switch from floor monitors to in ears and everything Ive read tells me we need to listen in stereo. Looks like we will need to make some compromises somewhere :/
three stereo mixes is all the DL1608 can do,,, my suggestion while not completely ideal is to sell the 1608 and buy a DL32R, it can provide seven stereo mixes plus Main L/R simultaneously. Mono in ears is what I would suggest if you only have the DL1608. Do everyone a favor and place one microphone somewhere on the stage as far away from the loudest instruments, probably as far away as you can get from drums. This ambient mic should be heard by each musician who is using IEM. Each person using IEM should never be in his/her own little world, they should always be able to have ambient live sound added to their mix as they would if they had their eardrums open.
So wait hold up. On this console, I can do things like import personal photos and assign those to channels and I can even adjust the temperature of the environment around me to compensate for effects of temperature on delay times, but Yet I can’t set pre/post send settings on each channel, instead Pre/post is tied to each aux. Am I missing something here? Seems kind of important if you ask me. I’d rather have that than things that are “super convenient”. If I’m wrong here I apologize. If I’m not wrong here then I can say: ....why? Not cool. Also on an related note, why can’t I send a mix bus to an aux out? Or again, am I maybe missing something?
wolfgulfer, you are not wrong and I am not with Mackie and never have been, I used to be on their beta team when the DL32 was released. I am no longer making videos about Mackie's gear. I now use Yamaha TF mixers and I am very happy with them and of course, every channel can be pre or post per mix output as you were hoping you could do with Master Fader... but nope.
@@user-jx3jp3gb4x What are your thoughts on the TF. I’m usually a Yamaha person but haven’t played with the TF’s too much. Recently took a gig where I’ve been mixing from an A&H SQ-5 for a bit over a year. Blows everything else in the price range out the water in terms Audio quality but isn’t handling dust/dirt and general wear and tear well. Been looking at the TF’s as a more reliable replacement for guest engineers, while I keep the SQ for myself.
@@Wolfgulfur I can only speak from my experience. A church that I run sound at occasionally for special events has an SQ6, and it's just three years old and has way too many things wrong with it. Some mute buttons on channels don't work, I won't go into that. I have two TF Racks with Dante cards, two Tio 1608-D units and a TF3. These provide me wonderful flexibility based on the job. I absolutely love the TF gear. Here again this is my opinion but I don't think anyone makes a more reliable product than Yamaha! True the TF mixers do not have everything in the world, but if one can not make beautiful music with a TF and supply enough outputs for IEM and monitors etc., then having all the other features of some of the other way more expensive mixers might be what you need, but for me, I love the TF.
Hi Ron, I did not make a video about everything that needs to be discussed about reverb. In Master Fader, you need to click on the FX tab at the top of Master Fader, assuming you are using Master Fader 5. Choose a reverb for let's say FX 1. Now that you have a reverb selected for FX1, go to the MIX selector... that's the big white button on the main mix page all the way to the right labeled LR. Click on that, then click on FX1 which is purple by default. You will see faders, raise the faders of the vocals or instruments that you want to "send" to FX1. That is how you "send" levels to the reverb. Now,... just because you sent levels to the reverb does not mean you will hear reverb. You need to scroll way to the right on the Main LR mix till you see the four purple FX 1, 2, 3 and 4. Those are the FX "returns". So,...... you send dry levels "TO" the reverb, then you return the reverb into whatever mix you want to hear it. The manual explains all this, but I hope this gets you going.
Hi, I am assuming that you have a Mackie DL mixer of some kind. A lot of people are very confused about reverb effects and how they are used in a mixer. In the days of analog gear, an audio engineer would have his/her mixing board (console) sitting on some kind of table and next to it would be a rack or racks of what we call "outboard" gear. It is called outboard because it is not part of the mixer. In order to get reverb on (let's say) a vocal input channel, we need to understand that the input channel is not going to have reverb. That vocal is dry (no reverb) so we need to "send" it to the reverb. For the next part of this lengthy answer, I am still referring to the old analog mixer and outboard reverb. We would use an "Aux Send" or AUX MIX on the mixer to SEND this dry vocal to the reverb. We raise the send, and then look over at the reverb and we see audio on the reverb's input level, that means the reverb is now hearing the vocal. But we don't yet "hear" the reverb of the vocal because we need to connect output cables from the outboard reverb. The two output cables (for stereo) would then connect to two available inputs on the mixer, and we would label those (REVERB RETURN). When we raise the (REVERB RTN) faders on the mixer, we then hear the reverb. Complicated? No, it's just plumbing. The vocal goes to the reverb from an Aux Send, then the reverb reverberates the sound of the voice and we add that to the mix. With digital mixers like the Mackie DL series, we no longer need a heavy effects rack with reverbs, delays, equalizers, compressors and a huge amount of cables because all of those digital signal processors (DSP) are now (ONBOARD). So, instead of wasting one of the Mackie's "Aux Sends" for a reverb, Mackie provides dedicated FX channels that host the effect/s. If you are using Master Fader 5.XX, then you have four effects channels. By default, they are empty, so you need to pick one and load the effect of your choosing. On the right-hand side of Master Fader is the (MIX SELECTOR). It is the big button that is labeled "Main" and is white by default. Click on that, and you will see among many other things, four purple FX1, FX2, FX3, FX4. Click on FX1, then select the effect you want. Now, you can go back to your vocal input channel and click at the very top which is the preamp section, you will then be able to navigate to the purple FX “send” sliders. When you slide your FX1 fader to the right, you will begin to send dry voice to FX1. To hear the effect, you need to go back to the “MAIN” mix and swipe to where you see the purple FX returns and make sure that FX1 is turned up.
Can you make a video to show us how to insert a plug-ins into a mackie master fader apps and also where to get the plug in please? Thanks and hope to hear from you
Hi Michael, plugins like those used in a DAW can not be used. There are no insert connectors on the Mackie DL series mixers because virtually everything you "need" is in the mixer, so there is no need for external gear. That last statement does not mean that everyone likes the effects and other DSP provided in the mixer. Some people still use external gear and those analog pieces of gear can be connected by using and (Aux) mix output to feed the device and a channel input/s for returns would be connected to the 1/4 inch XLR combo inputs.
Are you CERTAIN that a monitor mix "Pan" (in "Use LR Pan" mode) has "reverse control" back up to the level of LR Pan??? That does not sound correct... that an Aux mix can control the FOH mix results in ANY way. It seems that it would only control whether (a) the Monitor Mix Pan is slaved to the FOH (LR) mix, or (b) the Monitor Mix has their own "Aux" Pan, separate from the FOH mix... affecting only that Monitor mix. In fact, I just found a forum post from a Mackie admin that confirms this... that when "Use LR" of any function is enabled, it brings over that function from the LR mix, BUT when it it disabled, the control ONLY affects that Aux (Monitor) mix... it does not feed control back "up" to the LR main mix.
you can click on the odd channel monitor mix's output fader where the pic/icon and color is and choose link,... for instance: 5 over 6, that will make monitor mix 5 and 6 a stereo mix. I go over this in good detail on this tutorial... ua-cam.com/video/SYR1eGEzG0g/v-deo.html
Hi Sean, first,...you can only link adjacent mix outputs and they must be, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 etc, not 2-3, 4-5. It has to be odd and even channels linked. To link two mono outputs to be used as a stereo pair, click on the mix output's name where the picture/icon is displayed, and choose (Link Aux 3 over 4), or whatever outputs you want. When you link channels, the audio processing will be the same for both channels,... in other words, if you adjust EQ or compression for mix output 3, those identical changes will be applied to the other linked output, this allows us to maintain a consistent and accurate sonic quality. This same approach is used to link input channels, like a stereo keyboard, stereo drum overheads, stereo iPod music etc. I hope that clears things up for you.
Hi Michael, I use QSC powered speakers with my DL32R and do not need a speaker processor at all since my powered EV subs and K12 speakers already have all the necessary processing in the amp. Ironically, the Master Fader app does provide some very adequate (and good) processing (filtering) that can be used for systems that use passive speakers with traditional external power amps. If you have passive main speakers like (woofer and horn) you will indeed need a speaker processor of some type if they don't have internal passive crossovers.
are you recording to a hard drive? If you are, go to the routing screen, select the USB tab, make sure there is a bog white "dot" connecting each and every channel,.... Mic Pre 1, Mic Pre 2 etc. to the channels across the top. Like mapping, Mic Pre 1 to USB 1, Mic Pre 2 to USB 2 etc. Make sure you have the correct number of channels you want to record and then record. You can play all these channels back by tapping the (channel input) B button. Tapping the "A" button switches all the input channels back to the XLR inputs.
Hi ryanjessgentry, for a stereo mix, you will use two adjacent, (odd/even) mono mixes to create a stereo mix output. Simply click on the output channel name located at the bottom of the master fader for one of the output channels, let's say we are going to use 5-6, choose (Link Aux 5 over Aux 6) When we do that, we will now have just one fader but there will be two volume level meters indicating a stereo mix. Next, we need to choose to have our own stereo panning (pan = left/right panorama). You have the option to allow the main L/R pan settings to dictate the panning in this newly linked (stereo) monitor mix. If we do not like the pan settings that the (front of house) FOH engineer is using, then we can make our own pan settings, but to do that, we need to uncheck (Use LR Pan), when we choose this option, we now see that the pan sliders in this stereo mix output are color coded to the mix output color that we have chosen. This is another convenient way to let us see that WE are in charge of our pan settings, not FOH settings. Another feature that can be independent of the L/R Main mix is the mute for each input channel. If we check (Use LR Mute) then the FOH engineer's input channel mutes will cause that channel to be muted in our Mix. If we do not want FOH mutes to affect our mix, then we simply uncheck (Use LR Mute) then we see the mute buttons showing "Aux Mute" instead of Mute. You should also set this IEM to PRE FADER. Just above the MUTE button on the master fader for this mix, click on that white button and choose Pre Fader, this will keep the FOH levels from messing with our mix. If we use POST FADER, then every single time the FOH engineer moves one of the volume faders for the audience, it will change our mix and that's not good at all.
@@ryanjessgentry I am no longer a beta team member for Mackie's DL mixers, so there won't be any more videos from me, but thanks for asking. "Someone" at Mackie decided to lie to their customers who faithfully use the Dante card and Axis DC16. They decided to quit endorsing Master Fader for these customers. That meant that all the months and testing I did with Master Fader 5, and all the documentation that I did of issues with the app were not for me or anyone using a DC16. We were screwed and as soon as I saw the writing on the wall, I immediately sold my two DL32R mixers, two Dante cards and DC16 with case on eBay. I took what I could get for it and replaced it with a Yamaha TF Rack with Dante card and a Tio1608-D stage box. It was a good run,... but Mackie really ruined it for me and so many.
you can't get sound from the mixer to the inside of the iPad wirelessly,... You would need a wireless In Ear Monitoring system (IEM) and you would wear the beltpack with earbuds or headphones connected then when you hit the solo button on the iPad you would be able to hear the SOLO button.
absolutely, just click on the Aux output master fader channel icon and choose "Link Aux 7 over Aux 8" or whatever channels you want to link, they still retain their own DSP but are now controlled with a single fader, hope that helps :)
dankurydotcom ahh, thanks but I'm assuming that halves the number of outputs available to me? I have a 5 piece band and we are all on in ears and I run an extra sub out of aux 6. I have been monitoring via the headphone out but for some weird reason, it's post the master fader, so every time the front of house volume is changed, so do my in ears :/ Is there a way to make the headphone output pre fader?
this is a little confusing, are you using a DL1608 with only 6 aux outputs? To answer your first question, yes , a stereo mix requires two mono mixes. If you have a DL32R, you can assign any mix to the front panel headphone jack.
dankurydotcom yes, sorry, I should have been clearer, I'm using the DL1608. The headphone output is directly affected by the main LR fader position and you are listening to the main outs. It's less than ideal but at least it's a stereo mix.
as far as I know, the DL1608's front panel headphone jack can NOT be assigned to anything but the main L/R stereo outputs which also provide solo listening. As soon as you can, get a DL32R it is WONDEFUL!
Hi Pranjay! That is easy to do,,,, on Aux 6, set that aux output to "Post Fader". This is located just above the Aux 6 master fader's MUTE button. Now look at all the input faders of Aux 6, and set the channel faders to zero dB, but only the faders that have sounds that produce good bass response, leave the other faders completely down. With Post Fader, that means when you change the faders of the MAIN L/R mix, the subs will automatically follow those levels... this keeps the balance of subs and mains consistent. You will only want sounds that will sound good from the sub/s like bass guitar, kick drum keyboards.... but definitely NOT vocals or cymbals, we want only the sounds that have significant bass response to go to the sub/s. Be careful not to "overuse" the subs. Subs should always be used to augment the main top speakers that otherwise can't reproduce those low frequencies faithfully on their own. If you are using a DL1608, make absolute certain that all of the aux send 1/4 inch outputs use a 1/4" balanced TRS (tip ring-sleeve) plug with an XLR male on the other end. Also, you should set your top speakers so that they do not produce frequencies that the subs are doing. So, if your subs are crossed over at 80 Hertz, set your top speakers to eliminate frequencies below 80 Hertz. If you need more help... let me know what subs and top speakers you are using, I assume they are powered, and I can help you with the settings on the back of those speakers. Have fun!
Hello sir thanks fr helping me n take time to reply So we have jbl eon 515xt spekers(pair) And singel opera sub 15 Our church area is near about 40 feet long and 25 feet wide So what we do to get a better low frequencu We connect 2 aux send 5 and 6 5 for bass and 6 for drums ( electric drum pearl e prove live ) We keep the fader of bass totaly down on mains and feed in to the sub through aux 5 and we use hpf and cut all low frequencu frm mains same fr aux 6 fr drums too I guess we are wrong somewer..
@@bennydrumming...2339 Hi Pranjay, I would suggest not cutting the low frequencies from the JBL 515xt speakers, let them run full range. You only need one aux output to send to the subwoofer. your electric drums and bass should go to the subs, and of course the JBL main speakers. Does that make sense?
@@bennydrumming...2339 any online courses of how to EQ? Where are you located? You don't have to answer that here, feel free to contact me through my website www.kurysound.com For starters,... I would naturally suggest watching my Master Fader tutorial on EQ, There is basically one thing for sure that is consistent with live sound and that is "change". Things never stay the same very long. I am not suggesting that we need to constantly be messing with EQ but just because you get your pastor's mic sounding nice does not mean it will be nice for the next service. He might place it in a different spot and then the sound would be completely different, so you must always trust your ears. If it sounds a little dull maybe the mic is getting covered up by his coat, or shirt collar or even if it is a head-worn mic, those can change radically depending on the type of mic and it's exact placement. Just trust your ears and remember that a little EQ goes a long way, it is very easy to mess things up if you are not absolutely confident with your understanding of EQ. ua-cam.com/video/DQVuC1L2Cs0/v-deo.html
So well done, this is such a helpful tutorial. Thanks, great job
Hi Chas, it may be because you are using a DL1608 or DL806. The 1608 mixer does not have a USB port for recording to a computer or hard-drive like the DL32R does, instead, it records directly to a docked iPad.
I have yet to figure out how you get a independent monitor mix from the front of house on the DL32R. I do have independent level control of each channels aux send but you change EQ on front of house and the aux send used of monitor changes also and Vice versa.. What am I doing wrong?
Hi, if you don't want the FOH channel EQ, compression or gating to be heard in the monitor mix or mixes.... here's what to do... just above the master fader of each Aux mix is a few small white buttons.... just above the MUTE button is where you choose pre or post fader, or pre DSP (digital signal processing) You need to choose Pre DSP. Try it :)
Hello great videos learned so much from your videos i just have a question hopefully you can help me is it possible to have a separate Eq from main to monitors aux?? For ex … ch.1 I make a eq on main but on my in ears i want ch.1 to be eq diferent 🙏 thank you
Dan, first of thanks for the videos..they were excellent...i have a DL16s and I am having a problem setting the FX...using master fader 5.0 and I can go into the FX window select the reverb and assign it to the channel that I want but it does not appear to be doing anything..I can put in large venue reverb and max out the setting and there is no impact to the signal..when i assign the fx to a channel is there something else i need to do to turn it on
Hi Kevin, on the right side of Master Fader is the "mix selector" button, by default, it is white and labeled LR. Click it, and choose the purple effects that you are using. All the faders are most likely all the way down,, raise the fader/s of the channels that you want to go 'TO' the effect, those dry signals will pass through the effect that you have chosen and will have reverb. At this point, you have only sent audio TO the reverb, you still need to go back to the LR mix and swipe to the right where you will see the four purple FX "returns". Raise the return fader of that reverb and now you will have reverb in the main left/right stereo outputs.
dan, I have a dl16s and a mac computer..when i hardwire the computer into mixer i can record all my channels but when i playback i get no sound..i set the preferences to dl16s for both input and output but nothing..i saw in the manual that the output requires use of return channels..whats that all about..any help would be appreciated..thanks
Hi Kevin, what DAW software are you using on the Mac to allow you to record the individual channels of the DL16S? I assume you already have that figured out. I also assume because I have very little info that you offered to go with... When you want to send audio "From" the Mac "To" the DL16S , it can be sent routed to the "Return 1-2" input. Of course, that return input must be receiving audio from the "USB" Source. Any stereo audio from the Mac, will be heard in this stereo "Return 1-2" channel. Now,.... if you want the 16 mono audio tracks that you recorded and they are playing on the Mac from the DAW, you still need to make sure that each of those channels is routed in the Routing page of Master Fader to the DL16S USB-1 USB-2 USB-3 etc,. Doing that only gets the audio playing back into the DL mixer, but you still need to choose the USB input with the "Source" option in the preamp section of each input channel of Master Fader in order to be heard and mixed.... does that make sense? Once all the inputs are set to receive audio from the USB input source, your DAW can then send the multi-track recording to the individual inputs for mixing, or what is commonly referred to as a virtual soundcheck.
Very helpful, thanks. I have the same question as someone below. Is it possible to have different channel EQs for mains and various sets of in-ear monitors? Maybe as long as "Pre-Fader" is checked, the EQ settings for each channel will only apply to the currently selected outputs?
Hi Adam, in a round about way, yes. What I suggest is that you use the routing page to send the same mic Pre to an unused channel. You will of course have the original for FOH, and the other one can be used for IEMs. :)
@@user-jx3jp3gb4x great. Thanks.
@@AdamPye glad to help, but if I recall, the gain setting in the preamp remains the same for both.
Hallo Sir! I really like you tutorials you taking it slow and calm very nice.
If I may ask you or the viewers.. Our Band is planning to buy a Mackie DL16S. But we can not quite figure it out how we can use our Backingtrack with this digital mixer and at the same time send a metronome or click to our in ear monitoring. I saw in the app that there is an option for Multitracks. So in the ideal Szenario would be that we send in our backing track via smartphone or tablet, the dl 16 splits all the tracks and we can channel the clicking to aux out only so that the audience doesn't hear the click.
Am I correct or is this just an nonsense idea?
Hi, the DL16S can receive audio channels from a laptop computer or any audio device that has multiple outputs. It is then up to the person running the mixer to choose what musicians get what sounds, and once it is set up, each musician can then set their own levels for in ear monitoring, if that is what you are wanting to do. Your tracks should be played from a device that is completely separate from the device that is controlling the Master Fader app.
How do I set up a stereo aux for my monitor, like the one you have for bass play mix?
I am happy to help, but you said you want to "set up" a stereo mix.... everything is covered in this video but perhaps you are not aware of linking channels. Pick an odd aux output mix,... tap on the name/picture at the bottom of the master, then click "Link 9/10" or whatever mixes you want to use. Did that answer your question?
WOW, your post is confusing :) when you said..."ARE YOU CERTAIN......" I asume you are referring to something I went over in the video? If this was not clear pease tell me the section that was confusing. For a moment, let's just talk about the Main L/R mix output. Each and every input has a pan "slider" which controls the balance between left and right in the main stereo mix. These pans will always control the left/right balance of each and every input in the Main L/R output. Now, let's talk about a mix output. First, we need to link (two) mono mix outputs to create a stereo mix output, otherwise, there is no panning in a mono mix output. When we do that, we then have the option to allow the main L/R pan settings to dictate the panning in this newly linked (stereo) monitor mix. If we do not like the pan settings that the (front of house) FOH engineer is using, then we can make our own pan settings, but to do that, we need to uncheck (Use LR Pan), when we choose this option, we now see that the pan sliders in this stereo mix output are color coded to the mix output color that we have chosen. This is another convenient way to let us see that WE are in charge of our pan settings, not FOH settings. Another feature that can be independant of the L/R Main mix is the mute for each input channel. If we check (Use LR Mute) then the FOH engineer's input channel mutes will cause that channel to be muted in our Mix. If we do not want FOH mutes to affect our mix, then we simply uncheck (Use LR Mute) and we then see the mute buttons showing "Aux Mute" instead of Mute.
Can I hear the specific monitor mixes when I select them? I want to be able to hear how much I'm changing the drummers monitor and try to mix proactively. Thanks and great series of videos!
I don't know what you are using to monitor, but you can use the routing page to assign the Monitor Left and Monitor Right to the outputs of your choosing, doing so will allow you to hit the SOLO button on any of the Aux output masters and you will hear their mix. You could assign the monitor left and right to the headphone jack, but I don't know how you are monitoring.
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I use in-ears plugged into the headphone jack on a Makie DL1608 mixer & master fader 5 on the ipad. Each member has their own mix and I'm trying to hear their mix when I'm adjusting each one. I'm new to the Ipad setup and about to head on tour so I really appreciate your help!
@Inter-Moden California the DL1608 headphone output is perfect for what you want to do... Simply select their monitor mix with the "mix select" button" and then click the SOLO button under the mix master fader. :)
Hi I'm using Master Fader right now. Beginner here, would want to know how to set-up separate IEM( In ear monitors ) for different channels. (Ie guitar monitor, vocals). We currently have monitors but speakers. I think IEM's would have benefit us better. Any suggestions?
in ear monitoring presents huge problems that nobody talks about compared to using floor monitor speakers. When you put something in both of your ears, you are no longer able to hear anything around you like you do when speakers are used and your ears are open. It is absolutely imperative that each person who uses an IEM have his/her own iPad to control what they need to hear. Most people who do not understand natural sound and have no idea why they are having difficulty singing in tune when all they have is "THEIR" voice in their ears. A musician using an IEM must have a natural balance of all the instruments not just me me me. That is my advise.
@@user-jx3jp3gb4x ok ok very helpful. Thank you, God bless, and more power to your channel!
@@EngrDS thanks Arny :)
Very helpful
Hi Dan can I keep fader v4? I don’t like fader v5 because it shows channels 1-32 and I’m using a Mackie dl1608. Thanks
Hi Anibal, I am not with Mackie, but I am almost certain that you can use Master Fader 5 with your DL1608 and have just 16 input channels. Using Master Fader 5 on your DL1608 should only show 16 input channels, and the features of 5 are so much nicer than 4. Try this little experiment... disconnect your DL1608 WiFi router from the mixer and then turn it on and choose the "Offline" setting for the DL1608 and see if it shows just 16 channels. I am curious.. I can't test this because I don't have the DL1608.
sorry, I realize this was posted a while back, BUT.... Dan, how do we specify that Tiffany's mix is on AUX2?
I admit I am a little confused at your question,.. can you elaborate a little? Dan
how do I access the return channels
I am using GarageBand for the recording..
you can not use Garageband to record to a computer from the USB port. Garageband is restricted to just 44.1 KHz. sample rate, but the Mackie must be 48 Khz.
Hi mate, I'm using the 1608 mixer. If I want to create a stereo monitor mix for my in ears, I assume I need to link 2 auxiliaries together. Does this mean I then need to patch both of those aux outputs to left and right of a headphone amp in a hard wired setup? For some reason, I assumed all the aux sends were stereo. So this means I only actually have 4 aux sends to use rather than the 8 I thought I had?
Hi Darren, the DL1608 has a total of six mono aux sends and two main outputs (left/right). To use two of the mono aux outputs you simply link two adjacent outputs channels together, this way the compression, and EQ will be the same on both outputs. You will also have just one fader for the master. You will also notice that the level meter is now showing stereo on that linked stereo aux mix. If you choose to use aux 1-4 for wedge type floor monitor mixes, you would link Aux 5 and 6. You would then need to connect both Aux 5 (left) and 6 (right) to your stereo in ear system. I hope that clears things up for you :) make sure and watch this part of the the video on stereo monitor mixes. ua-cam.com/video/SYR1eGEzG0g/v-deo.htmlm2s
dankurydotcom thanks for clearing that up. So its only possible to create 3 stereo monitor mixes? My band is 5 piece and we are just making the switch from floor monitors to in ears and everything Ive read tells me we need to listen in stereo. Looks like we will need to make some compromises somewhere :/
three stereo mixes is all the DL1608 can do,,, my suggestion while not completely ideal is to sell the 1608 and buy a DL32R, it can provide seven stereo mixes plus Main L/R simultaneously. Mono in ears is what I would suggest if you only have the DL1608. Do everyone a favor and place one microphone somewhere on the stage as far away from the loudest instruments, probably as far away as you can get from drums. This ambient mic should be heard by each musician who is using IEM. Each person using IEM should never be in his/her own little world, they should always be able to have ambient live sound added to their mix as they would if they had their eardrums open.
So wait hold up. On this console, I can do things like import personal photos and assign those to channels and I can even adjust the temperature of the environment around me to compensate for effects of temperature on delay times, but Yet I can’t set pre/post send settings on each channel, instead Pre/post is tied to each aux. Am I missing something here? Seems kind of important if you ask me. I’d rather have that than things that are “super convenient”. If I’m wrong here I apologize. If I’m not wrong here then I can say: ....why? Not cool. Also on an related note, why can’t I send a mix bus to an aux out? Or again, am I maybe missing something?
wolfgulfer, you are not wrong and I am not with Mackie and never have been, I used to be on their beta team when the DL32 was released. I am no longer making videos about Mackie's gear. I now use Yamaha TF mixers and I am very happy with them and of course, every channel can be pre or post per mix output as you were hoping you could do with Master Fader... but nope.
@@user-jx3jp3gb4x What are your thoughts on the TF. I’m usually a Yamaha person but haven’t played with the TF’s too much. Recently took a gig where I’ve been mixing from an A&H SQ-5 for a bit over a year. Blows everything else in the price range out the water in terms Audio quality but isn’t handling dust/dirt and general wear and tear well. Been looking at the TF’s as a more reliable replacement for guest engineers, while I keep the SQ for myself.
@@Wolfgulfur I can only speak from my experience. A church that I run sound at occasionally for special events has an SQ6, and it's just three years old and has way too many things wrong with it. Some mute buttons on channels don't work, I won't go into that. I have two TF Racks with Dante cards, two Tio 1608-D units and a TF3. These provide me wonderful flexibility based on the job. I absolutely love the TF gear. Here again this is my opinion but I don't think anyone makes a more reliable product than Yamaha! True the TF mixers do not have everything in the world, but if one can not make beautiful music with a TF and supply enough outputs for IEM and monitors etc., then having all the other features of some of the other way more expensive mixers might be what you need, but for me, I love the TF.
Have you done a video about assigning FX to vocals? I tried but it went to ALL inputs.
Hi Ron, I did not make a video about everything that needs to be discussed about reverb. In Master Fader, you need to click on the FX tab at the top of Master Fader, assuming you are using Master Fader 5. Choose a reverb for let's say FX 1. Now that you have a reverb selected for FX1, go to the MIX selector... that's the big white button on the main mix page all the way to the right labeled LR. Click on that, then click on FX1 which is purple by default. You will see faders, raise the faders of the vocals or instruments that you want to "send" to FX1. That is how you "send" levels to the reverb. Now,... just because you sent levels to the reverb does not mean you will hear reverb. You need to scroll way to the right on the Main LR mix till you see the four purple FX 1, 2, 3 and 4. Those are the FX "returns". So,...... you send dry levels "TO" the reverb, then you return the reverb into whatever mix you want to hear it. The manual explains all this, but I hope this gets you going.
hi chas here again i dont seem to have a recording button appearing anywhere any ideas chas
Do you have a tutorial on adding FX to a channel? Help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Hi, I am assuming that you have a Mackie DL mixer of some kind. A lot of people are very confused about reverb effects and how they are used in a mixer. In the days of analog gear, an audio engineer would have his/her mixing board (console) sitting on some kind of table and next to it would be a rack or racks of what we call "outboard" gear. It is called outboard because it is not part of the mixer. In order to get reverb on (let's say) a vocal input channel, we need to understand that the input channel is not going to have reverb. That vocal is dry (no reverb) so we need to "send" it to the reverb. For the next part of this lengthy answer, I am still referring to the old analog mixer and outboard reverb. We would use an "Aux Send" or AUX MIX on the mixer to SEND this dry vocal to the reverb. We raise the send, and then look over at the reverb and we see audio on the reverb's input level, that means the reverb is now hearing the vocal. But we don't yet "hear" the reverb of the vocal because we need to connect output cables from the outboard reverb. The two output cables (for stereo) would then connect to two available inputs on the mixer, and we would label those (REVERB RETURN). When we raise the (REVERB RTN) faders on the mixer, we then hear the reverb. Complicated? No, it's just plumbing. The vocal goes to the reverb from an Aux Send, then the reverb reverberates the sound of the voice and we add that to the mix.
With digital mixers like the Mackie DL series, we no longer need a heavy effects rack with reverbs, delays, equalizers, compressors and a huge amount of cables because all of those digital signal processors (DSP) are now (ONBOARD). So, instead of wasting one of the Mackie's "Aux Sends" for a reverb, Mackie provides dedicated FX channels that host the effect/s. If you are using Master Fader 5.XX, then you have four effects channels. By default, they are empty, so you need to pick one and load the effect of your choosing. On the right-hand side of Master Fader is the (MIX SELECTOR). It is the big button that is labeled "Main" and is white by default. Click on that, and you will see among many other things, four purple FX1, FX2, FX3, FX4. Click on FX1, then select the effect you want. Now, you can go back to your vocal input channel and click at the very top which is the preamp section, you will then be able to navigate to the purple FX “send” sliders. When you slide your FX1 fader to the right, you will begin to send dry voice to FX1. To hear the effect, you need to go back to the “MAIN” mix and swipe to where you see the purple FX returns and make sure that FX1 is turned up.
Can you make a video to show us how to insert a plug-ins into a mackie master fader apps and also where to get the plug in please?
Thanks and hope to hear from you
Hi Michael, plugins like those used in a DAW can not be used. There are no insert connectors on the Mackie DL series mixers because virtually everything you "need" is in the mixer, so there is no need for external gear. That last statement does not mean that everyone likes the effects and other DSP provided in the mixer. Some people still use external gear and those analog pieces of gear can be connected by using and (Aux) mix output to feed the device and a channel input/s for returns would be connected to the 1/4 inch XLR combo inputs.
Oh okay thanks........I now know
glad to help!
Are you CERTAIN that a monitor mix "Pan" (in "Use LR Pan" mode) has "reverse control" back up to the level of LR Pan???
That does not sound correct... that an Aux mix can control the FOH mix results in ANY way. It seems that it would only control whether (a) the Monitor Mix Pan is slaved to the FOH (LR) mix, or (b) the Monitor Mix has their own "Aux" Pan, separate from the FOH mix... affecting only that Monitor mix.
In fact, I just found a forum post from a Mackie admin that confirms this... that when "Use LR" of any function is enabled, it brings over that function from the LR mix, BUT when it it disabled, the control ONLY affects that Aux (Monitor) mix... it does not feed control back "up" to the LR main mix.
Hi beforebefore, I'm not sure where or what part of the tutorial that was misleading... your last paragraph is correct.
How do I turn reverb on?
Thanks great stuff
Let me knw how to put mono or stereo on monitors mix
you can click on the odd channel monitor mix's output fader where the pic/icon and color is and choose link,... for instance: 5 over 6, that will make monitor mix 5 and 6 a stereo mix. I go over this in good detail on this tutorial... ua-cam.com/video/SYR1eGEzG0g/v-deo.html
How do you get the stereo aux mix for the bass player in Master Fader?
Hi Sean, first,...you can only link adjacent mix outputs and they must be, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 etc, not 2-3, 4-5. It has to be odd and even channels linked. To link two mono outputs to be used as a stereo pair, click on the mix output's name where the picture/icon is displayed, and choose (Link Aux 3 over 4), or whatever outputs you want. When you link channels, the audio processing will be the same for both channels,... in other words, if you adjust EQ or compression for mix output 3, those identical changes will be applied to the other linked output, this allows us to maintain a consistent and accurate sonic quality. This same approach is used to link input channels, like a stereo keyboard, stereo drum overheads, stereo iPod music etc. I hope that clears things up for you.
Thanks for the info!!!
What sound processor do you need to complete the mackie dl32r mixer setup please?
Hi Michael,
I use QSC powered speakers with my DL32R and do not need a speaker processor at all since my powered EV subs and K12 speakers already have all the necessary processing in the amp. Ironically, the Master Fader app does provide some very adequate (and good) processing (filtering) that can be used for systems that use passive speakers with traditional external power amps. If you have passive main speakers like (woofer and horn) you will indeed need a speaker processor of some type if they don't have internal passive crossovers.
Thank you very much my questing has been answered
And also what's the New features on Master fader 4.6 please?
too many to mention, go to www.mackie.com and check it out.
Mackie dl32r vs QSC touch mix which one is the best?
there is no best, but I certainly do have my opinion, and not only is it an opinion, but the QSC Touchmix is not even similar to a DL32R.
Hi mate, can you make a video on how to record and playback please? Because I try to record and it can't playback
Thanks and hope to hear from you 👌🏻
are you using a DL1608 or a DL32R?
I'm using dl32r please
are you recording to a hard drive?
If you are, go to the routing screen, select the USB tab, make sure there is a bog white "dot" connecting each and every channel,.... Mic Pre 1, Mic Pre 2 etc. to the channels across the top. Like mapping, Mic Pre 1 to USB 1, Mic Pre 2 to USB 2 etc. Make sure you have the correct number of channels you want to record and then record. You can play all these channels back by tapping the (channel input) B button. Tapping the "A" button switches all the input channels back to the XLR inputs.
How do you configure stereo in ear monitor mixes?
Hi ryanjessgentry, for a stereo mix, you will use two adjacent, (odd/even) mono mixes to create a stereo mix output. Simply click on the output channel name located at the bottom of the master fader for one of the output channels, let's say we are going to use 5-6, choose (Link Aux 5 over Aux 6) When we do that, we will now have just one fader but there will be two volume level meters indicating a stereo mix. Next, we need to choose to have our own stereo panning (pan = left/right panorama). You have the option to allow the main L/R pan settings to dictate the panning in this newly linked (stereo) monitor mix. If we do not like the pan settings that the (front of house) FOH engineer is using, then we can make our own pan settings, but to do that, we need to uncheck (Use LR Pan), when we choose this option, we now see that the pan sliders in this stereo mix output are color coded to the mix output color that we have chosen. This is another convenient way to let us see that WE are in charge of our pan settings, not FOH settings. Another feature that can be independent of the L/R Main mix is the mute for each input channel. If we check (Use LR Mute) then the FOH engineer's input channel mutes will cause that channel to be muted in our Mix. If we do not want FOH mutes to affect our mix, then we simply uncheck (Use LR Mute) then we see the mute buttons showing "Aux Mute" instead of Mute. You should also set this IEM to PRE FADER. Just above the MUTE button on the master fader for this mix, click on that white button and choose Pre Fader, this will keep the FOH levels from messing with our mix. If we use POST FADER, then every single time the FOH engineer moves one of the volume faders for the audience, it will change our mix and that's not good at all.
@@user-jx3jp3gb4x Thanks for the clarification! Can we expect to see some videos on Master Fader 5 or Dante in the future?
@@ryanjessgentry I am no longer a beta team member for Mackie's DL mixers, so there won't be any more videos from me, but thanks for asking. "Someone" at Mackie decided to lie to their customers who faithfully use the Dante card and Axis DC16. They decided to quit endorsing Master Fader for these customers. That meant that all the months and testing I did with Master Fader 5, and all the documentation that I did of issues with the app were not for me or anyone using a DC16. We were screwed and as soon as I saw the writing on the wall, I immediately sold my two DL32R mixers, two Dante cards and DC16 with case on eBay. I took what I could get for it and replaced it with a Yamaha TF Rack with Dante card and a Tio1608-D stage box. It was a good run,... but Mackie really ruined it for me and so many.
@@user-jx3jp3gb4x wow that disappointing to hear! I'm running a DL32R with Master Fader 5 so should I be worried that they'll no longer support this?
@@ryanjessgentry I would continue to use it and enjoy it. The DL32R is a great unit.
How can you listing to solo Channel on your iPad please?
you can't get sound from the mixer to the inside of the iPad wirelessly,... You would need a wireless In Ear Monitoring system (IEM) and you would wear the beltpack with earbuds or headphones connected then when you hit the solo button on the iPad you would be able to hear the SOLO button.
I'm using active speakers
Can you run stereo monitor mixes with this unit?
absolutely, just click on the Aux output master fader channel icon and choose "Link Aux 7 over Aux 8" or whatever channels you want to link,
they still retain their own DSP but are now controlled with a single fader, hope that helps :)
dankurydotcom ahh, thanks but I'm assuming that halves the number of outputs available to me? I have a 5 piece band and we are all on in ears and I run an extra sub out of aux 6. I have been monitoring via the headphone out but for some weird reason, it's post the master fader, so every time the front of house volume is changed, so do my in ears :/ Is there a way to make the headphone output pre fader?
this is a little confusing, are you using a DL1608 with only 6 aux outputs? To answer your first question, yes , a stereo mix requires two mono mixes. If you have a DL32R, you can assign any mix to the front panel headphone jack.
dankurydotcom yes, sorry, I should have been clearer, I'm using the DL1608. The headphone output is directly affected by the main
LR fader position and you are listening to the main outs. It's less than ideal but at least it's a stereo mix.
as far as I know, the DL1608's front panel headphone jack can NOT be assigned to anything but the main L/R stereo outputs which also provide solo listening. As soon as you can, get a DL32R it is WONDEFUL!
Hello sir i need to feed my aux 6 to my sub woffer how to do that in right way
Hi Pranjay! That is easy to do,,,, on Aux 6, set that aux output to "Post Fader". This is located just above the Aux 6 master fader's MUTE button. Now look at all the input faders of Aux 6, and set the channel faders to zero dB, but only the faders that have sounds that produce good bass response, leave the other faders completely down. With Post Fader, that means when you change the faders of the MAIN L/R mix, the subs will automatically follow those levels... this keeps the balance of subs and mains consistent. You will only want sounds that will sound good from the sub/s like bass guitar, kick drum keyboards.... but definitely NOT vocals or cymbals, we want only the sounds that have significant bass response to go to the sub/s. Be careful not to "overuse" the subs. Subs should always be used to augment the main top speakers that otherwise can't reproduce those low frequencies faithfully on their own. If you are using a DL1608, make absolute certain that all of the aux send 1/4 inch outputs use a 1/4" balanced TRS (tip ring-sleeve) plug with an XLR male on the other end. Also, you should set your top speakers so that they do not produce frequencies that the subs are doing. So, if your subs are crossed over at 80 Hertz, set your top speakers to eliminate frequencies below 80 Hertz. If you need more help... let me know what subs and top speakers you are using, I assume they are powered, and I can help you with the settings on the back of those speakers. Have fun!
Hello sir thanks fr helping me n take time to reply
So we have jbl eon 515xt spekers(pair)
And singel opera sub 15
Our church area is near about 40 feet long and 25 feet wide
So what we do to get a better low frequencu
We connect 2 aux send 5 and 6
5 for bass and 6 for drums ( electric drum pearl e prove live )
We keep the fader of bass totaly down on mains and feed in to the sub through aux 5 and we use hpf and cut all low frequencu frm mains same fr aux 6 fr drums too
I guess we are wrong somewer..
@@bennydrumming...2339 Hi Pranjay, I would suggest not cutting the low frequencies from the JBL 515xt speakers, let them run full range. You only need one aux output to send to the subwoofer. your electric drums and bass should go to the subs, and of course the JBL main speakers. Does that make sense?
@@user-jx3jp3gb4x ok wil do that what u suggest
Is their any online courses to learn how to equ n all ...
@@bennydrumming...2339 any online courses of how to EQ? Where are you located? You don't have to answer that here, feel free to contact me through my website www.kurysound.com
For starters,... I would naturally suggest watching my Master Fader tutorial on EQ, There is basically one thing for sure that is consistent with live sound and that is "change". Things never stay the same very long. I am not suggesting that we need to constantly be messing with EQ but just because you get your pastor's mic sounding nice does not mean it will be nice for the next service. He might place it in a different spot and then the sound would be completely different, so you must always trust your ears. If it sounds a little dull maybe the mic is getting covered up by his coat, or shirt collar or even if it is a head-worn mic, those can change radically depending on the type of mic and it's exact placement. Just trust your ears and remember that a little EQ goes a long way, it is very easy to mess things up if you are not absolutely confident with your understanding of EQ. ua-cam.com/video/DQVuC1L2Cs0/v-deo.html