I like how you directly show exactly how it should look. For anyone out there who’s starting from square one, this would be an awesome help! And I like that you chose that song, to demo the setup at the end. I just think it’s a funny choice! 🤣 Right on. Thanks again! Nice little tutorial here! 👍
Thank you!!! After going through countless videos I found yours. I was having trouble connecting my ElectroAcoustic harp to my Bose L1 amplifier through my new ART UBS 4. My sound is now amazing!
How do you handle signal and impedance matching when connecting different audio gear? For instance, a guitar amp expects an instrument-level signal, which is low voltage and high impedance, while a mixer typically outputs line level, which is higher voltage and low impedance. Connecting these directly without matching can affect the signal quality and may cause clipping at the amp's preamp stage. To avoid this, use a DI (Direct Injection) box or another impedance-matching device. A DI box can lower the level by around -20 dB, making the signal more compatible with the amp’s input and avoiding distortion. If you were to record and monitor the sound, you’d notice a clear difference in tone and clarity with proper matching. Passive devices can also help, but careful matching ensures your output sounds as expected, without unexpected distortion or loss of quality.
Hi, I have a Maui5 tower amp, 1 mic 1 guitar inputs, mixer on it is very limited, could I use my Marshal acoustic 50w amp through it please? ( eq's on it ) there is a line out, but would a mic in front be better, and will it give a better overall sound ? - subbed to site cos so much valued info, appreciated !!
When it comes to acoustic guitar sound specifically, you are best going straight into a speaker or amp using a pedal. However if you want to control the guitar EQ's with the marshall Amp and it has a line out, just start with the lowers GAIN or Volume Setting and slowly go up, so you don't damage the Maui 5 speaker. However, I understand if you do not have extra money for pedals. You can always check the used market on different websites.
Really kind of you to reply and help, thank you, I thought I may be able to run a mic as well as guitar (EQ'd ) through Marshall amp into Maui5, and use it as a " monitor " as well, it does have a line out the back I've seen, my worry is both amp and Maui5 are powered and frightened I'll damage Maui5 ?? would you get a small mixer instead for guitar & mic ? and forget utilising Marshall amp as monitor .. again my thanks, col
@@Cigarboxcastersam you plug your guitar and microphone into channel 1 port and channel 2 port. Use a 1/4 CABLE FROM THE MIXER "MAIN OUTPUT MIX" THEN PLUG THAT CABLE INTO YOUR AMPLIFIER. IT WORKS ON ANY 4 CHANNEL MIXER AND HIGHER.
Great video mate. Very helpful. I have a Fender Tonemaster Deluxe. Wondering can I basically copy this exact methodology and if it would sound good. Its a great amp in general I'd be intrigued to try it as you did
Yes, most likely. If the speaker in the amp isn't engineered for just guitar mid tones. A lot of newer modeling amps seem to use standard speakers that anything can be played through.
Hi just confused about stereo qtr inch vs RCA for best sound. Ive only got guitar amps at the minute for sound and need to have one mic for my bodhran drum plugged into one channel with +48v switched on and the other channel will be vocal dynamic only (SM58) and acoustic guitar. would it be better to order a split ? As in stereo qtr inch/RCA to one qtr inch for the amp? What do you think? And also should they be TRS on both ends? Sorry so confused
@@mariashiel5301 i don't think there is much sound difference you will notice if the cables are newer. Depends on amplifier... Some guitar amps only take a TS mono cable used for guitar to conbery sound. Some acoustic amplifiers are more diverse and accept a range of cable tips from front to back. Are you using a mixer for this to connect to the amplifier or just the amplifier? I dont really ever use RCA cables anymore, those are mainly for 1979s-1980s audio equipment and old VCR's. So i would avoid using them if possible. Most mixers can accept a TS mono cable aka a patch cable or a TRS cable. I dont understand how you are using a condenser microphone with the 48V if you dont have it connect with and XLR. Or an XLR to a 1/4 inch??
@@newcastlemusicstudios Thank you for response. Yes its connected with XLR - apologies I think Ive confused myself! It was the one +48v phantom power button that was throwing me. It would activate it on both channels (1 and 2) but only needed one to work with condensor. Wasnt sure if it the channel or mic would be harmed on channel 2 when plugging in my XLR sm58 at the same time (which doesnt need phantom obv). I think it doesnt...
I want to add a separate reverb petal and wah wah petal to guitar only. Can I do this and how would I do it? Also I have a Phonic 410 Powerpod, can I use this instead of the amp or will I just have to use the amp? The amp I have is just like the one in the video.
Just connect the wah and reverb pedal to the channel your guitar is on. So it would go in order like: guitar-cable-reverb-wah then into the mixer. This is so the effects pedal doesnt effect your voice on a different channel if singing also.
Well if the signal is already boosted, i would put it in the passive. Any "active" input otherwise will boost the signal even louder causing a horrendous distortion. Are you singing into a mic that runs into a mixer? Then your mixer runs into the bass amp? Depending on the bass amp... many of them do not sound very good with other instruments or vocals, but some just have a standard non bass speaker that can transmit any frequency the way it comes into the speaker amp. Just always start with the gain at 1 n slowly turn it up to make sure it sounds ok. good luck!
@@newcastlemusicstudios Yes, singing mic to the mixer, currently running to Alto powerd speakers. Just thinking about adding more bottom end, seeing as I have the Hartke and two 15in bottems. Possably to mic bass drum ect. Just rolling some thoughts around. Thanks for the info. It'll be an experament. Hartke head has HPF in out switch, and 10 band eq.
Theres no real difference except on some amps if you use aux in or CD in, you can not use the FX/ Effects like reverb delay on your amp if the Amplifier actually has them. But it is different with ever amp.
Hello.. i can't get the same success - please help - i have acoustic guitar going to di box with pre amp capabilities and then xlr out from di box to channel 3 in on amp on top. Out lead from di box to in on amp for guitar and from mic an xlr to xlr in on amp. Only other thing is lead out from amp to aux/fx in on mixer. Have vocals and guitar working at the amp but nothing happening at all at the mixer ??(no signal no anything apart from it turns on)- and not sure if anything from the di box preamp wise is working either? Do I have issue with mixer or is it my bad wrong setup? How can i check if mixer is good or not-(faulty).
Im slightly confused about your explanation of setup. If u want to send a picture of all the connections to my email madeofbloodmusic@gmail.com I maybe able to see the issue.
Typically you want to put evert instrument and microphone directly into the mixer 1st. Then connect your main ouput mix cables (1/4 inch or xlr ) connect those to the amplifier. Normally you do not want to plug anything directly into the amplifier itself except thr mixer cables. The reason it does not work is because you are trying to play guitar through 1 amp channel and routr the mixer through the other amp channel. You can only use 1 amp channel normall. For example i have a foot switch ut says Channel 1 Channel 2 The sound only goes through one.
I'm an amateur but appreciate your help. Concerning me is maybe the mixer is the problem? Faulty? Don't know how to test it? Can't get a signal from it at all? Had the guitar and mic working through the amp with my setup but the mixer didn't/isn't working at all?- no signals at all showing from it when it's on from the guitar being used,di box, amp or mic being sung into???...Will send some pics of my setup to you yes for sure.🙏🙏👍🤘 I don't know if I'm lacking some gear to make it work maybe? The basics of it is that I have an acoustic guitar, a sm58 mic, a di box/ pre amp combo device for the guitar, an amp and a mixer that I want to get them all to work together please.
Hello my roland ac60 has on the back xlr left and right out and also DI out , and on the front to plug in my guitar. How do i connect if i want to plug into my mixer because im running some 15 inc power speaker
If you want to go into the mixer; use the DI OUT into and 1/4 inch channel Strip INPUT. Then plug in your guitar on the front like Normal. Test the Gain KNOB on the channel strip when u plug it in.
@@newcastlemusicstudios so what is the DI ,is that a cleaner better option to use and will this also include my vocals connected to the roland amp , chorus, eq settings, to travel to the mixer, also does that also goes the same if I would to use my bass combo amp ,now that bass amp doest not have a DI out, so that means I would have to get me a di box correct
I want to run the vocals from a Vox Mini and the acoustic guitar sound from my Acoustic amp into my Mackie Mix 5. I then want to have those two sounds from different amps sent out to my headphones. Could you please tell me how to do that?
If the Amps have a "Direct Out" use a standard 1/4 inch cable from the direct out to Channel 1 and channel 2. If there is no direct out on either Amp, use the HeadPhone Jack to go from each Amp to channel 1 and channel 2 on your Mixer. If the headphone jack is 1/8 inch use a 1/4 cable with a $3, 1/8 inch adapter. Then use the Headphone out on the Mixer to listen.
Alright heres a good question i have a little bit of a hifi set up but i wanted to use some of this equipment together So guitar amp to 12 track mixing console to Receiver to speakers, also have a cassette deck, and reel to reel hooked up What cables would i need and would it be dangerous for all the electronics?
The only thing that seems a bit strange is Guitar Amp to the mixer?? Are you using the DIRECT OUT? The only time you will damage electronics is by putting a heavy amplified signal into the mixer. The mixer is made for mic and line level signals. Those are usually .2 Volts and 1-2 Volts Max. Most mizer models have an Online Maximum Voltage Connection you can look up if worried. You can basically connect most things to your mixer that are AUDIO SIGNALS. So the tape deck, Dirext output devices, etc. Will be fine. What are doing with a Reel to Reel?? Are recording Analog Tape??? You will want Good XLR Cables that run from your main mix outputs on your mixer. For your speakers you may want to get 1/4 cables 16 gauge I think.. they are labeled 1/4 balanced audio speaker cables .
This is for play or practicing live. I guess if you want to add a microphone to record you could, or plug thr mixer into your Audio interface to record singing and guitar at the same time.
I am thinking whether it is possible to connect the amplifier output into a mixer input. The power amp has a microphone in, so I will talk with mic and the amplifier will amplify the sound and send the louder voice into the mixer, and the mixer has a usb plug, so that I can connect to a laptop for recording, is this possible and will this blow the mixer?
Definitely possibly. Ya you want tonuse the amp as a "preamp." It depends on the Amplifier. My larger amp has an output designed for Direct Input like that. There is always a chance it could cause the channel strip on the mixer to heat up if the voltage is too high. It just depends if that output is designed to send Watts to an extra speaker or direct output. But it is your choice.
Similar process. If the cube amp is a single MONO Speaker you will only need one mono cable, like a guitar cable for example. Run the guitar xable fr the back of your mixer where it says "Output" Then connect the other end into your Cube amp where you normally plug in your guitar. Now plug all your instruments into the mixer channels 1/4 inch inputs. Slowly turn up volume and gain to test Levels. Pretty much the same thing as seen here.
Thank you very much, and I will try this, bcause the drummer says that he can not here my keyboard and the choir singing, because he is behind the main mixer speakers
It depends. On a 1 channel amp, any effect you turn on "Using onboard amp effects" will effect the main speaker. If you use a distortion pedal, No, it will not affect your vocals.
Maybe on some amplifiers there is a "send" out to other devices like mixers or speakers. Otherwise you would have to cut a speaker wire and attack it to the 2 wires that run directly onto the speaker.
It is possible. I cannot be sure what the rating on a mixer is. Some signals are only a few watts and some maybe more powerful. So I can't say if it'll heat up And ruin the circuitry in your mixer.
So when you plug in the cord from the main outputs on the mixer to the Roland, you don't hear anything? The chain should be, instrument cable to mixer, mixer to amplifier.
Newcastle Music Studios thank you for the reply I appreciate it! No I cannot control the volume on the mixer, I am thinking I may not have the correct cable? Do I need an xlr female to female. Plugging into stereo out on mixer and into line out on the kc 880 Roland speaker? I am brand new to using a mixer
Hey, Please suggest if it is advisable to add a Zoom G1x four multi- effects processor to this setup. Guitar--> Processor -->[ Mixer ( connected to Microphone with XLR ) ] --> Guitar amp(15 watt ).
@@newcastlemusicstudios Yes but is it a mono or stereo cable. You seem to be using a stereo cable for a mono (guitar) signal from the mixer to the amp. Is that right?
I did this same exact setup and it didnt work for me. Its driving me crazy I have a ZMX862 mixer, plugging in a 20W amp into L main, plugging a mic into line 1 and my guitar into line 2. Nothing
Make sure to check, you didn't accident have the "PAN" knob turned one way or the other. Sometimes it is the type of cable you are using. Some people try using mono guitar cables to connect the mixer to the amp, sometimes that does not work.
@@hikupmusicofficial same approach as seen here... However... Just use 2 cable. 1 mono cable from LEFT MAIN MIX OUTPUT AND 1 MONO CABLE FROM RIGHT MAIN MIX. 1 CABLE INTO EACH AMPLIFIER.
Unnecessary for a microphone that is already balanced mono. As for the 1/4 inch balanced Input... It says right on the mixer*** Bal/unbalanced indicating it has the electronics/resistors to decrease high impedance... same as a what a DI Box Does. Now the Acoustic Guitar seen in the Video is. Low Impedance instrument. I cannot speak for everyone's mixer. Most people doing an "At Home Setup Rig" cannot afford one and or do not care. But the point of the video was for people with a 1 Input Amplifier that may have an old cheap mixer laying around and what to practice singing live at home. It was a request video. Thanks for your Concern.
Hello.. i can't get the same success - please help - i have acoustic guitar going to di box with pre amp capabilities and then xlr out from di box to channel 3 in on amp on top. Out lead from di box to in on amp for guitar and from mic an xlr to xlr in on amp. Only other thing is lead out from amp to aux/fx in on mixer. Have vocals and guitar working at the amp but nothing happening at all at the mixer ??(no signal no anything apart from it turns on)- and not sure if anything from the di box preamp wise is working either? Do I have issue with mixer or is it my bad wrong setup? How can i check if mixer is good or not-(faulty).
I like how you directly show exactly how it should look. For anyone out there who’s starting from square one, this would be an awesome help! And I like that you chose that song, to demo the setup at the end. I just think it’s a funny choice! 🤣 Right on. Thanks again! Nice little tutorial here! 👍
Thank you!!! After going through countless videos I found yours. I was having trouble connecting my ElectroAcoustic harp to my Bose L1 amplifier through my new ART UBS 4. My sound is now amazing!
Glad the video helped you :)
Finally, a video I was searching for thanks 🙏
Glad it helped!
Great tutorial thank you. 🙏 would this work with the vox mini 5 rythm straight into the mixer? Thanks Sam 🎵
Any mixer with a few channels should have main mix ouputs or stereo ouputs.
How do you handle signal and impedance matching when connecting different audio gear?
For instance, a guitar amp expects an instrument-level signal, which is low voltage and high impedance, while a mixer typically outputs line level, which is higher voltage and low impedance. Connecting these directly without matching can affect the signal quality and may cause clipping at the amp's preamp stage.
To avoid this, use a DI (Direct Injection) box or another impedance-matching device. A DI box can lower the level by around -20 dB, making the signal more compatible with the amp’s input and avoiding distortion. If you were to record and monitor the sound, you’d notice a clear difference in tone and clarity with proper matching.
Passive devices can also help, but careful matching ensures your output sounds as expected, without unexpected distortion or loss of quality.
@@BitwiseMobile it can cause clipping, distortion etc.
The type of people doing this are likely not worried about it.
But thanks for the info!!!
Hi, I have a Maui5 tower amp, 1 mic 1 guitar inputs, mixer on it is very limited, could I use my Marshal acoustic 50w amp through it please? ( eq's on it ) there is a line out, but would a mic in front be better, and will it give a better overall sound ? - subbed to site cos so much valued info, appreciated !!
let me quick look at that amp first!
When it comes to acoustic guitar sound specifically, you are best going straight into a speaker or amp using a pedal. However if you want to control the guitar EQ's with the marshall Amp and it has a line out, just start with the lowers GAIN or Volume Setting and slowly go up, so you don't damage the Maui 5 speaker.
However, I understand if you do not have extra money for pedals. You can always check the used market on different websites.
Really kind of you to reply and help, thank you, I thought I may be able to run a mic as well as guitar (EQ'd ) through Marshall amp into Maui5, and use it as a " monitor " as well, it does have a line out the back I've seen, my worry is both amp and Maui5 are powered and frightened I'll damage Maui5 ?? would you get a small mixer instead for guitar & mic ? and forget utilising Marshall amp as monitor .. again my thanks, col
✅ nice and clear, easy and quick, jeers bro
Glad you liked it!
Can someone help me please. Would this work on the Yamaha mg10xu and what port do you plug the jack in. Thanks. Sam 🙏❤️
@@Cigarboxcastersam you plug your guitar and microphone into channel 1 port and channel 2 port.
Use a 1/4 CABLE FROM THE MIXER "MAIN OUTPUT MIX"
THEN PLUG THAT CABLE INTO YOUR AMPLIFIER. IT WORKS ON ANY 4 CHANNEL MIXER AND HIGHER.
@@Cigarboxcastersam top blue corner stereo mix out or the monitor out.. either will work.
Great video mate. Very helpful.
I have a Fender Tonemaster Deluxe. Wondering can I basically copy this exact methodology and if it would sound good. Its a great amp in general I'd be intrigued to try it as you did
Yes, most likely. If the speaker in the amp isn't engineered for just guitar mid tones. A lot of newer modeling amps seem to use standard speakers that anything can be played through.
@@newcastlemusicstudiosHi mate thanks for the response, so I tried it out and it sounds great! I'm delighted to say.
Thanks very much mate, huge help
You have casey affleck voice. That's nice. 👌
Thanks
Hi just confused about stereo qtr inch vs RCA for best sound. Ive only got guitar amps at the minute for sound and need to have one mic for my bodhran drum plugged into one channel with +48v switched on and the other channel will be vocal dynamic only (SM58) and acoustic guitar. would it be better to order a split ? As in stereo qtr inch/RCA to one qtr inch for the amp? What do you think? And also should they be TRS on both ends? Sorry so confused
@@mariashiel5301 i don't think there is much sound difference you will notice if the cables are newer.
Depends on amplifier...
Some guitar amps only take a TS mono cable used for guitar to conbery sound.
Some acoustic amplifiers are more diverse and accept a range of cable tips from front to back.
Are you using a mixer for this to connect to the amplifier or just the amplifier?
I dont really ever use RCA cables anymore, those are mainly for 1979s-1980s audio equipment and old VCR's. So i would avoid using them if possible.
Most mixers can accept a TS mono cable aka a patch cable or a TRS cable.
I dont understand how you are using a condenser microphone with the 48V if you dont have it connect with and XLR.
Or an XLR to a 1/4 inch??
@@newcastlemusicstudios Thank you for response. Yes its connected with XLR - apologies I think Ive confused myself! It was the one +48v phantom power button that was throwing me. It would activate it on both channels (1 and 2) but only needed one to work with condensor. Wasnt sure if it the channel or mic would be harmed on channel 2 when plugging in my XLR sm58 at the same time (which doesnt need phantom obv). I think it doesnt...
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I want to add a separate reverb petal and wah wah petal to guitar only. Can I do this and how would I do it? Also I have a Phonic 410 Powerpod, can I use this instead of the amp or will I just have to use the amp? The amp I have is just like the one in the video.
Just connect the wah and reverb pedal to the channel your guitar is on. So it would go in order like: guitar-cable-reverb-wah then into the mixer. This is so the effects pedal doesnt effect your voice on a different channel if singing also.
@@newcastlemusicstudios Thank You so much and MERRY CHRISTMAS!; but what about the Phonic 410 Powerpod; can I use it instead of the amp?
@@gjinksjinks8594 if your phonic 410 powerpod has the speakers, YES. The powerpod works similar to a mixer just with less knobs.
@@newcastlemusicstudios Thank You!
Got a question. In running my mic mixer into a Hartke bass amp, with both active and passive inputs, Which input to use?
Well if the signal is already boosted, i would put it in the passive. Any "active" input otherwise will boost the signal even louder causing a horrendous distortion. Are you singing into a mic that runs into a mixer? Then your mixer runs into the bass amp?
Depending on the bass amp... many of them do not sound very good with other instruments or vocals, but some just have a standard non bass speaker that can transmit any frequency the way it comes into the speaker amp.
Just always start with the gain at 1 n slowly turn it up to make sure it sounds ok.
good luck!
@@newcastlemusicstudios Yes, singing mic to the mixer, currently running to Alto powerd speakers. Just thinking about adding more bottom end, seeing as I have the Hartke and two 15in bottems. Possably to mic bass drum ect. Just rolling some thoughts around. Thanks for the info. It'll be an experament. Hartke head has HPF in out switch, and 10 band eq.
Thanks for the video. What is the difference if I connect the mixer main out to ‘aux in’ or to ‘cd in’ of the amp.
Theres no real difference except on some amps if you use aux in or CD in, you can not use the FX/ Effects like reverb delay on your amp if the Amplifier actually has them. But it is different with ever amp.
Hello.. i can't get the same success - please help - i have acoustic guitar going to di box with pre amp capabilities and then xlr out from di box to channel 3 in on amp on top. Out lead from di box to in on amp for guitar and from mic an xlr to xlr in on amp. Only other thing is lead out from amp to aux/fx in on mixer. Have vocals and guitar working at the amp but nothing happening at all at the mixer ??(no signal no anything apart from it turns on)- and not sure if anything from the di box preamp wise is working either? Do I have issue with mixer or is it my bad wrong setup? How can i check if mixer is good or not-(faulty).
Im slightly confused about your explanation of setup. If u want to send a picture of all the connections to my email madeofbloodmusic@gmail.com
I maybe able to see the issue.
Typically you want to put evert instrument and microphone directly into the mixer 1st. Then connect your main ouput mix cables (1/4 inch or xlr ) connect those to the amplifier. Normally you do not want to plug anything directly into the amplifier itself except thr mixer cables.
The reason it does not work is because you are trying to play guitar through 1 amp channel and routr the mixer through the other amp channel.
You can only use 1 amp channel normall.
For example i have a foot switch ut says
Channel 1
Channel 2
The sound only goes through one.
I'm an amateur but appreciate your help. Concerning me is maybe the mixer is the problem? Faulty? Don't know how to test it? Can't get a signal from it at all? Had the guitar and mic working through the amp with my setup but the mixer didn't/isn't working at all?- no signals at all showing from it when it's on from the guitar being used,di box, amp or mic being sung into???...Will send some pics of my setup to you yes for sure.🙏🙏👍🤘 I don't know if I'm lacking some gear to make it work maybe? The basics of it is that I have an acoustic guitar, a sm58 mic, a di box/ pre amp combo device for the guitar, an amp and a mixer that I want to get them all to work together please.
Thanks man, helpful video! Is there any benefit to running a Y-cable from the mixer's L and R out to the amp?
No because it all goes mono once it hits the amp.
Just pan everything to the output you're choosing, no chance of losing any signal there.
Hello my roland ac60 has on the back xlr left and right out and also DI out , and on the front to plug in my guitar. How do i connect if i want to plug into my mixer because im running some 15 inc power speaker
If you want to go into the mixer; use the DI OUT into and 1/4 inch channel Strip INPUT. Then plug in your guitar on the front like Normal. Test the Gain KNOB on the channel strip when u plug it in.
@@newcastlemusicstudios so what is the DI ,is that a cleaner better option to use and will this also include my vocals connected to the roland amp , chorus, eq settings, to travel to the mixer, also does that also goes the same if I would to use my bass combo amp ,now that bass amp doest not have a DI out, so that means I would have to get me a di box correct
Hi so the vocals now will also have effects set for guitar on amp? Eg. If my wah is selected on amp my vocal wud also have some wah?
Correct. So unless you want that on your voice... Leave the amp on the clean setting.
I want to run the vocals from a Vox Mini and the acoustic guitar sound from my Acoustic amp into my Mackie Mix 5. I then want to have those two sounds from different amps sent out to my headphones. Could you please tell me how to do that?
If the Amps have a "Direct Out" use a standard 1/4 inch cable from the direct out to Channel 1 and channel 2. If there is no direct out on either Amp, use the HeadPhone Jack to go from each Amp to channel 1 and channel 2 on your Mixer. If the headphone jack is 1/8 inch use a 1/4 cable with a $3, 1/8 inch adapter. Then use the Headphone out on the Mixer to listen.
@@newcastlemusicstudios Thank you very much! You are doing a great service to many people!
Alright heres a good question i have a little bit of a hifi set up but i wanted to use some of this equipment together
So guitar amp to 12 track mixing console to Receiver to speakers, also have a cassette deck, and reel to reel hooked up
What cables would i need and would it be dangerous for all the electronics?
The only thing that seems a bit strange is Guitar Amp to the mixer?? Are you using the DIRECT OUT? The only time you will damage electronics is by putting a heavy amplified signal into the mixer. The mixer is made for mic and line level signals. Those are usually .2 Volts and 1-2 Volts Max. Most mizer models have an Online Maximum Voltage Connection you can look up if worried. You can basically connect most things to your mixer that are AUDIO SIGNALS. So the tape deck, Dirext output devices, etc. Will be fine. What are doing with a Reel to Reel?? Are recording Analog Tape??? You will want Good XLR Cables that run from your main mix outputs on your mixer. For your speakers you may want to get 1/4 cables 16 gauge I think.. they are labeled 1/4 balanced audio speaker cables .
What reel to reel model do you have?
hey mate how did you get reverb on your vocal?
There is a reverb effect on my mixer.
Hi sir the humm is normal from the mixer ?
@@saishrajdeepkeniguitar if there is a "HUM" your microphone could be too close to the amp. Check the mixer settings, make sure your 48V is OFF.
Will you still get sound from the guitar amp?
Yes.
Will this work for recording?
This is for play or practicing live. I guess if you want to add a microphone to record you could, or plug thr mixer into your Audio interface to record singing and guitar at the same time.
In this video,you use amp as speaker?
Correct...
Not saying it sounds good.. desperation.
I am thinking whether it is possible to connect the amplifier output into a mixer input. The power amp has a microphone in, so I will talk with mic and the amplifier will amplify the sound and send the louder voice into the mixer, and the mixer has a usb plug, so that I can connect to a laptop for recording, is this possible and will this blow the mixer?
Definitely possibly. Ya you want tonuse the amp as a "preamp." It depends on the Amplifier. My larger amp has an output designed for Direct Input like that. There is always a chance it could cause the channel strip on the mixer to heat up if the voltage is too high. It just depends if that output is designed to send Watts to an extra speaker or direct output. But it is your choice.
@@newcastlemusicstudios Thanks.
I would like to know how to hookup the roland cube street ex amp into the mixer monitor, to be used as a monitor
Similar process.
If the cube amp is a single MONO Speaker you will only need one mono cable, like a guitar cable for example.
Run the guitar xable fr the back of your mixer where it says "Output"
Then connect the other end into your Cube amp where you normally plug in your guitar.
Now plug all your instruments into the mixer channels 1/4 inch inputs.
Slowly turn up volume and gain to test Levels.
Pretty much the same thing as seen here.
Thank you very much, and I will try this, bcause the drummer says that he can not here my keyboard and the choir singing, because he is behind the main mixer speakers
Extremely helpful! Thank you!
Thanks
can i use distortion on my guitar and it not affect my vocals?
It depends. On a 1 channel amp, any effect you turn on "Using onboard amp effects" will effect the main speaker. If you use a distortion pedal, No, it will not affect your vocals.
So I connect the guitar to the amp and then connect the amp to the mixer ?
no, Plug your guitar and microphones into the mixer. Then use an extra cord and plug the mixer cord into the amplifier.
Is it possible to connect the amp into the mixer and the mixer goes to the other speakers
Maybe on some amplifiers there is a "send" out to other devices like mixers or speakers. Otherwise you would have to cut a speaker wire and attack it to the 2 wires that run directly onto the speaker.
Will do 👍
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thanks for the video!
Is it possible to plug the amp out into the mixer in and use the headphones on the mixer or would that just fry the mixer?
It is possible. I cannot be sure what the rating on a mixer is. Some signals are only a few watts and some maybe more powerful. So I can't say if it'll heat up And ruin the circuitry in your mixer.
So does both the mic and the guitar use that one amp at the same time?
Yes it does.
the amp has an output for external speaker. its a 15 watt VOX tube amp
where you linked the microphone?
The microphone is plugged directly into the mixer. Xlr Cable.
Thank you for this!
Glad it was helpful!
I have a kc 880 Roland amp speaker and a Yamaha mixer I am not able to get it hooked up to my mixer do you have any suggestions? 🙏
So when you plug in the cord from the main outputs on the mixer to the Roland, you don't hear anything? The chain should be, instrument cable to mixer, mixer to amplifier.
Newcastle Music Studios thank you for the reply I appreciate it! No I cannot control the volume on the mixer, I am thinking I may not have the correct cable? Do I need an xlr female to female. Plugging into stereo out on mixer and into line out on the kc 880 Roland speaker? I am brand new to using a mixer
Typicaly you connect using a XLR female/male cable. The female end connects to the mixer and the male end plugs into the actual amplifier.
The volume is controlled typically by the main mix Fader Sliding Knob. What model is your mixer?
If you have a condenser microphone then you need to turn on the 48V power button.
Hey, Please suggest if it is advisable to add a Zoom G1x four multi- effects processor to this setup.
Guitar--> Processor -->[ Mixer ( connected to Microphone with XLR ) ] --> Guitar amp(15 watt ).
Yes an effects pedal will work fine. Remember to adjust gain to -3db on your mixer if it has an led master Volume control.
Nice video sir! What kind of cable do we use from Mixer going to Amplifier?
Well the mixer is balanced the guitar is an unbalanced ... So you can use a balanced or unbalanced 1/4 inch cable.
@@newcastlemusicstudios Yes but is it a mono or stereo cable. You seem to be using a stereo cable for a mono (guitar) signal from the mixer to the amp. Is that right?
@@24nikita balanced mono cable.
Thank u!!!!
Sure
I did this same exact setup and it didnt work for me. Its driving me crazy I have a ZMX862 mixer, plugging in a 20W amp into L main, plugging a mic into line 1 and my guitar into line 2. Nothing
Make sure to check, you didn't accident have the "PAN" knob turned one way or the other.
Sometimes it is the type of cable you are using.
Some people try using mono guitar cables to connect the mixer to the amp, sometimes that does not work.
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how do you connect 2 amps to a mixer
@@hikupmusicofficial same approach as seen here...
However...
Just use 2 cable.
1 mono cable from LEFT MAIN MIX OUTPUT AND 1 MONO CABLE FROM RIGHT MAIN MIX.
1 CABLE INTO EACH AMPLIFIER.
So I could use a mic and a guitar threw 2 Amps that way?
Im using thebehringer xenyx 502 for my mixer@@newcastlemusicstudios
it's not amp to mixer. It's mixer to amp
Lol Guilty as Charged! I have dyslexia.
Mixer to amp no amp to mixer.
Where is the DI Box?🤷♂️💁♂️
Unnecessary for a microphone that is already balanced mono. As for the 1/4 inch balanced Input... It says right on the mixer*** Bal/unbalanced indicating it has the electronics/resistors to decrease high impedance... same as a what a DI Box Does. Now the Acoustic Guitar seen in the Video is. Low Impedance instrument. I cannot speak for everyone's mixer. Most people doing an "At Home Setup Rig" cannot afford one and or do not care. But the point of the video was for people with a 1 Input Amplifier that may have an old cheap mixer laying around and what to practice singing live at home. It was a request video. Thanks for your Concern.
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Hello.. i can't get the same success - please help - i have acoustic guitar going to di box with pre amp capabilities and then xlr out from di box to channel 3 in on amp on top. Out lead from di box to in on amp for guitar and from mic an xlr to xlr in on amp. Only other thing is lead out from amp to aux/fx in on mixer. Have vocals and guitar working at the amp but nothing happening at all at the mixer ??(no signal no anything apart from it turns on)- and not sure if anything from the di box preamp wise is working either? Do I have issue with mixer or is it my bad wrong setup? How can i check if mixer is good or not-(faulty).
The mixer is Behringer qx1204usb. It doesn't have 1/4 lead input for mains at the back like yours does, only has XLR there... Please help 🙏
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