Gain Structure for Beginners With MXU

If you're new to audio engineering or just starting out in the audio world, understanding gain structure is a crucial step towards achieving a great and consistent sound. In this video, we're reviewing the MXU explanation of the basics of gain structure and showing you how to set it up properly for your specific needs.
We'll start by defining what gain structure is and why it's important for achieving a clear and balanced mix. Then, we'll walk you through the steps of setting up gain structure on your console, including how to properly set the input and output levels, adjust the gain trim, and use the metering tools to monitor your signal.
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[@itsAjSalazar]

Thanks for this our console that we use at our church is the presonus 32sx studio live. Would love to know the analog 0

[@landonmatthew]

good stuff

[@EnhanceDontDistract]

Thanks Landon

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[@nataliebonsu2635]

Great video! I was wondering- during sound check vs when service starts, there's a difference in the people meaning sound would need to be louder. How do you account for this seeing as the fader goes up in a logrithmic way?

[@EnhanceDontDistract]

@@nataliebonsu2635 so gain structure on your PA really is going to be the main thing as well as the boardgame structure. The idea behind the philosophy is that both of those are set correctly. You shouldn’t have to run your faders at full tilt. So when you need more you have more headroom to push the faders up without pushing noise. If you dont have that ability either your PA is tuned wrong or your PA is not strong enough for your space. I have seen both.
Does that help/make sense?

[@nataliebonsu2635]

@@EnhanceDontDistract yes, that makes sense. So essentially it’s okay to not have your fader at unity but also shouldn’t be at a low level ?

[@EnhanceDontDistract]

@@nataliebonsu2635 correct. You want to have room to move up or down.

[@michael_b_drumming4856]

Thanks for the video! We run the Allen and heath Avantis and I would love to know what that magic number would be in the metering?

[@EnhanceDontDistract]

-17

[@raycarroll9664]

We ise the allrn and Heath sq6 what would be the number fort it? New to doing sound so you set gain then compression correct?

[@EnhanceDontDistract]

Yes, gain is first thing you do.

[@raycarroll9664]

Setting gain have been told to shoot for 0 is that a good umbet or should be little lower?

[@EnhanceDontDistract]

@@raycarroll9664 analog zero I believe is -17 on the sq series. Just below zero. I think if you are in between -17 and 0 you are in a good spot.

[@raycarroll9664]

Thanks

[@EnhanceDontDistract]

@@raycarroll9664 of course. Mind subscribing?