SoundCraft COMPACT 4 - Mixer Functionality Explained; Audio Mixing Processes; Monitoring Audio Channels

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What is an audio mixer ?What is an audio mixer ?
What is an audio mixer ?What is an audio mixer ?
What is an audio mixer ?
The term “mixing” is the combining of audio channels, in most cases to form a stereo output signal
made up of left and right channels. Mixers normally have level controls (or faders) on each input
to set the required amount of audio before the mixing stage
What other functions can a Compact mixer perform ?What other functions can a Compact mixer perform ?
What other functions can a Compact mixer perform ?What other functions can a Compact mixer perform ?
What other functions can a Compact mixer perform ?
The Compact4 and Compact10 consoles can also be used to process audio. You can:
a) Apply Equalisation ( change the tone of the audio ). This is done using the EQ
controls for the low, mid and high bands.
b) Place an audio processor over a particular signal, this is achieved using the insert
point to peform additional processing such as compression, or adding fx such as reverb.
c) Control the audio position within the stereo field (the sound stage created by your
speakers/monitors).
d) Increase or decrease the incoming signal level in order to achieve the best signal to
noise ratio (audio quality). This parameter is known as “gain”.
The Compact4 and Compact10 consoles can also be used to route audio, you can:
a) Send audio to record outputs, normally fed to your recording system.
The source can be unbalanced for use with consumer soundcards, or balanced for
professional soundcards.
b) Send audio to the mix output, used to feed a PA when performing.
The term “monitoring” can be more simply described as listening to audio channels. Mixers
normally have monitor switches in various parts of the mixing process to check channels, before
and after mixing.
The Compact4 and Compact10 consoles can also be used to monitor (using ears and eyes) audio.
You can:
a) Send audio to the LED meters and the monitor outputs simultaneously. You always
see what you hear from your monitor outputs which will feed the speakers in your main
listening position.
b) Send audio to the artist headphone output, used to allow the artist to independently
control their own personal mix without affecting any other outputs
b) Send audio to the artist headphone output, used to allow the artist to independently
control their own personal mix without affecting any other outputs