The role of Mixer in the sound system


In the world of professional audio, mixer (mixing console) is an electronic device that combines functions, settings and change the path level, as well as harmonization of the dynamic of the audio signal. Audio mixer is widely used in various purposes, including recording studios, public call systems, sound reinforcement systems, broadcasting both radio and television, post production and film making. Here audio mixer will be an important part as the collecting point of each microphone is installed, adjust the sound level so that the equilibrium level of the vocal sounds good and the music will be reached before further strengthened by the amplifier.

Mixing console receives a variety of sound sources. Able from the microphone, musical instruments, CD player, tape deck, or DAT. From this it can be easily input and output level settings ranging from very soft to hard. There are many typical settings that are contained in a mixing console.

In a future article, containing about parts of the mixer and its functions.
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