Soundboard Basics 5 Inputs

Basic Description on Channel inputs

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[85bmw528eguy]

Good info but I have a question...why would you write the numbers on the back? why not use a label maker or label stickers on the back. That looks tacky...just saying from another sound guy.

[motojeff]

@85bmw528eguy Yeah,,, I did not write the numbers on the back. It was another soundguy who used my mixer. I tried and tried to get those stupid numbers off. He used some kind of paint pen. Carb cleaner, lacquer thinner, and rubbing compound - nothing worked .... Note to other people who own mixers. Make sure the guy who uses your equipment knows he can't modify it. Even if he's renting it from you for 6 months.

[drummerb0y117]

Does anybody know if drum microphones put out the same as regular mics?

[motojeff]

@drummerb0y117" Put out the same?" that is a very open question.. Same of what? signal? range? max dB? what exactly are you asking?

[drummerb0y117]

@motojeff

Im not to good with the lingo: But basically do they use the same type of output chords.

[motojeff]

@drummerb0y117 Cords? The mic cords? yes they all use XLR mic style cables.

[motojeff]

I have a question, I have had a LOT of emails asking me to make a quality DVD covering all of this information. I am considering this but before I do (and spend the money to make it)- can you give a thumbs up to this comment if you honestly think you would purchase a DVD covering everything from mixers, to equipment to speaker and amp set up? Thanks, Jeff

[SNIPER7631]

ur a good teacher

[IndepthMusic1]

@braden90 This is done by creating whats called a "subgroup" or some call it "stem mixing" basically, this requires you to have an analog mixer with 1 or more stereo subgroups next to your your master fader. each channel has optional buttons to select L-R (main outputs) 1-2 (subgroup) 3-4 (subgroup). assign each "drum" to say 1-2. Thats puts all the drums on subgroup 1-2, then use the sub group insert to put your favorite compressor on that whole group. check out more vids @ my channel

[N0JoC0]

@braden90 Yes - that can be accomplished by routing the signals (i.e all drum mics) to a sub-group, and then place the compressor/EQ/whatever... on that sub group as an insert

[braden90]

Question 1: Lets say you are micing a guitar cab (or drums for that matter) and want to be able to run multiple channels into one outboard thing (say a compressor or Preamp) is that possible to send multiple channels to 1 outboard item? if so, how?

[stormytx12]

how much is a Soundboard

[Tonyp68]

Tnx for the nice and proper explaination how to route the insert, for it isn't something Soundcraft putted in the manual. It only says that the ring is the return, but not that you'd use a stereo > 2x mono 1/4" jack cable, and that the other side goes into the output of e.g. the comp. (normally one uses also insert returns next to sends.)

I already thought something like that, but you confirmed, so now i can go for the right cables.

Grtz T. (Yep, thats an Soundcraft MH3/32 on my profile pic)

[countryboy1604]

I have a MACKIE SR332-4 console and a PreSonus HP4 headphone amp, could you tell me how to properly connect it, thanks for your time

[countryboy1604]

I have a MACKIE SR332-4 console and a PreSonus HP4 headphone amp, could you tell me how to properly connect it, thanks

[111nuthead]

@motojeff Where is that DVD ? We r waiting for it ! Thanks