The Mixing Console in Worship
And finally the Fader or
level control is the slide control that allows you to adjust the amount
of signal that appears ion the main mix. While the trim control is used
to adjust all of the incoming signal levels to be nearly the same, the
fader allows you to adjust the relative levels of each channel being mixed
to the master mix buss. Usually adjacent to the channel fader, are the
Submix sends, which allow you to assign the channel strips to the master
subgroup faders. For example you may wish to assign all of the drums and
percussion to one group and the background vocals to another. This method
of mixing enables you to control the relative levels of groups of microphones
with just one fader in the master or control section.
The features of the master
or Control section of the mixing console generally act as output level
controls for their designated output connectors, one exception being the
Aux Return master(s) since those jacks are inputs. Aside from that, everything
does exactly what its name implies. Check the owners manual for your specific
console for more detailed information on any of these features.
The Sub Group masters regulate
the Sub mix or Group output levels, which are assigned by each channel
strip. When a console is properly adjusted it is possible to mix entirely
from the Sub Group faders which each control entire groups of input channels.
The Main output(s) regulates the output of the MAIN, SUM or MONO buss where
the outputs of the Sub or Group busses or Left & Right stereo master
busses get mixed down into a single signal which is delivered to the amplification
system.
The Aux Send masters regulate
the output level of all of the channel strips, which are sending signal
via the Aux Send. This control is used to set the output level of the signal
being delivered to effects processors, recording devices, etc. The Aux
Return masters regulate the input levels of their designated RETURN jacks
such as the signal being returned from an effects processor. The effects
return offers a convenient method to blend the level of the effects device
back into the main mix.
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