How To: Connect A Compressor To A Mixing Board (Using Send/Return or Insert)

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    Watch as Weezna shows how to connect a compressor to a mixing board. This video shows how to connect an external compressor using either an "insert" connection or using the "send & return" connections on a mixing board.
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Комментарии • 189

  • @davidw.washington7583
    @davidw.washington7583 Год назад +2

    Great tutorial. Thanks for your work. Simple is always best. 👍🏿

  • @johnthemetalmailman
    @johnthemetalmailman 4 года назад +2

    THIS is how you make a tutorial. Complete with links and everything. Thanks a ton man.

  • @elusiv_music
    @elusiv_music 5 лет назад +1

    Nice, simple instructions. Just the right video length. Thanks!

  • @JimmyFontanez
    @JimmyFontanez 6 лет назад +9

    This was very helpful. I'd like to remember it as "tip in, ring out"

  • @kevinle1489
    @kevinle1489 2 года назад +1

    your videos are very clear and easy to understand. thanks

  • @sparkymcpackage1933
    @sparkymcpackage1933 5 лет назад +17

    Good info. FYI: I take a drink every time you say, "go ahead and..."

  • @coryjohnson9242
    @coryjohnson9242 6 месяцев назад

    Exactly what i needed!! I was interested in hooking up dbx comp to a Yahmaha mg102c!!! I struck Gold ,Thank You

  • @kidsonicofficial
    @kidsonicofficial 4 года назад +2

    WOW!!! I have the Soundcraft Compact 4 and it uses the same Insert system. and BOY has this helped!!! I can now hook up a compressor OR a multi-FX Pedal!!!! WOOHOOOOOO!!!

    • @TrueSoundTV
      @TrueSoundTV  4 года назад

      Hey that's awesome, glad i could help!

  • @jr.rasentertainment4074
    @jr.rasentertainment4074 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing your experiences. Watching all the way from Vanuatu 😀😁👍🔥🔥🇻🇺🇻🇺🇻🇺

  • @DrummerxDan-kc2ke
    @DrummerxDan-kc2ke 4 года назад +4

    I'm such a noob. I was trying to plug my mic into that DBX and then send the output to my mixer. I just ordered one of those cables. Same dbx and mixer too lol. I appreciate this helpful video. :)

    • @DrummerxDan-kc2ke
      @DrummerxDan-kc2ke 4 года назад

      Never ended up working. Feelsbadman

    • @LTJR.
      @LTJR. 3 года назад

      @@DrummerxDan-kc2ke That sucks did you try to reverse the cables? on some of the tip is different from the ring, Which would make the input the output and vice versa.

  • @myrnacasillan3061
    @myrnacasillan3061 6 лет назад +1

    U and GLB production are easy to understand your lecture. Showing the unit, applicable cable, exact location to connect, adjustment. Thanks.

  • @alexchubbymclynn6060
    @alexchubbymclynn6060 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks a lot! Great video, most helpful. Serious information is delivered in simple words, not everybody can do that! Downloaded it for future reference. Thanks!

  • @Cstudio7
    @Cstudio7 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the short video, really helpful

  • @davideliah7427
    @davideliah7427 3 года назад

    Thank you! You enlightened my confussion about the compressor.

  • @beatprocess
    @beatprocess 11 месяцев назад

    Great video brother. I couldn't find vid on putting hardware on send or aux. Appreciate it

  • @RobertDugdale-v3k
    @RobertDugdale-v3k 3 месяца назад +1

    Thanks 👍 very helpful 😊xbob

  • @klauswhitedreamer
    @klauswhitedreamer Год назад

    Great informations, thank you, be blessed ! 🙏♥️

  • @BritoWorx
    @BritoWorx 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome content. Clear and to the point. Thank you

  • @marynguyen2536
    @marynguyen2536 3 года назад

    I love your video clip , quite helpful. Thank you very much.

  • @vansonia
    @vansonia 6 лет назад

    short, brief, and to the point...thanks...i got allen n heath xp14

  • @newrevivalvoiceministries.2083
    @newrevivalvoiceministries.2083 2 года назад

    Thanks your video has been helpful!

  • @richardrobert1774
    @richardrobert1774 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks Very Help full!
    Is this only for studio setups? How do I connect a compressor for live sound setup?

  • @corwintompson9152
    @corwintompson9152 6 лет назад +3

    Thanks for the helpful video! Well spoken and clearly explained. I'm currently renting that same compressor (DBX 266XL)- any tips on how to set-up the built in noise gate?

  • @dimitrisdiskovolos4749
    @dimitrisdiskovolos4749 Год назад

    thanks , what is the advantage of this method as opposed to using the compressor output as the mixer input without using the insert ?

  • @nephsoundwork781
    @nephsoundwork781 Год назад

    Thaks for sharing

  • @BarkingBeavers
    @BarkingBeavers 3 года назад

    Fantastic video! Thank you so much!

  • @marcelcourchesne9519
    @marcelcourchesne9519 6 лет назад +2

    on the send and return explanation, there seems to be a mix up on what the send and return is at the other end

  • @TrilliumRV
    @TrilliumRV Год назад

    Thanks, very helpful.

  • @flowertown5017
    @flowertown5017 9 месяцев назад

    Can I connect a Mackie mixer, Beringer compressor, sound processor to a laptop w analog sound card using Audacity software? Thanks.

  • @Jeffreya348
    @Jeffreya348 Год назад

    Can I compressed the whole board through the main speaker inserts?

  • @austindenman9929
    @austindenman9929 6 лет назад +1

    I have a couple question Dose the Yamaha MG12XU have the send or return or inserts im looking to buy it as my first mixer with the dbx286 and the Shure Sm7b, Please help

  • @bnorton55
    @bnorton55 2 года назад

    Video is great. What if I have a 1204 mixer without the Insert (Only a input) ???

  • @AFBTVKUPANG
    @AFBTVKUPANG 5 лет назад

    Thank you bro for your video. Cool...

  • @lesterarcaina5416
    @lesterarcaina5416 Год назад

    Good AM Sir, kindly help me on how to connect from my mixer console to a compressor.
    Based on my mixer console, there is only one Line port balance/unbalance on mic channel.
    aux send/return are already occupied by the external effects processor.

  • @johngallaghermusic9777
    @johngallaghermusic9777 3 года назад

    Hi . I have an old Tascam 2488 Neo which doesnt have an I/O insert or the send and return . It just has an effects send which is unbalanced. I just got the compressor and Have tried it with trs and ts cables but the compressor is getting nothing . Don't know whether you can shed any light on this . Im stuck . Thanks

  • @marynguyen2536
    @marynguyen2536 3 года назад

    Thank you. You are great.

  • @PhantomNites
    @PhantomNites 11 месяцев назад

    Can I connect both the DBX 286s and 266xs together?

  • @late4suppa1
    @late4suppa1 6 месяцев назад

    How would you hook up a cassettes deck with RCA in and outs?

  • @aizelfrancinefuentes6624
    @aizelfrancinefuentes6624 Год назад

    I love this about explanation guy❤ ❤ ❤

  • @TRAVHILL
    @TRAVHILL 4 месяца назад

    Can this be used for hybrid mixing too?

  • @garydayton4956
    @garydayton4956 Год назад

    Hi ya weez! By the way..u rock brother..I have a 2 channel Alexis compress for my sample pad triggers for drums..I have a 4 chnl mixer from Pyle that is USB and blue tooth..it has 1 send and 1 return..how can I get both channels to work on the compressor? Or is it necessary? Y
    Thnx for ur time weez,,

  • @highpeakrecordings
    @highpeakrecordings 7 лет назад +4

    Really useful. Thanks. A video on setting up a patch bay with outboard and instruments such as synths would be useful.

    • @TrueSoundTV
      @TrueSoundTV  7 лет назад

      Thank you! So yes i just shot a "how to setup and use a patchbay" video, just have to edit it and it will be released. Thanks for watching!

    • @carlotheatheist
      @carlotheatheist 2 года назад

      @@TrueSoundTV sir. excuse me. can i replied here? hey is it possible to sidechain a dbx equalizer to a dbx compressor? thanks for the answer.

  • @jayadevasarkar3431
    @jayadevasarkar3431 2 года назад

    Can you make a video using the xlr input and output of the dbx 266 xl compressor connecting to the mixer? I haven't seen any videos here in YT using the xlr connections. TIA!

  • @brianbaker5640
    @brianbaker5640 2 месяца назад

    does anybody know if the +4 for the -10 should be set on that switch on the compressor?

  • @laverne506
    @laverne506 8 месяцев назад

    I have my 286s hookup to 6i6 interface and my Triton Le keyboard hookup to the interface I like to hookup the yamaha mixer all so can you help Thank you

  • @pablitonaval6557
    @pablitonaval6557 2 года назад

    Is that only be use for mic connection ? the limiter i mean

  • @wavescomplete5085
    @wavescomplete5085 2 года назад

    My mixer dont have INSERT.. I use Mixer Balance Output to EQ & compressor. its work.... Its okay or not?

  • @JimMcGuirk1
    @JimMcGuirk1 6 лет назад

    Very useful video. Thanks.

  • @randysumalinog9264
    @randysumalinog9264 2 года назад

    how to hook may mixer is fx out and return only the have..i want to connect may mixer+equalizer+compresaor+amplifier for vedioke system...can you explain step by step to set up them thanks and godblesss ur channel sir

  • @claverpalattao931
    @claverpalattao931 2 года назад

    Hi one quick question. Which mixer is best when it comes to effects yamaha or soundcraft.

  • @gbrtgalaxyinc
    @gbrtgalaxyinc 7 лет назад +3

    Good work, helps alot

  • @holywaterandgreentea
    @holywaterandgreentea 2 года назад

    Excellent Thanks

  • @lsantang
    @lsantang 4 года назад +1

    why cant you hook the XLR mic to the compressor and then out XLR to the Mixer

  • @andyr7046
    @andyr7046 2 года назад

    Hello there I have a question how do you connect A driver rack PA2 To a preamp mixture.?

  • @jhungrosales7523
    @jhungrosales7523 2 года назад

    if i connect the compressor to my insert or any of my insert, will it affect the general mic channel

  • @varunsharma9805
    @varunsharma9805 2 года назад

    So then if we use the send return method to connect the compressor, how would it route to the audio interface?

  • @LarryOohLaLa
    @LarryOohLaLa Год назад

    🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤ great job brother thanks for the tips 😅😅😅

  • @TarronIvory
    @TarronIvory 9 месяцев назад

    Can you do this for drums also?

  • @poalotesta7743
    @poalotesta7743 4 года назад

    So I know this comment is about 4 years late and you may not reply but here goes. Would you connect a dbx 286s voice strip to the mixer, in the same way? I'am guessing even a low end mixer ( Zoom livetrack 8L) would work in a similar fashion? Thanks

  • @D2LocTv
    @D2LocTv Год назад

    How can I connect Scarlett 18i20 With PRO MPA II and a Tascam ta-1vp antares with a Roland vs 1824

  • @stewartroxburgh8844
    @stewartroxburgh8844 4 года назад

    I connected the DBX 266XL to my Behringer X1622USB mixer, but I don't hear the compressor, just the microphone channel. Am I missing something?

  • @qrtqsraptournament
    @qrtqsraptournament 3 года назад

    Every Mixing Pult i see has a port names "line in" over the microphone port, is this also an "insert"?

  • @JeffList-h4b
    @JeffList-h4b 2 дня назад

    What if your compressor only has XLR I/O?

  • @hungvanmai
    @hungvanmai 6 лет назад +2

    thanks you for the video.

  • @ari1234.
    @ari1234. 4 года назад

    The best way to connect to compress vocals .for kareokee..In what sequence? Mixer/Compressor/ Eq and Crossover then, amplified speakers??? Thanks

  • @markmalasics3413
    @markmalasics3413 2 года назад

    OK, now how about THIS? How do you hook up the compressor to a mixer so the entire mixer output gets processed, and be able to hear this processed output through the mixer via outputs and headphones without adding it to the mix???

  • @jrios1168
    @jrios1168 3 года назад

    I have a 14-channel Mackie 1402VLZ4 that has 6 inserts in the back (ch 1-6), which I use for playing music for figure skaters. Typically I plug a wireless mic via XLR into ch 1, a wired mic into 2, two CD players (for emergencies only,) into channels 11 to 14, a stereo plug for mp3 player on 7-8, and a laptop (main player) using iTunes on 9-10. I run all this to a compressor, before it goes into the ice rink's PA system. If I understand correctly, plugging the TSR into the insert for channel 1, and Tip/Ring into the compressor, should be enough. Am I right? Thanks!

  • @jaykay5486
    @jaykay5486 4 года назад

    My desk, Allan & Heath SR16 doesn't have insert in and out only in on each channel, how would I go about this. Looking to add Klark Teknik EQ instead of compressor

    • @TrueSoundTV
      @TrueSoundTV  3 года назад +1

      You would need to use an external mic pre and hook it up like this: Mic pre into the Klark EQ into the line in on the mixer

  • @conrow1157
    @conrow1157 Год назад

    What i I want to do this with a stereo compressor?

  • @shakiral-saladin9521
    @shakiral-saladin9521 6 лет назад

    Excellent video! I have the Toft ATB 32 I use the inserts for compressors and use the sends for processing. Question I just picked up a couple of Drawmer DS 501 gates. Can you please tell me what's the best method of connecting the gates to the mixer? This would be a big help!Thanks, Weezna

  • @PGSTELAROCK15
    @PGSTELAROCK15 Год назад

    Outstanding

    • @PGSTELAROCK15
      @PGSTELAROCK15 Год назад

      I use the dbx compressor gate limiter this set of videos will come in handy…thank you

  • @TheEssentialReason
    @TheEssentialReason 3 года назад

    Is it the same for the DBX 286s which is a mic preamp?

  • @radiolibregironderlgpggiro1855
    @radiolibregironderlgpggiro1855 3 года назад

    my behringer xenyx x1204usb mixer without inserts and I would like to
    have the shema to connect MDX2600 COMPOSER pro-xl expander and the 266xs
    thank you

  • @HanHan-fb7zh
    @HanHan-fb7zh 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks !

  • @davidaponte9451
    @davidaponte9451 4 года назад

    The church that i go have the speakers connected to the compressor and the compressor to the mixer is this is a good way to connected.

    • @Samuelhgflax
      @Samuelhgflax 3 года назад +1

      That is good if you want the entire mix compressed - this video is for having just one channel compressed.

    • @davidaponte9451
      @davidaponte9451 3 года назад

      @@Samuelhgflax thank you

  • @SkyscanX1
    @SkyscanX1 3 года назад

    Assume this works the same on reverbs like the BigSky? I bought a Behringer PMP2000d Mixer - bad mistake no returns or Aux send

  • @Nikulvankar
    @Nikulvankar 2 года назад

    Can i use DBx 286s as shown in the video?

  • @flamesenergyenergy272
    @flamesenergyenergy272 3 года назад

    IS IT THE SAME FOR DBX 215 TO CONNECT TO MY SKYTEC MIXER PLZ REPLY BACK

  • @josephelibert2464
    @josephelibert2464 3 года назад

    is the connection same as a live sound set up???? such as a dj set up?

  • @tiehorakaki9011
    @tiehorakaki9011 5 лет назад +2

    What if i need to compress a couple of individual channels on a mixer like 8 vocals channels and dont want to compress other channels connected to the mixer?

    • @camjam3906
      @camjam3906 4 года назад +1

      did you find an answer to your question? I wanto hook multiple channels to a compressor too

    • @kensmechanicalaffair
      @kensmechanicalaffair 2 года назад

      That's what the send knobs are for.

  • @nhoyarmada2809
    @nhoyarmada2809 5 лет назад

    Do you have a video also... Of connecting equaliver to mixer? Thanks a lot

  • @pauljosse
    @pauljosse 3 года назад

    If your in a band and don't use a compressor... Is that bad?

  • @kedotkeding1335
    @kedotkeding1335 2 года назад

    i wanna ask, what the specific cable name for mixer to compressor?

    • @TrueSoundTV
      @TrueSoundTV  2 года назад

      Check the description, it’s in there as well as a link to the exact cable!

  • @kingrae2789
    @kingrae2789 4 года назад +1

    Can you help on how to connect the DBS 286S to the zoom L8?

    • @TrueSoundTV
      @TrueSoundTV  4 года назад

      I dont have a Zoom L8 so i'm not sure

  • @rogerclemens2769
    @rogerclemens2769 4 года назад

    did you go over a digital console?

  • @DjAmber_D
    @DjAmber_D Год назад

    thank you! this was really informative to help me get my first ever hardware compressor set up correctly! Subscribed x

  • @okkanym
    @okkanym 4 года назад

    any advice to set up a compressor behringer mdx4600 to a yamaha gm10xu "insert"

  • @huynhthi9827
    @huynhthi9827 5 лет назад

    HI Dear may u help me please? I have the yamaha.mg10xu and speaker for karaoke do I need the compressor and what kind.... please , thank you.

  • @yajsualee4533
    @yajsualee4533 6 лет назад

    I have questions how do you connect equalizing to drive rack pa2 and to maximize. Can make a video show how to connect? Thx

  • @oneinamilleonELERL
    @oneinamilleonELERL 4 года назад

    After you hook up the mixer to the compressor how do you get it in the computer for studio recording?

  • @rr88821
    @rr88821 3 года назад

    How to connect the insert of dbx 286s to a mixer?

  • @TV-yj9mh
    @TV-yj9mh 3 года назад

    Wonder anyone can help me connect dbx266xs to a Yamaha Mg12xu mixer and to a dbx 1231 equalizer thanks you so much

  • @SirSir1994
    @SirSir1994 5 лет назад

    Do you still do this for a external pre

  • @amirkhan-fu2uj
    @amirkhan-fu2uj 6 лет назад

    it was useful thx

  • @abrmykrh242
    @abrmykrh242 4 года назад +1

    How can I connect it to my interface? And where should I plug my speaker monitors? Sorry, beginner here 😁

    • @TrueSoundTV
      @TrueSoundTV  4 года назад +1

      Typically you'd connect you interface inputs to the mixer outputs and the speakers would connect to the interface outputs, ill be doing a video in the future on this!

    • @abrmykrh242
      @abrmykrh242 4 года назад

      @@TrueSoundTV Thank you very much 😊

  • @myrio1
    @myrio1 6 лет назад

    Why do you need a tip/ring sleeve jack for a send return connection. I understand the single insert but not the send return connection. Seems to me all you need is two standard 1/4" phono plugs and not t/r?

    • @Ancipital_
      @Ancipital_ 5 лет назад +1

      Gives you a balanced signal.

  • @sergie2011
    @sergie2011 5 лет назад +1

    Can a compressor able to control a 4 vocal mics?

    • @oysteinsoreide4323
      @oysteinsoreide4323 5 лет назад

      you should use separate compressor for each microphone you got. That will give you the best result. You could let all the vocals go into a separate bus on the mixer, and route them through one compressor, but it would sound odd.

  • @atetraxx
    @atetraxx 7 месяцев назад

    No dsidechain?

  • @sn1p3rgaming83
    @sn1p3rgaming83 6 лет назад

    I have this mixer model Mackie ProFX12v2 12-Channel Professional FX Mixer with USB and a dbx 286s will work with this connection that you are showing?

    • @TrueSoundTV
      @TrueSoundTV  6 лет назад +1

      Yes, it has the "insert" connection so yes! Thanks for watching!

  • @kdunagan100
    @kdunagan100 6 лет назад

    I am using a Yamaha mg12xu mixer and an aphex channel master preamp and processor. on the back of the aphex are trs send and return jacks then one balanced line out trs jack. if i'm using the trs connector and the ts tip and ring cable, what is output (send or return) and what is input (send or return) or am I totally off base.

    • @TrueSoundTV
      @TrueSoundTV  6 лет назад

      So send is the output and return is the input!