i have had so much trouble getting my mixes in my monitors and this is why. This is the only video i have found that actually explains this. I even bought a course off the internet and it didn't explain this. Thank you so much!!!!!!!
Thanks for the clarification. For years I've had a Peavey mixer as well as a Samson mixer and tried to run a floor monitor from the "Monitor" outs and they never quite worked. Explains why when I did, the output came from the Main Level faders, not the Monitor faders. It would help if "Monitors" meant floor monitors instead of auxiliary sends. How is a beginner or novice supposed to know this. Anyway, you've been a great help. Thanks again.
@Roger Donacio Each aux send can be sent to a different set of stage monitors for different mixes performers. That also means more power amps and speakers. Thanks for kind comments!
Just run XLR to the powered monitors. Aux1 for one monitor mix and others as needed for different stage mixes. Same as using power amps and unpowered speakers.
This is perfect. Thanks. But I have one more question. Im going to buy a powered mixer, two unpowered speakers, and one unpowered sub woofer. And of coarse the monitors. I understand where to plug in the two speakers but I do not know where to plug in my subwoofer. It comes with 2 speakon connectors but my mixer only has two speak on outputs which are uses for the speakers. So im kind of confused on exactly how to hook up speakers and a sub woofer.
You will need to go over all your manuals which should cover this. Use some forums for help and more detailed information. There are several ways to wire live set ups using all these components and way too much information for this comment area. Generally using passive systems: mixer -> crossover -> main /sub power amps -> mains/subs speakers. Larger consoles have a dedicated sub out on them to connect to power amps and subs or to powered subs. A blanket answer is not what I want to give you because there are a lot of variables I don't know about your system.
I have 4 speakers, my 2 main in main out L and R. I have 2 smaller ones I want to play with the other 2, when I plus it in aux it makes those speakers the main ones and my other main super quiet. What do I plug it into?
Thanks for the video. My mixer looks a lot like this, 2 aux outs. Problem is, I use one of these aux1 for my powered sub, and aux2 for my effects box. Is there any other "aux"-like out that would allow me to add a monitor to my set up (perhaps if I purchase an adapter of some kind)? Also, is it bad to use a "main out" which is getting powered by an amp for a already powered speaker?
You want monitors on an Aux output because you need to send each channel to the stage mix. You can use a subgroup out for the sub. Be sure to send each channel to the subgroup you want to use. Newer mixers have a sub out on them you may want to upgrade your mixer.
Out Aux 1 to the powered monitor(s) Aux 2 for a 2nd monitor mix ect. Use aux 1 (2) on the channels to get the monitor mix needed. If they are not powered monitors run from aux out to power amps then to speakers. Wiring is easy, getting a mix thats the harder part. Technically you should use a 31 band graphic eq between the power amps and speakers to eliminate feedback sources but that's a whole other lesson.
I am a solo artist using backing tracks and have been using in ear monitors for a few years and would like to dispense with them. The trouble is you cant tell what sort of mix you have FOH ( mic volume to music volume) as i control everything on the mixer and I am usually standing behind my speakers. If I connect a stage monitor to my aux send I still wont be able to hear the FOH mix correctly. I would like to know if there is a way to connect 1 stage monitor to my mixer and get the mix that the public are hearing. I want to be able to control the monitor volume on the mixer. The main mix coming through the monitor is important to me as I am a solo artist and have no one to mix for me.
Basically, what you're saying is... to plug the monitor cords in the stage monitors and then plug the other ends into Aux 1 and Aux 2. Is this correct because I have a mixer console with four Aux Inputs numbered Aux1, Aux2, Aux3 and Aux4..
Thank you . We have this exact Yamaha board and we want to run outputs to three separate power amps for three separate pairs of live cabinets. Are you saying we need to run them all out of the two XLR's in the top corner, into a snake and then use the snake as a splitter, that can send a pair of inputs into the back of each separate power amp?
You can for driving monitoring speakers which are not powered. Say inside a studio. But the signal sent out is the same as the stereo master buss. You can’t do a stage monitor mix for performers.
This is a good discussion, but I still have a question. As a solo performer I use the xlr jacks to go to 2 powered speakers (the main speakers); I have a RC 300 looper connected through effects send and aux return (send goes to input on RC 300; return goes to output on RC 300) so everything that gets plugged into the mixer, regardless of channel, can get looped. Where on the mixing board to I plug in a small stage floor monitor for myself? Which jack? The main speakers are too far away so I need to be able to hear myself playing/singing. I am using the Xenyx x1222USB mixing board. Any ideas would be helpful. Thanks!
If the looper is on Aux 1 move it to Aux 2 and run powered monitor speakers for yourself off the Aux 1 send. Aux 1 is typically the monitors not FX or other gear. You can create your monitor mix using the Aux1 control on each channel the same way you send channels to your looper, so that you can hear what you need to hear, which is usually different than the audience. This setup will give you personal monitors on stage mixed one way, your looper mixed another and then the front of house speakers yet another. Fully flexible. I am thinking the Xenyx has more than 1 aux send of course. I hope that gets you where you want to be.
Looking at your mixers specs it looks like you have one aux out were you have the rc300 hooked up. But it does also have monitor outputs. So plug powered monitors in there and use the channel monitor controls to obtain the mix you need.
Hello again, Got the mixer fired up. How do I get effect/reverb to the monitors, also what the best effects for a large room, using what the Yamaha board has,another thing I had thought of was using an effect processor for all the channel, any input on how to do this? You have been a great help to us here at our jamboree in pelham ga.
Watch my video on using aux sends for channel effects. Effects on Aux sends can be used across all channels. Effects are only used when needed. They can enhance your sound in good or bad ways. Try setting up a good mix without effects before experimenting in that area. A room has it's own sound, reverb, adding more in the pa can really mess up how your system sounds. You need to master equalizing for the room to get rid of bad reflections and enhancing freq's which are not clear. There are no one step solutions. Learning how to do live audio is a very exciting but also very time consuming. I have a starter set of videos on mixing I suggest you watch them all. All functions of a mixer are related to other functions, especially effects. Read the manual as well on the mixer, can be boring but will be beneficial and is the most important thing you can do first.
IS it possible to take one channel and add a monitor just for that one channel? My vocalists wants his vocals not only in the Mains but, his own separate monitor for his vocals.
Absolulely! Just give him Aux 1 and send the vocal channel only to that Aux send using Aux1 on the channel controls. Use the other Aux's for the rest of the bands monitor mixes. The vocalist must have a monitor to hear themselves easily. Also in ear monitors are another option vs another stage box.
Hi I have connected my stage monitors from Aux send 1 but I’m not getting any fx it just dry but I’m getting fx on the main speakers could you please explain why that is happening. Ps: I have onboard fx
You need to route the fx you want to the aux 1 buss. Find the manual and read up on how to use the fx section of the board so you can setup the routing the way you want it. If it will do what you want that is. If I remember right the FX faders have buss buttons next to them. Select the busses you want to hear the fx on.
I want the stage monitors to have the exact same mix as FOH. Is it easiest to just plug the monitors into the "monitor out" rather than worry about all the aux level knobs on each channel being the same?
Thankyou for this clarification. I want to buy a basic mixer, but it only has 1/4" L/R control room outs and 1/4" L/R mains outputs. Will I be able to get an even sound if I'm using this and XLR inputs to my mixer. Mains will be sent out to an XLR multiple house speaker system and Control Room sent to my powered monitor speaker which accepts XLR or 1/4" inputs. I feel like I'm trying to explain Chinese.. Can you help??? please
You will be fine, just get some adapters for the XLR connections to the house system. XLR are refered to as balanced cables, 1/4" come in both balanced and unbalanced. Find out if the 1/4" outputs on the mixer are balanced or not so you can use the correct adapter.
One meaning will be "Sub" groups. One Sub fader for multiple channels assigned to it. Usually at least two groups but can be as many as 8 on larger boards. So assign all drum mics on a kit to say Sub1. Control the volume of the whole kit on 1 fader. Another example would be a vocal quartet of say 4 singers singing to a backing track. Balance the separate channels and assign to Sub1 and adjust the vocalists volume against the backing track without having to ride 4 faders. Also could mean an output for a sub woofer. Usually located next to the main faders.
Is there a way to run a line from the main mixer to a sub mixer, for drummer to create their own mix? (no aux out available...we have the Yamaha EMX512SC, band using the AUX1 for their monitors)
I suggest a larger mixer with 4 aux sends. Otherwise, you're stuck buying another set of mic cables and a stage splitter as well as another mixer. For the cost all of that, you can buy an upgraded 16 ch. mixer with 4 aux sends.
@@TheGospelGuitarist Yeah, we have that for practice, but for gigs, trying to economize the amount of stuff. Only portable power mixers with aux outs and ability to mix seem to be the EMX5 and 7...not a ton of power though....none with 4 aux outs, else gotta haul an amp too:( Thanks!
Make money, put it into a band fund. Get at least a 16ch. digital mixer and powered speakers. I spent around $10,000 on my old PA. No digital back then. I wouldn't even glance at anything not digital if I were to build a PA today. Speakers would be self-powered. I have a Presonus 16.0.2 and it could easily handle any small band out there. $1200 I never regretted spending for my home studio and would use it live in heartbeat if I were to return to live engineer work. That's my advice to anyone wanting to perform in a live venue. Oh and use eBay and pawn shops. Don't buy it all new, resale sucks no matter what you paid for it. lol Wish you the best, I have other videos teaching about audio gear. You should check them out. Knowledge is power!
I am trying to config one mixer to do two separate mixes....right now I am stuck with jumping between monitors and Foh using one at a time. Which is running my eqs crazy and my mind. I wish for Foh to pump music and drum mix while my monitors throw only vocals. 4 eqs 32 band is what I was planning. I tried leaving the speaker processor and Foh and eqs all hooked as normal. Then used the 1/4 jacks right next to the xlr main outs which said "parallel"...to a dual eq then to separate power amp and then to monitors. Only one side of the eq worked though. I have two dual eqs and they both worked that way. Now I have shifted everything to just vocal monitors which I doubt my Foh will be able to stand if I unjack and pump music back through and drums without re - equalizing.I run that way for practicing drums and listening to tunes in general .....and recording live at a hot volume with a zoom q3hd . Now I'm thinking about using both dual eqs on the monitor mix.one for each side I am bound to get both to work either that or run them in a line and eq both as a 4ohm hot mess.Question is should I just get another mixer for my vocal monitor mix? That way I can have my drums and music separate as its own monitor mix with music if needed. I also tried running the music into the monitors and using the mic channels to adjust the microphone to match that is great if I stay away from the monitors.like 20 feet. As for eqing for a live performer standing 5 feet from a monitor doubtful. I should have left the mic channels dead center but I got a perfect music mix with eq then proceeded to get a perfect mix with mic then moved closer to the monitors deleting feedback frequencies.mics sound great. Will check music tomorrow I am expecting mud we'll see. Two monitor mixes is preferred....
Yes I watched other video. Still confused on the wiring though. I'm thinking of it as a monitor out I guess. I tried going from aux send 3/4 to a dual eq then output on eq to power amp but no sound at all.My 1/2 aux send is used on my headphone mix. Maybe I need to look at that wiring closer....my 3/4 says efx as well 5/6 aux send says it sums up I think
You are right. Going out the aux send 3/4 into an eq 31 band is a must on monitors, then to the amps and monitors or powered monitors. Double check in that the masters are up on the board and cables are good of course. Make sure all switches are set correctly for the sends. Just be sure to follow the flow though the mixer. Draw it out if you need to in order to visualize your setup. Hope that helps..good luck!
I try not to leave a negative impression, but you did spend too much time explaining the monitor out inputs. When you got to the Aux Inputs, you spent very little time explaining this. So, I just want to say that... You took a long time to get straight to the point! That's All!
Yeah I can get talkative, trying to do better on my new videos. I was simply saying to send the AUX 1 output to the stage not the Monitor output. Monitor mixes are explained in another video. I was just explaining why not to use the monitor outputs, even though that is how they are labeled. Confusing eh?
Hi and thanks for the helpful videos! I have the same Yamaha desk. I had been using the monitor out in live work for years. Now I'm using it with a band I need to start doing monitor mixes. The problem I have is that having tried to use the Aux send connecting directly to my powered Laney monitor I cant get any signal in the monitor. I've checked the master section and turned master Aux 1 dial up and also the Aux 1 dial on the desired channel. But still nothing. I'm wondering if the pre-fade, pfl or the 1-2 and 3-4 buttons have anything to do with it. Any input much appreciated. Thanks for your time. Martin
Martin Stuart Taggart Make sure the cable is good, make sure the powered monitors amp is working. The buttons are for the bus assignments which won't effect the aux sends. Have you tried a different Aux? You may have a board problem.
Hello and thank you for the reply. Yeah the cable and monitor are good as they work when plugged into the "monitor" jack inputs on the desk. I've tried aux 1 and aux 2 and still nothing. strange. The desk is good otherwise and everything works. very strange! Thanks for the input :)
Thanks for taking time to explaining this ..I'm going to buy a mackie profx 16 channel and a dbx equalizer that I want to use for two active speakers and two active monitors (if it is possible)..how and where I connect the speakers and the monitors to the eq and the mixer? If you can help me?
Run the Aux 1 to the compressors first then to the speakers. Sorry. You'll need two compressors one for each set of speakers. Each dbx unit has 2 in it.
Hello again,if I'm connecting monitors, I need to come out of the aux1 and aux2 to my power amp? What controls works the volume on that channel, also the overall volume.thanks
The aux send control on each channel controls the amount of that channel sent and the master Aux controls in the master section controls the groups Aux 1 and Aux2 respectively.
Hi there, how do I connect the stage monitor aux send to the snake? my snake has all xlr connections but the aux send is a jack connector. I would just use a converter cable however the xlr is for balanced signals and long distances whereas a jack is normally used for unbalanced and short distances.. thanks
nigelE You could still use the xlr lines. Just use a high to low impedance converter. They look like a large adapter, but cost around $15 each. That way you are converting the high imp output from the AUX send to a low imp for the long snake. You will need an adapter at the amp end though to convert the female end of the snake into a male to plug into the amp of speaker. The other thing you could (should) do is upgrade your snake to include at least 4 sends.
TheGospelGuitarist thank you. I had a spare acoustic guitar DI/preamp which takes a jack in and converts to xlr out. I used that to send the monitor signal down the snake to the stage monitors. I guess it does the same thing as the converters you mention. It also has EQ and ground lift and stuff
what would cause my speaker to miss, when playing music on one channel coming from my mixer the music keeps braking up is it my the channel on my mixer that is going bad? Please help.Thank you
Can i use the monitor out to record the sound from the mains to a laptop? Now i have used the red and white tape (aux) out but for some reason the recorded music clips. And there is no volume control on the mixer for that. If i can use monitor out that one has a volume control (dual mono to 3.5 mm jack stereo). Lowering the mains is no option. lowering the input on the laptop doesn't work either it still clips. I encounterd the problem with 3 different mixers and with 2 different laptops.
+TheGospelGuitarist thanks for the reply. the system was a stagepass 300 yamaha www.amazon.co.uk/Yamaha-Stagepas-300-P-A-System/dp/B000RW037G. The numbre of output connections were very limited. I will buy a cable and try when i have the occasion.
+Filip Wostyn I have used the monitor out with a dual mono to 3.5mm stereo just as you were wondering about and it does work. One thing I noticed with our setup was that I had to turn the monitor out control WAY down to avoid clipping (vol setting 1 out of 10)
If I were using my laptop for recording all the time I would buy a small recording interface to use with the laptop and plug the board into that. You gain lots of control that way plus the build in audio on laptops are not pro quality stuff.
Depend on what you gear uses. I would use the XRL connections if your equipment has them. Otherwise 1/4" cables. Not speaker cables, which look the same but built differently. Normally, you would run a snake return from the mixer to the amps on stage or powered monitors. Snakes will use either 1/4" for XRL returns.
OK Wat if I'm using a powered mixer would there be power for the monitors on stage coming from the aux send ? Rockville RPM1470 14 Channel 6000w Powered Mixer
You need to check your mixer to see if the mains only are powered or the mains and monitor section is powered. Check the manual on wiring up the monitors.
So I gather you are saying that my two passive stage monitors should be daisy chained coming from my power amp that only has one line into it coming from the mixer ( aux send output ) to the amp in my rack forget the ("Rockville RPM1470 14 Channel 6000w Powered Mixer") I'm going to stay with my Behringer X1222 Daisy
There are several products out there for switching to different pairs of monitors in home/professional studios. Basically, you connect whatever unit you choose to the monitor outs of the mixer and then the switcher is where you connect multiple sets of monitors. You will need to google studio monitor controller/switcher to see results and check them all out. Another option could be to use multiple Aux sends but you can not control what you are listening through by the DAW as far as I know. But I am not familiar with every DAW out there either.
Looking at the picture on the Peavey websites, your mixer is using "MON1" and "MON2". Connect your monitors to the MON1 and MON2 outputs in the master output section. Use the red controls on each channel to send the desired amount of the instruments to those monitor mixes. They just call them Monitor sends instead of Aux Sends.
@@TheGospelGuitarist thank you...I just wish they had Aux sends also...but they dont. Inown the PA and board but someone else has always ran it. I believe the "control room" outs are the same as your monitor outs.
That looks like a Yamaha mixer. I have one with built in effects, but can't get the effects in the auxiliary stage monitors, though it works fine through the mains. There is an auxiliary 1 and 2 knob under the effects knob, but that doesn't work. It is one like this...images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91QMVUI4pjL._SL1500_.jpg
Thank you for clarifying the difference between "Monitor Out" and "Aux". It is very important for people to be aware of it.
i have had so much trouble getting my mixes in my monitors and this is why. This is the only video i have found that actually explains this. I even bought a course off the internet and it didn't explain this. Thank you so much!!!!!!!
You cleared up two days of work in two minutes .... Thanks a million
Glad to hear that
Great! I was daisy chaining my floor monitors off my mains, so this is now a game changer, thanks so much!
Thanks for the clarification. For years I've had a Peavey mixer as well as a Samson mixer and tried to run a floor monitor from the "Monitor" outs and they never quite worked. Explains why when I did, the output came from the Main Level faders, not the Monitor faders. It would help if "Monitors" meant floor monitors instead of auxiliary sends. How is a beginner or novice supposed to know this. Anyway, you've been a great help. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for this... Really helps clarify this long time confusion I had with this
Helped me out tremendously Thanks !
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This is what i’ve been looking for hahaha. Thank u for explaining that.
You're very welcome!
Thank you for that clear explanation. Just wandering
why this is not clearly explain by the producers?
Thanks. That sure cleared up the "MONITOR OUT" issue on mixer.
@Roger Donacio Each aux send can be sent to a different set of stage monitors for different mixes performers. That also means more power amps and speakers. Thanks for kind comments!
Thank you Sir, excellent video...!!
Could you also explain the advantages of connecting and using two mixing boards simultaneously ?
thanks for the clarification. exactly what i needed to know.
wow, thanks for the clarification, it helps a lot ❤
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Thank you so much made my life very easy
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Thank you so much - always messed this up - your videos are so helpful
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Excellent ! No wonder I have such a challenge. Thank You !
Thank you. Big help. I'm trying to connect a monitor / mixer from an EV 30 for my vocals.
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Thank you! excellent information!
If you have a Monitor outlet can you hook up a small amp to have control of the sound for monitor speakers
Thanks for the clarification. What if you were using powered speakers? Would you need to have a board with multiple aux outputs?
Just run XLR to the powered monitors. Aux1 for one monitor mix and others as needed for different stage mixes. Same as using power amps and unpowered speakers.
Thanks. Now I know where I'm going wrong. Cheers mate.
This helps a lot. Thanks
Glad it helped!
This is perfect. Thanks. But I have one more question. Im going to buy a powered mixer, two unpowered speakers, and one unpowered sub woofer. And of coarse the monitors. I understand where to plug in the two speakers but I do not know where to plug in my subwoofer. It comes with 2 speakon connectors but my mixer only has two speak on outputs which are uses for the speakers. So im kind of confused on exactly how to hook up speakers and a sub woofer.
You will need to go over all your manuals which should cover this. Use some forums for help and more detailed information. There are several ways to wire live set ups using all these components and way too much information for this comment area. Generally using passive systems: mixer -> crossover -> main /sub power amps -> mains/subs speakers. Larger consoles have a dedicated sub out on them to connect to power amps and subs or to powered subs. A blanket answer is not what I want to give you because there are a lot of variables I don't know about your system.
I have 4 speakers, my 2 main in main out L and R. I have 2 smaller ones I want to play with the other 2, when I plus it in aux it makes those speakers the main ones and my other main super quiet. What do I plug it into?
Dalton Page I have the same exact problem. Did you find a solution ?
Very helpful!!! I did that mistake.
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Thanks for the video. My mixer looks a lot like this, 2 aux outs. Problem is, I use one of these aux1 for my powered sub, and aux2 for my effects box. Is there any other "aux"-like out that would allow me to add a monitor to my set up (perhaps if I purchase an adapter of some kind)? Also, is it bad to use a "main out" which is getting powered by an amp for a already powered speaker?
You want monitors on an Aux output because you need to send each channel to the stage mix. You can use a subgroup out for the sub. Be sure to send each channel to the subgroup you want to use. Newer mixers have a sub out on them you may want to upgrade your mixer.
I have a samson mdr1248. Whats easy way to setup floor monitors if you can help
Out Aux 1 to the powered monitor(s) Aux 2 for a 2nd monitor mix ect. Use aux 1 (2) on the channels to get the monitor mix needed. If they are not powered monitors run from aux out to power amps then to speakers. Wiring is easy, getting a mix thats the harder part. Technically you should use a 31 band graphic eq between the power amps and speakers to eliminate feedback sources but that's a whole other lesson.
Great Video . I don’t have snake so I would ru cable from Aux out to my power amp then to monitors?Right
That is correct
@@TheGospelGuitarist Thank you So Much
I am a solo artist using backing tracks and have been using in ear monitors for a few years and would like to dispense with them. The trouble is you cant tell what sort of mix you have FOH ( mic volume to music volume) as i control everything on the mixer and I am usually standing behind my speakers. If I connect a stage monitor to my aux send I still wont be able to hear the FOH mix correctly. I would like to know if there is a way to connect 1 stage monitor to my mixer and get the mix that the public are hearing. I want to be able to control the monitor volume on the mixer. The main mix coming through the monitor is important to me as I am a solo artist and have no one to mix for me.
Ty!!!!
Basically, what you're saying is... to plug the monitor cords in the stage monitors and then plug the other ends into Aux 1 and Aux 2. Is this correct because I have a mixer console with four Aux Inputs numbered Aux1, Aux2, Aux3 and Aux4..
Yes you can run monitors off the aux sends which is how it is traditionally done.
Thank you . We have this exact Yamaha board and we want to run outputs to three separate power amps for three separate pairs of live cabinets. Are you saying we need to run them all out of the two XLR's in the top corner, into a snake and then use the snake as a splitter, that can send a pair of inputs into the back of each separate power amp?
Yes. Mixer - snake - power amps - speakers. or omit the power amp if you have powered speakers.
Hey one more question. what if you want to split the monitors? would you have to plug one of them into aux 2?
Thanks man your the best!
Awesome video
Ok, on the mixing board. The monitor out left an right, these are not used for sending signal to a rack mount amplifier?
You can for driving monitoring speakers which are not powered. Say inside a studio. But the signal sent out is the same as the stereo master buss. You can’t do a stage monitor mix for performers.
This is a good discussion, but I still have a question. As a solo performer I use the xlr jacks to go to 2 powered speakers (the main speakers); I have a RC 300 looper connected through effects send and aux return (send goes to input on RC 300; return goes to output on RC 300) so everything that gets plugged into the mixer, regardless of channel, can get looped. Where on the mixing board to I plug in a small stage floor monitor for myself? Which jack? The main speakers are too far away so I need to be able to hear myself playing/singing. I am using the Xenyx x1222USB mixing board. Any ideas would be helpful. Thanks!
If the looper is on Aux 1 move it to Aux 2 and run powered monitor speakers for yourself off the Aux 1 send. Aux 1 is typically the monitors not FX or other gear. You can create your monitor mix using the Aux1 control on each channel the same way you send channels to your looper, so that you can hear what you need to hear, which is usually different than the audience. This setup will give you personal monitors on stage mixed one way, your looper mixed another and then the front of house speakers yet another. Fully flexible. I am thinking the Xenyx has more than 1 aux send of course. I hope that gets you where you want to be.
Thanks so much for the reply! I will work on it...sound novice here :)
Looking at your mixers specs it looks like you have one aux out were you have the rc300 hooked up. But it does also have monitor outputs. So plug powered monitors in there and use the channel monitor controls to obtain the mix you need.
Again, thank you for taking the time! Cheers!
This was about as easy to understand as Chinese 9th grade algebra.
Hello again, Got the mixer fired up. How do I get effect/reverb to the monitors, also what the best effects for a large room, using what the Yamaha board has,another thing I had thought of was using an effect processor for all the channel, any input on how to do this? You have been a great help to us here at our jamboree in pelham ga.
Watch my video on using aux sends for channel effects. Effects on Aux sends can be used across all channels. Effects are only used when needed. They can enhance your sound in good or bad ways. Try setting up a good mix without effects before experimenting in that area. A room has it's own sound, reverb, adding more in the pa can really mess up how your system sounds. You need to master equalizing for the room to get rid of bad reflections and enhancing freq's which are not clear. There are no one step solutions. Learning how to do live audio is a very exciting but also very time consuming. I have a starter set of videos on mixing I suggest you watch them all. All functions of a mixer are related to other functions, especially effects. Read the manual as well on the mixer, can be boring but will be beneficial and is the most important thing you can do first.
Thank you it explained a lot.
You're welcome glad it helped! :)
Thank you for this explanation! How about a yamaha monitor that is not powered? How do i connect that?
Connect the monitor outputs to a power amp and connect the speakers to the amp.
I will try it and let you know. Thank you!!
How can I connect it to audio interface for recording in home studio I use Cubase and I bought Yamaha 03D
OK, I'm not using a stage snake and my mixer is a mackie profx 12 v2 I'm confused how to achieve this process
Can I run the "monitor out" to a powered monitor? Thanks. Just not clear on it.
Yes you can. But if you are using it on stage it will be the same mix as the front of house speakers.
IS it possible to take one channel and add a monitor just for that one channel? My vocalists wants his vocals not only in the Mains but, his own separate monitor for his vocals.
Absolulely! Just give him Aux 1 and send the vocal channel only to that Aux send using Aux1 on the channel controls. Use the other Aux's for the rest of the bands monitor mixes. The vocalist must have a monitor to hear themselves easily. Also in ear monitors are another option vs another stage box.
@@TheGospelGuitarist Hi Thanx... So use AUX 1 for vocalists. Use AUX 2 for monitors?
Yes Vocals on their monitor and the band gets the others.
Hi I have connected my stage monitors from Aux send 1 but I’m not getting any fx it just dry but I’m getting fx on the main speakers could you please explain why that is happening.
Ps: I have onboard fx
You need to route the fx you want to the aux 1 buss. Find the manual and read up on how to use the fx section of the board so you can setup the routing the way you want it. If it will do what you want that is. If I remember right the FX faders have buss buttons next to them. Select the busses you want to hear the fx on.
thanks, I need help to connect a bass spekr to the mixer please
I have rcf xr12 live mixer it has bus 1-2 and control room output what is the difference which one is the right output to use for stage monitors
The green controls can be used for monitors. The green master knob is you level control send to the monitors. Feed your monitors from the Aux 1 send.
I want the stage monitors to have the exact same mix as FOH. Is it easiest to just plug the monitors into the "monitor out" rather than worry about all the aux level knobs on each channel being the same?
Yes
But have a 31 band eq for our problem frees.
Thankyou for this clarification. I want to buy a basic mixer, but it only has 1/4" L/R control room outs and 1/4" L/R mains outputs. Will I be able to get an even sound if I'm using this and XLR inputs to my mixer. Mains will be sent out to an XLR multiple house speaker system and Control Room sent to my powered monitor speaker which accepts XLR or 1/4" inputs. I feel like I'm trying to explain Chinese.. Can you help??? please
You will be fine, just get some adapters for the XLR connections to the house system. XLR are refered to as balanced cables, 1/4" come in both balanced and unbalanced. Find out if the 1/4" outputs on the mixer are balanced or not so you can use the correct adapter.
thanks Master!
What is the Sub Input pr output on the mixer. Do you know what's that for?
One meaning will be "Sub" groups. One Sub fader for multiple channels assigned to it. Usually at least two groups but can be as many as 8 on larger boards. So assign all drum mics on a kit to say Sub1. Control the volume of the whole kit on 1 fader. Another example would be a vocal quartet of say 4 singers singing to a backing track. Balance the separate channels and assign to Sub1 and adjust the vocalists volume against the backing track without having to ride 4 faders. Also could mean an output for a sub woofer. Usually located next to the main faders.
Is there a way to run a line from the main mixer to a sub mixer, for drummer to create their own mix? (no aux out available...we have the Yamaha EMX512SC, band using the AUX1 for their monitors)
I suggest a larger mixer with 4 aux sends. Otherwise, you're stuck buying another set of mic cables and a stage splitter as well as another mixer. For the cost all of that, you can buy an upgraded 16 ch. mixer with 4 aux sends.
@@TheGospelGuitarist Yeah, we have that for practice, but for gigs, trying to economize the amount of stuff. Only portable power mixers with aux outs and ability to mix seem to be the EMX5 and 7...not a ton of power though....none with 4 aux outs, else gotta haul an amp too:(
Thanks!
Make money, put it into a band fund. Get at least a 16ch. digital mixer and powered speakers. I spent around $10,000 on my old PA. No digital back then. I wouldn't even glance at anything not digital if I were to build a PA today. Speakers would be self-powered. I have a Presonus 16.0.2 and it could easily handle any small band out there. $1200 I never regretted spending for my home studio and would use it live in heartbeat if I were to return to live engineer work. That's my advice to anyone wanting to perform in a live venue. Oh and use eBay and pawn shops. Don't buy it all new, resale sucks no matter what you paid for it. lol Wish you the best, I have other videos teaching about audio gear. You should check them out. Knowledge is power!
I get that aux1 channel levels control the level going to aux1, but I don't understand aux2/fx. Is that for effects level or aux2 kevel?
Depends on the setup you have. Aux 2 can be where you place another monitor mix or FX.
I am trying to config one mixer to do two separate mixes....right now I am stuck with jumping between monitors and Foh using one at a time. Which is running my eqs crazy and my mind. I wish for Foh to pump music and drum mix while my monitors throw only vocals. 4 eqs 32 band is what I was planning. I tried leaving the speaker processor and Foh and eqs all hooked as normal. Then used the 1/4 jacks right next to the xlr main outs which said "parallel"...to a dual eq then to separate power amp and then to monitors. Only one side of the eq worked though. I have two dual eqs and they both worked that way. Now I have shifted everything to just vocal monitors which I doubt my Foh will be able to stand if I unjack and pump music back through and drums without re - equalizing.I run that way for practicing drums and listening to tunes in general .....and recording live at a hot volume with a zoom q3hd . Now I'm thinking about using both dual eqs on the monitor mix.one for each side I am bound to get both to work either that or run them in a line and eq both as a 4ohm hot mess.Question is should I just get another mixer for my vocal monitor mix? That way I can have my drums and music separate as its own monitor mix with music if needed. I also tried running the music into the monitors and using the mic channels to adjust the microphone to match that is great if I stay away from the monitors.like 20 feet. As for eqing for a live performer standing 5 feet from a monitor doubtful. I should have left the mic channels dead center but I got a perfect music mix with eq then proceeded to get a perfect mix with mic then moved closer to the monitors deleting feedback frequencies.mics sound great. Will check music tomorrow I am expecting mud we'll see. Two monitor mixes is preferred....
Watch my video called "Monitor Mix Setup."
Yes I watched other video. Still confused on the wiring though. I'm thinking of it as a monitor out I guess. I tried going from aux send 3/4 to a dual eq then output on eq to power amp but no sound at all.My 1/2 aux send is used on my headphone mix. Maybe I need to look at that wiring closer....my 3/4 says efx as well 5/6 aux send says it sums up I think
You are right. Going out the aux send 3/4 into an eq 31 band is a must on monitors, then to the amps and monitors or powered monitors. Double check in that the masters are up on the board and cables are good of course. Make sure all switches are set correctly for the sends. Just be sure to follow the flow though the mixer. Draw it out if you need to in order to visualize your setup. Hope that helps..good luck!
I try not to leave a negative impression, but you did spend too much time explaining the monitor out inputs. When you got to the Aux Inputs, you spent very little time explaining this. So, I just want to say that... You took a long time to get straight to the point! That's All!
Yeah I can get talkative, trying to do better on my new videos. I was simply saying to send the AUX 1 output to the stage not the Monitor output. Monitor mixes are explained in another video. I was just explaining why not to use the monitor outputs, even though that is how they are labeled. Confusing eh?
You did a great job i think.
Hi and thanks for the helpful videos! I have the same Yamaha desk. I had been using the monitor out in live work for years. Now I'm using it with a band I need to start doing monitor mixes. The problem I have is that having tried to use the Aux send connecting directly to my powered Laney monitor I cant get any signal in the monitor. I've checked the master section and turned master Aux 1 dial up and also the Aux 1 dial on the desired channel. But still nothing. I'm wondering if the pre-fade, pfl or the 1-2 and 3-4 buttons have anything to do with it. Any input much appreciated. Thanks for your time. Martin
Martin Stuart Taggart Make sure the cable is good, make sure the powered monitors amp is working. The buttons are for the bus assignments which won't effect the aux sends. Have you tried a different Aux? You may have a board problem.
Hello and thank you for the reply. Yeah the cable and monitor are good as they work when plugged into the "monitor" jack inputs on the desk. I've tried aux 1 and aux 2 and still nothing. strange. The desk is good otherwise and everything works. very strange! Thanks for the input :)
thank you!!
Thanks for taking time to explaining this ..I'm going to buy a mackie profx 16 channel and a dbx equalizer that I want to use for two active speakers and two active monitors (if it is possible)..how and where I connect the speakers and the monitors to the eq and the mixer? If you can help me?
Speaker run off main outs and monitors off AUX 1
Thanks! !
Run the Aux 1 to the compressors first then to the speakers. Sorry. You'll need two compressors one for each set of speakers. Each dbx unit has 2 in it.
Thank you very much for your help!
No problem. Come on back if you have any new questions. :)
I have the same mixer
If we are using passive speaker could the aux send be used directly?
No, you will need to connect a separate power amp for the speakers to plug into.
@@TheGospelGuitarist no wonder i did a test yesterday there is no sound coming out from the passive speaker.
Thanks for your videos. How can I use both monitor out and stereo out together?
Plug monitors into one and speakers into the other.
@@TheGospelGuitarist thank you very much
Hello again,if I'm connecting monitors, I need to come out of the aux1 and aux2 to my power amp? What controls works the volume on that channel, also the overall volume.thanks
The aux send control on each channel controls the amount of that channel sent and the master Aux controls in the master section controls the groups Aux 1 and Aux2 respectively.
Another question.do I run a cord from auxiliary 1 to my power amp? And one from aux2 to other channel of the power amp thx
Yes you do.
Thanks! !!
Hi there, how do I connect the stage monitor aux send to the snake? my snake has all xlr connections but the aux send is a jack connector. I would just use a converter cable however the xlr is for balanced signals and long distances whereas a jack is normally used for unbalanced and short distances.. thanks
nigelE You could still use the xlr lines. Just use a high to low impedance converter. They look like a large adapter, but cost around $15 each. That way you are converting the high imp output from the AUX send to a low imp for the long snake. You will need an adapter at the amp end though to convert the female end of the snake into a male to plug into the amp of speaker. The other thing you could (should) do is upgrade your snake to include at least 4 sends.
TheGospelGuitarist thank you. I had a spare acoustic guitar DI/preamp which takes a jack in and converts to xlr out. I used that to send the monitor signal down the snake to the stage monitors. I guess it does the same thing as the converters you mention. It also has EQ and ground lift and stuff
Whatever works in a pinch! :)
Aren't you supposed to invert the phase of floor wedges???
No
what would cause my speaker to miss, when playing music on one channel coming from my mixer the music keeps braking up is it my the channel on my mixer that is going bad? Please help.Thank you
You could have an issue with the mixer but swap out the cables one at a time with a known good working cable. Cables go bad all the time.
thanks.
Can i use the monitor out to record the sound from the mains to a laptop? Now i have used the red and white tape (aux) out but for some reason the recorded music clips. And there is no volume control on the mixer for that. If i can use monitor out that one has a volume control (dual mono to 3.5 mm jack stereo). Lowering the mains is no option. lowering the input on the laptop doesn't work either it still clips. I encounterd the problem with 3 different mixers and with 2 different laptops.
+Filip Wostyn Yes you can use the monitor outs of the mixer. Most mixers have a separate volume control for the monitor/headphone outputs.
+TheGospelGuitarist thanks for the reply. the system was a stagepass 300 yamaha www.amazon.co.uk/Yamaha-Stagepas-300-P-A-System/dp/B000RW037G. The numbre of output connections were very limited. I will buy a cable and try when i have the occasion.
+Filip Wostyn I have used the monitor out with a dual mono to 3.5mm stereo just as you were wondering about and it does work. One thing I noticed with our setup was that I had to turn the monitor out control WAY down to avoid clipping (vol setting 1 out of 10)
If I were using my laptop for recording all the time I would buy a small recording interface to use with the laptop and plug the board into that. You gain lots of control that way plus the build in audio on laptops are not pro quality stuff.
Nice sir
Could I use monitor out to capture sound into my Sony NXCAM video camera? Thanks.
yes
Sir what speaker should we use active or passive?
Whatever you want. Powered is the way to go for most small venues.
What type of cable is used to connect from AUX to amp for stage monitors? 1/4 Speaker cable?
Depend on what you gear uses. I would use the XRL connections if your equipment has them. Otherwise 1/4" cables. Not speaker cables, which look the same but built differently. Normally, you would run a snake return from the mixer to the amps on stage or powered monitors. Snakes will use either 1/4" for XRL returns.
If you can direct me to a basic hooking up of the power amp and mixer. I would appreciate it. Thanks
Mixer outputs to the inputs of the amp and speakers to the outputs of the amp.
Can I use all 4 stereo Main Outs 2x XLR / 2x 1/4 ??
Sure
OK Wat if I'm using a powered mixer would there be power for the monitors on stage coming from the aux send ? Rockville RPM1470 14 Channel 6000w Powered Mixer
You need to check your mixer to see if the mains only are powered or the mains and monitor section is powered. Check the manual on wiring up the monitors.
After a very quick look at the mixer you only have powered mains. You will need powered monitors to run off the aux outputs for stage monitors.
So I gather you are saying that my two passive stage monitors should be daisy chained coming from my power amp that only has one line into it coming from the mixer ( aux send output ) to the amp in my rack forget the ("Rockville RPM1470 14 Channel 6000w Powered Mixer") I'm going to stay with my Behringer X1222
Daisy
I just want to know what channel do I put into the amp I only have one aux send or do I need to put my amp in parallel mode to run two channel
Yeah
which mixer is this modal november what is it
Yamaha MG166 out of production now. They make a new series MG16 now.
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would love to know how the effects outs work.
I have videos for the aux in and outs for aux sends and channel aux sends as well as channel inserts.
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how can i connect 2 pairs of monitors to a mixer and controll it with daw. ?
There are several products out there for switching to different pairs of monitors in home/professional studios. Basically, you connect whatever unit you choose to the monitor outs of the mixer and then the switcher is where you connect multiple sets of monitors. You will need to google studio monitor controller/switcher to see results and check them all out. Another option could be to use multiple Aux sends but you can not control what you are listening through by the DAW as far as I know. But I am not familiar with every DAW out there either.
But my mixer doesn’t have an “aux send”. It’s only a $500 Peavey
You need the board that will get the job done. Maybe time to upgrade!
can i connect stage monitors that are active to a analog mixer?
Yes, you can. Just connect XLR cables to the speakers from the Aux outputs and you are good to go.
Thank you. Very Much
My Peavy 20 mixer doesn't have auxiliary outputs...just monitor outs.
Looking at the picture on the Peavey websites, your mixer is using "MON1" and "MON2". Connect your monitors to the MON1 and MON2 outputs in the master output section. Use the red controls on each channel to send the desired amount of the instruments to those monitor mixes. They just call them Monitor sends instead of Aux Sends.
@@TheGospelGuitarist thank you...I just wish they had Aux sends also...but they dont. Inown the PA and board but someone else has always ran it. I believe the "control room" outs are the same as your monitor outs.
Yes they are.
That looks like a Yamaha mixer. I have one with built in effects, but can't get the effects in the auxiliary stage monitors, though it works fine through the mains. There is an auxiliary 1 and 2 knob under the effects knob, but that doesn't work. It is one like this...images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91QMVUI4pjL._SL1500_.jpg
What brand/kind of mixer is this?? Anyone know? Please & thanks
This is an older Yamaha MG SERIES.
@@TheGospelGuitarist thank you!
you should make another video
what if you do not have monitor out on your mixer, what channel can we use then?
You would normally use the AUX 1 send to the power amp and then to the stage monitors or a studio headphone amp.
TheGospelGuitarist . Watch my other video on how to set up a monitor mix if you don't know how to use the AUX 1 setup.
where, on the monitor, do i plug in my lead from aux.. mic, line in, or line out? that's the 3 options on the monitor. :)
Line in or Mic in
TheGospelGuitarist thankyou.