Along with many other channels, I have been watching your tutorial for years and by far, I am certain that your explanation is the best on RUclips. I have mastered my mixer now and I am grateful to you. God bless you.
I always suspected you had a Singapore connection. Little did I realise you're actually based in Singapore. Your tutorial is perfect, delivered in precise English and that makes it a whole lot easier for just about anyone. Thank you, boss!
Good shout taking the time to do this and help others understand te machinery. A lot of us can't afford a lot of effects or extras. I've been looking around for a comprehensive video that explains/shows the quality difference between a Behringer, Yamaha, and Mackie for instance among others, but those are the three I've been looking at.
Bro can i use the utility o/p with mono jack (TS) and feed to passive power amplifier input, as well as active speaker??? Also for recording can i use the output of Earphone (Trs) and RCA Tape output ???? For the Mackie mixer... Pls reply 👍👍👍
Yes, the utility output carries a copy of the main mix so it can be used to feed any line level input. I recommend that you do NOT use the headphone output for recording, as it is designed for headphones.
@@GLBProductions bro one more question.. for open air ground (outdoor) Basically for Speech / Spoken words) Which processor ( setting) is appropriate? Eg- Reverse/ Gated/ Cathedral etc. Plz reply 👍..
What a very nice and clear explanation sir..the difference of Mackie and yamaha was the separate knobs of reverb for the stage monitor only but they are same functions
Bruno, you are simply the best...!!!...i was surfing around sound engineering videos, trust me, i have settled with you...u teach like no one else would. Thnx so much for being so much for being such a great help to som of us
Thank you for helping us understand our Mackie internal effects processor on a different model, but similar knobs. Now we can add reverb and other effects!
Great tutorial. I purchased (used of course!) the updated Yamaha MG mixer (CX something. Added USB output) specifically because of the on-board effects and the one-knob compressors (which you have another video on). It is very convenient with a great price/performance/portability ratio. Thanks again for a great tutorial.
- Yes, these videos are intended to train people with no prior knowledge of sound reinforcement or PA systems. So you do need to cover the basics as well. Thanks for watching :)
Nice and clear & precise step by step tutorial make it easy to understand, thank you so much had so many things learned not that wide but relatively ive got it anyhow. Its a big help for us beginners who doesn't know these line of learning. Thank you Sir.
You are my favorite as Always.. so crisp and clean demonstration, Thank You so much for such detail demonstration on built in FX use. Keep up the Good Work. I was wondering if you could do such a detail level demonstration on how we should do setting up monitors
Hey.. thank you so much for your prompt response on my request.. I am excited. I am sure yours going to be the best among few i found on youtube and didnt help me much... really looking forward to yours.
youre videos are very helpful especially to those who dont have much knowledge(like me) about using this. thank you so much you really help us a lot :)
- Thanks for getting in touch - please be more specific about what is not working. Which company produces that mixer? A search for that model number does not yield any results.
we use one of those MG12 for DJ's with the outputs going into an A&H PA20 (the main desk) Great little desk for accoustic gigs or home mixing where you dont want the hassel of a larger desk
DJ's around here tend to use a laptop rather than bring a mixer. Otherwise they just plug into the mono channels on the MG12 as its pretty much hardwired into the PA20
Hi , your videos are very simple yet very helpful , taking patience on details . Can you do a demo on a Yamaha MG82cx. Focusing more on how to use effectively the built in effects and how to use the quarter inch input effect send .
Much appreciated. I noticed that the sound is much better on the Yamaha part, especially how your 's' sounds - did you use a different camera? Great video.
+Zarko Njakara No the camera was the same but the mixer is located in a different building - the acoustics may have contributed to the better sound that you heard ;)
+GLB Productions Sorry, disregard. My internet connection was probably bad during the first part when I first watched it, because now there is no noticeable difference.
GLB Production, Thank you for the clear explanation that how to use the Markie CFX12, I have this one and never know how to use it. Because I have Lexicon MX200 for my home Karaoke. I need a sound EFX from Lexicon, after seeing you I know to turn it on INT EFX. For COVID19 stay home sings Karaoke.
This is a great video and it's helping to teach me how an internal effects processor really plays into a mixer like the ones you showed. I have a few questions if you don't mind. I'm a student with the Art Institute of Seattle and we're learning about mixers by using the Mackie 32x8 and the Crest XR-20 & XR24. My questions are these. 1) What is the difference between pre-amp and post-amp? 2)Pre-fader & Post-Fader? You mentioned pre & post fader but I don't understand what you mean by that though.
- Hi John, thanks for getting in touch. You're very fortunate to have those Crest mixers to work on, they are wonderful old school analogue technology, built like absolute tanks. To answer your questions: 1. Pre-amp (as opposed to preamp) means before the amplifier in the signal chain, as opposed to after, which would be post-amp. Usually the only things post-amp would be the loudspeakers. Preamp (one word) is short for preamplifier. 2. I suggest you watch my video How to set up monitor mixes for live sound starting around 4:30 for an explanation of this.
Awesome thanks so much. I'll watch that video tonight, and any further questions I'll toss your way. You've been an immensely huge help. My goal with the Art Institute is to hopefully gain a career in voice acting or voice over work, or even work in Seattle's local news department by doing anything with sound. Likely Kiro Radio.
Jon Slater Sounds good - all the best with your future plans and career. I have done some VO as well as live radio work and they are both varied and rewarding fields.
Jon Slater I did my work through voice123.com/ - once you sign up and create a profile you can post samples online and bid for jobs that are posted on that website. It's very competitive though!
I feel lucky that I ended up here, I just ordered a very small Recorder Mixer "Studiomaster" I even didn't receive it yet. I'll refer to your channel if needed!
I was watching a series of your tutorials and I was very attentive as far as listening is concerned. The "yes Luke, I am you're father" made me lose my concentration. I appreciate the "giggle".
Bruno, finally got out from under. The setup you suggested for the sub works great. Will know more about the hum next rehearsal, but found that the vol control on powered amps needs to be turned off. It was creating feedback. You're right on the Crown amps; they are XLS series. Are you familiar with the different menus on the amps?
I enjoyed your video I would like to ask you, suppose I want to use 2 effects together how would i do it if you could show or tell me I would be very grateful no one has shown anything like this thank you
Firstly, thanks for a very detailed explanation. Have a question. With the Analog mixer can 2 effects be applied at the same time for ex: Reverb + Delay.
GLB Productions very comprehensive info - thanks for sharing - on the A & H mix wizard 4 16:2 it has aux 5 & 6 sends & trying to configure so that FOH effect & monitor mix sound good - I only want effects on vocals but don’t seem to get any effect in the mix - is it disabled in pre-fade setting? Should I set the vocal mics up in post-fade? Thanks again 😀
Great video. I use the same yamaha mixer that you showed on this video. I use it for karaoke and I'm really happy with its performance. Thanks for sharing your always helpful videos 👍👍👍
Yes those mixers are quite ubiquitous - I have a training video coming up on that particular mixer which will cover all the sections in detail, stay tuned!
I am the proud owner of a Mackie DFX-12 and by watching your video it has simplified some things but the aux-es fx-es are still baffling but I haven't given up I still want to learn I just got started sense I bout the mixer two weeks ago
clg1955 Oh I use my mixer Left Channel Output to Channel 1 Input on my USB interface (Steinberg UR22 ). My keyboard is a yamaha YPG235 it works great USB for my DAW VST's but I rout my (phones/output) with a mono cable to 11/12 left mono to get live sound and record into Audacity...... is this safe??
clg1955 Yes it is safe but if you use a mono cable with your headphones output it will only capture the left side of the signal - to capture the full range of the signal you need to use the L/mono output or just use a TRS to 2 x 1/4" cable to split the headphone output into discrete left and right signals.
Yes, they are the drivecore series. I was thinking (since Amp 1 handles the mains) to set it up with highpass filter, and amp 2 with the lowpass filter for the subwoofer, both on Mono. Do you agree? Or am I missing something?
You mentioned "Entry Level Mixers". With the wide range of mixers, features and applications, do you have a suggestion (opinion) as to what makes a good Entry Level Mixer?
Dennis Neuhaus That's a big question Dennis, I could do an entire video on the subject :) When people ask me this question the first thing I will always ask them is how much money they have to spend, and how many inputs they need to plug in. After that we can get down to specifics. Having said that, the Mackie VLZ-3 series and the Allen and Heath ZED mixers are good ones to look at.
I pray you could help me brother if I were to ask a question or 2 about setting up a system for my Church my friend. I love your method of teaching and believe you would make it easy for me. If possible I'll reply if you can. Nothing too extensive,just fairly new to the process of running sound and some help would be a Blessing!!! Thank you and God Bless you friend. Fran
@@GLBProductions I think i may have replied on the vid only?? Not sure. Anyway thank you so much brother!!! I have a "mid-morph function on an old Peavey xr1220. It's a bit touchy to dial in correctly but wondered if you knew of a good starting point besides unity that is.You are an awesome dude my friend and may our Lord Bless you continually!!!
Thanks Bruno, learned a lot here with regards to vocal effects, yes as I said previously your the best for teaching live sound here, still here looking for a right good mixing desk with ability to record and!!! work it's magic live also on stage, and the best vocal sounding effects engines, I told you I sent back presonus, I'm now looking at the tascam model 12 or higher, seerms to have everything going for it, except only one effects engine, then you go soundcraft mackie 16fx V3 I also returned, good desk best effects I'm on the lookout for, it's a minefield out there Bruno, I see you more into Mackie and Yamaha,
Hello. I understand how to route efx from one channel. I am having trouble understanding how to route multiple different efx on different channels. I have a Behringer SL 3242 FX Pro analog mixer with dual 24 bit digital effects. My question is how do I apply different effects for my bass player, three vocals, guitar, and my drums? I don't want reverb and chorus on my drums and singers don't want compression and gates. Your videos have helped tremendously and are the best I've found on RUclips. I just haven't found any that address effects on multiple channels and different sound sources. Thanks in advance for your reply.
Hello Brian thanks for getting in touch. Your mixer has two effects engines, so you can have a maximum of two effects active at any one time. So for example you could have one reverb and one delay, or two types of reverb. Each channel on the mixer can access one or both of those effects by turning the appropriate FX knob, but you can't have more than two different effects at once. Let me know if that answers your question.
+GLB Productions Yes this helps very much. I didn't understand how the effects worked. Now that I do, what equipment would a guy need to have control of effects on each channel? Thank you again so much.
For each separate effect that you want to run you would need an effects unit plus a post-fade aux bus. So for example if you wanted to run four different effects simultaneously you would need four post-fade aux buses - your mixer can be configured this way but it would leave you with no pre-fade buses for monitor sends. You can also run an effect in place using the insert point on the channel, but that would mean that only that channel could access that effect.
And again, great video! I have one suggestion, put video: best possition for bend in small practice room. For instance we have acoustic drumer, bass and regular guitar with your own speaker and amplifier. Vocal and synth are on mixer, amplifier and two speakers. What is best possition for that crew :-)
+Erni Koldzic I'll be honest with you Eric - in small rooms the main challenge is just fitting everybody in! The best position is one in which you can hear everything that you need yet to give a good performance. I suggest placing the speakers in the corners, because that will help to cover the room as completely as possible, and make sure that the speakers are at ear level, not down on the floor.
Awesome video as usual!I own the same identical MG mixer,but the only things I don't understand are the 4 knobs below the phantom power switch...I was thinking it was for the effects...but according to the video they don't...i guess...
***** Those knobs have various functions: the first two control the level of the signal plugged into the stereo return connectors (immediately below the four RCA connectors) to the aux send and main LR outputs respectively. The third and fourth knobs are the master controls for the external aux send and internal effects send respectively. Hope that helps :)
I got the LR and internal effects pot...but I'm not too sure about the other 2 blue knobs...let's say we have a monitor connected to the AUX bus,and in the other 3 buses an external multieffects processor...does that mean that the AUX Send is gonna sending the signal of the multi effects to the monitor?And waht about the Return knob?sorry but I'm a little bit confused...
***** Ok that's good. If you have an external effects unit plugged into the stereo return, the first blue knob, immediately below the phantom power switch, will send the signal from the unit to the monitor. The second blue knob is the master level control for the AUX bus, in this case it will control the overall level of the send to the effects processor. Is that more clear now?
Thank you very much for the information you gave. I have a question not related to this tutorial that I have europower pmp2000 mixing console. It says that it can give up to 1600 watt of bridging loudspeaker & 700 watt stereo. In the manual he only describe how to used it with 2 loudspeaker at each stereo output so the total number of loudspeaker well be 4 My question is can I connect more than 4 loudspeaker if the sum of there watt is less than 700 watt at the stereo output
+capricest87 Greetings :) It's not the number the of loudspeakers it's their combined impedance which matters. I suggest you watch my video on how to match amplifiers and loudspeakers, it should clear your doubts on this subject: ruclips.net/video/l9L7uK7Xy0w/видео.html
+GLB Productions thanks for the advise another thing correct me if I'm wrong If I had 2 speaker which are supplied by 4 ohm that can generate 100 watt for each and I wired them together they well give a total of 200 watt in one channel??? if that the case I need to make sure that the sum of my speakers power should not be more than what the amp can deliver.
+capricest87 It depends entirely on your amplifier. For example, your Behringer PMP2000 produces 250 watts per channel into 4 ohms. If you connect two 8-ohm speakers to one channel, each speaker will receive 125 watts. Do you understand now?
Bruno, Rehearsal went well. Thanks for the help. I'm curious if I have my subwoofer connected properly. One of the main outs go to Amp 1 for main speakers, and the other main out goes to Amp 2 for sub woofer. Is this OK? If so, how do I control volume of subwoofer?
Jim Frey Glad to hear your rehearsal went well. There are a number of different ways of connecting subs and main speakers. The method you are currently using will only work in mono, ie all of your channel pan knobs must be at the 12 o'clock position. Otherwise, stuff that is panned to one side will go more to the sub and less to the main and vice versa. Unfortunately on most Mackie mixers there is only a single fader controlling both left and right outputs, which means you can't use that as a level control. So you'll need to use the volume control on the sub, or sub amplifier - this can work fine because once it's set up properly you should not need to change the level mid-show. If you want a more comprehensive answer, please let me once the make and model of all your speakers and sub, as well as any amplifiers that you are using. Then I can advise you what would be the easiest and most efficient set up for your particular system. What sort of music does your band play?
Thanks so much for this video. I have one question can I EQ the effect on the Mackie board. I am using the Mackie CFX20 and would like to bring down some of the the high end of the effect. Thanks in advance.
Hi there, glad the video was helpful. As far as I know there is no straightforward way to EQ the effect return from the internal processor unit. This is one of the main advantages of using an external EQ processor. It is possible to work around this by using one of the aux sends to route the effect to a channel (ie turn up one of the 'effects to monitor' knobs, connect the aux send to the line in on one of the mixer channels) and then route that channel to your main mix. However this may cause electronic feedback and phase issues. It also uses up one of your pre-fade aux sends!
Bruno, I'll try to summarize our venue. We are in Horseshoe Bend, AR. We have a community theater that has a history of providing name talent before Branson kicked in. Then it went dark. Now we have a house band who plays once a month (mostly country and soft rock) and invites local guests to participate. We also have a Gospel night once a month which uses canned music. House band consists of drums, bass guitar, lead guitar, rhythm, keyboard and vocals. Our sound equipment: Crown XLC 1500 amps (2), Eon powered wedges (5), Mackie VLZ4 24/32 mixer, Berringer DQ2496 (which we are now using for a feedback destroyer), JBL JRX200 Main speakers (2), JBL 218 subwoofer, and assorted mikes (mostly Shure 57s and 58s). In addition to your suggestion for subwoofer connections, could you recommend a feedback destroyer that would handle all 4 monitor channels so we could use our 2496 for effects?
Jim Frey Sounds like a nice place to play! I'm afraid that I have very little experience with feedback destroyers, simply because I don't like the way they sound so rarely use them :P The only one that I have had personal experience with is the Peavey Feedback Ferret, which is now in its third or fourth incarnation: peavey.com/products/index.cfm/item/708/116430/FeedbackFerret%26reg%3BD The other company that is well-known for its feedback eliminator products is Sabine: www.clearone.com/products_fbx1210 I don't know of any company that makes a 4-channel version, although as I mentioned this is not one of my areas of expertise. Hopefully you can find something that will work for you - make sure you demo it before buying!
GLB Productions Bruno, Hoped I could pay you a visit, but Singapore is a long way. You had asked me before for an equipment list so you could advise me on connections for my subwoofer. Please?
Jim Frey Yes it is ;) Given the list above, the most straightforward way to connect your sub would be to the mono output of the mixer - this provides a mix of the left and right signals so no information will be lost. There is also a separate level control on the back panel of the mixer for this output. Incidentally, you mentioned wanting to use the 2496 as an effects unit - I hope you are aware that it is not an effects unit - for example it does not contain any reverbs, delays, choruses etc. It's basically a digital equalizer. It does have a compressor/expander but this is not the primary design function of the unit.
Jim Frey Haha sorry, I meant you should connect your subwoofer *amplifier* to the mono output of the console - I assume you're using one of the Crown XLCs to power your sub yes? No worries about payment, helping people is it's own reward, plus it helps attract new viewers to the channel :)
Maybe! I prefer to only review mixers I have owned and used for a while, so new mixer vids are quite slow in coming. More likely will be a review of the new MGP series.
hi. great tutorial on the mixer internal effects. just something i'm unsure: on the Yamaha MG124CX, the mic input is sent to ST OUT (the red button beside the fader). so does this mean the unaffected and effected signals are sent to ST OUT? Or must the red button be pressed in for the signal to go through the effects?
Hello Julius! The ST button controls only the routing of the dry (ie unaffected) signal - the affected signal is sent to the mix via the grey EFFECT RTN fader. Watch my video series on the MG124CX to see how the signals are routed to the effects unit.
Ya I did watch the MG124CX video, that's why I commented on that video too. haha I think I understand the routing now. But with ST button pressed, isn't it sending both dry and wet signals to ST? Should the ST button be on or off (send only wet signal), or is it just a matter of personal preference? I'm asking like this because the way I see it, it's analogous to simultaneously sending the same signal to ST and to Group then to ST. Which, I think, is redundant.
It depends on how you're using the mixer - for normal live sound use where your FOH system is connected to the stereo outputs of the mixer the ST button should be depressed UNLESS you are routing your signals first to the groups and then to the stereo outputs via the groups. And yes you are correct - there is no need to send the signals to both the groups and to the stereo outputs UNLESS you are NOT sending the groups to the stereo outputs eg you are using the group outputs for recording or sending to a different set of speakers. That's the beauty of groups - they can be used to consolidate similar signals before they are sent to the mix or as a completely separate output from the mixer. As I said earlier, the ST button controls ONLY the routing of the dry signal - the wet signals have a separate signal path that is independent of the position of this switch. These are good questions - let me know if you have any further doubts.
Okay thank you so much for the clarification, it helps a lot to confirm my understanding. I have another question, but unrelated. My keyboard has balanced out (stereo XLRs), so is it ok to directly connect it to the snake/mixer? I understand the benefits of using DI in this case, but let's say for a situation where there's limited or no DI.
Brother give some suggestions about buying mixers for our Church... What will u suggest allen&heath or mackie or Yamaha or midas or tascam or soundcraft
I recommend buying the mixer that has the features that your church needs, and more importantly where there is good after sales support from the distributor. All the companies you mention above make quality products, it's just a question of finding the one that is right for you.
- No I do not - I personally prefer parametric equalisers over graphic equalisers when it comes to tuning systems. My advice with graphic EQs is to start with them set completely flat and then cut only the frequencies that are causing resonance or feedback. In my opinion, with the microphones and speakers available today, the less EQ applied to the system the better it will sound.
How about if i want more bass and vocals to my main speakers without distortion? can a graphic equalizer help? Im just a newbie in sound technology. Thanks
juromebato The most important thing in avoiding distortion is correct gain structure - first of all make sure your channel gain is correct by following the steps in my video: How to set gain on the mixing console
Can you set a channel to have a different effects to another ? For eg. running an electric guitar on channel 1 and adding some chorus effects... Running a microphone on channel 2 and adding reverb effects. Is this possible or is it one effects only across the entire channel board ? Thanks.
Hello, awesome tutorial! I was wondering if there was any way on these mixers to increase the level of the effect but decrease the level of the normal dry signal? So I can turn down the dry signal slightly and turn up the wet signal? Hope its not too confusing lol Thanks :)
Ricky Solly Sure - the level of the dry signal in the mix is controlled by the channel fader, and the level of the wet signal is controlled by the FX send knob. So if you want more effect and less dry signal just lower the fader and turn up the knob. You should be able to find the correct wet/dry balance that way. Let me know if this works for you.
GLB Productions I'd like to know about which keyboard amp would be a better option and if I connect it to the sub output of the keyboard would it be stereo sound? How much Watts do I require? Thanks
Calvin Jacob Stevenson To be honest with you, I'm not a keyboard player ;) However, many keyboard players I know like to use Peavey keyboard amps - they are very heavy (especially the more powerful ones) but they sound good, and are quite indestructible. Roland keyboard amps are also popular. With keyboard, you need a full range, uncoloured sound, so many professional keyboard players will use powered PA speakers like JBL EONs as they keyboard monitor, or they will assemble a stereo rig using studio monitors placed on stands in front of the keyboard. How may watts is hard to say - it depends how loud your band is, and whether you are running through the PA system as well.
GLB Productions thankyou I have my keyboard to the PA system as well but I need something to monitor my playing that's why I have been looking for keyboard amps.
Calvin Jacob Stevenson If that is the case then a smaller keyboard amp should be enough, something of around 20-60 watts, depending on how close you get get the amp to your ears. With all amps, getting it up off the ground and pointed at your head is extremely important - use an amp stand, a low table or even a chair. I would suggest looking at the Peavey KB2 and KB3 models.
Thank you Sir Bruno GLB Productions very helpful indeed, I need your help in my settings using my Soundcraft efx16ii I cannot seem to get my output right using fully my onboard effects, thank you in advance. It would be helpful if you can just narrate here and I will go from there. Thank you in advance and more power!
You need to use your ears on this one - if your church has a significant amount of natural reverberation it is probably best to leave it off most of the time.
Hi, I have a question that is kind of urgent: is it possible to mix the internal FX from the mackie efx mkII seperately to the monitor-speakers? How do you do that? Paul PS: great tutorial. I learned a lot from it!
Vormingplus Oost-Brabant Yes, that's what the 'effects to monitor' knobs are for - they allow you to control effects levels going to aux 1 and 2 separately from the main mix.
GLB Productions I tried this yesterday while putting the Aux-switch to pre-fader (as you suggested in another tutorial - and indeed I get fx on the aux- out's, but the effect is only present when I put the channelfader up. Is this normal for this mixing board or am I missing something?
Vormingplus Oost-Brabant It's normal for this mixer - the send to the internal effects engine is fixed post-fader. If it were pre-fader, when you brought the channel fader down the effect would still be present, which would sound very un-natural.
Hey there you have great tutorials which im really digging, being a singaporean myself hahaha! and a question, how are you recording the mixer output to the camera without any cables running from your master outputs? 0.0
Sorry, I’m a bit clueless when it comes to mixer effects. If I have more than one microphone plugged in, with they all share the same effect? Like could I make one channel sound like Darth Vader, and then another channel just have some reverb?
I have a berhinger xenyx QX2222 mixing board. I am trying to figure out how to use the internal reverb that is built in the mixing board, and send it to the house speakers, and I also need to send it to my monitors on stage. I am using the aux send, but I can't get any reverb to my monitor mix. In the aux send/fx out section there are aux 1 and 2, and 3 is supposed to be the orange one that sends the reverb and there is also a 1/4 " out with a fx in the aux send section that I don't understand. If you could help me I would appreciate it.
+Ashley Moss Hello Ashley, that mixer is broadly similar to the Mackie in my video. Make sure that the FX knob is turned up on the channels that you want to send to the effects engine, and that the FX master in the aux send section is set to 12 o'clock. The returning signal is controlled by the orange FX knob in the stereo aux returns section, to the right of the aux send section - make sure that the switch is in the up position to send the effects to the main mix. On this mixer there does not appear to be any way to route the internal effects directly to the aux sends.
+Ashley Moss You're welcome, all the best with your music! If you would like to support the channel please consider signing up to become a patron at www.patreon.com/glbproductions?ty=h Every little bit helps!
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Your videos are the best I’ve ever seen hands down. If everyone taught like you do church sound would be so much better everywhere
Thanks Dana, I do my best!
Along with many other channels, I have been watching your tutorial for years and by far, I am certain that your explanation is the best on RUclips. I have mastered my mixer now and I am grateful to you. God bless you.
Great to hear that Henry!
This was probably THE BEST demonstration of ANY product I have ever seen. So very well done. Thanks!
You're most welcome.
I thought this would suck BUT you actually did a nice job. Methodical and demonstrative with a practical, logical flow. THANKS.
Thanks Greg, happy new year to you and all the best for 2020!
Very helpful. So far my hunt on RUclips, you are the only person who explained it well enough to understand easily. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
I have the Yamaha MG124cx , it's very easy to use. I love your tutorial, it's clearly self explanatory.
I always suspected you had a Singapore connection. Little did I realise you're actually based in Singapore. Your tutorial is perfect, delivered in precise English and that makes it a whole lot easier for just about anyone. Thank you, boss!
Thanks Hussain! 😃
@@GLBProductions You're most welcome. Here's wishing you every success. Cheers!
Good shout taking the time to do this and help others understand te machinery. A lot of us can't afford a lot of effects or extras. I've been looking around for a comprehensive video that explains/shows the quality difference between a Behringer, Yamaha, and Mackie for instance among others, but those are the three I've been looking at.
Thanks for watching. There are many aspects to quality: sound quality, build quality, quality of ergonomics - all of these are important.
Clarity of speech is just phenomenal Bruno !! And your explanations are very easy to understand. Keep it up:-)
Thanks for watching, glad the video was helpful!
Bro can i use the utility o/p with mono jack (TS) and feed to passive power amplifier input, as well as active speaker???
Also for recording can i use the output of Earphone (Trs) and RCA Tape output ????
For the Mackie mixer...
Pls reply 👍👍👍
Yes, the utility output carries a copy of the main mix so it can be used to feed any line level input. I recommend that you do NOT use the headphone output for recording, as it is designed for headphones.
@@GLBProductions Bro thank you so much for the quick reply
Yes wanted to know the same thing 👍
You're welcome Zuchamo!
@@GLBProductions bro one more question.. for open air ground (outdoor) Basically for Speech / Spoken words)
Which processor ( setting) is appropriate? Eg- Reverse/ Gated/ Cathedral etc.
Plz reply 👍..
What a very nice and clear explanation sir..the difference of Mackie and yamaha was the separate knobs of reverb for the stage monitor only but they are same functions
Thanks for watching Michael!
Bruno, you are simply the best...!!!...i was surfing around sound engineering videos, trust me, i have settled with you...u teach like no one else would. Thnx so much for being so much for being such a great help to som of us
+Luna Soundz You're most welcome, glad the videos have been helpful. Feel free to get in touch directly if you have any specific questions :)
Sure i would..!!!....infact i need you to enlighten me on so many things...thnks sooo much!!!...bt den how do i get in touch directly with You please?
+Luna Soundz Facebook or RUclips messaging :)
Thank you for helping us understand our Mackie internal effects processor on a different model, but similar knobs. Now we can add reverb and other effects!
You're most welcome :)
THANKS A LOT BRUNO,YOUR VIDEOS ALWAYS REFRESHING AND TUTORIAL. GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER. LOVE FROM THE ISLAND OF CYPRUS
You're welcome Andreas, always great to hear this!
Great tutorial. I purchased (used of course!) the updated Yamaha MG mixer (CX something. Added USB output) specifically because of the on-board effects and the one-knob compressors (which you have another video on). It is very convenient with a great price/performance/portability ratio.
Thanks again for a great tutorial.
If only all of these so called 'Instruction Videos" were done as well as this one... Great moderation, great presentation!
I do my best - thanks for watching :) flwolf2000
flwolf2000 Oh yes, I definitely second that, my friend.
You always make my life easier .God bless you great tutorial
Thanks Maribel.
- Glad to hear that, and thanks for watching :)
Thank you SO MUCH for such a clear and concise tutorial. You are a born teacher. No mess no fuss. Thanks again!
+Hannah Swann You're welcome, thanks for watching! My parents were both teachers so I believe there is some truth to that statement ;)
Your lessons are so clear and easy to understand..Very Useful..!!! Well done..!!!
Thanks for watching!
Nice series of videos. Maybe more focused on beginners but you go into a lot of details and even more experienced people can learn something.
- Yes, these videos are intended to train people with no prior knowledge of sound reinforcement or PA systems. So you do need to cover the basics as well. Thanks for watching :)
Great lesson. Your voice is soothing. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
You're welcome, thanks for watching.
Nice and clear & precise step by step tutorial make it easy to understand, thank you so much had so many things learned not that wide but relatively ive got it anyhow. Its a big help for us beginners who doesn't know these line of learning. Thank you Sir.
You're welcome, thanks for watching! Glad the video was helpful and your learned something.
You are my favorite as Always.. so crisp and clean demonstration, Thank You so much for such detail demonstration on built in FX use. Keep up the Good Work. I was wondering if you could do such a detail level demonstration on how we should do setting up monitors
- Thank you for the suggestion, I am planning to do a video on that subject at some point in the future. Thanks for watching!
Hey.. thank you so much for your prompt response on my request.. I am excited. I am sure yours going to be the best among few i found on youtube and didnt help me much... really looking forward to yours.
youre videos are very helpful especially to those who dont have much knowledge(like me) about using this. thank you so much you really help us a lot :)
You're welcome Jed, thanks for watching and supporting the channel.
Sir you r nicely demonstrated various effects in a very effective way.👍👍👍
Thanks Ashok!
Great tutorial, makes me understand more about effect ...
Glad to hear that!
Thanks for the video. The way you speak and explain really clear it's easy to understand, thank you. I enjoyed this distortion thingi :D
You're most welcome Peter.
Thank you Sir. I really appreciate your hard work. I really enjoy your tutorials. It helped very much to improve our church Audio
- Thanks for getting in touch - please be more specific about what is not working. Which company produces that mixer? A search for that model number does not yield any results.
I seriously needed this tutorial. Thank you...!
You're welcome Joseph!
we use one of those MG12 for DJ's with the outputs going into an A&H PA20 (the main desk) Great little desk for accoustic gigs or home mixing where you dont want the hassel of a larger desk
Spartan Thanks for the comment! Do you supply the MG12 even when the DJ brings their own DJ mixer?
DJ's around here tend to use a laptop rather than bring a mixer. Otherwise they just plug into the mono channels on the MG12 as its pretty much hardwired into the PA20
Spartan I see. Ah, I miss the good old vinyl days...
you're a legend, this video helped me so much. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
You're most welcome!
Hi , your videos are very simple yet very helpful , taking patience on details . Can you do a demo on a Yamaha MG82cx. Focusing more on how to use effectively the built in effects and how to use the quarter inch input effect send .
I have a complete tutorial coming up on the MG124CX - stay tuned!
Much appreciated. I noticed that the sound is much better on the Yamaha part, especially how your 's' sounds - did you use a different camera?
Great video.
+Zarko Njakara No the camera was the same but the mixer is located in a different building - the acoustics may have contributed to the better sound that you heard ;)
+GLB Productions Sorry, disregard. My internet connection was probably bad during the first part when I first watched it, because now there is no noticeable difference.
+Zarko Njakara Glad to hear that!
DUDE!!! you are the best!! I have a smaller version of this mixer. Thank you.
nitrofx80 You're welcome, thanks for watching.
Cristal clear. Well done! Thanks!
You're welcome Miguel, thanks for watching!
Well explained. Best regards from Sri Lanka!!!
Thank you sir, its good to know the defference between mackie cfx series and yamaha mg series..
- You're welcome, thanks for watching and commenting.
thanks to you also..:) i decided that i will chose mackie cfx20.
GLB Production, Thank you for the clear explanation that how to use the Markie CFX12, I have this one and never know how to use it. Because I have Lexicon MX200 for my home Karaoke. I need a sound EFX from Lexicon, after seeing you I know to turn it on INT EFX. For COVID19 stay home sings Karaoke.
Yes, safer at home with good music!
THhanks! Very helpful before a gig two days ahead! Very nice presentation.
Glad to hear that, hope your gig goes well.
I suppose it will! :-)
This is a great video and it's helping to teach me how an internal effects processor really plays into a mixer like the ones you showed. I have a few questions if you don't mind. I'm a student with the Art Institute of Seattle and we're learning about mixers by using the Mackie 32x8 and the Crest XR-20 & XR24. My questions are these. 1) What is the difference between pre-amp and post-amp? 2)Pre-fader & Post-Fader? You mentioned pre & post fader but I don't understand what you mean by that though.
- Hi John, thanks for getting in touch. You're very fortunate to have those Crest mixers to work on, they are wonderful old school analogue technology, built like absolute tanks. To answer your questions:
1. Pre-amp (as opposed to preamp) means before the amplifier in the signal chain, as opposed to after, which would be post-amp. Usually the only things post-amp would be the loudspeakers. Preamp (one word) is short for preamplifier.
2. I suggest you watch my video How to set up monitor mixes for live sound starting around 4:30 for an explanation of this.
Awesome thanks so much. I'll watch that video tonight, and any further questions I'll toss your way. You've been an immensely huge help. My goal with the Art Institute is to hopefully gain a career in voice acting or voice over work, or even work in Seattle's local news department by doing anything with sound. Likely Kiro Radio.
Jon Slater Sounds good - all the best with your future plans and career. I have done some VO as well as live radio work and they are both varied and rewarding fields.
How do you get work in VO? Do you have to make demo reels and send them out? I'm really curious how you got into that.
Jon Slater I did my work through voice123.com/ - once you sign up and create a profile you can post samples online and bid for jobs that are posted on that website. It's very competitive though!
Thank you Bruno ... very helpful for this neophyte.
- You're welcome, thanks for watching. Feel free to contact me if you have other questions related to live sound.
I feel lucky that I ended up here, I just ordered a very small Recorder Mixer "Studiomaster" I even didn't receive it yet. I'll refer to your channel if needed!
Thanks Sid!
Thank you so much your video helped me figured out how to use the effect on the ALTO ZMX164 mixer. Great video.
- Glad the video was helpful, thanks for watching!
I was watching a series of your tutorials and I was very attentive as far as listening is concerned. The "yes Luke, I am you're father" made me lose my concentration. I appreciate the "giggle".
+Dennis Padul Can't take life too seriously now, can we?
"Why so serious" - The Joker ("Batman")
Bruno, finally got out from under. The setup you suggested for the sub works great. Will know more about the hum next rehearsal, but found that the vol control on powered amps needs to be turned off. It was creating feedback. You're right on the Crown amps; they are XLS series. Are you familiar with the different menus on the amps?
Jim Frey Are they the new drivecore series with the LCD panel on the front?
I enjoyed your video I would like to ask you, suppose I want to use 2 effects together how would i do it if you could show or tell me I would be very grateful no one has shown anything like this thank you
Thanks for watching Gerard :) On this mixer you can only use one effect at a time - using two simultaneously is not possible.
Thank you very much
You're welcome Gerard!
Firstly, thanks for a very detailed explanation. Have a question. With the Analog mixer can 2 effects be applied at the same time for ex: Reverb + Delay.
It depends on the mixer and how many effects engines/external effects units you have.
very good information very friendly great work GLB..
Thank you so much for video hopefully I can use this come Thursday
You're welcome Eric :)
Can a video be done for the internal effects on the Allen & Heath Mixwizard4 16:2? Thanks - Great tutorial!!!
Have a look at my recent videos on the A&H ZED60-14FX they will give you some idea of how A&H sets up the internal effects on their mixers.
GLB Productions
very comprehensive info - thanks for sharing - on the A & H mix wizard 4 16:2 it has aux 5 & 6 sends & trying to configure so that FOH effect & monitor mix sound good - I only want effects on vocals but don’t seem to get any effect in the mix - is it disabled in pre-fade setting? Should I set the vocal mics up in post-fade? Thanks again 😀
Great video. I use the same yamaha mixer that you showed on this video. I use it for karaoke and I'm really happy with its performance. Thanks for sharing your always helpful videos 👍👍👍
Yes those mixers are quite ubiquitous - I have a training video coming up on that particular mixer which will cover all the sections in detail, stay tuned!
GLB Productions Wow!!! Thanks! ☺
I am the proud owner of a Mackie DFX-12 and by watching your video it has simplified some things but the aux-es fx-es are still baffling but I haven't given up I still want to learn I just got started sense I bout the mixer two weeks ago
clg1955 Oh I use my mixer Left Channel Output to Channel 1 Input on my USB interface (Steinberg UR22 ). My keyboard is a yamaha YPG235 it works great USB for my DAW VST's but I rout my (phones/output) with a mono cable to 11/12 left mono to get live sound and record into Audacity...... is this safe??
clg1955 Yes it is safe but if you use a mono cable with your headphones output it will only capture the left side of the signal - to capture the full range of the signal you need to use the L/mono output or just use a TRS to 2 x 1/4" cable to split the headphone output into discrete left and right signals.
Yes, they are the drivecore series. I was thinking (since Amp 1 handles the mains) to set it up with highpass filter, and amp 2 with the lowpass filter for the subwoofer, both on Mono. Do you agree? Or am I missing something?
Very clear and easy to follow. Thank you
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
You mentioned "Entry Level Mixers". With the wide range of mixers, features and applications, do you have a suggestion (opinion) as to what makes a good Entry Level Mixer?
Dennis Neuhaus That's a big question Dennis, I could do an entire video on the subject :) When people ask me this question the first thing I will always ask them is how much money they have to spend, and how many inputs they need to plug in. After that we can get down to specifics. Having said that, the Mackie VLZ-3 series and the Allen and Heath ZED mixers are good ones to look at.
I learned a lot with your tutorials sir...tnx big LIKE
- You're welcome, thanks for watching :)
I pray you could help me brother if I were to ask a question or 2 about setting up a system for my Church my friend. I love your method of teaching and believe you would make it easy for me. If possible I'll reply if you can. Nothing too extensive,just fairly new to the process of running sound and some help would be a Blessing!!! Thank you and God Bless you friend. Fran
Sure Fran, go ahead :)
@@GLBProductions I think i may have replied on the vid only?? Not sure. Anyway thank you so much brother!!! I have a "mid-morph function on an old Peavey xr1220. It's a bit touchy to dial in correctly but wondered if you knew of a good starting point besides unity that is.You are an awesome dude my friend and may our Lord Bless you continually!!!
Thanks Bruno, learned a lot here with regards to vocal effects, yes as I said previously your the best for teaching live sound here, still here looking for a right good mixing desk with ability to record and!!! work it's magic live also on stage, and the best vocal sounding effects engines,
I told you I sent back presonus, I'm now looking at the tascam model 12 or higher, seerms to have everything going for it, except only one effects engine,
then you go soundcraft mackie 16fx V3 I also returned, good desk best effects I'm on the lookout for, it's a minefield out there Bruno,
I see you more into Mackie and Yamaha,
You're welcome. I'm not really partial to any mixer brand, I just make videos on the ones that are available to me :)
Very simple explanations, thanks man.
+roger untel You're welcome, thanks for watching!
Hello. I understand how to route efx from one channel. I am having trouble understanding how to route multiple different efx on different channels. I have a Behringer SL 3242 FX Pro analog mixer with dual 24 bit digital effects. My question is how do I apply different effects for my bass player, three vocals, guitar, and my drums? I don't want reverb and chorus on my drums and singers don't want compression and gates. Your videos have helped tremendously and are the best I've found on RUclips. I just haven't found any that address effects on multiple channels and different sound sources. Thanks in advance for your reply.
Hello Brian thanks for getting in touch. Your mixer has two effects engines, so you can have a maximum of two effects active at any one time. So for example you could have one reverb and one delay, or two types of reverb. Each channel on the mixer can access one or both of those effects by turning the appropriate FX knob, but you can't have more than two different effects at once. Let me know if that answers your question.
+GLB Productions Yes this helps very much. I didn't understand how the effects worked. Now that I do, what equipment would a guy need to have control of effects on each channel? Thank you again so much.
For each separate effect that you want to run you would need an effects unit plus a post-fade aux bus. So for example if you wanted to run four different effects simultaneously you would need four post-fade aux buses - your mixer can be configured this way but it would leave you with no pre-fade buses for monitor sends. You can also run an effect in place using the insert point on the channel, but that would mean that only that channel could access that effect.
+GLB Productions Thank you Bruno!
And again, great video! I have one suggestion, put video: best possition for bend in small practice room. For instance we have acoustic drumer, bass and regular guitar with your own speaker and amplifier. Vocal and synth are on mixer, amplifier and two speakers. What is best possition for that crew :-)
+Erni Koldzic I'll be honest with you Eric - in small rooms the main challenge is just fitting everybody in! The best position is one in which you can hear everything that you need yet to give a good performance. I suggest placing the speakers in the corners, because that will help to cover the room as completely as possible, and make sure that the speakers are at ear level, not down on the floor.
+GLB Productions Tnx a lot:-)
Great Info. Good Job illustrating
Thanks for watching!
Hi thanks for the useful information, especially for the Yamaha mixer which is quite common in sg...
- You're most welcome, thanks for watching!
Big help, thx
Will it make better sound if I add an external sound effects processor?(for home karaoke system)
You're welcome. An external effects unit should sound better than the one built into your mixer, but you need to experiment in order to be sure.
Is there a way to not use effects on one channel but use them on the other on this Mackie board?
Sure, just turn down the FX knob on the channels that you don't want to send to the effects module.
Thank you. Perfect tutorial. Can't wait to try 'Darth Vader' on the school's theatre sound board...
Awesome video as usual!I own the same identical MG mixer,but the only things I don't understand are the 4 knobs below the phantom power switch...I was thinking it was for the effects...but according to the video they don't...i guess...
***** Those knobs have various functions: the first two control the level of the signal plugged into the stereo return connectors (immediately below the four RCA connectors) to the aux send and main LR outputs respectively. The third and fourth knobs are the master controls for the external aux send and internal effects send respectively. Hope that helps :)
I got the LR and internal effects pot...but I'm not too sure about the other 2 blue knobs...let's say we have a monitor connected to the AUX bus,and in the other 3 buses an external multieffects processor...does that mean that the AUX Send is gonna sending the signal of the multi effects to the monitor?And waht about the Return knob?sorry but I'm a little bit confused...
***** Hmm, I suspect we may be talking about slightly different mixers - what is the exact model of your mixer? I'm using an MG124CX as my reference.
Yes,it's the same exact mixer (older version) like yours...
***** Ok that's good. If you have an external effects unit plugged into the stereo return, the first blue knob, immediately below the phantom power switch, will send the signal from the unit to the monitor. The second blue knob is the master level control for the AUX bus, in this case it will control the overall level of the send to the effects processor. Is that more clear now?
Great job sir your videos had really helped me a lot in working out in my church sound systems ....really really a great job.....1000 likes
Thank you very much for the information you gave.
I have a question not related to this tutorial that I have europower pmp2000 mixing console. It says that it can give up to 1600 watt of bridging loudspeaker & 700 watt stereo. In the manual he only describe how to used it with 2 loudspeaker at each
stereo output so the total number of loudspeaker well be 4
My question is can I connect more than 4 loudspeaker if the sum of there watt is less than 700 watt at the stereo output
+capricest87 Greetings :) It's not the number the of loudspeakers it's their combined impedance which matters. I suggest you watch my video on how to match amplifiers and loudspeakers, it should clear your doubts on this subject: ruclips.net/video/l9L7uK7Xy0w/видео.html
+GLB Productions
thanks for the advise another thing correct me if I'm wrong
If I had 2 speaker which are supplied by 4 ohm that can generate 100 watt for each and I wired them together they well give a total of 200 watt in one channel???
if that the case I need to make sure that the sum of my speakers power should not be more than what the amp can deliver.
+capricest87 It depends entirely on your amplifier. For example, your Behringer PMP2000 produces 250 watts per channel into 4 ohms. If you connect two 8-ohm speakers to one channel, each speaker will receive 125 watts. Do you understand now?
Thank you very much now I get the idea
GLB Productions Thank you very much now I get the idea
Bruno, Rehearsal went well. Thanks for the help. I'm curious if I have my subwoofer connected properly. One of the main outs go to Amp 1 for main speakers, and the other main out goes to Amp 2 for sub woofer. Is this OK? If so, how do I control volume of subwoofer?
Jim Frey Glad to hear your rehearsal went well. There are a number of different ways of connecting subs and main speakers. The method you are currently using will only work in mono, ie all of your channel pan knobs must be at the 12 o'clock position. Otherwise, stuff that is panned to one side will go more to the sub and less to the main and vice versa.
Unfortunately on most Mackie mixers there is only a single fader controlling both left and right outputs, which means you can't use that as a level control. So you'll need to use the volume control on the sub, or sub amplifier - this can work fine because once it's set up properly you should not need to change the level mid-show.
If you want a more comprehensive answer, please let me once the make and model of all your speakers and sub, as well as any amplifiers that you are using. Then I can advise you what would be the easiest and most efficient set up for your particular system.
What sort of music does your band play?
Thanks so much for this video. I have one question can I EQ the effect on the Mackie board. I am using the Mackie CFX20 and would like to bring down some of the the high end of the effect. Thanks in advance.
Hi there, glad the video was helpful. As far as I know there is no straightforward way to EQ the effect return from the internal processor unit. This is one of the main advantages of using an external EQ processor.
It is possible to work around this by using one of the aux sends to route the effect to a channel (ie turn up one of the 'effects to monitor' knobs, connect the aux send to the line in on one of the mixer channels) and then route that channel to your main mix. However this may cause electronic feedback and phase issues. It also uses up one of your pre-fade aux sends!
Bruno, I'll try to summarize our venue. We are in Horseshoe Bend, AR. We have a community theater that has a history of providing name talent before Branson kicked in. Then it went dark. Now we have a house band who plays once a month (mostly country and soft rock) and invites local guests to participate. We also have a Gospel night once a month which uses canned music. House band consists of drums, bass guitar, lead guitar, rhythm, keyboard and vocals. Our sound equipment: Crown XLC 1500 amps (2), Eon powered wedges (5), Mackie VLZ4 24/32 mixer, Berringer DQ2496 (which we are now using for a feedback destroyer), JBL JRX200 Main speakers (2), JBL 218 subwoofer, and assorted mikes (mostly Shure 57s and 58s). In addition to your suggestion for subwoofer connections, could you recommend a feedback destroyer that would handle all 4 monitor channels so we could use our 2496 for effects?
Jim Frey Sounds like a nice place to play!
I'm afraid that I have very little experience with feedback destroyers, simply because I don't like the way they sound so rarely use them :P The only one that I have had personal experience with is the Peavey Feedback Ferret, which is now in its third or fourth incarnation: peavey.com/products/index.cfm/item/708/116430/FeedbackFerret%26reg%3BD
The other company that is well-known for its feedback eliminator products is Sabine: www.clearone.com/products_fbx1210
I don't know of any company that makes a 4-channel version, although as I mentioned this is not one of my areas of expertise. Hopefully you can find something that will work for you - make sure you demo it before buying!
GLB Productions Bruno, Hoped I could pay you a visit, but Singapore is a long way. You had asked me before for an equipment list so you could advise me on connections for my subwoofer. Please?
Jim Frey Yes it is ;)
Given the list above, the most straightforward way to connect your sub would be to the mono output of the mixer - this provides a mix of the left and right signals so no information will be lost. There is also a separate level control on the back panel of the mixer for this output.
Incidentally, you mentioned wanting to use the 2496 as an effects unit - I hope you are aware that it is not an effects unit - for example it does not contain any reverbs, delays, choruses etc. It's basically a digital equalizer. It does have a compressor/expander but this is not the primary design function of the unit.
GLB Productions Interesting. So, I don't need to amp the sub? You are such a great resource. Is there anyway I can repay you?
Jim Frey Haha sorry, I meant you should connect your subwoofer *amplifier* to the mono output of the console - I assume you're using one of the Crown XLCs to power your sub yes?
No worries about payment, helping people is it's own reward, plus it helps attract new viewers to the channel :)
Brilliant as always, is there any chance of a mgxu series review. 😀
Maybe! I prefer to only review mixers I have owned and used for a while, so new mixer vids are quite slow in coming. More likely will be a review of the new MGP series.
hi. great tutorial on the mixer internal effects. just something i'm unsure: on the Yamaha MG124CX, the mic input is sent to ST OUT (the red button beside the fader). so does this mean the unaffected and effected signals are sent to ST OUT? Or must the red button be pressed in for the signal to go through the effects?
Hello Julius! The ST button controls only the routing of the dry (ie unaffected) signal - the affected signal is sent to the mix via the grey EFFECT RTN fader. Watch my video series on the MG124CX to see how the signals are routed to the effects unit.
Ya I did watch the MG124CX video, that's why I commented on that video too. haha
I think I understand the routing now. But with ST button pressed, isn't it sending both dry and wet signals to ST? Should the ST button be on or off (send only wet signal), or is it just a matter of personal preference?
I'm asking like this because the way I see it, it's analogous to simultaneously sending the same signal to ST and to Group then to ST. Which, I think, is redundant.
It depends on how you're using the mixer - for normal live sound use where your FOH system is connected to the stereo outputs of the mixer the ST button should be depressed UNLESS you are routing your signals first to the groups and then to the stereo outputs via the groups. And yes you are correct - there is no need to send the signals to both the groups and to the stereo outputs UNLESS you are NOT sending the groups to the stereo outputs eg you are using the group outputs for recording or sending to a different set of speakers. That's the beauty of groups - they can be used to consolidate similar signals before they are sent to the mix or as a completely separate output from the mixer.
As I said earlier, the ST button controls ONLY the routing of the dry signal - the wet signals have a separate signal path that is independent of the position of this switch.
These are good questions - let me know if you have any further doubts.
Okay thank you so much for the clarification, it helps a lot to confirm my understanding.
I have another question, but unrelated. My keyboard has balanced out (stereo XLRs), so is it ok to directly connect it to the snake/mixer? I understand the benefits of using DI in this case, but let's say for a situation where there's limited or no DI.
You're welcome :)
Yes connecting directly is perfectly fine - that's what those outputs are designed for.
Brother give some suggestions about buying mixers for our Church... What will u suggest allen&heath or mackie or Yamaha or midas or tascam or soundcraft
I recommend buying the mixer that has the features that your church needs, and more importantly where there is good after sales support from the distributor. All the companies you mention above make quality products, it's just a question of finding the one that is right for you.
@@GLBProductions ok sir
Sir, if the mixer didnt have the features effect aux send to run the stage monitor effect, how to solve it...
You have to find another way to route the output of the FX unit to your stage monitors.
Thank you Sir
GLB Productions Hi, do you have a video on how to set a graphic equalizer? Thanks more power.
- No I do not - I personally prefer parametric equalisers over graphic equalisers when it comes to tuning systems. My advice with graphic EQs is to start with them set completely flat and then cut only the frequencies that are causing resonance or feedback. In my opinion, with the microphones and speakers available today, the less EQ applied to the system the better it will sound.
How about if i want more bass and vocals to my main speakers without distortion? can a graphic equalizer help? Im just a newbie in sound technology. Thanks
juromebato The most important thing in avoiding distortion is correct gain structure - first of all make sure your channel gain is correct by following the steps in my video: How to set gain on the mixing console
Can you set a channel to have a different effects to another ?
For eg. running an electric guitar on channel 1 and adding some chorus effects...
Running a microphone on channel 2 and adding reverb effects.
Is this possible or is it one effects only across the entire channel board ?
Thanks.
On this mixer - no. Some mixers have more than one effects processor, which would allow you to do that.
GLB Productions thank you
Hello, awesome tutorial!
I was wondering if there was any way on these mixers to increase the level of the effect but decrease the level of the normal dry signal?
So I can turn down the dry signal slightly and turn up the wet signal?
Hope its not too confusing lol
Thanks :)
Ricky Solly Sure - the level of the dry signal in the mix is controlled by the channel fader, and the level of the wet signal is controlled by the FX send knob. So if you want more effect and less dry signal just lower the fader and turn up the knob. You should be able to find the correct wet/dry balance that way. Let me know if this works for you.
ah nice nice,
Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for your valuable videos! Would you do a video on keyboard amps?
Calvin Jacob Stevenson Thanks for watching! What would you like to know about keyboard amps?
GLB Productions I'd like to know about which keyboard amp would be a better option and if I connect it to the sub output of the keyboard would it be stereo sound? How much Watts do I require? Thanks
Calvin Jacob Stevenson To be honest with you, I'm not a keyboard player ;) However, many keyboard players I know like to use Peavey keyboard amps - they are very heavy (especially the more powerful ones) but they sound good, and are quite indestructible. Roland keyboard amps are also popular.
With keyboard, you need a full range, uncoloured sound, so many professional keyboard players will use powered PA speakers like JBL EONs as they keyboard monitor, or they will assemble a stereo rig using studio monitors placed on stands in front of the keyboard.
How may watts is hard to say - it depends how loud your band is, and whether you are running through the PA system as well.
GLB Productions thankyou I have my keyboard to the PA system as well but I need something to monitor my playing that's why I have been looking for keyboard amps.
Calvin Jacob Stevenson If that is the case then a smaller keyboard amp should be enough, something of around 20-60 watts, depending on how close you get get the amp to your ears. With all amps, getting it up off the ground and pointed at your head is extremely important - use an amp stand, a low table or even a chair. I would suggest looking at the Peavey KB2 and KB3 models.
Exelent tku...
Can I effect more then one channel at the time??
Yes you can send any or even all of the channels to the effects engine :)
Thank you Sir Bruno GLB Productions very helpful indeed, I need your help in my settings using my Soundcraft efx16ii I cannot seem to get my output right using fully my onboard effects, thank you in advance. It would be helpful if you can just narrate here and I will go from there. Thank you in advance and more power!
GREAT VIDEO - JUST WHAT I NEEDED. THANKS
+Kuulexnat You're welcome, thanks for your support!
What do you think of Allen&heath mixers? Are they worth the money?
Yes they're excellent, the build quality of their compact mixers especially is outstanding in that market segment.
What would you recommend as the effect for a church setting. Using Yamaha Internal
Or should I just shut it off
You need to use your ears on this one - if your church has a significant amount of natural reverberation it is probably best to leave it off most of the time.
Hi, I have a question that is kind of urgent: is it possible to mix the internal FX from the mackie efx mkII seperately to the monitor-speakers? How do you do that?
Paul
PS: great tutorial. I learned a lot from it!
Vormingplus Oost-Brabant Yes, that's what the 'effects to monitor' knobs are for - they allow you to control effects levels going to aux 1 and 2 separately from the main mix.
GLB Productions I tried this yesterday while putting the Aux-switch to pre-fader (as you suggested in another tutorial - and indeed I get fx on the aux- out's, but the effect is only present when I put the channelfader up. Is this normal for this mixing board or am I missing something?
Vormingplus Oost-Brabant It's normal for this mixer - the send to the internal effects engine is fixed post-fader. If it were pre-fader, when you brought the channel fader down the effect would still be present, which would sound very un-natural.
my question is can I give different fx to each input for example like if I want delay for guitar but also reverb to vocals
You can but not at the same time.
Great video! 👍
You're welcome Matt, thanks for watching :)
I need to know how to connect my portastudio 2488 mk2 to my cfx16 mixer
- Glad you like my logic :)
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Can you setup different effects for each channel ?
Not possible on this particular mixer.
Hey there you have great tutorials which im really digging, being a singaporean myself hahaha! and a question, how are you recording the mixer output to the camera without any cables running from your master outputs? 0.0
Mervin Ling Glad you're enjoying the videos. In this particular video I'm using the mixer's RCA outputs, which are a copy of the main output :)
another good tutorial! Thank you.
- No worries, happy new year and all the best for 2014!
Thank You man!!!
hi mr bruno, can u pls recomended me how set my mgp16x onboard effect level fx send and fx return? thank you.
I have a detailed video coming up on this mixer, stay tuned!
+GLB Productions thank you.
Sorry, I’m a bit clueless when it comes to mixer effects. If I have more than one microphone plugged in, with they all share the same effect? Like could I make one channel sound like Darth Vader, and then another channel just have some reverb?
Yes they will share the same effect, unless your mixer has more than one effects processor.
GLB Productions Thanks for the reply!
very good demonstration,,, thx 😊
I have a berhinger xenyx QX2222 mixing board. I am trying to figure out how to use the internal reverb that is built in the mixing board, and send it to the house speakers, and I also need to send it to my monitors on stage. I am using the aux send, but I can't get any reverb to my monitor mix. In the aux send/fx out section there are aux 1 and 2, and 3 is supposed to be the orange one that sends the reverb and there is also a 1/4 " out with a fx in the aux send section that I don't understand. If you could help me I would appreciate it.
+Ashley Moss Hello Ashley, that mixer is broadly similar to the Mackie in my video. Make sure that the FX knob is turned up on the channels that you want to send to the effects engine, and that the FX master in the aux send section is set to 12 o'clock. The returning signal is controlled by the orange FX knob in the stereo aux returns section, to the right of the aux send section - make sure that the switch is in the up position to send the effects to the main mix.
On this mixer there does not appear to be any way to route the internal effects directly to the aux sends.
+GLB Productions Thank you, I think I will have to get a rack mount reverb unit to run to the monitors.
+Ashley Moss You're welcome, all the best with your music! If you would like to support the channel please consider signing up to become a patron at www.patreon.com/glbproductions?ty=h Every little bit helps!