recording

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Mixers like Peavey's 16FX often come with built-in solutions Being in the business of pro audio, we here at PAL believe that supplying our customers with the best possible value and equipment is only half the goal. The other half is making sure that they are given the best possible resources to get the most out of their gear by providing...

This is a continuation of an earlier article. You can check out earlier segments below: Part I: Introduction and Basics Part II: The Input Stage Auxiliary Sends Moving on to the next important piece on a mixing board, the number of auxiliary outputs highly depends on the intended use of a mixing console, although the normal range is somewhere between...

The Input Stage Taking a look at the very first element that a signal hits in a mixer, the input stage, you’ll find an onboard microphone preamplifier. How a mic preamp is designed is a strong indicator of the sound and character of the entire board, and any loss in quality at this initial stage can never be regained, making...

This Peavey PV6 might look a bit sparce but it has all of theessentials needed in a mixer inside its compact frame. I remember the first time I took a look at a professional studio mixing board. It was the mid ‘80s and society at large was falling in love with a little old lady and her heartwarming obsession with...