Audio Mixing Systems: A Comparative Guide
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Audio Mixing Systems: A Comparative Guide
Its hard to make an informed decision until you've experienced the differences firsthand. Compare digital and hybrid mixing systems in a live demonstration and discover which solution is right for your venue, band, production, PODcast or home studio.
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Agenda
🕑: 07:30 PM - 09:30 AM
Seminar Details
Info: DIGITAL This is live setup from scratch presented on a large screen, you will view the basic steps in setting up a XR18 up for a live show. This presentation is perfect for anyone considering the move to digital audio mixing. We will remove the fear!
HYBRID AUDIO MIXERS Not every venue, musician, or sound engineer needs a fully digital mixer. Hybrid mixers bridge the gap between traditional analog operation and modern digital recording, making them an excellent choice for many live sound applications.
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
What you will learned about Digital Mixers
Host: Mark Smith
Info: • Understanding the differences between analog, digital, wireless, and hybrid mixer systems
• Real-time demonstrations of simple signal routing
• Proper gain staging and input setup
• Basic and practical EQ techniques
• Setting up monitor and effects buses
• Multi-channel recording workflows
• Mixing down to stereo for live streaming and online broadcasts
• Tips for improving audio quality in live and streaming environments
• Brief tour of OBS Studio for live streams & recording
• You'll see actual mixer screens and signal flow in real time, making it easy to understand how modern digital mixers work without getting overwhelmed by technical jargon.
Whether you're a musician, sound engineer, venue owner, church volunteer, podcaster, or live streamer, this seminar will help you gain confidence with digital audio systems and understand why so many venues and performers are making the switch.
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
What you will learned about Hybrid Mixers
Host: Paul Light
Info: Gain Structure
• Setting microphone gain correctly
• Avoiding clipping and distortion
• Maximizing signal-to-noise ratio
Equalization
• Basic vocal EQ
• Instrument EQ
• Controlling feedback
• Improving mix clarity
Monitor Mixes
• Creating performer monitor mixes
• Managing stage volume
• Reducing feedback issues
Effects Processing
• Reverb basics
• Delay effects
• Using effects tastefully in live environments
Why Choose a Hybrid Mixer?
Advantages
• Immediate hands-on control
• Minimal learning curve
• Lower cost than many digital systems
• Simple setup and operation
• Reliable operation without tablets or Wi-Fi
• Built-in recording capabilities
• Excellent for volunteers and occasional operators
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 33.85
