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What does a Channel do?
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Brings Signal in, processes it and then routes it
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What is a Multi-track?
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Recording device capable of recording multiple discrete signals simultaneously. sounds can be edited individually from here.
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What is the Input Path for a split console?
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Microphone -> Channel -> Multi-track
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What is a Split Console
What is the other type of Console and what makes them different? |
A split console is when you need separate channels for your input and output (monitor path) The other type is called an In Line Console and you do not need a separate output track
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What is the Output Path
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MTK -> Channel -> Main Mix -> control room speakers
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2 Track
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a recording device that we record our mixes to. Has a Left track and a Right track. Use it to create a stereo mixdown
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Phantom Imaging
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Perception of a sound where there is no source
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Microphone Input and how many are on MACKIE 1604
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16 on the Mackie 1604. A Mic Input is where you plug a Mic into the mixer. it connects using a balanced XLR cable.
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Line Input and the Mackie 1604
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16 on Mackie. this is the input port for any non microphone signal 1/4 TRS Cable Bal or Un Bal
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Ground
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Collects hum and radio frequencies and takes them out of the recording
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Dynamic Effects
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EQ, Compressors, Expander, Gate. These are efects that alter the amplitude of the signal
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Serial Connection
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One thing happening after the other
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Insert I/O
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Where you apply dynamic effects on the mixer. It is an input and output using one Y TRS cable. There are 18 insert points on the Mackie
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Direct Outputs
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There are 8 on the mackie. they are used onl to send signals to the multi track
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Aux Outputs (AUX SENDS)
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There are 6 on the Mackie. these are extra ways to get signals out of the channels. they work by sending a copy of the signal to corresponding AUX SEND Outports
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