How To Use An Audio Mixing Console

In this video we show you how to use a small analog audio mixing console. We demonstrate this on a small Yamaha MG10XU which is a 10 channel analog audio mixer.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:33 - Master Volume
1:09 - Connecting A Dynamic XLR Microphone
2:00 - Volume & Gain Structure
3:29 - One Knob Compressor
4:42 - 3 Band Equalization & High Pass Filter
6:04 - Effects & Aux Send
7:03 - Panning Left & Right
7:22 - Connecting A Condenser XLR Microphone
9:03 - Connecting a Line Level Input (Phone)
10:45 - Connecting a DI Box
11:40 - Final Thoughts
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[@jirjisfeda576]

Great video, explained beautifully. For a beginner, having helpful videos like these really takes the stress out of setting up a sound system, much respect!

[@kettnercreative]

Glad it helped!

[@sallywigney2410]

I love this guy's low key style. So many audio demonstrators on KZbin try to come across as hip or funny and just become annoying. This channel has been a great discovery. Keep up the great work. Could you do some videos aimed at people doing home recording with audio interfaces like the Focusrite.

[@kettnercreative]

Thanks Sally. I try get straight to the point because those are the videos I like best. I could probably do a better job of contextualizing some of the things I do, but this video was already ~10 min without story time. What type of things do you want to know about the Focusrite? What do you want to learn more about?

[@sallywigney2410]

@@kettnercreative How to use it in conjunction with this Yamaha mixer. I have both and would like to know how to get the most out of combining them. Thanks.

[@kettnercreative]

@@sallywigney2410 No problem at all, we have a video coming out in a couple days showing how to connect the Yamaha MG10 to a Presonus USB Audio Interface - I believe this will show you everything that you need to know for this. We do have a Focusrite as well and will try produce more content with this specific interface in the future. If you have any other questions, just let me know and we'll keep making videos to help answer as best as we can.

[@123smotz]

hi Jordan. I am 67 and a newbie to audio. this vid from the Yam I go buy is very very clear, special the split window and the pointing to the settings.

[@kettnercreative]

Hi Peter, I'm happy that this was helpful.

[@stevanez5108]

Fantastic explanation. Very very informative. I have the same mixer, now I know how to start using it properly.

[@stevanez5108]

Edit I subbed.

[@miguelsalami]

You just answered about 50 questions I had about my mixer Amazing 👍👍💙 Thank You❗

[@kettnercreative]

Happy to help!

[@kuponopeyton4895]

I am new to using a mixer, and have watched a few of your how to video. They are awesome! I actually understand what you are saying. Thank you!

[@kettnercreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kuponopeyton4895]

Do you know if the mixer’s driver, steinberg for PC, helps with the USB out volume issue? I am thinking about returning this mixer and getting one of the Behringer usb mixers. I plan to use this mixer for interactive zoom sessions, as I am a rhythm and drum circle facilitator and leadership trainer. I mix spoken voice, 1 or 2 mics for my djembe, and backing tracking from a music app into it (from an itouch). I realize that the Yamaha is suppose to be a more quality brand, but the usb out flexibility is very important for me. Do you do consultations for solopreneurs? Deb www.austinrhythmanddrum.com

[@kettnercreative]

@@kuponopeyton4895 Unfortunately we don't do any consulting at this time. We just make videos since our A/V business is pretty much shut down during covid. In terms of the "quiet USB issue" - I would say honestly that the issue is more related to improper gain structure than a quiet USB output. The meter on this mixer MUST be hitting 0 when you speak into the microphone normally. Don't be afraid to use the gain to increase the output of your microphone. Everyone is very gain shy because of bad information on KZbin, don't be shy to crank the gain as high as you need to in order to get the desired volume (your meter MUST hit 0). I hope this helps,

[@wjhamilton1984]

Incredibly helpful, thanks so much!

[@kettnercreative]

You're very welcome!

[@Twang-Train]

Great pointers!

[@tysonbayak5095]

Subscribed! Well explained. Appreciate your time to make video like this.

[@kettnercreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@FalandoComNetoBrazil]

You’re amazing man! Keep up the great work!

[@kettnercreative]

Thanks! Will do!

[@wilmerarana2210]

Thx for the info, was really helpful! 5⭐️

[@goldieg6934]

Awesome. thank you xx

[@ivainyamutsamba8540]

Aye Jordan thanks for the knowledge

[@TonyMetalhead]

I'm planning to buy a Yamaha MG06X 6-Input Compact Stereo Mixer for home usage.. your video was informative.. saved it for later view as well. Thanks!

[@kettnercreative]

Nice! Good choice!

[@dylanbaldwin7934]

How much is it? I'm getting a PA system hopefully and I am not technically savvy at all i can barely work my phone lmao. I have no idea what I'm doing. I've seen it once and wasnt sure too much what I was looking at their are two speaker or amplifier things and two big ones. With the cover off the big ones have a horn looking opening on top probably for vocals and two subwoofers inside. So two big ones of those and two small speakers or amplifiers idk. I'm a drummer and I probably wont be micing up my drums anytime soon because I have no drum mics. I got it for when I jam with people I wont have to ever complain about not hearing bass, vocal, guitar esc gain. So it also had a thing that had some inputs that I took a picture of to see what chords i needed i didnt look to see if it was a mixing station i only looked at the back of it for the imputs.

[@deeplyaffected3520]

Thanks bro

[@gaminikathriarachchi542]

Thank you very much for all these videos. Well explained. I would like to know once you activate the phantom power, which is with only one switch, is it apply power to all the XLR inputs at the same time OR only to the condenser mic channel. I have yamaha MG12XU. Thank you very much in advance.

[@lennynguyen2002]

Great videos. Can you make a video on how to hook it up to the Smart Tv for karaoke at home? Thanks.

[@karthik.m8522]

Good

[@kettnercreative]

Thanks

[@mixalizambetas3215]

Can i use my ve2 voice harmonizer with this mixer. Example...... mic into ve2 voice.... voice out to XLR on mixer ???

[@3sidesofeve711]

I have a Mackie 820i and it has 1, 2 then it goes 3/4 5/6. 7/8. I'm trying to mic my drums and can't figure out how to use those channels 3 through 8.

[@valvlad3176]

This very DI do not only convert unbalansed stereo to balanced output. It merges it to mono.

[@kettnercreative]

And balances it.

[@lenmclen188]

Sir ,i would like to ask ,is this mixer can minimized the lead vocal or intrument like guitar that can be use for guitar practice ,like ROLAND GO MIXER they have the CENTER CANCEL to minimized the volume of intrument or lead vocal

[@brucew.5177]

Very useful video. . . what happens to the SM-58 when you turn on phantom power ?

[@ganapathi.kamath]

Nothing happens. Dynamic mics are least affected by phantom power

[@pt9269]

Thanks for very helpful video. What do you recommend for audio level for vocal singing ( ex: karaoke) thank you

[@kettnercreative]

0dB

[@MrwOLfCR]

Hey! i love your videos and how you explain everything. I have 1 question, i bought a cheap xlr mic just to talk with my friends on discord and play videogames, and i was wondering if i should buy a mixer or an audio interface, i wanna be able to manage all my audio outside of the computer (i have Edifier RT1280B speakers and Philips Fidelio X2 headphones + the xlr mic i bought). What would you recommend? Thanks beforhand!

[@MrwOLfCR]

Also, my wife sings pretty well, so i would discard recording her in the computer (just voice)

[@sevensur]

How to connect Yamaha MG10XU + Rode Wireless Go ii + Canon DSLR?

[@preetamsingh5792]

Hi I was waiting for you to explain how do we take outout from the mixer. Means what type. Of cable TS or TRS to be connected to monitor points. I have PreSonus Eris 3-5 monitors and it needs to 2 TRS cable on one end found to monitors. Pl tell what other end should be TRS or TS.

[@kettnercreative]

If you connect TRS cables to the Monitor out, you'll be set!

[@dylanbaldwin7934]

I'm getting a PA system I've got a good deal ik somebody who got a church's setup. I'm a drummer and not technically savvy so I'm just learning about all of this. I'm getting this so that I never have to strain to hear an instrument I'm jamming with again. I dont think I'll b micing up my drums anytime soon because I dont have mics for it... anyways it has two monitor speaker things and two big output speakers with two subwoofers and a horn looking thing probably for vocals each. I took a picture of the back of a thing that had inputs to see what the chords I need to buy would look like. I didnt look at the top of it to see if that was a mixing board I'm not sure what I was looking at. If I do have to get a mixing board whats the lowest price I could buy one. I dont mind if ita simple I'm just starting out.

[@dylanbaldwin7934]

Also can I get a good mix/sound from a full band if the drums aren't miced?

[@dasamitabh]

Which mic do you use for recording the audio. I like your voice. Wondering what would be a perfect setup for a broadcast quality voice without using the DAW

[@kettnercreative]

All of the equipment that we use is linked in the description below.

[@hiteshmaitry]

Sir can we use that stereo for two inputs. If yes than how that individual inputs work both are in center or one work in left and one work in right... And thank you for that video sir b/s of your video i am able to know which mixxer is good for me

[@kettnercreative]

I would recommend only using the stereo inputs for a single input.

[@Metalpazallteway]

Where do I set my headphones in a mix or Unity when I'm mixing inside my DAW I have the mg12xu version, so I feel it's somewhat same? I have a pair of dt770 pro headsets

[@ganapathi.kamath]

You should set at Unity

[@dougrobinson8632]

I'm stumped..I need to connect my NextKast to my Bheringer1204 to broadcast live and VT..I don't understand how to do that..not very smart in the computer world.

[@Seancreaney7]

Would that mixer be compatible with my Digidesign MBox 2

[@kettnercreative]

I’ve never tested it myself, but yes I believe it would work well for you. You could connect the mixer to your MBox using either XLR or 1/4” cables. You could also just use the USB output on this mixer to connect to the computer directly.

[@chrisgunderson4351]

I still can’t get my mic to work with this mixer and my laptop

[@gavent99]

Hi Jordan, can I hook up this yamaha MG 10xu for sing karaoke at home and how many watts of speakers can it handle? Please respond

[@kettnercreative]

The MG10XU is not a powered mixer, so you need powered speakers or an external app. But yeah, we should probably make a video on how to do Karaoke with this mixer.

[@mirem553]

I want a karaoke where i can sing i bought a shure sm58 what do i need to do to connect it to a tv and speaker please help me🙏

[@ganapathi.kamath]

You need a Mixing console my friend!

[@luisenriquecorderogarcia2577]

I like ur Eminem look 😎🤙

[@trentj2574]

would I want HPF on for 3 mics for my podcast?

[@kettnercreative]

That's what I would do.

[@trentj2574]

@@kettnercreative thanks, love the show

[@BB-eb8lq]

Hello everyone! I'm new to the channel and the subject and just had a couple of easy question anyone please feel free to answer! I've been practicing the Law of Attraction for awhile now and would like to make positive affirmation subliminal music? Meaning I'd like to record my voice underneath music (very very very low) saying things like I AM HEALTHY, I AM LOVE, I AM POSITIVE AND ETC then place the music or calming sound music over those positive affirmations. If these audio mixer are able to do this, can you please recommend the bare minimum that I would need. My intentions is to go with a 4 channel audio mixer, then what else is needed? Condenser or Dynamic mics? The mixer would strictly be used for making subliminals and not DJing! I'd would like to thank you in advance, thanks! BB

[@ganapathi.kamath]

Yes your purpose can be solved with a mixing console and a dynamic or condensor microphone

[@TastyGravySauce]

afraid to use gain? nah lets make some heavy shit lmao