What Does Aux 1 Do? | Audio Mixer Aux Output Setup

In this video, we show you everything you need to know about an aux send/output on your audio mixer. Whether you're a budding audio engineer, a live sound enthusiast, or simply someone curious about how sound is crafted, this video is for you!
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:30 - What Does An Aux Output Do?
0:45 - When To Use An Aux Output?
1:43 - Where Do You Find An Aux Output?
2:46 - Two Types of Aux Outputs
2:56 - Post-Fader Auxillary Output
4:14 - Pre-Fader Auxillary Output
5:17 - Audio Mixer Insert
6:00 - How To Use An Auxillary Output
7:10 - Main Aux Output
7:54 - Final Thoughts
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[@andrewp1513]

Man…you’re really good at explaining this stuff, especially for people who use some of this gear a little bit don’t understand it’s full functionality. I never really understood pre/postfaders till now. Thanks a lot 👍

[@johanvanhuyssteen9217]

I always enjoy and appreciate your videos at the same time. Calm, informative, no bullshit. Thank you.

[@jessgayatao8687]

Great info! May you not get tired of sharing your knowledge about the sound system and how things are done properly. Thank you and please continue in your good deed.

[@LarryOohLaLa]

That great brother 🎉🎉🎉 most likely I used the auxiliary for reverb and delay separating for vocal on analog mixers, but on the digital is totally different ❤❤❤

[@SJGR81]

Always helpful. Thank you.

[@thesmallnotesduo]

Awesome videos my friend - thanks a lot.

[@OlaJendor]

Very clear explanation

[@blazinSpike]

Great video

[@djfingersflores]

good stuff man.. thanks

[@Gladingson1]

well explained, Kudos sir

[@sofia.a.1]

Thank you very much!

[@BotraxDiaz]

I run an Aux channel for people on the phone line, and another to Skype/Zoom in the computer, both with MinusMix for their input slider.

[@MusicFeedsMySoul100]

Awesome video on using the Aux! Firstly a massive thanks to Kettner Creative, it's thanks to you that I know how to use my MG12XU mixer. One question though, if I wanted to have multiple monitors with different mixes controlled by Aux1 would that be possible, or would I have to use aux2 for a separate mix and be limited to two monitor mixes? Thanks again for all the useful content!

[@kettnercreative]

You have to use a separate aux for each mix

[@billyjackson9406]

Nice!!! Do you have a video on how to connect amps to the mixer using the aux input?

[@QuikTechSolutions]

Hi, great channel, recently subbed. I purchased the Yamaha MG10XU for a live show that we will be taking on the road. I’m new to the audio mixing space. Your videos on this mixer have been most helpful, thank you. Question - I need to take two line outs from the mixer. One is to send the mix to an Atem Extreme for the livestream. The 2nd line out is to feed a house audio system. What are your recommendations for achieving this? Thanks in advance.

[@kettnercreative]

I would use a 1/8" TRS to dual 1/4" TS cable (currentprice.io/14_to_dual_18) to go from your stereo outputs into your ATEM. Then send the XLR inputs to the house sound system.

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Hi sir please Yamaha mG12xu full review explain ❤ I'm waiting

[@frankgreco]

Very informative. Although I didn't understand how exactly to connect an effects unit (eg, reverb/delay) to my vocalists. I understand the Aux out and the Aux mix control, but how do I get vocals to go to the efx unit and then return?

[@GlennFiddles]

Thanks

[@kettnercreative]

Thank you so much!

[@WINSTANLEYOBXa]

With this mixer You’re saying to run external Effects you have to commit another channel to just effects return (AUX2)?

[@hollywoodthedj1673]

I run my subs through the aux channels for separate volume control when I do that should I leave the aux 1’s pre fade off and on post so that it matches the aux 2 volume

[@jgirizarry]

I connected yesterday a Zoom H6 via 1/4” cable on both ends to a mixing board, I connected it to an Aux and my final recording was pretty bad. I could barely hear the instruments and the vocals sounded at a distance. I activated the -20db pad on the Zoom. Those aux outputs were used for headphones, but the sound tech told me that I could use them. I am not sure what happened.

[@efclee1]

Hi Jordon We have the Yam Mg12Xu and use for vocals and guitar , what is the best way to use so vocals and guitar can have own controls into the monitor so the guitar doesn’t owner power the vocal , we just have the one floor monitor we both share

[@Ray-yt7mk]

I have the Yamaha mg12XU!If I want to run my subwoofers separately and use the aux send,how should I plug my two subwoofers?

[@DUKKDISORDER666]

can i use the aux output for connecting my audio interface

[@stevemccray4458]

This is off subject But I want to know how to connect Dante adapter to my mg 12xu

[@andrewsmatt9042]

How to connect aux in djm pioneer 350 for streaming video what I need

[@guytobernard1948]

I can’t get a good sound when recording acoustic drum with the mackie profx16v3

[@JLAmbulo]

Wait, how do you use aux send on a Livestream?

[@xoyleid8358]

Aux Output .. what Kind Needed ? .. Is It MonoTS or Stereo TRS ?

[@averagepainter]

yes, where is the return input after you sent the audio through the send output?

[@kettnercreative]

You can connect it to any input channel on your audio mixer that you want.

[@averagepainter]

@@kettnercreative i see. But i wont have the "traditional" control over its amount per channel, only for all channels simultaneously?

[@hernanreyodiaz222]

The aux output is mono. How can you convert it to stereo in order for your earphones to work left and right. ?

[@kettnercreative]

You would need to use two aux channels if you need stereo.

[@hernanreyodiaz222]

​@@kettnercreative2 mono ts to stereo trs? Thanks for the reply

[@wilkopiano]

What about stereo aux output ? Wouldn’t you have to use both aux one and two? Then you lose pre or post option. Why is it so elusive to find a budget mixer with 16 aux mono / 8 aux stereo outputs for iem mixes.😂 they seem to cost the earth.

[@kettnercreative]

Most people looking for 8 stereo monitors would have an input list with more than 48 inputs. This would easily put you in the territory of a full scale digital setup.

[@marklone826]

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[@wiratamadean5994]

So Aux the Pre-Fader function means I can have different output besides the Main output? That means I can control the Aux volume separately from the Fader and not effecting the Main output, right?

[@kettnercreative]

Exactly

[@VanillaPlays]

First!

[@kettnercreative]

Aha, nice.

[@user-ez8tu2cy9d]

Много пустой болтовни....урок ничему не учит.