Yamaha MG12XU Mixer Tutorial Part Two

The Yamaha MG12XU is a 12-channel analog mixer with USB interface. It's a great console for smaller bands, corporate rental and AV work as well as simple home recording. In contrast to the MG20XU series this one is filmed with me behind the camera, which allows you to see all the small details of the knobs, faders and controls.
Bookmarks for video:
00:00 Channels 5/6 and 7/8
07:20 Channels 9/10 and 11/12
11:05 Master section
14:30 USB Interface characteristics
17:20 Connecting the USB interface to a laptop
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[@GLBProductions]

Bookmarks for video: 00:00 Channels 5/6 and 7/8 07:20 Channels 9/10 and 11/12 11:05 Master section 14:30 USB Interface characteristics 17:20 Connecting the USB interface to a laptop

[@onemillion7721]

Can you connect this mixer straight to a Mac for built in audio

[@oilfieldtexas8570]

Where are the connections for stage monitors???

[@HubertMurrayMusic]

​@@oilfieldtexas8570 this was my exact reaction!

[@Alivender1]

These tutorials are incredible. You've explained every knob, button and label on the console, and whenever I seemed to come up with a question, you'd magically answer it in the next sentence or two. I also love how you slow down your sentence when you're about to say something "jargon-heavy", so we have the time to process. Absolute legend. Thank you!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Alivender, thanks very much for watching 😊

[@hamidhalim80]

The most extensive tutorial ever. I bet if you give a tutorial on how to fly a plane, we all can do it just by watching your tutorial. Tq sir 💥💥💥

[@GLBProductions]

Well I hope you never have to do that 😅

[@terrybeach6619]

My wife got me this same mixer last Christmas... Great information, I learned something new... and your video is better than the instruction booklet...

[@GLBProductions]

Glad to hear that Terry!

[@patookyariii17]

Wowwww very lucky man to have a wife like her giving a xmas gift like a mixer.. i salute you my man .. 😉

[@randykendrick2351]

It is a great mixer. I love mine.

[@mikelif27]

Hello Friend, thanks for the tutorial, it has been very helpful, now I have a question, I have a microphone connected on channel 9/10 with usb output, how can I add more volume since when I make the video the volume is only very low if you could help me Thank you

[@Individual_two]

I've owned a Yamaha MG10XU mixer for years. I use it in my studio, gigged with it, recorded with it and it always performs well. Soon I will be looking for a mixer just for the studio now that gigging season has resumed and the MG10XU will be busy. Based on your 2-part tutorial, the MG12XU seems like just what I need.

[@GLBProductions]

Glad the video was helpful! The MG12XU is a great all purpose small mixer.

[@TheSoulmatesFamily]

Brilliant tutorial! Made me purchased the mixer through my local online store. Just had a couple of days learning it with this channel and was really in-depth compared to the manual. Thank you very much for this educational video. More power to your channel!

[@GLBProductions]

That's great news, enjoy your new mixer!

[@ellenp61]

I have been using the MG10XU for 8 years. I just upgraded to the 12XU and would have been lost without your videos. Thank you GLB Productions. Thank you

[@GLBProductions]

Really great to hear that Ellen, all the best with your music :)

[@suprstng6]

I have the MG12XU, MG10XU and the Mackie ProFX10v3. The topics explained here go well past the information presented in any of the manuals and can be applied to multiple mixers. I really appreciate the practical examples presented; this made understanding the concept(s) much easier. Thank you.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome, that's exactly why I do these videos 😄

[@wpbuilding442]

Hi. I'm know you have heard this a million times, but here is a million and one :) Thank you sooooooooooooooo much for such indepth videos. I can't believe the time you take to explain what the reason is for how or why you certain connections and what inputs/outputs to use and why.....etc. You are INCREDIBLE!!! I just purchased the VGM14 Yorkville Mixer Board and I am going to connect two mains, two monitors and a single sub woofer to it. Should be interesting....lol. Thank you so much again!!!!

[@GLBProductions]

Very glad the video was helpful :)

[@DON13GOTI]

i've had this mixer for well over a year, and i've learned more with these vids than i have just messing around. thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Don that's exactly why I make these videos 😊

[@lopejustin]

Just purchased MG12XU and this tutorial gave me best insight to start my Mixing journey. I cannot thank you enough. I will be using it for my DJ Gig. Will be connecting via Channel 9-10 using the RCA and will use Channel 1-2 for my microphone controls. I cannot thank you enough for sharing your valuable insight especially with the FX controls for the mic.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Justin, all the best for your DJ work!

[@roygaligo8211]

Aloha from Hawaii.......I had just purchased this mixer together with the Yamaha Powered Speakers and Subwoofer. Reading the owner's manual gets me in the forest where I get lost. Your video tutorial on how to operate this mixer is wonderful....very easy to understand. I will now test out the full system. As we say here in Hawaii.....Mahalo (Thank you)!

[@GLBProductions]

That's awesome Roy, thanks for watching and all the best with your music!

[@johnnjonjo2933]

So far the most informative, well put and well explained tutorial ever. I am gland I bumped into this channel. I am loaded with knolwdge. Thanks for making me feel like the big man in soud engineering

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome John, and welcome to the channel!

[@aaartvv]

Thank you so much for explaining in great details. I am struggling to understand the manual, and your videos help me to have a better understanding of what each port is for. Cheers!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome, it's often easier to follow a video tutorial than a printed document.

[@azppmd]

Holy phenomenal explanation of the MG12XU! Thank you so much!

[@GLBProductions]

You're most welcome.

[@thebarrychaseexperience9998]

Out of all the tutorials, this by far was the best!!! Thank you!!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Barry!

[@juliantucker7393]

Sir. Your explanations are fantastic. Clear. Concise. I applaud you and I thank you for your time. I have learned more on these first two videos about my mixer that I have from any other source

[@GLBProductions]

Many thanks Julian, very glad the videos were helpful!

[@djfingersflores]

Sir Bruno is THE BEST !.. thank you brother. I've learned a ton watching this video and others you've made. Keep up the good work.

[@GLBProductions]

Glad to hear that and thanks for watching! 🥰

[@pesa9063]

Absolutely

[@gabrielefestuccia3834]

Dear GLB, thanks for this high-quality tutorial. I wanted to report my experience with USB interface with MG10XUF. Using a regular Windows 10 pc without drivers installed I experienced glitches and anomalous behaviour in audio playback from PC. All this problems were solved installing the tiny driver package supplied by Yamaha, which also allows to setup the sampling rate of playback and recording. So I would recommend to install the drivers anyway, even if it apparently works.

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks Gabriele, that's excellent advice - every computer is set up slightly differently and for some installing the driver can help.

[@athanr0a143]

Thank you, Sir Bruno, I learned a lot in this video. Another perfect lesson.

[@GLBProductions]

You're most welcome.

[@tspoh7578]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you very much. May you be happy always

[@rigel507]

I had this unit for over 2 years and never understood how to use it correctly until it broke down. I sent it for repair cause the sound was just terrible but after 3 times they said it was beyond repair and they offer me a credit for the same amount I first purchased this unit at which I think I was sweet. Anyway I watched both videos and as soon as I get my new unit I will be able to make more of it. Yhanks for the video. 😁👍

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Eric, enjoy your new mixer!

[@jamesfraser9110]

Thank you for a wonderful demonstration and educarional content over your videos. It has helped me understand every aspect about this board and I assume you can take take this knowledge and apply it over various other boards too. Big thanks.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome James, very glad the videos were helpful. The general principles are applicable to all analog mixers but some controls will be specific to certain mixers and will need to be learnt individually.

[@xavieranthony4262]

Crystal clear. All your presentations are fabulous. Hats off to you dear. Love from TN, India.

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching Xavier!

[@Justin-yr2hv]

Great tutorial! Many thanks for explaining each and every single elements in the mixer 👏🏻

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Justin.

[@onehellofafisherman9629]

Great lesson mate, Ive just ordered one of the for my small home studio, after your videos I cant wait to get my hands on it . thanks

[@GLBProductions]

That's great, enjoy the mixer!

[@adrianmortimer3369]

Thank you so much.Our church is about to purchase the Yamaha MG20XU mixer and these tutorials are invaluable.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Adrian. Remember that there is no substitute for in-person training - the retailer who you purchase the mixer from should be able to provide training that is specific to your needs, or recommend somebody who can provide such training in your area.

[@patadams2816]

Learned a LOT from your videos over the last few years Bruno, cheers

[@GLBProductions]

You're most welcome Pat!

[@waltdunlop8850]

Wow! Great tutorial. Thanks so much for your articulate and well paced tutorial. I will definitely watch your other ones also.

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching Walt!

[@jimpowell6964]

Awesome instruction. I just purchased this model last week and now getting it hooked up. Very helpful, thanks!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Jim, glad the video was helpful :)

[@webingerphoto49]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Your video(s)have been very helpful. Explaining verbally and pointing to mixer knobs was awesome! My fears of approaching this Yamaha mixer have been eliminated!

[@GLBProductions]

That's awesome, glad the video was helpful!

[@user-fi6mo1cw9g]

Your tutorials are very detailed and informative. Thanks!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome and thanks for watching 😄

[@mrcoan7553]

Beautifully done! Thanks so much. Great to have visual explanations.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome MR 😊

[@crispa1861]

Thx for doing this comprehensive overview of this mixer. You are the best here on You tube. Keep up the good work.

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks Crispa, appreciate the support!

[@ScottHOlson]

Thank you for this and your other tutorials! I'm using this mixer for live gigs with two vocalists with one also playing acoustic guitar and the other playing fiddle, four mono-inputs total. The main Stereo Out goes to a Peavey XR-560 Powered Mixer that drives a pair of Peavey 112TLS passive speakers. And I send a shared monitor mix out of Aux1 to a Yamaha DBR 12 powered monitor on stage. But I've made a few mistakes setting up the monitor mix and wanted to share. While the Channel Aux1 knobs are switched to Pre-Fader and the Aux1 Send Master is independent, in order to get FX routed to the FX Block Aux1 Pre knob, the post-fader Channel Aux2/FX knobs have to be set, the Channels On and their Faders set. In other words, there has to be signal going the FX Block via the Channel Aux2/FX knobs before there's any FX Aux1 Pre to mix into Aux1. That may be obvious to more experienced users, but for a time I didn't understand why I couldn't get any FX to Aux1.

[@GLBProductions]

Yes, you now have a fundamental understanding of how signals are routed within the mixer 😀 Thanks for sharing, glad you got it all working.

[@soulman8948]

You're explanation is superb and so thorough👌! I've learnt so much from your excellent tutorial. Thank you so much!

[@GLBProductions]

Great to hear that!

[@stevenkim3268]

Aloha I just purchased a Yamaha mg12xu and watching your tutorial explained some things I didn't know, Mahalo

[@GLBProductions]

Glad to hear that 😊

[@ks2401]

really useful tutorials and gr8 insights to the mixer. thanks for doing this.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Kamlesh, thanks for watching!

[@tiagovazmeirelles716]

Marvelous video! Congrats!

[@bondski3199]

Amazing Video! Thank you very much for your thorough instructions.

[@GLBProductions]

You're most welcome.

[@YEYSHONAN]

I never knew about the digital attenuator, pressing the black swich 5 times! Just tried it on my MG10XU and it works! Thank you for the info!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome, always good to know the full capabilities of your tools :)

[@aryanshankar600]

Thank you sooooo much! Im an amateur dj, and I just got this and wanted to learn how I could use it in other ways, and this has made my lie 10 times easier!

[@GLBProductions]

Great to hear that, thanks for watching :)

[@greg_musician92]

Absolutely phenomenal video! Thank you!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Greg, thanks for watching 😄

[@jeffreysouphida1499]

Great lesson, i learned a lot from your tutorial.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Jeffrey 😊

[@Cr4zyClips]

Best mixer tutorials on youtube so far! Thanks :D

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching!

[@endcreds5234]

These tutorials are really amazing, especially for beginners! I've learnt a lot. Could you also do tutorials for the Yamaha MGP24X? Thank you!

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching Naveen, and thanks for the suggestion!

[@VRG1959]

Perfect Explanation. A perfect Tutorial for Beginners.

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching!

[@DarkChambers]

Perfect thank you, Clear & Consise wanted to know about the input volume over USB as mine was coming in far to Loud from my macbook Audio. Great stuff!

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching Patric!

[@MarkusAudio]

Outstanding tutorial, for me well suited not only for this particular mixer. A great help for my church services, thanks a lot! Instant subscriber :-)

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Markus, thanks for subscribing!

[@bladrunner67]

This is great, very well explained. Thanks!

[@GLBProductions]

You're very welcome!

[@VictorFilimon]

Thank you! Great content as always!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Victor :)

[@leonardrobateau4602]

Great mixer,have to purchase one

[@delrstudio.2252]

Thanx for the great narrating and a good tutorial.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Delroy.

[@constanciopatindol4947]

Thank you Bruno. I learned something on this video.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Constancio 😀

[@RonnKilby]

Bravo! Very detailed and easy to understand.

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching Ronn!

[@MickBrownFolksinger]

Brilliant video, thanks so much for sharing your expertise

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Mick!

[@antoniojuarez7009]

Very good demonstration, and good job, thx,...

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Antonio.

[@davidepozzi6623]

Very interesting and well explained tutorial !! Well done !!😊

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching Davide, glad the video was helpful!

[@VichooIyer]

Superb explanation. Learned a lot.

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching Vichoo!

[@teclairedikoume7266]

Wow very helpful information.Thank you

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome :)

[@dkgnew]

This video WAS VERY USEFUL!!! Thanks

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Dale :)

[@eds5709]

Thanks very much for this tutorial! After viewing this, I feel a bit embarrassed because I had used a totally wrong configuration of my Music Studio. This has resulted in a loss of audio quality due to signal leaks. I'm using an external Synthesizer in combination with Cubase to write compositions. Due to my incompetence it appears I've been mixing and adjusting my pieces very poorly. Luckily, I found your channel and clear explanation of the MG10 (in my case). Thanks again and I'm looking forward to produce my work with better audio quality.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Ed, all the best with your music!

[@user-kn8ux4hp5k]

Thanks, it's very useful 🤙🏽🙏🏽

[@maanka]

it's real perfect thanks and Next video I hope to add a different device like mobile and etc

[@ArunWithAView]

Excellent presentation

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks Arun.

[@mccartney2]

BRILLIANT EXPLANATIONS

[@divinegrace7379]

Very Nice tutorial! Thank you!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Grace!

[@RobTi]

hello. Very helpful video. Yamaha should pay you, or at least feature your 2-part video series on their site, as you speak very concisely and it’s easy to follow along. Thanks a lot and keep up the good work.

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks Rob, very glad the video was helpful 😊

[@chrysostomosdodopoulos4942]

Excellent lesson. Thank you. I would appreciate also a part three where a recording from an instrument using a DAW and the mixer would be demonstrated.

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks Chrissostomos for the suggestion.

[@lukaspfunder]

That would be very helpful! By the way, excellent video, helped a lot!

[@chandumallavarapu8431]

Good explanation sir. I like your explanation sir. Thank you

[@GLBProductions]

You're most welcome.

[@steve-o4207]

Your videos are brillant Thank you so much

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Steve, glad the videos have been helpful!

[@RythmAndTheCrowd]

Another great tutorial. Thanks a lot.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome :)

[@jeromemckenna7102]

I had to watch the section on the gain structure for channels 5/6 twice to make sense of it. It does make sense but I don't use this function enough to have a feel for it. That is why I like your videos, the information is there but one might need to watch it more than once. (This is more about my own lack of experience with mixers than any issues with the video).

[@GLBProductions]

Yeah the difference is that on 5/6 and 7/8 the pad is built into the 1/4" inputs rather than there being a separate pad switch for the combo input.

[@OgDj2024]

Excellent review!

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching :)

[@markpetersglobalfm]

PERFECT TRULY PERFECT INSTRUCTION THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Mark!

[@michaelmaness4579]

Outstanding! Thank you sir!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Michael 😊

[@madangouda882]

Excellent tutorial sir

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching!

[@neurosentience5150]

That was well covered. Yamaha should pay you for this one.

[@GLBProductions]

Glad the video was helpful :)

[@dravikumar111]

crystal clear explanation

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks Ravi.

[@glenyswana7259]

Brilliant tutorial

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks Glenys!

[@treforjones8369]

Thanks this is really helpful!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Trefor!

[@sushilpatel5026]

Thanks :) Very well explained 👍

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome :)

[@arttravelsmusictravels4lif438]

Nice breakdown

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching!

[@cazababy12]

A Lion you are a Lion Absolutely a Killer with no exception I noticed you don't have a single Dislike button This is how it was done RIGHT MA MEN SHHHHHHHH WOW I love it you Need a TIP JAR SET UP here I can't imagine how Awesome this tutor is. I have had this Yamaha mixer at church for 5 years and I did a trial and error method that I gave up with a little hope holding that one day I will get it right . and YOU MADE MY DAY. Thank YOU I will pay for this for your time to teach us, for the level that you care, because it is worth it. True Def of CARE & LOVE a passion to share the knowledge you pass on because you are worth it.

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks Brook, very glad the video was helpful!

[@kopperr1403]

thank you.... I was wondering what all that thing does.... nice to get answers

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Kopper :)

[@CarlosDJCARINOSO]

very educational I really learn a lot

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching Carlos.

[@Pm-qp6tb]

You are brilliant, thank you so much

[@GLBProductions]

You're most welcome :)

[@babavaga]

Thank You for this tutorial! I decided to bye this mixer after watching Your videos. Somewhere, I do not remember exactly where you were talking about connectivity between Yamaha and Windows computer. I have two different Windows 10 computers and both gave me a problem - from time to time I have heard noise on USB channel. Problem is solved by downloading and installing Yamaha-Steinberg MG series driver from Yamaha.com site. And thank You mutch for this video. It is great to study smth. new such easily.

[@GLBProductions]

Good point Mikhail - it is always best to use the manufacturer's USB drivers to ensure a problem-free connection. Thanks for watching!

[@babavaga]

@@patookyariii17 No! I do like. Really do. The only problem I have is p&p drivers compatibility, but there is original driver at yamaha.com

[@DaBrahmanRecords]

Great Job, very usefull video) Thanks!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome, thanks for watching :)

[@delrstudio.2252]

Thank you very much. I am from Sri Lanka.

[@billwhite5905]

Many thanks for your help !!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Bill.

[@jeffreytunay9829]

thank you sir its is very important to know about this lessons

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Jeff, thanks for watching.

[@akoklongkumer7342]

100% detailed best tutorial ❤Very thankful Sir since I'm newly operating MG16XU at church i have learned every knobs effects from you., appreciate it❤i would still love to learn how to operate DYNACORD L1800FD and church sound system setup if that's possible.

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching, and thanks for the suggestions :)

[@PASINC]

Just bought this mixer because of your thorough review, my Brother. Thank you.

[@GLBProductions]

You're most welcome.

[@rakoveith9443]

This channel is so underrated. Excellent video

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching, appreciate the support 😊

[@rakoveith9443]

@@GLBProductions thank u too. By the way if u can spare me few minutes. Suppose I want to buy a mixer to be used in a high school for small concerts and stuff. Should I go with the 12/16/20 channel?

[@GLBProductions]

It depends - you need to do an analysis of your current and future needs and work out which is best. More channels is more flexible, but the mixer gets bigger and heavier. Look at your current (pre-pandemic) gigs and see how many channels you used on average and then add at least 50% for future expansion.

[@rakoveith9443]

@@GLBProductions Ive never thought of the 50% slot for future expansion. Now the 16 make sense. Thanks again.

[@GLBProductions]

Yes - especially at this frame size the channels get used up fast when doing concerts so you need to allow for room to grow.

[@drumvisio]

Hi Bruno! I'm avid subscriber of yours, really enjoying your tutorials, they are very eloquent and informative. -- I have a Drum setup that includes 12+- microphones connected to a Focusrite 18i20 Plus Focusrite OctoPre MkII. (16 XLR) My drumset is a Pearl VBX Birch 2011. (DW 5.5" x 14" maple collectors snare added later) My microphones are: 1x Audio-Technica ATM350D for the snare 5x Audio-Technica Pro35 for the toms 1x RODE NT4 for overheads (stereo mic) 2x Audio-Technica MB4 Condenser Cardioid (side mics) 1x Audio Technica mb 6k for in-side kick 1x Shure SM57 for outer kick. 1x Roland SPD-SX (optional, 2 XLR) (not connected) 1x optional SM57 as a hi-hat mic (not connected) The recorded kit sounds good to my ears even with no mixing/effects applied to it in post but I'm lacking the knowledge on how to mix my drums in my DAW...More specifically how to use my plugins, (Compressor, Reverb, EQ, Mastering) Which plugins are used for snare, with which order and such. It would be (AWESOME!!!!!) nice if you consider a tutorial(s) on mixing drums, mix placements and all the info you can throw at us about mixing drums. I've made a little video describing the current sound I'm getting with my drums setup, please take a listen kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4Kbqn2tiqmEqrs Thank you Sir. - Drumvisio

[@GLBProductions]

Hello Ofer! Thank you for the comment and thank you for taking the time to make the video. I agree with you that your drums sound great. As I have mentioned in several of my videos, I'm not a recording engineer and would never pretend to be one 😄 All of my professional experience is in live sound, where the approach to mixing drums tends to be somewhat simplified, due to the number of channels available and the fact that the acoustic sound from the drumkit contributes very significantly to our mix decisions. Likewise, the use of effects and other types of processing is much more limited than in the studio. I suggest that you seek out a recording engineer - they will be much better placed to advise you on this topic. All the best with your music 😊

[@drumvisio]

@@GLBProductions Thank you very much Bruno, If there was one person I could listen to explaining just about anything,... it was you. You're perfect teacher and a great friend. Thanks!

[@GLBProductions]

You're most welcome 😊

[@lewisnevado3349]

Very clear presentation, can you please do this to the mackie proFXv3.

[@stanleyadoor9694]

Perfect lessons appreciated grate..... need some driver link & windows setup

[@SteveRockstein2]

Well done! Thank you.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Steve!

[@charles6724]

This tutorial was phenomenal and I learned a lot, as our church bought this mixer a year ago and we love it. Seeing this video helped me understand why we are having audio looping issues when we try to stream and record music played back via a laptop. Does anyone have a good workaround so we can play music with one laptop and stream/record with another using this mixer?

[@GLBProductions]

Very simple: on the playback laptop, connect it to one of the stereo line level inputs and route it to the main LR output in the normal manner. On the recording laptop, connect it to the USB input/output, and make sure that the USB input channel (11/12) on the mixer is switched OFF and/or the channel fader is all the way down. This will prevent the looping issue you describe above.

[@charles6724]

@@GLBProductions I will follow this advice this evening and see how it goes, but I am so appreciative of the quick response, that I have watched part one, and will eventually watch all three parts of the MG20XU series, and subscribed to your KZbin channel. Bless you sir!