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What is an aux in mixing?
An “Aux Send” is a type of output used on most live sound and recording mixers. The aux sends on a mixer work independently of the main mix output and give you the ability to route multiple input channels to a single output while leaving out the channels you don’t want to hear.
Can I use a balanced cable in an unbalanced jack?
Even if you plug a balanced cable into an unbalanced output jack, the signal will be unbalanced (see the downsides of unbalanced above). In many cases, interconnecting a balanced output to an unbalanced input will work just fine – your signal will be unbalanced.
What aux means?
Auxiliary Port
What Does Auxiliary Port (AUX) Mean? An auxiliary port (AUX) is a type of standard communications port on a device that accommodates audio signals for: And other audio devices, including some fairly traditional audio technologies.
Where does the AUX 2 channel GO in a sound mixer?
However the Aux 2 channel leaves the mixer via the aux send output, goes through the effects unit, then comes back into the mixer via the aux return input. It is then mixed into the master stereo bus. The auxiliary output from each channel can be either pre-fader or post-fader.
How many aux sends do I need for monitor mixes?
So, if you have four sets of aux sends, you can have four unique monitor mixes in addition to your main mix. So, let’s go through how to use aux sends for monitor mixes step by step. On the back of your mixer, there is a section labeled ‘Aux Sends’. This is the output signal for each aux send on your mixer.
What’s the difference between Aux 1 and AUX 2?
Each selector applies to the two channels above it, so for example, the button in the middle makes both Aux 1 and Aux 2 either pre-fader or post-fader.
Can a fader affect the aux send on a mixer?
So, If PRE is active, the fader at the bottom of the mixer will not affect the aux sends. If PRE is inactive, that means the aux send is post-fader and the fader will not only adjust your main mix, but the aux sends as well.