Mixing console

:For the hard surface that amplifies a musical note, see Sounding board.

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In professional audio, a mixing console, mixing desk (Brit.), or audio mixer is an electronic device for combining (also called "mixing"), routing, and changing the level, tone, and/or dynamics of audio signals. A mixer can mix analog or digital signals, depending on the type of mixer. The modified signals (voltages or digital samples) are summed to produce the combined output signals.

Related Topics:
Audio - Electronic - Mixing - Tone - Signal - Analog - Digital signal - Voltage - Digital samples - Sum

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Mixing consoles are used in many applications, including recording studios, public address systems, sound reinforcement systems, broadcasting, television, and film post-production. An example of a simple application would be to enable the signals that originated from two separate microphones (each being used by vocalists singing a duet, perhaps) to be heard through one set of speakers simultaneously. When used for live performances, the signal produced by the mixer will usually be sent directly to an amplifier, unless that particular mixer is “powered” or it is being connected to powered speakers.

Related Topics:
Recording studio - Public address system - Sound reinforcement systems - Broadcasting - Television - Film - Post-production - Microphone - Singing - Duet - Speaker - Amplifier - Powered speakers

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