Audio Mixer
Allows for the mixing of sounds Allows for the mixing of sounds
Inputs What you can plug into it: What you can plug into it: –Microphone inputs and line in inputs –XLR and stereo –RCA
Level Controls Fader bar or Potentiometer (“pot’s”) Fader bar or Potentiometer (“pot’s”) –Increases or decreases level or volume
Difference between level and volume Level is the strength of signal Level is the strength of signal –Level set to high will sound fuzzy or distorted –Level set to low will sound hollow or muted
Difference between level and volume Volume is the loudness of the sound controlled by an amplifier Volume is the loudness of the sound controlled by an amplifier –If the sounds you are creating sound nice then you should turn up the volume.
Volume Unit (VU) The volume unit makes sure you have the right level. You want it to be at 0% or between the green bars at all times. The volume unit makes sure you have the right level. You want it to be at 0% or between the green bars at all times. Red is bad Red is bad
Outputs RCA and Stereo RCA and Stereo Headphones Headphones
Equalization Controls amounts of bass, midrange and treble tones Controls amounts of bass, midrange and treble tones
Mute and Solo Mute makes one device turn off Mute makes one device turn off Solo makes only that one device turn on. Solo makes only that one device turn on.
Audio Sources VCR VCR Compact Disc player Compact Disc player MP3 Player MP3 Player Computer Computer
Audio dubbing Makes it so you can adjust sounds: Makes it so you can adjust sounds: –Remove –Move –Add (voice overs and music) –Adjust volume
Audio Dubbing We use the following programs on our Macs We use the following programs on our Macs –Garageband –Imovie –Final Cut