1. Audio Mixer

2. Allows for the mixing of sounds Allows for the mixing of sounds

3. Inputs What you can plug into it: What you can plug into it: –Microphone inputs and line in inputs –XLR and stereo –RCA

4. Level Controls Fader bar or Potentiometer (“pot’s”) Fader bar or Potentiometer (“pot’s”) –Increases or decreases level or volume

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. Outputs RCA and Stereo RCA and Stereo Headphones Headphones

9. Equalization Controls amounts of bass, midrange and treble tones Controls amounts of bass, midrange and treble tones

10. 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.

11. Audio Sources VCR VCR Compact Disc player Compact Disc player MP3 Player MP3 Player Computer Computer

12. 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

13. Audio Dubbing We use the following programs on our Macs We use the following programs on our Macs –Garageband –Imovie –Final Cut