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djupload
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 Posted - 2007/11/30 : 16:13:46
Can anyone tell me what exactly a mixing desk is and what it does.
One of these http://www.chemical-records.co.uk/sc/servlet/Info?Track=MMIX6FX
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bulby_g
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Posted - 2007/11/30 : 16:53:54
It's used to run all your instruments through and you use it to get the levels right, do basic EQ work etc. Cubase, FL, Reason etc all have software versions built in that you can use.
That one is a tiny version of what you always see in massive studios.
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djupload
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Posted - 2007/11/30 : 19:22:18
So can i run one through my mixer to get more eq`s???
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drivebye
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Posted - 2007/12/01 : 14:39:36
if you mean mixer for a dj set up then no.
A mixer is used for recording audio,
you can use it for recording microphones, guitars, and you can record from the output of your dj mixer.
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djupload
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Posted - 2007/12/03 : 18:18:44
Cool do u think its worth getting one for recording my mixes. I record through my pc with audacity at the moment but i wouldnt say it was brilliant quality would one of these improve this???
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bulby_g
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Posted - 2007/12/03 : 19:00:40
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Originally posted by djupload:
Cool do u think its worth getting one for recording my mixes. I record through my pc with audacity at the moment but i wouldnt say it was brilliant quality would one of these improve this???
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No. You'd be wasting your money.
If your recordings are bad quality there is a few things to look at:-
Either not sending a strong enough signal through (this will give a quiet recording) or clipping (this will give you a bad, distorted recording). The levels on Audacity should be hitting right under the red at the peak of the tracks to get the best results.
Messing with the EQ on the mixer. When the tracks are playing on there own you should have all the EQs set at 0db (obv' you will want to cut/lower these when you're in the mix). It may sound better through your speakers at the time having the EQ's at a different point to 0db but that's because you don't have a "full" and rounded sound system setup, when you then record this and play it on a different setup it will sound gash!
Check you have the mixer going into your line in and not through the mic input.
Make sure you record to a WAV file, if you need the mix as an MP3 you can convert it later.
What sort of soundcard do you have? If you have onboard sound it isn't good enough, try and get a proper studio soundcard.
Getting gold plated cables and a decent brand "DJ" mixer will also help (if you don't have these already).
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djupload
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Posted - 2007/12/04 : 16:20:16
Thanks 4 the advice will try this out.
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