Analog Audio Training — Learn on Your Own Equipment
I began working with analog mixing consoles back in the late 1970s, providing sound for churches and live events. Those decades of hands-on experience taught me the fundamentals of analog audio mixing. I still own the Yamaha MG14/FX mixer that you see above and this is the board I prefer to use when I am recording. The warmth of analog preamps will never be matched by digital mixers. This is the board I use to demonstrate these techniques during training. Here is something important to understand: You do not need to own the same mixer I use!
Whether your church has a Yamaha, Behringer, Mackie, Soundcraft, or another brand of analog mixing console, the basic principles of operation are remarkably similar. Microphone inputs, gain controls, channel equalization, auxiliary sends, monitor mixes, effects, and main outputs all serve comparable purposes, even when their layouts and features differ. My goal is to teach you how these controls work and why you use them, so you can apply what you learn to the mixer sitting in front of you.
I can demonstrate the principles on my Yamaha mixer while helping you understand how to find and use the corresponding controls on your own console. You do not need to purchase new equipment, travel with your mixer, or try to duplicate my setup. Bring your questions, have your own mixer available at your church or studio, and let me help you learn to operate it with confidence.
The goal is simple: to help you get the best possible sound from the equipment you already own. Whether you are mixing a Sunday morning church service, a rehearsal, or a live event, understanding the fundamentals of analog mixing can make a tremendous difference in your results. I have always believed that it’s not always about owning the most expensive audio gear, but it will always be about knowing how to work with what you already have. Please contact me today for more information.