ROBSCIX

Yeah the mixer also has a 500-620 Watt power section..I think these mixers are for Live applications, IT definatley has alot of functions...I decided I am gonna get a Delta 1010LT so I will have more to work with in terms of wiring schemes, I am learning but there is alot to learn. SO do you think it would be better to use the LIVE!DSP on individual channels or just use it on the External EFX loop. I have been trying to find info on this unit but it's just not out there...you know where I can get info stick? on different routings schem,es and such or it it just whatever I need to do I patch it up?. Thx for your info stick..I think I seen a pic of your studio...you have a large mixer as well huh? I see all these pics of home studios with beringhers and such small little thing mixers...Mine has it's own stand with a swivel top..I like the fact it's so big though..it's part of it's appeal..You seem to understand these better than me is there any pointers or such when dealing with the topics we have been discussing? THX

dj_stick

i only have a small mixer on my desk (equivilent of an 804)

but for the signal path for your mixer, it *should* be the same as any comparable mixer

what you have essentially is:

each channel:
input
gain control (preamp)
insert point (send/return) - with a special cable this can be used as an output to record with
EQ
FX
Pan
level control (you may also have AUX level controls aswell for mixers with more buses)

main bus stage:
this is where all the inputs are mixed into a stereo signal, including the fx return and internal effects

monitor stage:
(may also just be one of the extra busses on the mixer, rather than a dedicated monitor section)
you should also have a monitor stage, which is usually either triggered by monitor switches, or can sometimes be a mirror of the main output (minus the main out levelling)

the main thing is, that the only real difference between larger mixers, and smaller ones, is the number of input channels, and busses (which becomes important if sending different signals to different outputs, ie speakers in different areas)

so that means even if you do find the signal path for your mixer, you may find it confusing, so i'll see if i can find a single channel section of a mixer schematic somewhere

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dj_stick

ok i officially hate illustrator, i just drew up a detailed structure of a 2 bus stereo mixer to help explain what i'm talking about, click save and it crashes

i suppose i'll re-do it as it also happens to be one of the assessment tasks of my course this year

EDIT: here we go,

Mixer signal path
It should be easy enough to understand, and i've added in what happens with channel inserts aswell, just so you get the idea of what's going on

also with the busses at the end, where the big circles are is where the signal paths join that bus

i hope it's not too complicated

also note, there can be more than one fx send and more than one bus, so each extra bus send adds an extra bus pair at the end of the signal path, also you may be able to send the fx return to a bus aswell

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