A mixing console or mixing desk is an electronic device for mixing audio signals, used in sound recording and reproduction and sound reinforcement systems. Inputs to the console include microphones, s
SSL SL9000J (72 channel) console at Cutting Room Recording Studio, New York City
An audio engineer adjusts a mixer while doing live sound for a band.
Yamaha 2403 audio mixing console in a 'live' mixing application
Program channels on a radio soundboard
A sound reinforcement system is the combination of microphones, signal processors, amplifiers, and loudspeakers in enclosures all controlled by a mixing console that makes live or pre-recorded sounds
Mixing console
…A mixing console or mixing desk is an electronic device for mixing audio signals, used in sound recording and reproduction and sound reinforcement systems. Inputs to the console include microphones, signals from electric or electronic instruments, or recorded sounds. Mixers may handle analog or digital…
Large outdoor pop music concerts use complex and powerful sound reinforcement systems
Rear panel of a medium-sized sound reinforcement system located at one side of the stage at a pop concert in a location with 3.200 seats. The setup (image covering about 3 m from left to right) includes the mixing console for the sound engineer (standing behind) and the power amplifiers, which are partly stacked in the rightmost 19-inch rack.
Audio engineers use a range of microphones for different live sound applications.
A Yamaha PM4000 and a Midas Heritage 3000 mixing console at the front of house position at an outdoor concert.