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Agenda
The Audio Mixer Basics for Live Sound
The Audio Mixer Basics is a hands-on introduction to running sound for live events, productions, or services. You’ll learn how to set up a simple sound system, use a mixer with confidence, and solve common sound issues that come up during a live performance.
During this workshop, you’ll:
Get to know the key parts of a basic sound system
Learn what each part of the audio signal chain does
Practice adjusting volume levels, tone (EQ), dynamics, and effects
Explore how to create a clear, balanced mix
Talk through common sound problems and how to fix them
The training blends short explanations with hands-on practice. Each exercise focuses on an element of mixing, followed by a quick group discussion to review what you learned and how it applies to real live sound situations.
Feel more confident using a mixer and be ready to help create great sound for your events.
Dates and Location: Where and when requested
Morning |
 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Welcome and Introduction |
 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM Anatomy of a basic systemGet a quick look at how a basic sound system works and how the parts come together to create the multi-track recording used in our exercises. We will also explore how to start building a mix for live sound. |
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9:45 AM - 10:00 AM Break |
 10:00AM - 11:00 AM Setting Levels(Hands-On Exercise 1)Create the foundation of a mix by managing the input and output levels |
 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Managing Frequencies(Hands-On Exercise 2)Shape the tone of the mix by managing the frequencies of various instruments and vocals |
Afternoon |
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch + Question & Answers - Live Sound SystemsBring your own lunch, and while we eat together, we will respond to questions about all the gear used in live sound like speakers, microphones, DI boxes, mixers, signal processing and cabling. |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Managing Dynamics(Hands-On Exercise 3)Keep the elements of the mix in check by using a compressor to manage the dynamics of various instruments and vocals |
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2:00 PM - 2:15 PM Break |
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Managing Effects(Hands-On Exercise 4)Add textures to the mix by using effects processing like reverb and delay. |
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM Wrap-upWhat did we learn and how we can apply it. |