This answers my question about how to get EQ on my aux buses perfectly. Now, I have a much better understanding of all three methods. Thanks for doing this TH-cam video. You did a super job explaining it. Your prompt attention to my questions is greatly appreciated. I can't wait to see more of your videos.
Thanks for the kind words. Glad you found this helpful. It made sense to get this one out to accompany my other aux related videos. Thanks for posting the question Dan. Happy Mixing!
I tried the most simply option, the EQ for the Aux channel. It's so simple once you know how. This will help me EQ the difference between FOH and the IEM's. My IEM is hugely bias toward the high frequencies. It seems to be working. You must have seen this issue before. How would you approach it? My IEM suspect at this point. I know the wireless system is cheap and part of the problem. Taking the wireless system out and using a direct wired connection clears up some of the issue, but the ear buds still have a lot more high end than the FOH speakers. I hope I am not rambling too much. Buying this mixer has been like jumping into deep water with an anchor around my neck. Maybe you will get another idea for a video to help us all.
Hi Dan, it's great how easy things become when you've got the right informaiton! Obviously EQ out the high's as much as you need. Don't be afraid to make big changes. Even if it seems drastic visually, the important part is getting the audio to a place where you're comfortable having it in your ears, especially for an extended amount of time. Question: Do you have compression on the IEM channel? Or do you have a lot of compression on the instruments / microphones that are feeding your IEM mix? Compression can make an already harsh tone even more difficult to listen to if you've got too much attack or too much ratio, or both. In addition, if you have a spare channel, you may want to consider adding a microphone just to pick up some of the ambience of the stage around you. Adding that type of "air" to your IEM mix can help the mix breath a little and potentially alleviate some of the fatigue from overly harsh elements.
Hi deepz, Unfortunately, no. The FX sends (the buttons underneath the bus buttons at the far right) don't have an EQ. However, the FX returns do have an EQ that you can modify (the last 4 channel faders). Just select the FX return channel fader of your choice, then go up to the EQ tab and make your changes. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and happy mixing!
Super great tips, Sir. Thanks you.
My pleasure!
Thanks for watching and happy mixing!
This answers my question about how to get EQ on my aux buses perfectly. Now, I have a much better understanding of all three methods. Thanks for doing this TH-cam video. You did a super job explaining it. Your prompt attention to my questions is greatly appreciated. I can't wait to see more of your videos.
Thanks for the kind words.
Glad you found this helpful. It made sense to get this one out to accompany my other aux related videos.
Thanks for posting the question Dan.
Happy Mixing!
I tried the most simply option, the EQ for the Aux channel. It's so simple once you know how. This will help me EQ the difference between FOH and the IEM's. My IEM is hugely bias toward the high frequencies. It seems to be working. You must have seen this issue before. How would you approach it? My IEM suspect at this point. I know the wireless system is cheap and part of the problem. Taking the wireless system out and using a direct wired connection clears up some of the issue, but the ear buds still have a lot more high end than the FOH speakers. I hope I am not rambling too much. Buying this mixer has been like jumping into deep water with an anchor around my neck. Maybe you will get another idea for a video to help us all.
Hi Dan,
it's great how easy things become when you've got the right informaiton!
Obviously EQ out the high's as much as you need. Don't be afraid to make big changes. Even if it seems drastic visually, the important part is getting the audio to a place where you're comfortable having it in your ears, especially for an extended amount of time.
Question:
Do you have compression on the IEM channel? Or do you have a lot of compression on the instruments / microphones that are feeding your IEM mix?
Compression can make an already harsh tone even more difficult to listen to if you've got too much attack or too much ratio, or both.
In addition,
if you have a spare channel, you may want to consider adding a microphone just to pick up some of the ambience of the stage around you. Adding that type of "air" to your IEM mix can help the mix breath a little and potentially alleviate some of the fatigue from overly harsh elements.
A huge wealth of knowledge, great tutorial 😊
Excellent. Thank you so much for the help. Can you EQ effects in the same way as the first method?
Hi deepz,
Unfortunately, no.
The FX sends (the buttons underneath the bus buttons at the far right) don't have an EQ.
However, the FX returns do have an EQ that you can modify (the last 4 channel faders).
Just select the FX return channel fader of your choice, then go up to the EQ tab and make your changes.
Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and happy mixing!