Analog Mixer Inserts Explained

Analog Mixer Inserts explained.
00:00 - Intro
00:07 - Mixer Inserts on Soundcraft EPM8
01:26 - TRS Cable for Inserts
02:25 - TRS to Dual TS Cable for Inserts
03:14 - Mixer Insert Setup and Demo
04:32 - Insert Zoom MS-70CDR into Mic Channel
06:43 - Insert Kevler 166S Compressor/Limiter/Gate into Mic Channel
09:30 - Outro
Equipment supplied by:
Monoxide Works
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Cameras
Canon EOS 5D MKIII
Logitech HD Pro C920 Webcam
Xiaomi Poco X3 - Stock Camera
Lenses
Canon 16-35mm
Lighting
Aputure AL-H198C On-Camera LED Light
Ulanzi VL49 RGB
Ulanzi RGB Light Stick
Studio Sound
Microphone - Shure SM57
Preamp - Sound Devices MixPre
Audio Interface - Presonus 1818VSL
Location Sound
Recorder - Diety HD-TX
Microphone - Sennheiser ME-2
Headphones - Sony MDR 7506
Zoom H4N
Shure SM57
Soundcraft EPM8
Zoom MS70-CDR
Kevler 166S Compressor/Limiter/Gate
Screencasting App: Open Broadcaster Software
Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro
Sound Editing and Mixing: Adobe Audition
Music DAW: Ableton Live 10
Original Music by me:
/ bryandumaguinamusic
Music Tracks Used:
• JAMUARY 2023 24 OF 31
• JAMUARY 2023 22 OF 31
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[@ManmohanJ]

Thankyou for representing it in practical.

[@HazeAnderson]

Thanks for uploading this video! Learning about mixer inserts and split TRS cables is a potential A HA moment just waiting to happen for new players! 😄👍

[@BryanDumaguina]

Thank you Haze!

[@HazeAnderson]

@@BryanDumaguina You are welcome! Can you tell me about that (potentially 3D printed) joystick you have mounted to your MS-70CDR? That looks very handy.

[@BryanDumaguina]

@@HazeAnderson Oh sure! They're local to me, but last I read they cater to international customers now!
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[@afaanali595]

Thank you 👍

[@lukehamilton63]

Amazing explination thank you!

[@renemies78]

Great video!

[@DonnyEscorpeso]

Thanks Bryan!

[@jaffajenkins]

MENTAL BuZZ Bryanie Ive been locked out of my channel for 3 weeks and only got it back an hour ago n during my Blackout ive been watching
loads of Tutorials just like This one , which by the way is EXACTLY What ive been looking for .... Again and only in the last few days ive Totally Reset
ALL My synth and Mixer settings as i was miles off with mine and have FINNALY Solved my Dodgy sound issues id already recorded the vid i just released last week so hopefully my next will sound totally different Thanks for your wicked tutorials bro. They REALLY Help me

[@jaffajenkins]

EXELLENT VIDEO Bryan ..REALLY Useful content Bro.

[@BryanDumaguina]

@jaffajenkins thank you man!

[@renbutingting2021]

Thanks For Sharing , New Subscriber Sir Bryan, Nice Mixing Console

[@DonnyEscorpeso]

Thanks!

[@jklozande4615]

Thank you for the clear explanation. How can we use those external device for the whole mixing board instead of just one channel? I hope you make a video for that.

[@BryanDumaguina]

Thank you! It's in the pipeline! But the concept is the same if you have INSERTs on the Main Outputs. Insert your outboard gear there and the entire mix will get processed. Alternatively, you can use the AUX sends (as I mentioned, video in the pipeline!)

[@jklozande4615]

@@BryanDumaguina appreciated!

[@Unplugged704]

Very good tutorial!
Question -
For home karaoke (played via TH-cam), mixer with 2 mics (channels 1-2), if I want add external reverb and compressor, is it better to connect directly to channels 1-2, or use fx send?
Obviously the song/karaoke played from TH-cam already has been mixes/mastered. Does not make sense to add reverb/compression on top of that.
Thanks!

[@BryanDumaguina]

Thanks! Time based effects are usually placed on FX sends or AUX sends - if you want both mics on channel 1 and 2 to get the same reverb (on the one fx unit) - IMO that's the way to go.
It can also work via inserts, but you'd need two external fx units - one for each vocal mic. 🙃

[@DonnyEscorpeso]

Bryan, how do you apply the reverb to all channels? What connection I need so all 8 channels will have re erb?

[@BryanDumaguina]

You can insert the outboard gear via the Master Output Inserts, this particular analog mixer has a pair of inserts on the main output. Or you can connect the outboard gear via the auxiliary outputs and return back through the pair of stereo returns (Stereo 1 or Stereo 2). You have more control over the reverb mix with the second option.

[@DonnyEscorpeso]

Thanks. It did not work. I am trying to connect nanoverb to yamaha mg12.

[@DonnyEscorpeso]

There is no insert hole.

[@BryanDumaguina]

@@DonnyEscorpeso Just checked your mixer, the base model MG12, has no channel inserts actually. Neither on the input channels or the main output. You do have a pair of auxiliary sends (AUX 1 and AUX 2) . You can send out time-based effects through there, and then return via the return channels (you can say 9/10 or 11/12 as return channels). I think sending time-based effects is actually best via aux sends and not inserts, what I did in the video was just an example. 😄Using mixer auxiliaries is another video I'll be making soon, that's a different video. You can definitely search here at TH-cam, I'm pretty sure you'll find something.

[@sireavant]

If my outboard gear uses XLR, how do i go about it?

[@BryanDumaguina]

You'll need an inset cable like this, TRS that terminates tip on male xlr and ring that terminates on female xlr. Provided your outbound gear utilizes male on input and female on output.
www.designacable.com/neutrik-xlr-insert-cable-tip-send.html
Kind of custom, quite hard to find with my quick search, easier to build if you're handy with a soldering iron.

[@sireavant]

Thanks so much I will update you as it goes

[@SgtBoudreau]

thank you for this great example of inserts and mixers. The mixer I have has compressors built in on 16 channels and reverb for all channels with 20 presets! its the Mackie ProFX30v3. Do you have any experience with this brand and mixer?
Sgt Boudreau