Appreciate this super helpful video. bonus...i'm using the same mixer and didn't notice the little triangle. Not only I understand how to get my mixer to the interface properly...but I understand the way to get my levels on this particular mixer set. I'd been having a heck of a time getting the meter to register. And all the infos on cords, tps etc. super helpful. Interface is almost the same...I'm using the h4n pro. Subbed!
Thanks for this been watching other videos, but yours is very in-dept. I have the hold MBOX Mini 2 that someone gave me brand new in the box about 4 months ago. Love your video man and it explains a lot.
Now if you want to do a live recording where you have speakers going into the room as well as monitors coming back to the stage etcetera, will this same scenario work in this case?
I just ordered this mixer to run multiple mics on a guitar amp down to one mono track on my interface. Why, I want to use 4 mics on my guitar amps and don’t want 4 tracks on my daw. Also the compression on the board should be nice to mix going in.
Hello. question: I have behringer line 2 usb cable + otg cable for android phone live facebook transmissions. where do I insert the two behringer line2 usb jacks into the soundcraft efx 8 mixer? thank.
Awesome but how do you do this with an EURORACKUB802 Barringer mixer & 2 interfaces? One interface in, one out (Tascam MK122-144 in & ART Dual Pre Project Series Out) using VMix not OBS and also USING A Panasonic WJ4000 Special Effects generator TO PRE-SPLIT SCREENS BEFORE Going into Vmix (PIP).as well as TO SELECT & Switch Cameras & Audio BEFORE Either audio or video goes into The inerfaces or computer & VMIX by going thru the WJ4OOO before VIDEO or Mixer audio GOES INTO Computer or into VMIX and this arraignment/setup/array be equipped WITH A SWITCHABLE SELECTOR TO An old Marantz Paper-wound capacitor Model 2226 We're using as a Monitor either by open Speakers or via headphones from the Marantz ?
Thanks for this video! Very helpful. I have the Mackie ProFX (USB) mixer running my audio and connected directly to the computer, and have attempted to connect multiple cameras using the Atem mini. The intent was to use this gear to teach online, however i noticed there is a slight delay in the video feed especially when connected to zoom (or similar). I wondered if you had any advice or suggestions. Thanks!
Thank you!!! Great video!!! I have a quick question... I currently use the Behringer Xenyx QX1202usb but when I got to the sound card M-Audio M-Track 2x2 (C-series) the voice changes pitch in my live on streamyard... any idea how to fix that??? If I use the Mtrack alone doesn't happen but I want to add instruments and more mics that is why I use the mixer... when I use the mixer usb alone, I can't hear the guest on our stream not sure why... help please!!!
well and clearly explained only what should you do if your audio interface only has a mic/line 1 input and inst 2 (for instruments) e.g. the u-phoria umc 22 then it is not possible to do left and right when i use a orchestra wants to record with all their equipment at the mixer (without usb) with audio interface is there a solution for that?
is the Stereo OutPut a Usb on the Other End? The Red an White One u Plug into the Mixer.? im confused at that part? where do those wires go? stereo input from the Ipad?
Yes, it’s a stereo input from the iPad. The stereo output of the mixer goes to the line inputs 1 and 2 of the interface. Then the interface connects to the computer over USB.
I'm using my pC. Not an ipad.. So I plug the stereo output in the Head Phone jack on my pC.?? Sorry bro.. Got a new computer and it doesn't have a Microphone Jack in the back of the pc Only a head phone jack an USB ports and hdmi.. So im tryin to find a way to run my mixer into my new Computer.
Do you have an interface, or just the mixer? If you have just the mixer I’d suggest trying to find a cheap audio interface somewhere. There’s quite a few $99 options out there.
Is it just me or was the music coming from the iPAD inaudible? I know the signal was being received in to the mixer but I didnt hear any actual music? Otherwise a very informative video, thank you.
Hi, how are you? Thank you a lot for sharing this info. It gives me a better understanding as to what I need to do, but I am still a bit lost. I have an analog Eurorack synthesizer and iPad that I want to connect to my Behringer Xenyx1202FX mixer while listening to what I am playing through some studio monitors. I also want to connect my Zoom H6 recorder to record what I am playing on my synthesizer and iPad to my computer. Should I connect the studio monitors to the Main Out and then the Zoom H6 to Control Out? Connect the iPad the way you have it in this video and the synthesizer into for example channel one line in.. ? Sorry to bother.... this is all new for me...
To get the best record, do you think should i use a yamaha mg10xu (usb mixer) or use a yamaha mg10 and connect it to an audio interface like audient id14 or motu m4???
I would say get the xu version. It is a lot easier to have the mixer and the interface in one unit. If you were needing a compact interface to travel with, along with a mixer for bigger gigs, then I would go with just the mixer and separate interface.
Do you have a video for connecting a mixer to a camera for TH-cam videos? If not, do you stage gain mixer before connecting to a camera 📷? Thanks for your time!
I don’t have a video on that, but I should put that idea in rotation. If your camera is able to switch between mic and line level it should be able to take a signal directly from the mixer. The one thing you don’t want to do is destroy the microphone preamp in your camera. If that happens it will just distort anytime you plug a microphone in.
Great video!! I have a question... I have a Pyle usb BT audio mixer with 4 XLR mic inputs. When I connect the left and right audio main out to the Atem, will the audio software automatically separate the channels? Will I be able to adjust the sound settings on each mic from the Atem software?
Since you have the aux knobs can you comment on how to set up a mix minus for e.g. dialogues on a zoom conference. Atem mini: audio can be delayed by up to 8 frames in the Atem mini control software.
Well, you can easily set up a mix minus using an aux send. You would bring the audio from Zoom into the mixer, along with all other audio sources (local mics/music/etc.) and send the output of the aux into zoom via an interface or internal routing if on a USB enabled mixer. I release this video shortly before they updated the ATEM to allow delay.
Hi! This is some great info, thank you for the effort! Do you have any idea about the dynamic range, the maximum input level and the impedance on the audio jack connections on the Atem Mini? I can't figure out how I can connect an Akai MPX16 to the Atem Mini and I am wondering if an extra preamp like the Focusrite Scarlett could be the solution. Now I have the jack on the Atem set to line but get a very weak output signal. Thank you !
I'm not sure what would be going on. The MPX16 looks like it has line outputs. Have you checked your gain out of the Akai? If it's hitting proper levels but the input to the ATEM is super low, I'd say check the cables next. It might be just as simple as a $6 cable. I wouldn't use a preamp unless the output of the Akai is mic level, otherwise you might destroy the preamp.
Hi, If I want to use this kind of setup for live streaming but also add reverb and other effects onto my mic signals, what's the best way of doing that? Thank you.
If you want to run it into the computer you can add effects within the computer, like in a DAW. The downside to that is you can add latency too. The best thing to do would be to sell some gear and buy a mixer/interface that has built in effects. PreSonus has some good ones. I think it is their AR line of mixers.
If you go watch some of my live streams I have that exact setup. I usually go over it right at the beginning of the stream. Basically you use your monitor mixer to mix the audio and then come out of the Line output at the bottom of the H6 and run it into one of the Audio Inputs on the ATEM. Make sure you go into the ATEM Control Software settings and select Line level on your audio source. If you have it on Mic level you could harm some of the electronics.
Great video! We have an old Yamaha EMX 640 powered mixer with three mics plugged into it and it powers two speakers. There's only (1) Main Out Phone Jack and (1) Monitor Out Phone Jack. The manual says outputs are unbalanced so based on your video, the max length of cable from the mixer to an audio interface would be 30'? If I wanted to make a longer run to the rear of the room where the USB camera and computer is, do I need to buy a better mixer with a TRS balanced output? Could I still use the power portion of our mixer for the speakers with an alternative mixer? We're trying to set up a Zoom meeting with a USB camera on a low budget. Any help appreciated! Thanks
I think you could use something called a CleanBox Pro from ART. It will convert your signal to a balanced signal and allow you to run it to the back of the room. Definitely make sure you don’t use the powered output to go into this box, but yes you should still be able to use them to go to your speakers. I think the clean box is around $100 or so. You may also have to get a 2nd one at the back of the room to convert it back to unbalanced depending on what your audio is going to plug into.
Hi, I like your set up. One quick question for you. We have an atem switcher hd that we use at the church. We had no issue with it for last few months. But, now when we run it for live streaming, you could hear the audio or sound cuts every second or two. I have replaced the xlr cables that run from the back of the atem hd switcher to the mixer board, but still didn't solve the problem. May be you could help us fix the problem or help us with the best audio set up. Thanks you.
Hi Lau! It's kind of hard to diagnose that without being next to the gear sometimes. Can you think back on what might have changed in the setup that could have caused this? Sometimes its just a small thing. Cables would have been the first thing I checked as well, then probably look at what the output signal from the mixer is doing. Maybe plug it into an external speaker, or headphones to make sure it isn't the mixer. If the mixer is fine, then move onto to the ATEM switcher to see if that is a problem. If you've recently done a firmware update for the ATEM, try rolling it back to the previous version. If that's not it then maybe see if Blackmagic can help you figure out what's going on. Thanks again Lau!
We have atem mini getting line input from Yamaha mg16xu but output sound is not pretty well when two persons sing with piano but main speaker preaches sound pretty good how can I solve this ? Should I use an audio interface ( streaming in zoom )
Is it distorting the input of the ATEM Mini? Music tends to be 5-10 dB hotter than dialogue so you might want to check the input of the ATEM in the software. If your meters are hitting the red, use the trim knob at the top to adjust it down. You many have to boost the preachers mic to compensate.
Thanks a lot for your tutorial on connecting a mixer to an interface. I only found a few that address this issue, and yours are very detailed. I am a very beginner on this thing, so forgive me if my questions are totally off base. I have a Zoom live track L-8 mixer/interface that I want to connect to Roland VR-1HD video switcher for streaming or recording because I want to plug in more than 2 mics including a XLR lapel mic for my talking mic. The question is how do I connect and what cable I need to use to connect the 2 devices. On Zoom L-8, there are these XLR monitor out L/R which in the manual is to connect to a powered speaker. Then on Roland VR-1HD, there are the RCA line in inputs L/R. Do I use those 2 outputs & inputs to connect them? Or am I totally off on this? And I am guessing that I'd have to use the zoom L-8 as a mixer connected to a power adapter (not as USB audio interface to computer), is that correct? Thank you.
Hi Myrna! Thanks for the kind words. I was looking over the Zoom L-8 and Roland VR-1HD, and it looks like you could take the 1/4 inch headphone out next to the main XLR outputs and run it into the RCA inputs on the Roland. Something like this would work just fine: amzn.to/32jYHTE They have a 3, 6 or 10ft version. If for some reason that doesn't work (if you get noise or a hum, which there is a slight chance of) then you would need to use the XLR outputs. Unfortunately you'd need to run it through something like the ART Clean Box Pro to bring it from a balanced XLR signal to an unbalanced RCA signal. Here it is on Amazon: amzn.to/32iCwgA I know at that point you are getting into extra cables and things like that, but it will provide a really clean signal going to the Roland. I think you are correct that you would have to use it as a mixer, but some of these small mixers work as both simultaneously. I don't know if the Zoom will do that as I am not super familiar with it. I know my H6 won't do that, so perhaps this is the same way. Anyway, hope that helps!
@@RyanKnowsNothing Thanks so much for your reply & detailed answer. And YES, that definitely helps a lot. To answer your question, the Zoom live track L-8 can be used both as a mixer and USB interface. I did try to connect it using the XLR outputs from Zoom L-8 to RCA inputs on Roland VR-1HD and it worked. So I'd like to clarify that I would still need to get that ART Clean Box Pro? Or it is an option to run it thru that if I want to get a cleaner signal? Last question is: what software program you would recommend to use for recording? Since I have the Roland video mixer/switcher, it would be great if I can straightly record it on OBS that can capture both audio & video all at once, but is it good enough? Or do you suggest to separately record the audio file on a different DAW software and then mix the video & audio later? If so, please do recommend an easy to use DAW software. Thank you again for your help.
Hi Ava, Sorry for the late reply. I took the last month of the year off from TH-cam. From what I can see there isn't really a way to get Stereo into the Audient ID4. It has a single mono mic/line input, and the front input looks to be just an instrument input, which wouldn't be able to accept the line input from the mixer. I wish I had better news. If you need to get stereo off the Yamaha into your computer, you can look at selling both of those items and getting a Yamaha MG12XU here: amzn.to/2Lyb1dk It would cut down on cabling and number of devices you have to worry about. Anyway, I hope that helps a little. Thanks for watching the video!
do i use the xlr holes on the interface for speakers? Im trying to hook up speakers, my subwoofer and monitor speakers, in particular to my interface which is connected to my mixer for my mic
There should be a label or marker of some sort to indicate the output. Usually on mixers and interfaces as small as the ones I am using they aren’t XLR. They’re usually 1/4”. An XLR output will always be the male end with the three prongs exposed. So look for that and you’ll be set!
Great video!! I am using an ATEM Mini Pro for preaching and music by Ipad. (Livestreaming) I'd like to add mics for interviews. At least will have about 4 mics to connect. Also, maybe a keyboard. Can I use a MIXER and one of the LINE-IN on the ATEM or I need the interface also? Or the interface is to be used only with DAW? Thanks in advance for your advice.
Hey Keith! You can absolutely do that, and no, an interface is not needed. You can just run the audio from the mixer to the ATEM Mini of your choosing. You'll need to get a dual xlr or dual 1/4" (depending on the master output of your mixer) to 1/8" stereo cable. That will allow you to run everything into one of the stereo inputs on the ATEM Mini. Just be sure to go into the switcher settings and change the input from mic to line level.
@@RyanKnowsNothing Hey Ryan, thanks for your response. Your videos are really helpful. You make it idiot proof with the way you explain. TBH, sound is so important and not much people knows about sound. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Can I use the main outs instead of the inputs? No. The inputs accept all the signals I need to mix together and send the mix to the outputs, which connect to the interface.
The Allen & Heath ZED mixers are pretty good. If you find you might want to do some music recordings as well, they have a USB version that stands independent of the master output. It's pretty cool!
Hello where are you located ? I wish you travel and do setups for a fee, And please don't tell me like everyone else that You can zoom .I'm in New York
I'm using a yamaha emx2 powered mixer, which only has speaker outputs and monitor outputs. Would I use the monitor outputs for the connection to the inputs of my Scarlett 2i2? Thanks for the video!
Yep! That is correct. Just use the Monitor Left and Right out to go into the 2i2. Just make sure the 2i2 is set to accept line level and not Instrument level.
The biggest one that I see is you can have more inputs than your interface and usually an external mixer has extra processing like EQ, compression and FX. So great for bands and live podcasts, etc.
Does it make sense to connect a Yamaha 12 channel mixer to a Universal Audio Apollo X4 to have more inputs? Are any of the properties of the interface lost with this connection? Or, do the mixer gains the interface properties?
You can do that for sure, you just lose two mic preamps on the Apollo. The mixer shouldn't be limited at all in its functionality, so I wouldn't worry about that. Just make sure your going into the line level inputs (1/4") on the Apollo and not mic (xlr).
Absolutely! I was going to hopefully make one tonight, but I am kind of in the middle of a studio move. We’ll see what happens. I heard about this earlier today and since I have a day job, haven’t been able to jump into it yet. Alex Pettit did an update as well. Thanks for the information, Steve!
This was great, learned several new things and I like the way you explain it.
Could you go REC out rca/jack from the mixer into the line in jack adapter scarlet solo?
Thanks man...I'm using zoom H5 and Benhringer Q802 USB,,,now I just using mixer as it is, and zoom as audio interface
Appreciate this super helpful video. bonus...i'm using the same mixer and didn't notice the little triangle. Not only I understand how to get my mixer to the interface properly...but I understand the way to get my levels on this particular mixer set. I'd been having a heck of a time getting the meter to register. And all the infos on cords, tps etc. super helpful. Interface is almost the same...I'm using the h4n pro. Subbed!
Thank you for the video. It would help greatly if you displayed both ends (terminations) of any run during your demonstration. Regards
Zoom has released a USB Mixer the livetrak L8 and L12. Idk if you knew but it's really good for stationary stuff vs the H6 Zoom field recorder.
I did see those! Very cool product.
Thanks for this been watching other videos, but yours is very in-dept. I have the hold MBOX Mini 2 that someone gave me brand new in the box about 4 months ago. Love your video man and it explains a lot.
Thanks James! Glad I could help. The Mbox was a very interesting interface. Still a good choice these days.
Yes I still use my mbox mini 2 with pro tools 7.4 if it ain’t broke don’t fix lol
thank you mate you really help
Now if you want to do a live recording where you have speakers going into the room as well as monitors coming back to the stage etcetera, will this same scenario work in this case?
very thorough. thank you.
Thanks Marty!
I just ordered this mixer to run multiple mics on a guitar amp down to one mono track on my interface. Why, I want to use 4 mics on my guitar amps and don’t want 4 tracks on my daw. Also the compression on the board should be nice to mix going in.
I have a U-PHORIA UM2 but I can’t connect the mic to the mixer DIXON SC-400M please help
The Zoom takes ther place of an Audio Interface? Thanks for the great video....
There is a setting inside the ATEM that allows you to correct the audio delay.
Yep! This video came out about a month or so before that firmware update was released.
Hello. question: I have behringer line 2 usb cable + otg cable for android phone live facebook transmissions. where do I insert the two behringer line2 usb jacks into the soundcraft efx 8 mixer? thank.
Thanks, great info I appreciate it
Anytime! Thanks for watching Mario!
Awesome but how do you do this with an EURORACKUB802 Barringer mixer & 2 interfaces? One interface in, one out (Tascam MK122-144 in & ART Dual Pre Project Series Out) using VMix not OBS and also USING A Panasonic WJ4000 Special Effects generator TO PRE-SPLIT SCREENS BEFORE Going into Vmix (PIP).as well as TO SELECT & Switch Cameras & Audio BEFORE Either audio or video goes into The inerfaces or computer & VMIX by going thru the WJ4OOO before VIDEO or Mixer audio GOES INTO Computer or into VMIX and this arraignment/setup/array be equipped WITH A SWITCHABLE SELECTOR TO An old Marantz Paper-wound capacitor Model 2226 We're using as a Monitor either by open Speakers or via headphones from the Marantz ?
What if you need to connect both your ATEM and your Audio Interface at the same time? Where would you put the out?
So your mixer has to have line outputs is what I'm getting
Amazing! still learning,
How the Whirlwind PCDI helps to output to camera? (since it outputs XLR?)
Gracias
Thanks for this video! Very helpful. I have the Mackie ProFX (USB) mixer running my audio and connected directly to the computer, and have attempted to connect multiple cameras using the Atem mini. The intent was to use this gear to teach online, however i noticed there is a slight delay in the video feed especially when connected to zoom (or similar). I wondered if you had any advice or suggestions. Thanks!
Thank you!!! Great video!!! I have a quick question... I currently use the Behringer Xenyx QX1202usb but when I got to the sound card M-Audio M-Track 2x2 (C-series) the voice changes pitch in my live on streamyard... any idea how to fix that??? If I use the Mtrack alone doesn't happen but I want to add instruments and more mics that is why I use the mixer... when I use the mixer usb alone, I can't hear the guest on our stream not sure why... help please!!!
well and clearly explained only what should you do if your audio interface only has a mic/line 1 input and inst 2 (for instruments) e.g. the u-phoria umc 22 then it is not possible to do left and right when i use a orchestra wants to record with all their equipment at the mixer (without usb) with audio interface is there a solution for that?
For the recording part , can you still use the focusrite even though it only has one line to plug into ? Would it still work ?
is the Stereo OutPut a Usb on the Other End? The Red an White One u Plug into the Mixer.? im confused at that part? where do those wires go? stereo input from the Ipad?
Yes, it’s a stereo input from the iPad. The stereo output of the mixer goes to the line inputs 1 and 2 of the interface. Then the interface connects to the computer over USB.
I'm using my pC. Not an ipad..
So I plug the stereo output in the Head Phone jack on my pC.??
Sorry bro..
Got a new computer and it doesn't have a Microphone Jack in the back of the pc
Only a head phone jack an USB ports and hdmi..
So im tryin to find a way to run my mixer into my new Computer.
Do you have an interface, or just the mixer? If you have just the mixer I’d suggest trying to find a cheap audio interface somewhere. There’s quite a few $99 options out there.
Just a mixer. Ill start looking into an interface..
The Scarlett u had? Do u have a video hooking that interface up to a mixer ?
That one won’t work unfortunately. I think the 2i2 will work perfect for you. It has two line inputs available!
Is it just me or was the music coming from the iPAD inaudible? I know the signal was being received in to the mixer but I didnt hear any actual music? Otherwise a very informative video, thank you.
I did that because I didn’t have the rights to the music, so input in a plug for the TH-cam channel so you guys could go listen to it for yourselves.
Hi, how are you? Thank you a lot for sharing this info. It gives me a better understanding as to what I need to do, but I am still a bit lost. I have an analog Eurorack synthesizer and iPad that I want to connect to my Behringer Xenyx1202FX mixer while listening to what I am playing through some studio monitors. I also want to connect my Zoom H6 recorder to record what I am playing on my synthesizer and iPad to my computer. Should I connect the studio monitors to the Main Out and then the Zoom H6 to Control Out? Connect the iPad the way you have it in this video and the synthesizer into for example channel one line in.. ? Sorry to bother.... this is all new for me...
Right is red ----- The most basic rule in audio.
*Dear: What is the rectangular beside the mixer use for?*
do you know of a way I can connect another DAW to the roadcaster with an additional cloudlifter just in case I needed more gain on the sm7b
To get the best record, do you think should i use a yamaha mg10xu (usb mixer) or use a yamaha mg10 and connect it to an audio interface like audient id14 or motu m4???
I would say get the xu version. It is a lot easier to have the mixer and the interface in one unit. If you were needing a compact interface to travel with, along with a mixer for bigger gigs, then I would go with just the mixer and separate interface.
Do you have a video for connecting a mixer to a camera for TH-cam videos?
If not, do you stage gain mixer before connecting to a camera 📷?
Thanks for your time!
I don’t have a video on that, but I should put that idea in rotation. If your camera is able to switch between mic and line level it should be able to take a signal directly from the mixer. The one thing you don’t want to do is destroy the microphone preamp in your camera. If that happens it will just distort anytime you plug a microphone in.
@@RyanKnowsNothing okay thank you!
Great video!! I have a question... I have a Pyle usb BT audio mixer with 4 XLR mic inputs. When I connect the left and right audio main out to the Atem, will the audio software automatically separate the channels? Will I be able to adjust the sound settings on each mic from the Atem software?
Since you have the aux knobs can you comment on how to set up a mix minus for e.g. dialogues on a zoom conference.
Atem mini: audio can be delayed by up to 8 frames in the Atem mini control software.
Well, you can easily set up a mix minus using an aux send. You would bring the audio from Zoom into the mixer, along with all other audio sources (local mics/music/etc.) and send the output of the aux into zoom via an interface or internal routing if on a USB enabled mixer.
I release this video shortly before they updated the ATEM to allow delay.
@@RyanKnowsNothing Thx! :-)
What about HDMI
Rode NT1+ TC-Helicon Perform V+ Scarlett 2i2+ iRig stream
Would this work for live streaming vocals to iOS ?
I would think so. You might be able to get the Scarlett that interfaces with iOS (the isolo or something like that) and make it work as well.
Hi! This is some great info, thank you for the effort! Do you have any idea about the dynamic range, the maximum input level and the impedance on the audio jack connections on the Atem Mini? I can't figure out how I can connect an Akai MPX16 to the Atem Mini and I am wondering if an extra preamp like the Focusrite Scarlett could be the solution. Now I have the jack on the Atem set to line but get a very weak output signal. Thank you !
I'm not sure what would be going on. The MPX16 looks like it has line outputs. Have you checked your gain out of the Akai? If it's hitting proper levels but the input to the ATEM is super low, I'd say check the cables next. It might be just as simple as a $6 cable. I wouldn't use a preamp unless the output of the Akai is mic level, otherwise you might destroy the preamp.
Hi, If I want to use this kind of setup for live streaming but also add reverb and other effects onto my mic signals, what's the best way of doing that? Thank you.
If you want to run it into the computer you can add effects within the computer, like in a DAW. The downside to that is you can add latency too. The best thing to do would be to sell some gear and buy a mixer/interface that has built in effects. PreSonus has some good ones. I think it is their AR line of mixers.
How setup zoom h6 with atem Blackmagic for stream live?
If you go watch some of my live streams I have that exact setup. I usually go over it right at the beginning of the stream. Basically you use your monitor mixer to mix the audio and then come out of the Line output at the bottom of the H6 and run it into one of the Audio Inputs on the ATEM. Make sure you go into the ATEM Control Software settings and select Line level on your audio source. If you have it on Mic level you could harm some of the electronics.
Great video! We have an old Yamaha EMX 640 powered mixer with three mics plugged into it and it powers two speakers. There's only (1) Main Out Phone Jack and (1) Monitor Out Phone Jack. The manual says outputs are unbalanced so based on your video, the max length of cable from the mixer to an audio interface would be 30'? If I wanted to make a longer run to the rear of the room where the USB camera and computer is, do I need to buy a better mixer with a TRS balanced output? Could I still use the power portion of our mixer for the speakers with an alternative mixer? We're trying to set up a Zoom meeting with a USB camera on a low budget. Any help appreciated! Thanks
I think you could use something called a CleanBox Pro from ART. It will convert your signal to a balanced signal and allow you to run it to the back of the room. Definitely make sure you don’t use the powered output to go into this box, but yes you should still be able to use them to go to your speakers. I think the clean box is around $100 or so. You may also have to get a 2nd one at the back of the room to convert it back to unbalanced depending on what your audio is going to plug into.
Hi, I like your set up. One quick question for you. We have an atem switcher hd that we use at the church. We had no issue with it for last few months. But, now when we run it for live streaming, you could hear the audio or sound cuts every second or two. I have replaced the xlr cables that run from the back of the atem hd switcher to the mixer board, but still didn't solve the problem. May be you could help us fix the problem or help us with the best audio set up. Thanks you.
Hi Lau! It's kind of hard to diagnose that without being next to the gear sometimes. Can you think back on what might have changed in the setup that could have caused this? Sometimes its just a small thing. Cables would have been the first thing I checked as well, then probably look at what the output signal from the mixer is doing. Maybe plug it into an external speaker, or headphones to make sure it isn't the mixer. If the mixer is fine, then move onto to the ATEM switcher to see if that is a problem.
If you've recently done a firmware update for the ATEM, try rolling it back to the previous version. If that's not it then maybe see if Blackmagic can help you figure out what's going on.
Thanks again Lau!
We have atem mini getting line input from Yamaha mg16xu but output sound is not pretty well when two persons sing with piano but main speaker preaches sound pretty good how can I solve this ? Should I use an audio interface ( streaming in zoom )
Is it distorting the input of the ATEM Mini? Music tends to be 5-10 dB hotter than dialogue so you might want to check the input of the ATEM in the software. If your meters are hitting the red, use the trim knob at the top to adjust it down. You many have to boost the preachers mic to compensate.
hi-tech on life let me see that thank u so much for the reply
If u can help me how to do chroma key in atem mini pls share
Thanks a lot for your tutorial on connecting a mixer to an interface. I only found a few that address this issue, and yours are very detailed. I am a very beginner on this thing, so forgive me if my questions are totally off base. I have a Zoom live track L-8 mixer/interface that I want to connect to Roland VR-1HD video switcher for streaming or recording because I want to plug in more than 2 mics including a XLR lapel mic for my talking mic. The question is how do I connect and what cable I need to use to connect the 2 devices. On Zoom L-8, there are these XLR monitor out L/R which in the manual is to connect to a powered speaker. Then on Roland VR-1HD, there are the RCA line in inputs L/R. Do I use those 2 outputs & inputs to connect them? Or am I totally off on this? And I am guessing that I'd have to use the zoom L-8 as a mixer connected to a power adapter (not as USB audio interface to computer), is that correct? Thank you.
Hi Myrna! Thanks for the kind words. I was looking over the Zoom L-8 and Roland VR-1HD, and it looks like you could take the 1/4 inch headphone out next to the main XLR outputs and run it into the RCA inputs on the Roland. Something like this would work just fine: amzn.to/32jYHTE They have a 3, 6 or 10ft version.
If for some reason that doesn't work (if you get noise or a hum, which there is a slight chance of) then you would need to use the XLR outputs. Unfortunately you'd need to run it through something like the ART Clean Box Pro to bring it from a balanced XLR signal to an unbalanced RCA signal. Here it is on Amazon: amzn.to/32iCwgA
I know at that point you are getting into extra cables and things like that, but it will provide a really clean signal going to the Roland.
I think you are correct that you would have to use it as a mixer, but some of these small mixers work as both simultaneously. I don't know if the Zoom will do that as I am not super familiar with it. I know my H6 won't do that, so perhaps this is the same way.
Anyway, hope that helps!
@@RyanKnowsNothing Thanks so much for your reply & detailed answer. And YES, that definitely helps a lot. To answer your question, the Zoom live track L-8 can be used both as a mixer and USB interface. I did try to connect it using the XLR outputs from Zoom L-8 to RCA inputs on Roland VR-1HD and it worked. So I'd like to clarify that I would still need to get that ART Clean Box Pro? Or it is an option to run it thru that if I want to get a cleaner signal? Last question is: what software program you would recommend to use for recording? Since I have the Roland video mixer/switcher, it would be great if I can straightly record it on OBS that can capture both audio & video all at once, but is it good enough? Or do you suggest to separately record the audio file on a different DAW software and then mix the video & audio later? If so, please do recommend an easy to use DAW software. Thank you again for your help.
Hi Ryan, how would I connect a Yamaha MG 124C to an Audient ID4 A/I? Is it possible to get stereo with it?
Hi Ava,
Sorry for the late reply. I took the last month of the year off from TH-cam. From what I can see there isn't really a way to get Stereo into the Audient ID4. It has a single mono mic/line input, and the front input looks to be just an instrument input, which wouldn't be able to accept the line input from the mixer. I wish I had better news. If you need to get stereo off the Yamaha into your computer, you can look at selling both of those items and getting a Yamaha MG12XU here: amzn.to/2Lyb1dk
It would cut down on cabling and number of devices you have to worry about. Anyway, I hope that helps a little. Thanks for watching the video!
do i use the xlr holes on the interface for speakers? Im trying to hook up speakers, my subwoofer and monitor speakers, in particular to my interface which is connected to my mixer for my mic
There should be a label or marker of some sort to indicate the output. Usually on mixers and interfaces as small as the ones I am using they aren’t XLR. They’re usually 1/4”. An XLR output will always be the male end with the three prongs exposed. So look for that and you’ll be set!
@@RyanKnowsNothing nice to hear a reply from you! Thanks so micj i will try it out when i get to my studio and perhaps get a few more wires lol.
@@unkleRucker21 Sounds great! I hope that helped.
Great video!! I am using an ATEM Mini Pro for preaching and music by Ipad. (Livestreaming) I'd like to add mics for interviews. At least will have about 4 mics to connect. Also, maybe a keyboard. Can I use a MIXER and one of the LINE-IN on the ATEM or I need the interface also? Or the interface is to be used only with DAW? Thanks in advance for your advice.
Hey Keith! You can absolutely do that, and no, an interface is not needed. You can just run the audio from the mixer to the ATEM Mini of your choosing. You'll need to get a dual xlr or dual 1/4" (depending on the master output of your mixer) to 1/8" stereo cable. That will allow you to run everything into one of the stereo inputs on the ATEM Mini. Just be sure to go into the switcher settings and change the input from mic to line level.
@@RyanKnowsNothing Hey Ryan, thanks for your response. Your videos are really helpful. You make it idiot proof with the way you explain. TBH, sound is so important and not much people knows about sound. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks Keith!
can u use the MainOut? or does it have to be the InPuts?
Can I use the main outs instead of the inputs? No. The inputs accept all the signals I need to mix together and send the mix to the outputs, which connect to the interface.
I forgot to ask. In addition to my previous comment. What descent mixer you recommend?
The Allen & Heath ZED mixers are pretty good. If you find you might want to do some music recordings as well, they have a USB version that stands independent of the master output. It's pretty cool!
@@RyanKnowsNothing lol...you are a step ahead of me. Was going to ask what you recommend. Thanks so much!
Keith Chester Anytime!
Hello where are you located ? I wish you travel and do setups for a fee, And please don't tell me like everyone else that You can zoom .I'm in New York
I'm using a yamaha emx2 powered mixer, which only has speaker outputs and monitor outputs. Would I use the monitor outputs for the connection to the inputs of my Scarlett 2i2? Thanks for the video!
Yep! That is correct. Just use the Monitor Left and Right out to go into the 2i2. Just make sure the 2i2 is set to accept line level and not Instrument level.
hi everybody.. What are the advantages and benefits that we will find when connecting the mixer with interface ?
The biggest one that I see is you can have more inputs than your interface and usually an external mixer has extra processing like EQ, compression and FX. So great for bands and live podcasts, etc.
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Thanx 👍
Something simple made complex , there are better videos on TH-cam
Does it make sense to connect a Yamaha 12 channel mixer to a Universal Audio Apollo X4 to have more inputs? Are any of the properties of the interface lost with this connection? Or, do the mixer gains the interface properties?
You can do that for sure, you just lose two mic preamps on the Apollo. The mixer shouldn't be limited at all in its functionality, so I wouldn't worry about that. Just make sure your going into the line level inputs (1/4") on the Apollo and not mic (xlr).
Looks like BlackMagic released a new software with the Atem Mini/Pro that has built in delay. Can you make an updated video? Thanks! good stuff
Absolutely! I was going to hopefully make one tonight, but I am kind of in the middle of a studio move. We’ll see what happens. I heard about this earlier today and since I have a day job, haven’t been able to jump into it yet. Alex Pettit did an update as well. Thanks for the information, Steve!
Great job of explaining. Most helpful.
Glad it was helpful!