|
What does a sound system do? Where do you see sound systems?
Sound Systems come in all shapes and
sizes. The basic function of a sound system is to reinforce the sound.
Whether it is a public speaker with one microphone or a live band at the Meadows
the function is the same......to reinforce the sound.
You are
going to study the basics of a sound system. Mixers, speakers,
microphones, cords, cables, effects, signal processing, signal flow, etc
Analog Mixers (Mixing Boards,
Boards)
At the heart of every sound
system is a mixer. A mixer "mixes" the sound! You can call
it the control center of the sound system.
The mixer
receives signals from microphones, instruments, or tape recorders. The
signal is processed for level and tone which can then go to the outputs
(speakers).
Three
functions of a mixer
1. Changing the character of an individual sound -making it louder,
softer, brighter, fatter, etc.
2. Combining many sound together.
3. Blending (mixing) sounds together
Click
here to play with an online mixer
Powered vs.
Unpowered
All mixers fall under two
categories: POWERED OR UNPOWERED
Powered Mixer
- has an amplifier built into the case. Example
of a Powered Mixer
Unpowered
Mixer - does NOT have an amplifier built into the case. Example
of an Unpowered Mixer
What
to do about all those Knobs!!
Looking at a mixer for the first time can be very
overwhelming. Don't worry this will be painless!!!
All
you need to know is one channel strip. Once you have that concept down you
can figure out any size mixer!
READ
ABOUT THE CHANNEL STRIP
Play
around with an online mixer
Home Theater
Systems
How would you like this in your home!!
How Stuff Works.com Links
Torrington High School
Music Technology Major Besse Drive Torrington, Connecticut 06790
Office (860) 489-2294 Fax (860) 489-2853 EMail: WSplettstoeszer@torrington.org
|
