The output level from the mixer channel is then adjusted by the channel fader, and the overall level is controlled by the 'Main' fader.ĭuring normal operation you would expect to have the channel fader and the Main (Master) fader set at around 0. The gain will probably need to be set quite high, but the red 'clip' light should not light up - if they light up then the gain is set too high. The initial microphone amplification is controlled with the 'Gain' control. If the red LEDs light up, then the level is too high. When the signal level is in the correct range you should see the green LEDs light up and perhaps the yellow LED occasionally flash.

The green and yellow LED below the two red ones indicate the normal operating range. The word 'clip' near to the phantom power button refers just to the top two red LEDs and indicates when the level is too high. James_A wrote:Am I correct in assuming that even if the mixer is not connected to anything the 'clip' section should still pick up my voice going into the microphone and light up accordingly? My plan after getting hte microphone to work is installing a second pci sound card so I can get the music/skype sorted and go from there. I tried the steps in this thread and it didn't do anything but put static sounds in my headphones. I have the 'Main Mix Out' connected to my sound cards line in and I can't get any recordings to work either (I have the recording mixer selected on line in). I see no green lights on the little 'clip' area. My problem is that I have the microphone connected into input 1 and I simply can not get any sound to get picked up by the mixer.

I bought all the equipment and thought I would be able to read up on a few tutorials and get the hang of things but it's proven pretty difficult.Īt the moment I have given up on trying to get skype calls and music to play through my mixer and am just focusing on getting the microphone to work.

I am attempting to launch a live ustream radio talk show that takes skype calls and plays music. I am really new to the whole world of mixers and professional audio. I am having major problems with my setup.

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