Essential Signal Flow Tips for Mixing with Hardware and DAWs

Dive into the essentials of setting up your hardware for mixing with DAWs and audio interfaces in this comprehensive walkthrough! 🛠️ No matter your interface or whether you're using Pro Tools, Logic, or any other DAW, understanding the basic principles of signal flow is crucial. In this video, we'll cover:

◼️ The importance of signal flow in audio setups.
◼️ How to connect microphones, mixers, and audio interfaces.
◼️ Step-by-step instructions for using external preamps and compressors.
◼️ Tips for troubleshooting common issues in your audio signal chain.

By the end, you'll have a solid grasp of how to configure your hardware, ensuring a seamless mixing experience. Perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their setup skills. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more audio engineering tips and tricks! 🎛️🎤


00:00 - Coming Up...
00:17 - The DAW Doesn't Matter
00:44 - Going Down In Flames
01:27 - Intro
01:33 - Basic Signal Flow: Analogue Mixer
02:39 - Routing To Main Outs: Analogue Console Variations
03:45 - Basic Signal Flow: Audio Interfaces
05:02 - Connecting An External Mic Pre
05:42 - Mic vs Line Input
06:34 - Balanced Cables: XLR vs TRS
06:55 - Switching Mic & Line On Interface
08:10 - Inserting A Compressor
08:40 - Inserts
09:06 - Insert/Y Cable
11:17 - Connecting A Compressor without Using The Insert (Serial Connection)
12:42 - What About Mixing?
17:33 - Reiteration
18:07 - Getting More Complicated: Patchbays etc.
18:17 - The Thing That Trips Many Up
19:55 - Signal Flow Is The Most Important Thing
21:27 - Advanced Routing: Red4Pre
23:01 - Call To Action
24:20 - Troubleshooting Signal Flow: Studio Recording Example
25:58 - Troubleshooting Signal Flow: Live Sound Example
26:58 - Signal Flow Is Always The Answer

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