Mixing Desks.

Mixing Desks:

Mixing desks are used to Combine and Route signals as well as allowing the user to adjust the level, timbre and the dynamics of audio signals.

Level – is how strong or weak the signal is.

Timbre – is the quality of the sound signal.

Dynamics – is how soft or loud the music is played.

They can be used to mix analogue or digital signals, depending on the desk. Mixing desks are used in recording studios, PA systems, sound reinforcement systems, broadcasting and film post-production. A simple example of the use of a mixing desk would be, to allow signals that originate from two separate microphones to be played back using a single set of speakers, this could be anything from a duet to a single vocalist and backing vocals. When used in live performances the signals are usually sent from the mixing desk directly to an amplifier, unless the speakers being used in conjunction with the desk are Active speakers.