How To: Connect A Compressor To A Mixing Board (Using Send/Return or Insert)

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Watch as Weezna shows how to connect a compressor to a mixing board. This video shows how to connect an external compressor using either an "insert" connection or using the "send & return" connections on a mixing board.
GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO:
Mixing Board: Yamaha MG10/2
Compressor: DBX 266XL

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[johnthemetalmailman]

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[coryjohnson]

Exactly what i needed!! I was interested in hooking up dbx comp to a Yahmaha mg102c!!! I struck Gold, Thank You

[davidw.washington]

Great tutorial. Thanks for your work. Simple is always best. 👍🏿

[DrummerxDan-kcke]

I'm such a noob. I was trying to plug my mic into that DBX and then send the output to my mixer. I just ordered one of those cables. Same dbx and mixer too lol. I appreciate this helpful video. :)

[kidsonicofficial]

WOW!!! I have the Soundcraft Compact 4 and it uses the same Insert system. and BOY has this helped!!! I can now hook up a compressor OR a multi-FX Pedal!!!!

[myrnacasillan]

U and GLB production are easy to understand your lecture. Showing the unit, applicable cable, exact location to connect, adjustment. Thanks.

[sparkymcpackage]

Good info. FYI: I take a drink every time you say, "go ahead and..."

[elusiv_music]

Nice, simple instructions. Just the right video length. Thanks!

[kevinle]

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[davideliah]

Thank you! You enlightened my confussion about the compressor.

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[Cstudio]

Thanks for the short video, really helpful

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[beatprocess]

Great video brother. I couldn't find vid on putting hardware on send or aux. Appreciate it

[DjAmber_D]

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[vansonia]

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[BritoWorx]

Awesome content. Clear and to the point. Thank you

[marcelcourchesne]

on the send and return explanation, there seems to be a mix up on what the send and return is at the other end

[corwintompson]

Thanks for the helpful video! Well spoken and clearly explained. I'm currently renting that same compressor (DBX 266XL)- any tips on how to set-up the built in noise gate?