What Are The Different Outputs Of An Audio Mixer?

What's the difference between the main outs, aux outs, and matrix outputs on a mixer? How about the direct outputs? When should you use an auxiliary output or matrix instead of the main mix outs? In this video, you'll learn about the most common outputs on audio mixing consoles and how to use them.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:17 - Main Outputs
1:09 - Direct Outputs
1:53 - Aux Outputs
3:29 - Matrix Outputs
4:48 - Subscribe To Audio University!

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[tunemxr]

Kyle, you’re giving away all of the treasured industry-insider secrets!! Naw-I wish there were teachers like you around when I was learning the ropes, awesome job again!

[johndominick]

This young man knows his stuff and most importantly, how to relay his information in an ordered and simplest way to viewers! Very nice! I am going to check out all of the AU videos.

[danieloyifioda]

You really do know how to teach Kyle, I've learnt a lot of the audio basics and theories from your YouTube page. I'm grateful for the good work you're doing.

[Lanternsinthesky-studios]

What was once seen as "old skool" audio production is now new again. Thanks for posting!

[RandyHanley]

Your videos are incredible. You put a lot of works into these videos, and it shows form the quality! Love it.

[headsandhearts]

Excellent video! Needing to do some extra routing and this was a perfect refresher :)

[IslandDigital]

Great job ! Clear, concise .. Great for new staff to get the feel of the console to make it less overwhelming.

[powerhitter]

This is a gem of a channel and you are a great teacher! Thank you!

[MitsaelT]

Bro you’re a beast. Keep these videos coming in 2022!!!!

[avishekARTS]

Deeply Grateful to you for your explanations.

[ytnsanw]

1:53 'Auxiliary' only has one 'l'. Other than that, a concise and useful video.

[artwavesmedia]

best way to teach Matrix outputs. Thank you 😊

[carlroberge]

Great video as always, Kyle! Very informative 👍🙌

[davidcarpenter]

What up Kyle ??? Just found ya ... Been mixing sound long time ... Got 2 keep learning, ,, been getting a lot of new equipment ... Just need to learn how to use it better ... Thanks 👍👍👍

[Abihef]

Wish I had a mixer like that😂
All I got is gain, hi and low eq, left/right, Mon, fx and a faded😅😂
Haven't even got direct out, seems a great option though

[gregsturgill]

What do you do when even the stuff you cover in these videos is too confusing?
Is there another set of videos that breaks it down EVEN MORE SIMPLY?

[jordanlear]

So good man. Thank you, this was tremendously helpful!!!

[grandzone]

Thank you for this video bro. very informative. I have a question though. Concernng matching impedance and speaker wattage to main source like you explained in other videos. With a mixer so much outputs and if you have to use 95% of them at the same time especially your monitors what do you do in term matching impedance & wattage of speaker to mixer/ console. how can you connect this without overdriving your speakers or console. And even if you have include the use of power amps to your explanation how is that done. Or please do a video of how to connect a a huge system with multpe monitors with a full tops and bass bins setup.

[chepegato]

Thanks for your tips, i will try use the matrix,

[mrcioflima]

Great video Kyle!!!👏🏼👏🏽👏🏾 Talking about MATRIX is the same of talking about GROUP right?😉