6 Ways To Connect An Audio Mixer To A Computer (Mac or PC)

In this video, we show you 6 different ways to connect an audio mixer to your computer. The first four options will give you a mono input to your computer, and the last two options will give you stereo input to your computer or laptop.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:22 - Mixer & Microphone
1:14 - RCA to 1/8" to USB Sound Card
2:11 - 1/4" to 1/8" to USB Sound Card
3:11 - XLR to 1/8" to USB Sound Card
4:03 - XLR to USB Cable
4:48 - USB Audio Mixing Console
6:07 - USB Audio Interface
7:28 - Summary Of 6 Options
8:18 - Final Thoughts

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[kettnercreative]

We'd love to see a photo of your sound system. Tag us @kettnercreative on any social site.

[fretfret]

Nobody does this explanation with all of the cables and connection options. Just unboxing and showing the units. This is far more helpful. Thanks.

[elliel]

At last someone explaining in full how it could work and what it all looks like. Very many thanks!

[dkwei]

You and others who make videos like this are saviors. I'm a newbie asmrtist and I'm just hitting my head on my table thinking I spent hundreds of dollars on the wrong mixer with no usb connector. It works btw, thanks mate!

[nuripersonal]

This is by far one of the very best how to videos I have seen on the web. Detailed, clear, and valuable. THANK YOU

[bbopp]

I am brand new to using a mixer and this video was SUPER helpful. Subbed and liked, cheers!

[markvincent]

Thank you Jordan for the insight. Your distinctive vocal style and accent actually draws out the sound quality differences of each alternative.

[qms-usa]

I have the exact same mixer and I didn't know that the built-in USB works both inbound and outbound. I was only using the built-in USB as an output from my PC to the mixer. Now, I am able to use the same USB as an input from the PC to the mixer and as an output from the mixer to the PC. Thank you!

[thesmallnotesduo]

Best audio tutorials online. My go-to place. Thanks KC (who needs the Sunshine Band?)

[mraz]

Only 8 mins, ...of your sharing ...but you did saved our life ...thank you so much

[jennifercrilly]

THANK YOU!!!! You just made me a hero, and I very much appreciate your clear and easy instructions! We are now livestreaming our training conferences, and I've had to learn audio set up basically overnight.

[andythieu]

It is very nice explanation, full details that show everything I need to learn. Thank you so much for showing us

[chiklevondooky]

Great YouTube tutorial. Straight to the point and uncomplicates the complicated.

[lavernjohnzen]

man, thanks a lot. this is what I've been looking for months now. thank you from Philippines.

[shivlan]

I love videos like these explaining all the alternatives. It especially helps me understand the differences in sound quality and cost. Thanks so much

[EmpyreanLightASMR]

This video is still amazing today. Thank you.

[GuitarUniverse]

First of all I have to complement you on how great your voice is as a narrator. Very relaxing and unlike most people on YouTube you’re not barking and screaming at us. Now here’s a question when you’re talking about a microphone input on the Mac computer do you mean headphone jack that usually on the left-hand side? Maybe I missed it but when you say “ plug it into the computer”, exactly where are you plugging it in? The headphone jack? The USB input? And to muddy the water even a little further there are some MacBook pros from 2014/2015 where the headphone output doubles as an input, but it’s not a very clean connection. If anybody has any suggestions please post them here and I’ll check back in a couple of days. Thank you!

[jarodgatson]

Bro.... um I am pleasantly pleased with how thoroughly you explained each one of these methods. Every time my mind went to thing of a "what about this" question, you immediately answered it!! Outstanding job, and thanks for taking the time out to film this video!

[antoniovgonzalez]

Thank you very much for such clear instructions and for speaking slow and clear unlike some other video I have seen where the speaker is very fast and hard to follow. I have learned a lot from you video. It's much appreciated.

[nykravitz]

I run a poker livestream @sociallywild and have a complicated set up. We have had audio issues for months! I came across your video and used the 1/4 direct connection and that solved the problem. So i just wanted to thank you as many smart audio professionals could not figure out the issue. Who knew that it was something as simple as the audio board connection. Apparently the usb connection was not able to interact with the poker software property. So thank you!