Subgroup Fundamentals - Live Sound Basics

In this video we continue in the Live Sound Basics series, working our way through the mixing console from input to output. This time we look at the fundamentals of sub groups and how to use them to get a more controlled and consistent mix.

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2017-07-14

[chrisfox]

Thank you for these videos. It's nice to be walked through the basics. Every little bit helps.

[monkiedoo]

Does Stereo channel Strip can be subgroup as stereo? ie. assign to subgroup 1-2, then take subgroup 1 and 2 channel as L-R stereo channel for processing? Thanks

[manydreamslife]

So are the individual channels on drum for example or vocals “post” fader to the group? Vocals are pre of course so they can go to the monitor mix but if they are going to a group are they post fader to the group and then that group is pre to the monitors? I’m still a little confused as to the path and when to use pre and post. Not a newbee but definitely new to using groups. I’ve always mixed at the channel level for weekend cover bands for years. Never saw a need for anything complicated because of digital boards and all the goodies they can do at each channel.

[pacotenten]

Hey I'm Francis Sound Tech. Want to know if it's good to compress an individual channel and also compress a subgroup?

[CarlosDantana]

Great video explanation. My only hesitancy with using subgroups is the FX balance when you raise or lower the group level. Is there some type of automation that will maintain the ratio set on the input channels similar to how a DCA works?

[BarnabY]

Hi ! Thx For the vidéo.
Why people use dca instead of groups ?

[ralphdeonarine]

Great info but some constructive criticism...slow down! These are, as you said, Basics videos and in listening to them, I tried to do so from an amateur perspective and man, are you going hella fast. In the same way that it may take someone a few times to go over your vid pausing and playing, you too can make the extra effort and sacrifice a minute or two more by just slowing down a tad (or two).

[jaylegen]

How you compensate for latency with groups

[XxiproxcrazyxX]

Could you do a video on finding audio gigs? I'm a young guy and wanna get some more work.

[firebirdn]

Great video but I wish you didn't talk so fast, I found myself continually scrolling back to catch what you said before the previous sentence had sunk in.