Hey Forum!
Ok......just picked up a Yamaha MG12/4 mixing board. I currently have my Roland JD-800 keyboard connected and will soon connect a dual CD player to it (DJ type of CD player). From there, maybe a drum machine and other equipment down the line.
My question is, what should I set my equipment and mixer channel levels to when equipment is connected to a mixing board? I'm new at using this type of mixer but I desire to learn how it works. More importantly, I want to know how not to damage any equipment & mixers because of improper volume level use.
Specifically, I'm looking to know:
-Should I have the levels on all equipment itself set half way, maxed or some other level? (In other words, should I push the master volume all the way up on each piece of equipment, like my keyboard, etc.?)
-What volume levels should I have set on the mixing board channels where my equipment is connected? (I'm just wondering if there's a safe zone or "standard" channel volume setting?)
Thanks in advance........
Phree
Ok......just picked up a Yamaha MG12/4 mixing board. I currently have my Roland JD-800 keyboard connected and will soon connect a dual CD player to it (DJ type of CD player). From there, maybe a drum machine and other equipment down the line.
My question is, what should I set my equipment and mixer channel levels to when equipment is connected to a mixing board? I'm new at using this type of mixer but I desire to learn how it works. More importantly, I want to know how not to damage any equipment & mixers because of improper volume level use.
Specifically, I'm looking to know:
-Should I have the levels on all equipment itself set half way, maxed or some other level? (In other words, should I push the master volume all the way up on each piece of equipment, like my keyboard, etc.?)
-What volume levels should I have set on the mixing board channels where my equipment is connected? (I'm just wondering if there's a safe zone or "standard" channel volume setting?)
Thanks in advance........
Phree