Sound+Systems

===[|Download Unit 1 Definitions and Questions] === What does a sound system do? Where do you see sound systems? 

** The basic function of a sound system is to reinforce the sound. **

** Mixing Boards **
At the heart of every sound system is a mixer. A mixer “mixes” the sound! You can call it the control center of the sound system. // ** The mixer receives signals from microphones, instruments, etc **  //

// ** The signal is processed for level and tone which can then go to the outputs (speakers). ** //   **  T hree functions of a mixer  **

 Mixes the sounds
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Now try this online mixer - // [|Beatbox DJ Mixer – Online Mixer] // 

** Powered vs. Unpowered  ** All mixers fall under ** two ** categories: ** POWERED OR UNPOWERED ** ** Powered Mixers **

** Have an amplifier built in **

** Less cords and cables compared to unpowered systems **

** Hard to upgrade without replacing entire unit **

** Unpowered Mixers **

** Does not have an amplifier built in **

** Amp and Mixer are two separate units **

** What to do about all those Knobs!! **

Looking at a mixer for the first time can be very overwhelming. Don’t worry this will be painless!!!

// All you need to know is one channel strip. Once you have that concept down you can figure out any size mixer! //   