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Mixer?

Originally posted by anotherbassist
hey
I have seen in studios and place like that they have a lot of mixers and my question is what does a mixer actually do? Me and my friends are in the process of recording some stuff on my computer and were wondering what they did?
thanks

The mixer, or console is basically the same, (but much better quality) as your PA mixer, it's how you transfer signal to tape decks or Adats, even DAW stations have mixers.

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Read the definition of this console, that should give you a good idea what they do.

The Studio 32™ is a 16-channel, 4-group, inline monitor recording console which offers sonic quality and routing versatility that goes far beyond the capabilities of any mixer in its price range. As a true inline console, the Studio 32 lets you send 16 audio signals to a recorder and monitor 16 channels coming back from tape without re-patching. Its 16 hybrid/discrete phantom-powered mic preamplifiers offer excellent sonic quality, very low noise and high headroom with more than 60dB of gain, making it ideal for digital recording. Plus, these preamps are fed by 16 XLR inputs– one for each mic pre–making small mixer routing nightmares a thing of the past. Another highlight of the Studio 32 is its big console EQ section, providing low and high shelving controls and a powerful, fully-parametric mid-frequency control set with individual gain, sweep and Q controls. Effects and cue mixes are handled by six aux sends, two pre-fader and four post-fader. Precise pan controls, mute and solo switches, peak indicators and smooth 60mm true logarithmic faders are found on every channel. Plus, the Studio 32 is designed for professional use, so all of its audio connections are located on the rear panel. The Studio 32 easily connects to a variety of gear using either balanced or unbalanced signal levels, with 1/4" TRS jacks handling most interfacing duties. If you have a project studio with multiple ADATs, make the most of it using the powerful, affordable console from the digital recording leader...the Studio 32 by Alesis.

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