You can apply the FX to any of the channels, to bring the FX back into a monitor mix go the to the FX return channel and while in the selected monitor mix send mode and bring the send level up on the FX you want into the selected monitor mix. Same basic thing as sending any channel into a monitor mix. More or less the same on just about every mixer.
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QSC TouchMix Series / Reliability Issues?
- Thread starter Zooberwerx
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s0c9
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I like some effects on the vocals in my IEM mix..smooths things out and makes my crappy BGV’s sound better!
I only found out about the cq in this thread. It’s been a couple of years since I’ve used the sq but we used an aux for livestream and were able to have effects on each channel independently of the effects going to mains. Same with in ear aux sends.
I'm abandoning an all-analog platform where each mic channel is "dumped" into a single / shared Aux / FX buss and such is the limitation.
Side note: a near-fatal moisture / condensation incident took out our older Soundcraft Spirit mixer. Rolando is working on it but I'm secretly hoping it's beyond redemption...gives me an excuse for buying some newer tech.
Riis
s0c9
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There’s a lot to be said for “newer tech”.
The main difference between the small footprint digital mixers is workflow, and with 3rd party (paid) products like Mixing Station one can have the same interface for multiple consoles or use the vendors app.
The big plus is digital gain/trim, effects (EQ, compression, reverb/delay, etc) and routing options for each channel that require massive amounts of outboard gear with an analog mixer. Then there’s the ability to save - and instantly recall - settings (scenes) for each venue/gig. No more resetting the analog and starting over.
Moving from analog to digital DOES have a learning curve, but I’ll take today’s digital console offerings over analog every time.
I was 60 when I got my first digital mixer. If you can use a smart phone, you can run any of today’s popular small and medium scale digital mixers. Using them to their full potential takes some time and commitment, yet there are so many resources out there to guide that process that no one should think twice about making the transition. If a grumpy old fart like me can do it, so can you…
Massive amounts of outboard gear? I’m a bit of a hoarder…here’s what I pulled from the rack in the interest of housekeeping:
*dbx DriveRack
*Lexicon 2000 FX engine
*(2) GEQ’s (Peavey)
*(2) Sonic Max’s
*(3) Crown XLS amps…I’ve probably forgotten something.
What’s my best bet / best buy for under $1200? We’re talking a garage band with basic smart-device skills.
Riis
s0c9
Supporting Member
That and wiring it up at every gig!The outboard gear isnt the issue. Schlepping it around is!
Castered Odyssey rack…wired it up 20 years ago and haven’t touched it until now. Half the components are American-made. I even installed a Speakon “patch bay” on the reverse.That and wiring it up at every gig!
Riis
s0c9
Supporting Member
Ha, still need to hook the console up to it.. every gig. I used to label every cable while leaving them hooked up in the rack. Shortened the time taken but between effects routing, etc. there were plenty cables to sort thru and ask “where does this go into”
I've re used a few of my outboard insert racks, some are still loaded and wired up for a day that will never come!!That and wiring it up at every gig!
The first time out with digital it felt odd leaving those racks sit in the shop, after about two shows it didn't feel odd anymore!!!
Mine were as plug and play as possible with the insert snakes pre wired in each rack ready to patch into the mixer of choice.
Nope…mixer was the top-most fixture but that will change if & when I snag a new digital desk.Ha, still need to hook the console up to it.. every gig. I used to label every cable while leaving them hooked up in the rack. Shortened the time taken but between effects routing, etc. there were plenty cables to sort thru and ask “where does this go into”
Riis
s0c9
Supporting Member
Separate racks for all my gigs back then.. hence my comment!
Don’t let the initial navigation worry you. Once you get familiar with layout you’ll fly through it.
One pointer - WiFi. To connect an external WiFi, you need a USB to CAT5 connector and you must use the TOP USB port. That drove me nuts til I figured that out. Also, if there is other WiFi around on 2.4ghz frequencies, WiFi connections to your board may drop. If you run into that, use an external WiFi router on 5.8ghz
Well, I got it fired-up...now I need to pull-up the manual and YT videos.
I found a "TM16 Country Band" scene and have channels allocated for fiddle and steel guitar. Does this mean I have to hire these guys before I proceed?
Riis
Follow-up...
I dragged the TM16 to our rehearsal space with only some basic set-up in place (...thank goodness for presets) and guided by dead-reckoning. The goal or big question: do it work?!? We pulled-up the "Rock Band" scene as it most closely resembles our project. Vox sounded great as-is as did the DI cab sim from a newly purchased Fender combo. The TM does run warm and I did order a laptop cooling pad from Amazon.
I'm sure I'll have questions so don't be surprised if I re-appear in this thread...or your in-box...as questions crop up. Thanks for your patience!
Riis
I dragged the TM16 to our rehearsal space with only some basic set-up in place (...thank goodness for presets) and guided by dead-reckoning. The goal or big question: do it work?!? We pulled-up the "Rock Band" scene as it most closely resembles our project. Vox sounded great as-is as did the DI cab sim from a newly purchased Fender combo. The TM does run warm and I did order a laptop cooling pad from Amazon.
I'm sure I'll have questions so don't be surprised if I re-appear in this thread...or your in-box...as questions crop up. Thanks for your patience!
Riis
