Audio Mixers Articles

• Field Recorders & Mixers Buyer's Guide - Record it and Mix it in the Field
  March, 2012
  by Stephen Joseph
  When it comes to video production, no sound equipment bag is all-inclusive without a portable field mixer and recorder.
• Audio Field Mixers & Recorders Buyer's Guide
  September, 2011
  by Marshal M. Rosenthal
  Audio mixers and recording devices provide the missing link to great video productions - those days of monophonic mics and hiss-inducing analog mixers are…
• Using Your Field Mixer
  November, 2008
  by Hal Robertson
  Field mixers are a great way to add power, flexibility and quality to your location audio recordings. Maybe you've recently bought a field mixer or are…
• Field Mixers & Recorders Buyer's Guide 2008
  November, 2008
  by Heath McKnight
  It's Best in the Field... Sometimes recording in the field is not just your only option, it's your best option. What's it worth for an uninterrupted recording…
• Make Volume More Consistent with Sound Compression
  April, 2008
  by Hal Robertson
  Compression makes vocals easier to hear and volumes more consistent and brings out sounds that might get lost in a complicated mix.
• Mackie 1402-VLZ3 Compact Audio Mixer Review
  January, 2008
  by Brian Peterson
  Solid Sound
• Audio Mixers & Software Buyer's Guide
  July, 2007
  by Hal Robertson
  When you begin to move into some serious sound editing, you realize you need more robust audio tools than your camcorder and editing software supply. Welcome…
• It's All in the Mix
  June, 2007
  by Hal Robertson
• TAPCO Mix.120 Audio Mixer Review
  September, 2006
  by Mark Montgomery
  TAPCO Mix.120 - Audio Mixer
• Professional Sound Corp. DV Promix 3 Portable Audio Mixer Review
  July, 2006
  by Richard Gray
  Professional Sound Corp. DV Promix 3 Portable Audio Mixer
• How to Combine Multiple Signals and Still maintain Total Sound Control
  November, 1994
  by Glenn Calderone
  Everything you need to know about choosing and using an audio mixer for maximum sound control. Accompanied by Videomaker's annual roundup of audio mixers for…
• Video Equipment Reviews
  October, 1995
  by Doug Polk
  Panasonic AG-456UP S-VHS Camcorder, Sony CCD-TR600 Hi8 Camcorder, Audio-Technica AT-MX341a SmartMixer.
• Audio Mixers for Videomaking: Buyer's Guide
  November, 1995
  by Joe McCleskey
  Our annual guide to one of the most important audio-for video tools, the audio mixer.
• Audio Accessories: Don't Leave Home Without Them
  October, 1995
  by Jerry Whaley
  You've got an external mike and mixer; what else do you need to bring pro-quality audio to your programs? This article will help you navigaate the sometimes…
• 8mm Camcorder is Affordable Entry-Level Camera
  August, 1998
  by Jim Martin
  Canon ES180 Studiomaster Club DSP Ulead Cool 3D Parkside Optical LensPen MiniPro Westcott Masterpiece Collapsible Two-In-One Illuminator Backgrounds…
• Cool-Lux Accessory is Cool in more than Name
  October, 1998
  by Jim Martin
  Cool-Lux Stablecam Classic Video Productions Cobra Crane DPS Spark Plus/Video Action Sonic Foundry ACID Pinnacle miroVIDEO DV300 AIMS Lab VideoHighway…
• The Right Mix: Audio Mixers Buyer's Guide
  February, 2000
  by Don Collins
  With an audio mixer, you can (literally) raise the level of your productions. Check out our buyer's guide.
• Benchmark: Edirol VideoCanvas A-6 Digital Multi Audio Station
  July, 1999
  by Larry Lemm
  Edirol VideoCanvas A-6 Digital Multi Audio Station
• Benchmark: Studiomaster Club2000 102 DSP Audio Mixer
  August, 2000
  by Larry Lemm
  Studiomaster Club2000 102 DSP Audio Mixer
• Audio Nightmare with No External Microphone
  April, 2002
  by Wendy Nichols
  In Box
• New Gear
  August, 2002
  by Wendy Nichols
  Focus Enhancements FireStore Field KitEZQuest Boa USB 2.0 DVD burnerRosco DigiComp video color fabric, paint and tapeShure ULX wireless microphonesRoxio…
• Test Bench: Nady SRM-8 Audio Mixer
  August, 2002
  by Joe McCleskey
  Nady SRM-8 Audio Mixer
• Test Bench: Carvin StudioMate SM162 Audio Mixer
  May, 2003
  by Joe McCleskey
  Carvin StudioMate SM162 Audio Mixer
• Hooray for Burbank! Highlights of Videomaker Expo West 2003
  May, 2003
  by Jim Stinson
  In addition to camcorders and editing systems, Expo exhibitors showed fascinating products that you seldom think about, plus a few that you didn't know existed.
• New Gear
  July, 2003
  by Charles Fulton
  Datavideo SE-800 Digital Video SwitcherIntervideo WinDVD Creator PlusManfrotto 522 LANC Camera ControllersEdirol M100FX Audio MixerRed Planet Cinema Media…
• New Gear
  March, 2004
  by Charles Fulton
  Sony DCR-VX2100 Mini DV CamcorderRocketclips Stock FootageMETA/DMA Scopo Gigio AE2 Vectorscope/Waveform Monitor Plug-InDV Audio DV Promix 3 Audio MixerDiscreet…
• Sound Advice: Sound All Around
  May, 2004
  by Hal Robertson
  Adding surround sound to your videos with Dolby Digital.
• Test Bench: Edirol M-10E 10-Channel Mixer
  September, 2004
  by Bill Davis
  Edirol M-10E 10 channel mixer
• Random Noises
  October, 2004
  by Hal Robertson
  Creating and editing your own foley sounds.
• Sound Advice: Microphone Matrix
  November, 2004
  by Hal Robertson
  Mixing multiple audio sources for live video.