Equipment can be a make or break thing for most podcasts. Budgetary restraints don't allow you to own all the equipment you would want. The simplest reason to get a mixer is to mix things and have more control. It can make podcast production easier. It allows you to input AND output multiple sources of audio all without the need for additional software. Besides the reasons discussed, Digital Audio Interface (DIA) perform the same basic function but produce higher quality sound and are easier to get your head around if you're new to audio. Considering how many people you're going to record in the same physical space is key in deciding which to invest in. Let us help you get booked on podcasts as a guest -- https://ElitePodcastAgency.com Read the entire original article at https://yogispodcastnetwork.com/10-great-reasons-to-use-a-mixer/

1. 10 Great Reasons
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2. Equipment can be a make or
break thing for most podcasts.
The simplest reason to get a
mixer is to mix things and have
more control. It can make
podcast production easier.

3. The basic concept of a mix-
minus is to allow you to input
multiple sources of audio into an
audio mixer and then send that
audio back out to Skype, without
the Skype caller's voice.

4. The best way to get multiple
microphones recording at the
same time is to use a mixer or
preamp.

5. The mixer can plug straight into
your PC to input directly to your
recording software or you could
record to a digital recorder and
then input that file into your
software for editing later.

6. This type of setup going into
something like Audacity will not
allow you to record your own
individual tracks.

7. You can definitely record just 2
microphones into Audacity with a
special device.

8. If you want to play sounds into
your podcast as you record, you
will save lots of post-production
time using a mixer, instead of
editing sounds into your
recording.

9. Having a mixer gives you more
control over the audio in your
recording. You can mix, mute,
solo, adjust volumes, etc, while
you are recording. This makes
the process seamless.

10. An investment in a good quality
mixer means you can continue to
upgrade all your equipment
while keeping the same mixer for
many years to come.

11. When you use a mixer you can
connect almost any other audio
device: RCA, 1/4″, stereo, mono,
XLR, balanced, unbalanced,
inputs and outputs. This type of
flexibility is valuable

12. Every microphone requires a
preamplifier. This is powers the
microphone and amplifies the
signal to a level that can be used.
Cheap preamps record a constant
hiss into your recording.

13. A preamp is an essential part of
any studio setup. These help you
boost low signals and improve
the tone of the audio. Post-
production can only improve so
much of your audio.

14. The majority of mixers give you at
least a basic set of equalization
control for highs and lows. Many
professional mixers offer 3 or 4
bands for equalization and real-
time special effects processing.

15. If you want to jazz up your audio,
look for mixers with built-in
effects. If you overuse them, they
make your audio sound
amateurish so use them sparingly
and as appropriate.

16. A mixer with an equalizer allows
you to adjust to incoming sound.
You are able to control the tone of
a sound by increasing or
decreasing selected frequencies.

17. With a simple $7 (or less) iPod AV
cable, you can connect almost
any modern wireless phone to
your mixer for easy phone calls.
No software and no fancy hacks!

18. Once the equipment is in place,
phone calls can be recorded as
part of your show. This adds to
the quality of your show. People
love to be able to call in.

19. Depending on your mixer and
recording setup, you may have
the easy option to record you and
your cohosts into separate audio
tracks to make editing and post-
processing much easier.

20. Mixers also offer a lot of outputs!
You can use one output for Skype
mix-minus, one for a wireless
phone mix-minus, one for
recording, one for headphones,
one for live-streaming, etc.

21. Many output options are all done
without the need for additional
software. The mixer handles it all
for you.

22. Both mixers and a Digital Audio
Interface (DIA) perform the same
basic functions of taking sound
from a microphone and converting
it to a digital signal computers
can understand.

23. If you are using an XLR
microphone, a DAI is the simplest
way to hook it up to your
computer or digital recorder.

24. DIAs are barebones in terms of
features, but they produce higher
quality sound when compared to
similarly priced mixers.

25. Mixers are more complex and that
means you are going to have
many more features at a
comparable price point.

26. On mixers, you can expect to find
more XLR inputs, additional types
of inputs for your phone, Skype,
or other computer audio sources
and a host of options for
customizing these things.

27. Not all mixers feature USB
connectivity, so you would need
to output the audio from the
mixer directly into a digital
recorder. This results in a lot less
flexibility in post-production.

28. How many people are you going
to be recording in the same
physical space? You want to have
enough inputs to accommodate
one mic per person, and you can
often be limited by DAIs.

29. The vast majority of podcasters
conduct their interviews over
Skype or similar internet calling
platforms, and only really need
one input for themselves.

30. DAI’s are also much easier to get
your head around if you’re new to
audio, so I almost always
recommend new podcasters to go
this route.

31. Don’t forget that with a DAI, for
the same price as a mixer, you
can also expect better audio
quality, which everyone cares
about, right?

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