6 Ways To Connect An Audio Mixer To A Computer (Mac or PC)

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In this video, we show you 6 different ways to connect an audio mixer to your computer. The first four options will give you a mono input to your computer, and the last two options will give you stereo input to your computer or laptop.
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0:22 - Mixer & Microphone
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3:11 - XLR to 1/8" to USB Sound Card
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4:48 - USB Audio Mixing Console
6:07 - USB Audio Interface
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@kettnercreative Год назад

We'd love to see a photo of your sound system. Tag us @kettnercreative on any social site.

@jericcapule1173 4 месяца назад

Hi there. This might be a dumb question, but I'll ask them anyway. After following this setup, meaning If I am using a software like Mainstage or Gig Performer from my laptop where a keyboard is connected, how do I send the audio out now coming from the laptop back to the mixer so that it will come out to the speakers (this is for a live performance setup).

@truecrimereaction 2 месяца назад

blue is line level in on pc.

@cristianvalentim4525 Месяц назад

@@jericcapule1173 it’s not a dumb question at all, and I am thinking the same thing because we got the same scenario with all live stream , so I think you have to get another audiobox then do you connect a USB cable from the computer to the audiobox then 2 mic cable from audio box to you livestream box

@fretfret 2 года назад

Nobody does this explanation with all of the cables and connection options. Just unboxing and showing the units. This is far more helpful. Thanks.

@misteraytv Месяц назад

I needed to see all the cables and connection options. The last one helped me the most.

@elliel9042 3 года назад

At last someone explaining in full how it could work and what it all looks like. Very many thanks!

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@derrickyochapman4308 3 года назад

I AGREE!

@mikeferrit1708 2 года назад

Volume settings??? Just wondering whats a good pc volume setting when connecting my pc to mixer to pa speaker. Got my pa speaker set to half way, mixer set to U? Should my pc volume be set at 100% or just preference. Trying not to blow a speaker

@dkwei8812 2 года назад

You and others who make videos like this are saviors. I'm a newbie asmrtist and I'm just hitting my head on my table thinking I spent hundreds of dollars on the wrong mixer with no usb connector. It works btw, thanks mate!

@jennifercrilly379 3 года назад

THANK YOU!!!! You just made me a hero, and I very much appreciate your clear and easy instructions! We are now livestreaming our training conferences, and I've had to learn audio set up basically overnight.

@markvincent4521 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Jordan for the insight. Your distinctive vocal style and accent actually draws out the sound quality differences of each alternative.

@jarodgatson361 2 года назад

Bro.... um I am pleasantly pleased with how thoroughly you explained each one of these methods. Every time my mind went to thing of a "what about this" question, you immediately answered it!! Outstanding job, and thanks for taking the time out to film this video!

@nuripersonal 3 года назад

This is by far one of the very best how to videos I have seen on the web. Detailed, clear, and valuable. THANK YOU

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@shivlan 2 года назад

I love videos like these explaining all the alternatives. It especially helps me understand the differences in sound quality and cost. Thanks so much

@lavernjohnzen 3 года назад

man, thanks a lot. this is what I've been looking for months now. thank you from Philippines.

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

Glad it helped!

@EastFerrisLibrary01 2 года назад

SUPER helpful! Thank you for explaining it in a straightforward way!

@colinspeake..8889 3 года назад

Thank you for a well explained tutorial..Your delivery is so easy to understand and you really have made what I thought would be a complicated issue very straight forward indeed ..Thanks again Jordan...

@thesmallnotesduo 6 месяцев назад

Best audio tutorials online. My go-to place. Thanks KC (who needs the Sunshine Band?)

@qms-usa Год назад

I have the exact same mixer and I didn't know that the built-in USB works both inbound and outbound. I was only using the built-in USB as an output from my PC to the mixer. Now, I am able to use the same USB as an input from the PC to the mixer and as an output from the mixer to the PC. Thank you!

@JazzStephane 2 года назад

Fantastic demonstration of all the various options! Thank you for your expertise!

@RAPCANERO 3 года назад

First off I really want to thank tou for this video!!! It hit the spot with a problem that I had in setting up my mixer to my PC. And the deal with the USB Sound card was right on👌

@chiklevondooky269 3 года назад

Great RU-vid tutorial. Straight to the point and uncomplicates the complicated.

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@mraz1017 3 года назад

Only 8 mins ,...of your sharing ...but you did saved our life ...thank you so much

@Bertanerny 3 года назад

Thanks for posting this, really well explained, you've given me all the info I was looking for. Great job

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@antoniovgonzalez1896 Год назад

Thank you very much for such clear instructions and for speaking slow and clear unlike some other video I have seen where the speaker is very fast and hard to follow. I have learned a lot from you video. It's much appreciated.

@alansy2577 2 года назад

Just Subscribed, I like the way you explained everything about the input recordings it's easy to understand and very helpful to all other people who needs help in this kind of solutions. Thanks

@michaelkelly6583 3 года назад

Jordon, you are the best! Thank you for walking me through the options.

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

Happy to help!

@caitlingenardo 3 года назад

This was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much! Love this channel!

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

Happy to help!

@SittingTheApple Год назад

Thanks, Jordan. This was by far the most helpful video I've found on this topic. Much appreciated!

@KhachikYetenekyan 3 года назад

In recent weeks, I did buythis mixer and absolutely love it! Thank you for the info! I was curious, what's the best solution to connecting two headphones into the mixer? Also, how do you solve static coming out of the mixer as well?

@LEDemontionDev2532 Год назад

Thank you very much for your time and explanation. I've decided to do the USB because my mixer has that output to the USB computer. Yes, we need more videos like yours, thank you very much.

@wenhuayao7208 3 года назад

Thank you so much for the video!! Extremely clear, especially to me who has zero knowledge in this area before.

@nykravitz 6 месяцев назад

I run a poker livestream @sociallywild and have a complicated set up. We have had audio issues for months! I came across your video and used the 1/4 direct connection and that solved the problem. So i just wanted to thank you as many smart audio professionals could not figure out the issue. Who knew that it was something as simple as the audio board connection. Apparently the usb connection was not able to interact with the poker software property. So thank you!

@Przem1959 Год назад

As usual great, informative video. Specifically and clearly. Thanks a lot

@goldieg6934 2 года назад

Thank you. This video is awesome and I can really see the different options.

@GodLovesUsSoMuch 2 года назад

Very helpful, clear and concise, thank you!

@GuitarUniverse2013 Год назад

First of all I have to complement you on how great your voice is as a narrator. Very relaxing and unlike most people on RU-vid you’re not barking and screaming at us. Now here’s a question when you’re talking about a microphone input on the Mac computer do you mean headphone jack that usually on the left-hand side? Maybe I missed it but when you say “ plug it into the computer”, exactly where are you plugging it in? The headphone jack? The USB input? And to muddy the water even a little further there are some MacBook pros from 2014/2015 where the headphone output doubles as an input, but it’s not a very clean connection. If anybody has any suggestions please post them here and I’ll check back in a couple of days. Thank you!

@DJMaSoySauce Год назад

Thank you very much for the very detailed and thorough explanation. This video was extremely helpful!

@DizziePeach Год назад

Very clear explanation, I learned exactly what I needed to from this video. Thank you so much!

@michaelneedsgrace 2 года назад

HI Jordon, I had no idea about all these options. Thanks. I love your videos. You are so knowledgeable and you are such a sweet guy. Thanks.

@sandrajohnson9503 3 года назад

Thanks for explaining with such clarity

@Huntressdi81 3 года назад

Thank you, thank you, thank you. You just explained everything I needed to know and you explained clearly and now I feel more confident about going about getting the sound into my laptop.

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

I'm so glad!

@Atman_Rez 3 года назад

Thank you for this video. I ended up hooking the mixer like the last setup with my Focusrite 2i2. I have all of my streaming setup and all through the focusrite so this is perfect!! I had it connected before with a 1/4 stereo connector in the past to the 2i2 and could never get a good sound. I took the mixer out of the closet (i was mad at it lol) and it sounds amazing now with the XLR connectors. Don't know if that made a difference but either way thanks for the video as it motivated me to hook it all up so I can inprovise live with my instruments into VCV rack. Thanks a million!!

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

It's funny. Theoretically, you should get a better result connecting to your Scarlett 2i2 using 1/4" cable since you're running line out to line in. With XLR, technically you're running line out to Mic in which will be REALLY hot, but if you turn down the mixer it's generally fine.

@jenns.4187 3 года назад

Thank you SO much for this video!! I’m a fitness instructor and need to teach virtually with a headset mic and music at the same time and this really helped! Can I simply plug in my speaker (an Ion speaker) into the mixer like I plug in the mic as you have to have its signal go to the computer as well?

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

Yeah, that works.

@kennyplatte8977 3 года назад

Great instructional video. I was looking for the XLR to USB cable with the built in interface. In your description list of items used in the video I did not see this listed. Maybe I overlooked it. Let me know where I can purchase it. Once again excellent video.

@dolcemusica2586 3 года назад

Thanks so much for the exellent tutorial! Could you specify what is the main difference between connecting mixer directly to PC via USB cable or alternatively using USB audio interphace (two last sollutions indicated in the video). In my case I am operating with similar Yamaha mixer equiped with the USB output as well as UR RT2 USB audio interphace. Do I need to use both of them to connect the mixer to my MAC ( I record mainly guitar and voice) or simple elegant sollution (connection directly via USB cable) gives me the same possibilities to record stereo output in Audacity ? Many thanks in advance! Cheers,

@inneruniverse6781 3 года назад

Thank you for such detailed and informative video! I was wondering, what to do, when everything is connected (even shows in Audacity and Cubase, like 5:32) but nothing is coming out from the mixer when the audio is played? Also if there is 4 microphones connected to mixer, how to do a multitrack recording to your laptop?

@jgs2207 3 года назад

An excellent tuitorial and run-thru - very well explained. Regards from Oz.

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@HarryShares 3 года назад

Very Informative and useful explanation. Which Method is the best , 5 or 6 one? Using method 6 I need to buy audio interface and cost money again? Do you think method 5 is enough?

@bbopp31 Месяц назад

I am brand new to using a mixer and this video was SUPER helpful. Subbed and liked, cheers!

@andythieu390 Месяц назад

It is very nice explanation, full details that show everything I need to learn. Thank you so much for showing us

@PakWidodo 3 года назад

Wow so many new information that i gained. You just help a lot of people with this video.

@jaybowling942 3 года назад

So can you use the EQ settings to change the sound of your voice during a live zoom meeting? Like if I am teaching a class and want dramatic effect (or just sound like a radio personality because I am vain)?

@peterlange5624 3 года назад

Thank you very much for your video series. Compact, exact with necessary details and perfectly explained. Is it possible to send the audio signal from the computer to mixer's line or monitor out when using the usb connection?

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

Yes, most USB mixers have a way to bring it into the mixer. On the Yamaha, it comes in through channel 9/10

@dannteachertheoriginal 3 года назад

Hey Kettner thanks a lot. Could you explain how I set up to record just the 2-in USB channels available or the entire mixer all together using the mixer USB system?

@abhisheksingh-qg4jd 3 года назад

Thank you !! Very helpful

@jamiedaimo7598 3 года назад

Hi Jordan, thank you so much for this video it's been very helpful. I'd like to do a live recording at my church as well. The Mixer I use is a Yamaha MGP32/24 console. How do I connect my laptop for recording to the mixer when the xlr stereo out is in use?

@vanessasingerpianist Год назад

Thank you for the video!

@BCRaai 2 года назад

Thank you for the tutorial video, and Can do the live gigs connecting multiple mics like vocals and drums with this technique,

@EmpyreanLightASMR Месяц назад

This video is still amazing today. Thank you.

@Storm-Chaser 3 года назад

In place of the xlr to xlr mixer to audio interface, one could also use TRS line-out on the mixer to TRS line-in on the interface. This would be especially helpful if the interface had line-ins that bypassed the mic pre's and went straight to the A/D converter.

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

For sure.

@dornubarigbarabe9858 8 месяцев назад

Detailed and precise

@sum1sw 9 месяцев назад

Excellent video, thank you so much

@furanseyon7762 3 года назад

Hi Jordan, When doing live streaming like a band performance, do you need like headphones to each singer/musician instead of output speakers from the pc/laptop to prevent feedback from the microphones we are using? or it won't make that sort of problem? because we want to hear what we sound like while doing live streaming. Thank you for all the awesome videos! So helpful!

@ScorpioPromotions Год назад

As you've not had a reply I'll weight in, your best bet is prob to use IEM (in ear monitors) rather than headphones, you'd in a gig enviro then go from the aux, but for a live stream you could just go from your other stereo outs :)

@jamesnjengakimani1241 2 года назад

Thanks for the info👍. Just a quick question... How would you rank the options you have given in terms of sound quality especially for livestreaming? (or atleast what are the top 2 you recommend?)

@ScorpioPromotions Год назад

If you have a mixer with a USB out, you should always use that out tbh, it'll always give you the cleanest signal, unless your wanting to do something a lil more complex (have FOH sound and a "livestream" sound, meaning you'd maybe wanna go from an aux channel :) Last bit might be gibberish to you but ultimately if your doing something simple and have an usb out, use that!

@nyamutsambaivianashe201 5 месяцев назад

thank you for the knowledge

@excelence3866 2 года назад

awesome video !! straight to the point !!

@hollyjillgray1136 Год назад

Right! Thank you! Easy to understand!

@KS-se7ir 2 года назад

wonderful instructions

@alfichotj 3 года назад

Thanks man, very useful information. I already have a mixer but I don't have an audio interface. For all that I've seen, I realize that I will have to buy one eventually. But until I have the money, I wanted to know If I could connect the mixer directly to the PC. You just answered that.

@FURI 3 года назад

Hi there Jordon! I have a question, is the USB cable you used at ~ 5:20 just a printer cable? If not, could you be kind enough to link it to me please? Thank you very much for this video!

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

Yeah, just a printer cable. You'll need the USBC variant if you are using a new computer with USBC, I believe we have links in the description.

@jhavoc22 3 года назад

The Printer cable is USB-B to USB-A and if you have a USB-C port on your laptop you can also use USB-B to USB-C. Not sure why Yamaha doesn't even have this on thier website but the port behind the MG10XU is USB-B. There is no link in the description for this cable but I would check out your local best buy to pick one up as the ones on Amazon might not work.

@MarinaUganda 3 года назад

One method missing! How about using the mic in from the computer as a line in from the mixer?

@srikanthwelankiwar5311 3 года назад

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@saithemusicguy 3 года назад

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@princessstreetmetal Год назад

I have an old Traynor mixer I got for free. It’s from the 70’s and I’m looking forward to using it! Thank you!

@Lamision316 3 года назад

Wow this video was so helpful and informative 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@emarqz 4 месяца назад

Thanks a lot for this!!!

@johnpetergonsalves4457 2 года назад

Hi Sir, your video was very informative to me, I have one question here, after connecting Mixer directly to the PC via provided port (your option 5) does it required any driver to use Mixer? Thanks

@tandemwings4733 4 месяца назад

Bloody brilliant mate..!!!

@amitjainjaipur 3 года назад

Best video that explains the process to connect Audio mixer to Pc or Laptop. Thank you Very much.

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

Glad to hear.

@MixsterKusanagi 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for the great and thorough video! So would you say the best sound quality for live streaming is a quality mixer with a USB connection instead of an audio interface?

@slicerstreetchurchofchrist5501 Год назад

Appreciate your guide! I'm using the dual quarter inch cable into the usb sound card. Unfortunately I'm getting a pretty loud buzzing sound every time any of our mics are used. It sounds like the gain is too high, but I have it all the way down on the mixer. :(

@robertthomas5226 Год назад

Very helpful. Thanks.

@jeanremiboily3484 3 года назад

This video is nice, quick and simple. It'll surely help me to properly orient my customers for their home studio installation. thx

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@alfeleh 5 месяцев назад

@@kettnercreative Jordan, do you know how/why I cannot hear playback audio? I have my Headphones plugged into the Mixer and can hear myself monitoring but no sound on playback.

@quinn1316 Год назад

thankyou . very helpful.

@AnilKumar-zo2eu Год назад

Thank you so much sir for your packaged information

@ks2401 Год назад

Hi Jordan, I am a big fan your work and appreciate all that you do to explain things in details and I am also a subscriber to your channel. Thanks for helping me to understand various connections. I do karaoke with a Yamaha MG12XU and I connect my Mac / iPad to it for sound from computer / karaoke source. You shared that USB interface or audio interface is your method of choice. But in this video u r talking about sending signal to computer, in my case, it is just the opposite. I am sending signal form PC /iPad /iPhone to the mixer. My friend is using a TRS 1/8” pin to 2 -1/4” unbalanced pins. I am using direct usb interface and usb midi cable that transmits signal from source to mixer. His argument is : audio pins give more robust connection whereas my understanding is usb signal is processed as a digital one and so that is more robust. Can you please explain which is better and why?? Thanks a ton.

@SwatiMishraMusic 3 года назад

Thank you for the clear content! What would be the best way to monitor a live singing performance (other than using headphones) with the usb to computer setup?

@CynthiaRaxter 3 года назад

As with line in there are several options for audio out: 1. Connect bluetooth speakers to your computer. 2. Add powered speakers to the "Monitor" or "Aux" jacks on your mixer. I use two JBL IRX108BT 2. Connect powered speakers to your Audio Interface Line Out. 4. Get some good quality bluetooth headphones.

@fodiddlediddle5015 3 года назад

Thank you! Excellent video. Cheers!

@OgDj2024 Год назад

Very good tutorial! 👍🏾

@sarahafreenmalik2679 Месяц назад

Thank you so much I have a gig coming up this was so helpful!

@ShauryaSaxenaa 2 года назад

Hi jordan, please answer my question, can i connect my mac with my interface and then route the sound to the mixer through the 6.35 mm headphone output given on my interface? As i have to use preset reverbs and EQ on the stage performance.

@dtechx7124 2 года назад

Awesome video. Thanks.

@ishirotoshiro3604 3 года назад

Hello i have a question about connecting using audio interface. Would you be able to get extra gain on mic using this method? Also do you need the dual interface? You cannot use like scarlett solo? Thank you and sorry for a lot of questions. I purchased this mixer based on your recommendation and im very happy with the purchase aside from my mic needing more gain. If dual input interface is needed maybe ill just go with fethead or cl because it will be cheaper than buying dual input interface right?

@ftseguerra 2 года назад

Hi Jordan, May I ask for your suggestion on how to use this mixer with an iPhone (lightning port)? The use case would be for live streaming apps that you are able to have guests(co-host) and you can hear them and interact with them.

@tekryan Год назад

Your video help me a lots. Thank you bro.

@jnpcofficial 2 года назад

Hello sir. This was very much helpful. What would you recommend the Best of all these?? Any 2??

@KentMLewis 3 года назад

Thank you for the expedient info!

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

You bet!

@huntsvilletxsda 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this video! It was a blessing to find this video, it helped to much! God bless

@JANARTJ1 Год назад

Thanks for the helpful info, I want to record the audio but my both stereo output is used for speaker. What are my options to record event live. Can i use the headphone jack to computer?

@wordsmedia9829 3 года назад

sir i have doubt about when i take the USB line out to my pc from the MIXER does the STEREO OUT will work simunteneously and can i use it

@josejosefan123 3 года назад

What you explained very clear is how to connect the mixer to the laptop to do things in the laptop but what about the other way around? Sound comes from laptop to mixer and from mixer perhaps to an amplifier or straight to the speakers?

@dornellsterling3700 Год назад

Thank you for this bro

@mohammadahmadrazafanpage9699 3 года назад

hi i have the allen and heath zedi 10fx and for some reason when i connect my mixer to audacity via usb and the allen and heath zedi10fx is a 4 by 4 usb but when i connect it to audacity via usb it only shows the left signal thats getting picked up in the daw its not picking up left and right for some reason. I could really use your help here. thanks mate

@RATANKUMARRateria 3 года назад

Very good and detailed video..👍👍

@marcusdavis6211 Год назад

you did it my friend i will use your work to help others

@shanteallaineallanigue4909 2 года назад

Thank you so much for video

@orteezthis 2 месяца назад

Great video, do you have a video where it shows the audio mixer being connected to , let’s say garage band or any other music making software? For dubbing and multi tracking?