What is analog mixer? Why they are used?

 An analog mixer is a tool for recording and live sound that enhances and combines signals from microphones or instruments. To ensure that each input is heard clearly in the mix, most analogue mixers include onboard mixing capabilities such as EQ, panning, and effects. Individual mixer tracks are blended down to a single stereo output at the end of the signal flow, which is then transferred to a recording device, PA system amplifier, or headphone output. Many mixers have signal routing options such as aux sends, groups, and inserts in addition to the main outputs. Analog mixers come in numerous shapes and sizes, but the small and medium sized desktop machines used in live sound and home recording are the most prevalent.

Why would you want to utilize an analogue mixer?

In a home studio, analogue mixers can be used for a variety of purposes. An analogue mixer is a natural choice for connecting all of your music production gear, such as synths, samplers, drum machines, and groove boxes, if you have a lot of them. You can work with your gear without using a computer and make basic mixes to listen to your tracks on headphones or studio monitors.

·         Increase the number of channels in your system.

·         Multiple sources are combined into a single stereo line.

·         Increase the amount of control you have over headphones and monitor mixes.

·         Finally, if you ever perform live with other musicians, a mixer is ideal for connecting numerous sources to PA speakers during a jam session or live performance.