Running Analog Mixer through Audio Interfaces

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How to Run an Analog Mixer Through an Audio Interface

By Jason Savage, eHow Contributor

Even old analog mixing boards can be run through today's audio interfaces.

Audio interfaces are used to route audio signals into a computer to be recorded using a digital-recording application such as Pro Tools or Reaper. Among other functions, most audio interfaces are able to convert an analog signal to a digital signal that a digital-recording application can understand. This process is called "analog-to-digital conversion," or "AD conversion." As long as the mixer has a main output port, even older analog mixers can be run through today's audio interfaces.

Instructions

1. • 1
     Turn the audio interface and keyboard off. It can be dangerous to make connections between equipment while powered.
   • 2
     Locate the analog mixer's "Main Out." Its location will vary depending on the mixer being used, but it will usually be located on the back panel or somewhere near the top right-hand corner of the mixing board. Labels will also vary, but "Main Out" is common, as is "Audio Out." The connection port will most likely be a standard 1/4-inch audio cable port. Consult the mixer's documentation for details.
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   • 3
     Connect one end of the required cable type to the mixer's main out port. Connect the other end of the cable to an available audio input port on your audio interface.
   • 4
     Connect an instrument or microphone to an available input port on the mixer.
   • 5
     Turn the audio interface on, then the mixer. They should always be turned on in that order to avoid feedback.
   • 6
     Open your preferred audio-recording application and configure its preferences to receive audio from the audio interface. Consult the application's documentation for details.
   • 7
     Speak into the microphone or play the instrument connected to the analog mixer. You will hear it play through the audio interface. Consult the mixer's documentation for details on channel functions and other elements of use.