Industry Jul 26, 2026

Guide to Understanding Mixing Console Functions

Faders, knobs, buttons, sliders and sockets explained: Here’s how to find your way around a modern mixing desk

Originally published by MusicRadar
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Guide to Understanding Mixing Console Functions
A guide has been released explaining the functions of a modern mixing console. It details the purpose of various controls such as faders, knobs, buttons, sliders, and sockets.

Understanding the operation of a single channel provides the foundational knowledge for comprehending the entire mixing desk. Originally reported by MusicRadar.