Industry Jul 26, 2026
Guide to Using a Mixing Console
Faders, knobs, buttons, sliders and sockets explained: Here’s how to find your way around a modern mixing desk
Originally published by
MusicRadar
A guide explains the fundamentals of using a modern mixing desk, focusing on the function of individual components. Understanding a single channel provides the basic knowledge for operating the entire console. Originally reported by MusicRadar.
The explanation covers faders, knobs, buttons, sliders, and sockets, demystifying the layout and controls of mixing consoles. Originally reported by MusicRadar.