A crash-course in how to run a sound mixer. If you are between being clueless and being someone who dabbles, you should find it useful. Welcome to all SPO and community people. Here is an index of the contents for easy access:
INTRO
0:22 Priority 1-get sound
0:40 Priority 2-sound good
VOCAB
0:53 Fader
1:05 Potentiometer
1:10 Bus
1:30 Inputs
1:32 Channel Strip
1:45 Insert
2:15 Preamp
2:34 EQ
2:52 Filter
3:08 Aux
3:20 Pan
3:29 Mute
3:31 Peak Light
3:50 PFL
4:03 Fader
4:06 Outputs
4:38 Metering/monitoring
5:03 Phantom Power
HOW TO
5:21 Setting the Preamp
6:22 ...by using the PFL
7:38 ...by other means
8:12 Using EQ
8:21 Sound examples
8:47 Tips
9:34 Using Auxiliaries
9:50 Pre and post-fader
10:49 Setting up a monitor
11:14 Setting up an effects loop
12:00 Using the Faders
Make sure leaders are audible
Fill in the background after that
12:26 Sound is everything
12:37 Monitoring location is important
13:05 Read your manual and practice
