FIVE FUNDAMENTALS TO UPGRADE YOUR AUDIO
on the Behringer X32 or Midas M32
with Drew Brashler
When I started as a volunteer audio engineer, I would get so frustrated when I had all systems turned on and no sound was coming out of the PA. When feedback occurred, I didn't fully understand the issue so it felt impossible to fix in the moment.
Since then, I’ve spent the last 15 years working with churches, both on staff as a production director and by training teams of volunteers.
I believe anyone can fully understand the basics of audio when they build from the ground up.
In my X32 Fundamentals course, I’ll guide you through the five fundamentals that will help you go from overwhelmed to confident.
I’ll help you develop foundational knowledge on topics like signal flow, gain structure, EQ, compression, and effects. We'll walk through the different types of equipment you'll be working with beyond the X32 and how they work together.
While you may be familiar with some of these concepts already, I'll encourage you to brush up on these skills because they will be applied to any and all audio consoles you're in front of in the future.
By having a solid understanding of these topics, you will be better equipped to troubleshoot any issues that may arise during a live event.
I'll walk you through how to use each and every section of the Behringer X32 and you'll gain a deeper understanding of the console's various functions and capabilities.
By the end of the course, you'll be able to set up your board in an optimal way to support the speakers you're working with and a successful online stream.
You will know how the equipment you're working with affects the console's function and, by having a deeper reference of all the features of the X32, you'll be able to develop a faster and stronger mix every time.
I know how overwhelming it can feel when issues pop up in a live sound environment. In those moments, you have to diagnose the issue quickly without further interruption and it's easy to feel like you've caused this distraction.
I'll guide you through what I look for when something like this inevitably happens during a mix.
Since you will have built up all this foundational knowledge on how the primary concepts combine and create audio, you will be able to confidently make split second decisions to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem.
Do you get stressed anticipating feedback each time you step in to mix?
Feedback occurs when the sound from the speakers is picked up by the microphones and then amplified again, creating a loop of sound that can quickly become loud and disrupting to the audience.
We can't avoid feedback altogether but we can work to anticipate and prevent feedback from happening. In the course, we'll walk through EQ, compression & microphone placement, as well as tools that can help so that you can stop worrying and get back to the creative elements of mixing.
Having a baseline console flow that works for you will make you react faster in the moment. You'll find that mixing will be more enjoyable when you can quickly reference where everything is located.
In the course, I create a brand new mix from scratch by starting with the bonus blank scene you'll receive by joining. I listen for the details in the music and build the mix on the X32 while talking through my choices as I go. Exploring this section of the course, and even re-watching it over time will help you develop an internal decision-making process when you are mixing live.
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Hi, I'm Drew Brashler 👋
I've spent the last 15 years teaching audio and production primarily through my YouTube channel. I've worked in churches of all sizes, with bands, and on corporate events.
I specialize in working with the Behringer range of products, live audio mixing, and RF coordination.
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