How do you use Aux Sends during tracking?

Brad McGowan · 20th January 2009

I'm curious how folks that primarily work with a DAW and typically record live music employ aux sends during tracking. What minimum quantity is necessary for you to work effectively? Do you require them to be mono sends, or stereo aux sends with panning functionality? It would also be helpful if you could tell me whether you are using a hardware mixer or a software mixer to configure your cue mix sends.

And for demographic purposes, do you consider yourself to be a hobbyist or, part-time pro, or full-time pro?

thanks,
Brad

Mike Brown · 20th January 2009

Full time pro...

I am perfectly happy with 4 mono sends & 2 stereo (used with a langevin remote headphone stand).

I dont use Aux sends from the console... I use outputs of PTHD directly into the inputs of the langevin system. Patched out of the multitrack returns ( one of the green rows) on the SSL patchbay.

Also use a great studio which has a similar furman setup.... 4 mono sends 1 stereo... works great.

If I am mixing the headphones (on aux sends) I like have stereo ones... I then patch them into the stereo inputs of the console and can mix the headphones on the monitors.

If i am on a ICON i use the headphone output on the bottom of the D-Control and mix the headphones through a pair of headphones.

Brad McGowan · 20th January 2009

Are you typically using 6 sends for "more me" feeds and then one stereo pair to duplicate the console or control room mix?

Brad

Mike Brown · 20th January 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad McGowan

Are you typically using 6 sends for "more me" feeds and then one stereo pair to duplicate the console or control room mix?

Brad

Depends on the situation... but sometimes...

If its a full band live thing then all bets are off.

Usually though its "Control Room Mix" and then more me.

Kenny Gioia · 20th January 2009

The band gets my mix as we're usually just trying to get the drums as keepers.

Drummer gets a separate stereo mix that I make him. One stereo send.

Then I give him a separate click volume that he can control.

I find the less options the more time spent on making music.

Brad McGowan · 20th January 2009

That's what I meant. I was getting at one main stereo mix + 6 more me feeds.. so 8 channels total to keep the musicians happy.

Brad

Brad McGowan · 20th January 2009

Bump for Inauguration Day. Don't feel compelled to post something. It's more important that you just do the poll.

thanks,
Brad

View Poll Results: Which configuration best describes how you use aux sends during tracking?
I use 4 aux sends to create multiple unique cue mixes for musicians.	9	69.23%
I use 4 aux sends to route signal to remote mixers that musicians use to set up their own cue mixes.	1	7.69%
I use 6 aux sends to create multiple unique cue mixes for musicians.	0	0%
I use 6 aux sends to route signal to remote mixers that musicians use to set up their own cue mixes.	0	0%
I use 8 aux sends to create multiple unique cue mixes for musicians.	0	0%
I use 8 aux sends to route signal to remote mixers that musicians use to set up their own cue mixes.	3	23.08%
Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

20th January 2009	#1
Brad McGowan Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 5,582 Thread Starter	How do you use Aux Sends during tracking? I'm curious how folks that primarily work with a DAW and typically record live music employ aux sends during tracking. What minimum quantity is necessary for you to work effectively? Do you require them to be mono sends, or stereo aux sends with panning functionality? It would also be helpful if you could tell me whether you are using a hardware mixer or a software mixer to configure your cue mix sends. And for demographic purposes, do you consider yourself to be a hobbyist or, part-time pro, or full-time pro? thanks, Brad __________________ plotagainstrachel.bandcamp.com Little Red Wagon Studios How to integrate your analog tape deck with your DAW: http://youtu.be/bswx5zrFRl0 http://youtu.be/W-II32AvVd8

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Kenny Gioia Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 8,523	The band gets my mix as we're usually just trying to get the drums as keepers. Drummer gets a separate stereo mix that I make him. One stereo send. Then I give him a separate click volume that he can control. I find the less options the more time spent on making music. __________________ It's a journey. Not a destination. Enjoy yours.

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Mike Brown Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 3,188	Full time pro... I am perfectly happy with 4 mono sends & 2 stereo (used with a langevin remote headphone stand). I dont use Aux sends from the console... I use outputs of PTHD directly into the inputs of the langevin system. Patched out of the multitrack returns ( one of the green rows) on the SSL patchbay. Also use a great studio which has a similar furman setup.... 4 mono sends 1 stereo... works great. If I am mixing the headphones (on aux sends) I like have stereo ones... I then patch them into the stereo inputs of the console and can mix the headphones on the monitors. If i am on a ICON i use the headphone output on the bottom of the D-Control and mix the headphones through a pair of headphones.