How To Setup A Mix Minus

In this video we show you exactly how to setup a mix minus on your audio mixing console. We also discuss what a mix minus is and why it is useful.

A mix-minus is a way to describe an audio output from an audio mixing console. With this setup, the output of the audio mixer contains everything except a single input input. 

Mix-minus is often used to prevent echoes, delays, or feedback that would typically be involved in phone interviews, podcasts, video conferencing or live sound reinforcement systems.

Required Mix Minus Equipment

For a mix minus to work correctly with an audio mixer you will need:

1. Analog or Digital Audio Mixing Console with at least one auxiliary output (you can also use a FX send)
2. Microphones and cables for main mix
3. Headset Adapter Cable (see list at bottom of article)
4. 1/8″ to dual 1/4″ Cables
5. Phone or computer for remote guest

Follow the steps below to setup your mix minus:

Pricing & Specs For Mix Minus Equipment

• Headset Adapter Cable: https://currentprice.io/trs_to_mixer
• Lightning to headset adapter: https://currentprice.io/lightning_18in
• 1/8″ to Dual 1/4″ Cable: https://currentprice.io/14_to_dual_18
• TRS to XLR Cable: https://currentprice.io/trs_xlr
• Yamaha MG10 Audio Mixing Console: https://currentprice.io/yamaha_mg10
• Yamaha MG10XU Audio Mixing Console: https://currentprice.io/mg10xu
• Yamaha DXR 12 Powered Speaker: https://currentprice.io/yamaha_dxr12

Topics Covered In This Video:

• 0:00 – Introduction
• 0:10 – What Is A Mix Minus?
• 1:10 – Aux / FX Send On Audio Mixer
• 2:23 – Using A Phone / Headset Adapter
• 6:18 – Using Line In/Out On A Computer
• 7:20 – Final Thoughts