In this tutorial we show you how to setup and connect the Rode NT1 Condenser Microphone to the Yamaha MG10XU Audio Mixer. At 3:41 you can hear how this setup sounds when connected to the audio mixer.
How To Setup Yamaha MG10XU With Rode NT1
Follow these steps to setup your Yamaha MG10XU Audio Mixer with the Rode NT1 Condenser Microphone:
Total Time: 5 minutes
Connect Yamaha MG10XU to Power & Turn On
Connect Yamaha MG10XU to Computer
Using USB-B to USB-C cable or USB-B to USB-A Cable
Connect Rode NT1 Microphone to Yamaha MG10XU
Using XLR Cable
Turn on Phantom Power (+48v)
Turn Level Up to Triangle
Also known as Zero or Unity
Setup Gain
If recording, increase gain until LED meter goes between -18 dB and -12 dB
If live, increase gain until LED meter goes between -6 dB and 0 dB
Set Compression, FX, EQ, etc. (optional)
Open recording software on your computer:
Garageband, Logic, Ableton, ProTools, etc.
Press Record
Yamaha MG10XU and Rode NT1 Mic Pricing
- Yamaha MG10XU Audio Mixer: https://currentprice.io/mg10xu
- Rode NT1 Condenser Microphone: https://geni.us/nOmPlN
- XLR Cable: https://currentprice.io/xlr_cable
- Mic Stand: https://currentprice.io/desk_stand
Yamaha MG10XU and Rode NT1 Chapters / Topics
- 0:00 – Introduction
- 0:29 – Price & Specs
- 0:38 – SMR vs SM6 Shockmount
- 0:54 – Microphone Placement
- 1:45 – Pop Filter
- 2:14 – Connect Rode NT1 to Yamaha MG10XU
- 2:32 – Audio Mixer Setup
- 2:42 – Phantom Power
- 3:00 – Audio Mixer Setup (cont.)
- 3:40 – Compression
- 4:05 – High Pass Filter
- 4:22 – Equalization (EQ) Settings
- 5:47 – Effects & FX Send
- 6:31– Final Thoughts
