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
Time needed: 5 minutes
Follow these steps to setup your Yamaha MG10XU Audio Mixer with the Rode NT1 Condenser Microphone:
- 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
