Video Transcript
Overview
5m 42s
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The TouchMix-30 Pro represents a new standard for performance in a live sound reinforcement digital mixer.
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It has the features and functionality that will satisfy the most demanding professional while also providing the TouchMix Series’ intuitive workflow
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delivering great results, quickly and easily, to users at every level of experience.
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The TouchMix-30 Pro has a total of 32 inputs including 24 mic/line inputs
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plus 6 full-featured line inputs and MP3 playback on a USB input.
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There’s also a dedicated talkback input so you won’t have to give up a channel if you want to talk to the stage.
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On the output side, there are 16 total outputs – Main left / right plus 14 auxes.
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In addition there’s a left/right monitor output that can be used to drive a monitor system at the mix position.
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In looking at the TouchMix-30 Pro, you can see that impressively, all of this fits in a package that’s about the same size as many 16 input mixers.
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We’ve created an entire series of videos covering all of the new features of the TouchMix-30 Pro
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which will show you how to quickly and easily get the most out of your mixer.
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Here’s a brief overview of these new features:
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One of the new “pro” features we’re introducing with the TouchMix-30 Pro is a built in Real Time Analyzer – or RTA.
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The equalizer screens for all input and output channels can display an RTA.
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There’s also a second RTA – great to run on a tablet device. There’s even an optional rack for your tablet.
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What’s great about the second RTA is that you can look at any of the mixer outs or the Cue signal – or even a room mic via the Talkback microphone input.
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And of course, we should mention that there are remote control apps for both iOS and Android tablets and smartphones.
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If you’re into recording, here’s something you are going to like. In addition to 32-channel direct-to-USB multi-track recording
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the TouchMix-30 Pro also connects to Digital Audio Workstations running on Apple Mac computers.
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That makes this live sound reinforcement mixer also a 32 by 32 digital audio interface.
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As everyone knows, feedback is the nemesis of live sound system operators – and their audiences.
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The TouchMix-30 Pro adds a powerful Anti-Feedback wizard that can automatically ring out your system for maximum gain before feedback.
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It uses the 12 tunable notch filters provided on every mixer output.
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Speaking of set up and help, TouchMix-30 Pro features a room tuning wizard that assists in room equalization.
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It tells you where to place the microphone and lets you select a target tuning curve.
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Another new feature is Copy and Paste.
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This function lets you copy an entire mix, a complete channel setting, or just a single EQ, compressor, or gate and paste it somewhere else.
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It’s simple to use because what you see is what you get.
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If the is displaying an aux mix, just copy it, select another aux mix and paste it. It’s just that easy.
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Also new with the TouchMix-30 Pro is the Patch Matrix.
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It makes it easy to send a single input to multiple channels or to rearrange the patching of the mixer.
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Operation is incredibly simple – just touch and route.
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The main interface on the TouchMix-30 Pro is this large, 10 inch, advanced multi-touch display.
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The extra screen space gave us room to add one of our favorite features – the Aux Mix select buttons.
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These buttons show the names and numbers of all the auxes so flipping from one mix to another is incredibly fast and easy.
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The larger screen also can display the Channel Overview.
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Now there’s a single screen that shows all the settings for an input or output channel at once.
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For the last of “what’s new”, the TouchMix-30 Pro features 8 sub groups with individual EQ and compression on each.
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Beyond new features, the TouchMix-30 Pro also offers many additional refinements and enhancements.
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For instance, it has 6 onboard effects and all the outputs now have a 1/3 octave graphic EQ plus a 6 band parametric EQ.
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So, which TouchMix is right for you? Here’s what to consider.
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Start with your input and output channel count. If it looks like you’d be close to filling up a TouchMix-8, choose the TouchMix-16.
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And if you’re close to using all the inputs and/or outputs on a TouchMix-16, you should seriously consider the TouchMix-30 Pro.
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Nobody has ever been sorry they got a mixer with too-many inputs and outputs.
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Beyond channel count, the new features on the TouchMix-30 Pro might drive your decision. In review, the new features are:
Lesson Description
Overview
5m 42s
The features, functionality, and intuitive workflow of the TouchMix-30 Pro will satisfy the most demanding professional.