How to Connect a Reverb
Effects processing is a key component of any effective audio mixing board configuration. While many new mixers include built-in, effects processing features, a dedicated effects unit allows for more control, and often better sounding mixes. Whether you're mixing live music, or a recording studio session, a solid reverb effects processor will do wonders to provide ambience and character to any mix. However, it's instrumental that you understand how to correctly connect your external reverb unit to your mixing board.
- Reverb effects processing unit
- Audio mixer
- 1/4-inch audio cables
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Instructions
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Connect two 1/4-inch audio cables to the outputs labeled "Left" (L) and "Right" (R) on the back of your reverb effects processor unit.
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Connect the opposite ends of the 1/4-inch cables to the corresponding "L" and "R" inputs on the "Stereo/Aux Return" section on the back side of the mixer.
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Connect another 1/4-inch audio cable from one of the inputs labeled "Aux/Send" on the back of your mixer, to the auxiliary input on your reverb effects unit.
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Turn on your mixer and the external reverb unit. Play around with the reverb unit, and adjust the stereo send volume knob to control the amount of reverb coming through your mixer.