chewbacalips
15th May 2011, 11:10
Hi. I'm new to audio hardware (but familiar with audio editing software). I'm trying to set up a PA/recording system for my church. I'm wondering if you guys could help me set up my equipment.
To my understanding, the signal flow will be as follows:
Microphone system --> Soundboard Mixer --> Amplifier --> Speakers (for audience only; no monitor speakers for performers)
Microphone System: Emerson Wireless 4-channel VHF, model WM-340
Soundboard Mixer: Electro-Voice 5212 II
Amplifier: QSC Audio Stereo Amplifier Model 1400
Speaker: I don't remember any details about the speakers right now.
MIC SYSTEM
http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/2179/micsystem.jpg
MIXER SYSTEM (FRONT)
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/9786/mixerfront.jpg
MIXER SYSTEM (BACK)
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/4753/mixerback.jpg
AMP (FRONT)
http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/6093/ampfront.jpg
AMP (BACK)
http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/8881/ampback.jpg
The only thing that's going to be going through the microphone is the voice. We won't be setting up microphones for any musical instruments or choir or anything like that. Just the voice for the sermon.
I haven't had a chance to play with any of this yet, but my guess at setting it all up, based on the photos, is as follows:
1. On the microphone system's wireless receiver, connect the XLR output to the input of my mixer. (Each of the 4 XLR microphone outputs will go to a designated XLR mixer input... the other 8 inputs on my Electro Voice mixer will most likely be unused.)
2a. Connect the 1/4" "Sub L" and "Sub R" outputs of my Electro Voice mixer to the amp's "CH1" and "CH2" inputs, respectively. My Electo Voice mixer does not offer XLR outputs, only 1/4" outputs. But my amp offers both, XLR and 1/4" inputs. So I could go from my 1/4" mixer outputs to my 1/4" amp inputs, or I could go from my 1/4" mixer outputs to my XLR amp inputs (via the proper cable for conversion). What would be the best option here? I believe this is an issue of balanced vs unbalanced cables, which I know nothing about.
2b. For recording of the sermon, connect the "Main" output of my mixer to an input on my computer, and record with proper software. My "Main" mixer output is 1/4" and my computer input is 1/8" TRS (or TS for mono). I have 2 cables for this conversion. The first converts the 1/4" to a RCA female with L and R ports. The second converts a RCA male with L and R tips to 1/8" TRS (also available with TS, for mono signal). Which should I use, the TRS for stereo or TS for mono (i.e., what's coming out of the mixer's "Main," is it mono or stereo)? Also, would I want to go into my computer's "Line-In" or "Mic-In"? I presume "Line-In."
3. Last, connect the amp to the speakers. Connect the amp's "COM + SPKR 1" and "COM + SPKR 2" outputs to two separate speakers (I have no idea what I'd do if I had more than two speakers, since my amp has only 2 outputs).
What do you guys think of that setup?
To my understanding, the signal flow will be as follows:
Microphone system --> Soundboard Mixer --> Amplifier --> Speakers (for audience only; no monitor speakers for performers)
Microphone System: Emerson Wireless 4-channel VHF, model WM-340
Soundboard Mixer: Electro-Voice 5212 II
Amplifier: QSC Audio Stereo Amplifier Model 1400
Speaker: I don't remember any details about the speakers right now.
MIC SYSTEM
http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/2179/micsystem.jpg
MIXER SYSTEM (FRONT)
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/9786/mixerfront.jpg
MIXER SYSTEM (BACK)
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/4753/mixerback.jpg
AMP (FRONT)
http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/6093/ampfront.jpg
AMP (BACK)
http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/8881/ampback.jpg
The only thing that's going to be going through the microphone is the voice. We won't be setting up microphones for any musical instruments or choir or anything like that. Just the voice for the sermon.
I haven't had a chance to play with any of this yet, but my guess at setting it all up, based on the photos, is as follows:
1. On the microphone system's wireless receiver, connect the XLR output to the input of my mixer. (Each of the 4 XLR microphone outputs will go to a designated XLR mixer input... the other 8 inputs on my Electro Voice mixer will most likely be unused.)
2a. Connect the 1/4" "Sub L" and "Sub R" outputs of my Electro Voice mixer to the amp's "CH1" and "CH2" inputs, respectively. My Electo Voice mixer does not offer XLR outputs, only 1/4" outputs. But my amp offers both, XLR and 1/4" inputs. So I could go from my 1/4" mixer outputs to my 1/4" amp inputs, or I could go from my 1/4" mixer outputs to my XLR amp inputs (via the proper cable for conversion). What would be the best option here? I believe this is an issue of balanced vs unbalanced cables, which I know nothing about.
2b. For recording of the sermon, connect the "Main" output of my mixer to an input on my computer, and record with proper software. My "Main" mixer output is 1/4" and my computer input is 1/8" TRS (or TS for mono). I have 2 cables for this conversion. The first converts the 1/4" to a RCA female with L and R ports. The second converts a RCA male with L and R tips to 1/8" TRS (also available with TS, for mono signal). Which should I use, the TRS for stereo or TS for mono (i.e., what's coming out of the mixer's "Main," is it mono or stereo)? Also, would I want to go into my computer's "Line-In" or "Mic-In"? I presume "Line-In."
3. Last, connect the amp to the speakers. Connect the amp's "COM + SPKR 1" and "COM + SPKR 2" outputs to two separate speakers (I have no idea what I'd do if I had more than two speakers, since my amp has only 2 outputs).
What do you guys think of that setup?