Frequently Asked Questions:
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How do I get the signals from the PA system into myMix ?
Whether you have an analogue or a digital console, interfacing with the myMix system is easy.
Do I need a special type of SD/SDHC card?
Are there a maximum number of myMix units in a system?
No. You can have an unlimited number of myMix, each controlling up to 16 channels of audio. The only possible limitation on the number of myMix units in a system is the number of ports on your Ethernet switch.
We are a band with four musicians, how many myMix do we need?
We highly recommend one myMix per musician, and have found in our testing with musicians that once they experience the ability to create their very own mix they aren’t very excited about going back to previous monitoring methods. That doesn’t mean you can’t share a myMix. Just know that you will be forced to compromise your ideal mix, the very problem myMix aims to solve.
Can I use the headphone outputs and the line level outputs at the same time?
Yes. The signal being fed to the headphone and line outputs are identical. So if you want to use an in-ear monitoring system in addition to wedges, go for it.
We are four musicians with seven mics/instruments, but the keyboardist needs three channels. There are only two inputs per myMix, how would we connect his third input?
If one of the musicians is only using one of his inputs simply plug the keyboardist’s third input into a spare channel. The inputs on each myMix are there to provide a way to inject signals onto the network, and the sources of those signals do not necessarily need to come from the person using that myMix unit. Or, if you have direct outputs on your mixing console (or other external microphone preamps) you could send line level signals into the IEX-16L input box from direct channel ouputs or aux sends, and connect that to the same switch as the myMix.
If we connect our instruments/mics directly to myMix, how do we get the signal to the FOH console?
If you have an existing sound system in which you want to integrate myMix, you can either use an IEX-16L input expander at the FOH position and take direct or aux outputs from the console, or, if you have a stage splitter box, you can connect the source to the split and send one output to myMix and the other to the FOH console. Depending on the situation you can even use an additional myMix as the FOH mixer and completely eliminate the console and snake.
What kind of headphones do you recommend, is there something special to look for?
Headphone selection is a very personal choice. Besides the obvious preferences you may have regarding brand, size, color etc, you should look for headphones that have high sensitivity combined with an impedance of 16 to 100 Ohms to ensure plenty of output power. We also recommend to use headphones or In-Ear monitors that provide a good acoustical isolation.
Our singer uses an in-ear system, but our guitar player wants to use his wedge, can we use both for myMix?
Absolutely. The great thing about myMix is that it doesn’t limit you to a silent rehearsal environment where everyone is forced to use headphones. Again, the Master Equalizer in each myMix unit lets your guitar player optimize his wedge and your singer dial in his in-ears.
Can we combine a traditional monitoring setup with a myMix setup?
Yes. The IEX-16L allows you to take direct outputs from your console to feed the myMix system, while you use your aux sends for everyone else in the band who prefers that you mix their monitors for them. This is great when you have a musician who is the main focus of the band with a dedicated monitor engineer, but the rest of the band can be on myMix with complete control of the monitor mix they are hearing.
Can I plug my guitar directly into myMix, or do I need a guitar amplifier?
You can, but it isn’t recommended. The impedance of the myMix inputs is really for mic and line level sources, not instrument level sources. In our experience we have found very few guitar players who prefer the sound of a direct guitar sound over an amp or even an amp modeler. So we would suggest some of the following alternatives: use a mic on your amp and plug it into myMix, use an amp modeler directly into myMix, use the recording output or your amp (if it has one) directly into myMix, or plug your guitar into a direct box, then into myMix.
I want to mount myMix to a microphone stand. Do I need to buy the microphone stand mount separately?
No. Every myMix comes with an included microphone stand adapter.
Our band wants to use myMix as a portable multi-track recording rig, but we want to use our high end microphone preamps. How do we do that?
Just connect your high end mic preamps to an IEX-16L and use them as the front end for the system. Each band member can have a myMix for their personal mix, and if they each have an SD card, can all go home with a multi-track recording of the session.
What type of inputs are on the back of the IEX-16L?
The IEX-16L uses two DB25 connectors with the Tascam style pin-out. The IEX-16L is set up to receive line-level analog signals. Eight-channel DB25 snakes are readily available to suit your particular needs, whether they be ¼” TRS or XLR.
Can I have a myMix system where some units are powered by the included power supply and some are powered by POE?
Yes. There are no problems mixing POE units with those being powered by the included power supply.
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I don't know a lot about Ethernet switches. What should I look for when buying a switch?
I don't know a lot about Ethernet switches. What should I look for when buying a switch?
How does audio work on the myMix network?
How is myMix different from other personal monitoring systems?
myMix is designed to be very intuitive for people who want to stay in the creative state of mind. The full color LCD display uses names, not channel numbers or scribble strips, allowing superior ease-of-use. myMix does not use expensive proprietary network hardware, just off-the-shelf switches that allow you to choose what is best for your application. myMix has local inputs which allow it to be used with an IEX-16L input expander as part of a larger sound system, or as a portable stand alone system. Built-in effects, channel EQ and master ouput EQ, and the availability of hundreds of network channels gives myMix versatility and flexibility for future growth.And with built-in multi-track recording, myMix is a solution for portable recording as well as archiving and educational scenarios.
myMix is designed to be very intuitive for people who want to stay in the creative state of mind. The full color LCD display uses names, not channel numbers or scribble strips, allowing superior ease-of-use. myMix does not use expensive proprietary network hardware, just off-the-shelf switches that allow you to choose what is best for your application. myMix has local inputs which allow it to be used with an IEX-16L input expander as part of a larger sound system, or as a portable stand alone system. Built-in effects, channel EQ and master ouput EQ, and the availability of hundreds of network channels gives myMix versatility and flexibility for future growth.And with built-in multi-track recording, myMix is a solution for portable recording as well as archiving and educational scenarios.
Are there a maximum number of myMix units in a system?
No. You can have an unlimited number of myMix, each controlling up to 16 channels of audio. The only possible limitation on the number of myMix units in a system is the number of ports on your Ethernet switch.
We are a band with four musicians, how many myMix do we need?
We highly recommend one myMix per musician, and have found in our testing with musicians that once they experience the ability to create their very own mix they aren’t very excited about going back to previous monitoring methods. That doesn’t mean you can’t share a myMix. Just know that you will be forced to compromise your ideal mix, the very problem myMix aims to solve.
Can I use the headphone outputs and the line level outputs at the same time?
Yes. The signal being fed to the headphone and line outputs are identical. So if you want to use an in-ear monitoring system in addition to wedges, go for it.
We are four musicians with seven mics/instruments, but the keyboardist needs three channels. There are only two inputs per myMix, how would we connect his third input?
If one of the musicians is only using one of his inputs simply plug the keyboardist’s third input into a spare channel. The inputs on each myMix are there to provide a way to inject signals onto the network, and the sources of those signals do not necessarily need to come from the person using that myMix unit. Or, if you have direct outputs on your mixing console (or other external microphone preamps) you could send line level signals into the IEX-16L input box from direct channel ouputs or aux sends, and connect that to the same switch as the myMix.
If we connect our instruments/mics directly to myMix, how do we get the signal to the FOH console?
If you have an existing sound system in which you want to integrate myMix, you can either use an IEX-16L input expander at the FOH position and take direct or aux outputs from the console, or, if you have a stage splitter box, you can connect the source to the split and send one output to myMix and the other to the FOH console. Depending on the situation you can even use an additional myMix as the FOH mixer and completely eliminate the console and snake.
What kind of headphones do you recommend, is there something special to look for?
Headphone selection is a very personal choice. Besides the obvious preferences you may have regarding brand, size, color etc, you should look for headphones that have high sensitivity combined with an impedance of 16 to 100 Ohms to ensure plenty of output power. We also recommend to use headphones or In-Ear monitors that provide a good acoustical isolation.
Our singer uses an in-ear system, but our guitar player wants to use his wedge, can we use both for myMix?
Absolutely. The great thing about myMix is that it doesn’t limit you to a silent rehearsal environment where everyone is forced to use headphones. Again, the Master Equalizer in each myMix unit lets your guitar player optimize his wedge and your singer dial in his in-ears.
Can we combine a traditional monitoring setup with a myMix setup?
Yes. The IEX-16L allows you to take direct outputs from your console to feed the myMix system, while you use your aux sends for everyone else in the band who prefers that you mix their monitors for them. This is great when you have a musician who is the main focus of the band with a dedicated monitor engineer, but the rest of the band can be on myMix with complete control of the monitor mix they are hearing.
Can I plug my guitar directly into myMix, or do I need a guitar amplifier?
You can, but it isn’t recommended. The impedance of the myMix inputs is really for mic and line level sources, not instrument level sources. In our experience we have found very few guitar players who prefer the sound of a direct guitar sound over an amp or even an amp modeler. So we would suggest some of the following alternatives: use a mic on your amp and plug it into myMix, use an amp modeler directly into myMix, use the recording output or your amp (if it has one) directly into myMix, or plug your guitar into a direct box, then into myMix.
I want to mount myMix to a microphone stand. Do I need to buy the microphone stand mount separately?
No. Every myMix comes with an included microphone stand adapter.
Our band wants to use myMix as a portable multi-track recording rig, but we want to use our high end microphone preamps. How do we do that?
Just connect your high end mic preamps to an IEX-16L and use them as the front end for the system. Each band member can have a myMix for their personal mix, and if they each have an SD card, can all go home with a multi-track recording of the session.
What type of inputs are on the back of the IEX-16L?
The IEX-16L uses two DB25 connectors with the Tascam style pin-out. The IEX-16L is set up to receive line-level analog signals. Eight-channel DB25 snakes are readily available to suit your particular needs, whether they be ¼” TRS or XLR.
The version IEX16L-A has additional digital inputs in ADAT format, which can be selected in groups of 8 channels. So whether you have analogue or digital signals with IEX16L-A you can even mix them.
Can I have a myMix system where some units are powered by the included power supply and some are powered by POE?
Yes. There are no problems mixing POE units with those being powered by the included power supply.
When I have a unit being powered by POE and I plug in the power supply I can remove the POE and the unit stays on. Why does it reboot when I remove the power supply, but keep the POE source plugged in?
It has to do with the POE switch. POE switches have a built in function that allows them to know if a network device needs POE. If the detector circuit sees that a network device is already getting power from another source it will cease sending POE to that particular port. Once the alternative power source is gone it takes the detector circuit a few seconds to realize that the device needs power, causing a temporary loss of electricity to the myMix.
How do I save my settings to profiles?
Once you have recalled a profile, any change you make to your myMix is automatically updated in the current profile. So, you don’t really have to do anything to save your settings. If you want to add additional profiles make sure you create the profile first before you start making changes to the mix settings.
What Input mode should I use?
The Input mode tells the rest of the myMix units on the network how to view your particular local inputs. In Stereo mode, the audio comes in discretely left and right, but only shows up on the network as one “channel”. This is so everyone doesn’t have to turn up your left and right signal separately. Dual mono mode will show two discretely named channels on the network. Mono mode simply tells the network that you are only using the first input and keeps the second channel hidden because it is not in use. None mode tells the network that you are not using the local inputs to inject signals onto the network.
Can I have two different mixes on a single unit with one coming out of the line outputs and one coming out of the headphone output?
No. The line level outputs and headphone output share the same stereo mix information.
Can I assign my line level outputs or my headphone output to be a pass through for my local inputs?
No. The two sets of outputs are only for your stereo mix.
How does the master EQ work?
The Master Equalizer is a four band parametric with selectable high and low shelving, adjustable Q and frequency selection. It affects both the line and headphone outputs. Master EQ settings are stored in Profiles, so each time you make a change it is automatically updated in the profile. The Master EQ is great for tailoring the overall mix EQ to the output device. Some examples are adding low end to cheap headphones, cutting a ringing frequency in a stage wedge, or even tuning main speakers to the room while using myMix as a main house mixing board. The Bypass switch allows you to toggle back and forth to see how much you are affecting the signal.
How many effects are on myMix?
There is one global effect in myMix that has the option of small, medium, or large room or hall reverbs, or adjustable delay. You can send as much of each channel into the effect as you desire on the main mix page. To describe how it works in “sound person” language, it’s like having one effect unit with 7 presets, a return set to 100%, and each channel has an aux send.