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A 'Mix-minus' is, as the term implies, a full programme mix but with one contributing source missing from the mix. Most commonly used in broadcast applications, the mix-minus feed is used as the return (foldback) monitoring signal to a remote contributor. The idea is that the remote contributor needs to hear contributions from all other sources being mixed into the programme, but must not receive their own contribution coming back as that could result in howlrounds and confusion due to transmission delays. In programmes involving multiple remote contributors, each would need to receive its own independently generated Mix-Minus signal.
A Mix-Minus signal can be generated in several different ways, but this term normally refers specifically to a technique whereby the remote contributor is sent the full programme mix with a second version of the remote contributor's signal added in opposite polarity, thus cancelling out the remote contribution. Another technique is to use the equivalent of an Aux bus which receives contributions from every source except the remote contributor. This approach is normally described as 'N-1' or 'Clean-feed' — but the results are exactly the same.
RME's HDSPe AIO Pro PCI Express Sound Card is a very impressively specified 192kHz audio card offering 'reference-class' conversion, a powerful new headphone amplifier with relay muting during computer startup and SteadyClock FS.
US company Rane has announced significant updates to its flagship Seventy-Two MKII DJ mixer that include adding an external adjustment for crossfader tension and switching the standard faders to three new ultra-light Mag Four faders...
When it comes to portable flash recorders, Zoom is one of the first companies that spring to mind and with the PodTrak P4, they've clearly focused their attention on podcasters.
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AMD's third-generation Ryzen chips have reignited the CPU arms race with Intel — but which is best for a music-production PC?
You are that rarest of things, a musician with money to spend. Should you use that money to pay for studio time? Or invest in your own equipment and record your music at home?
In this exclusive SOS Video Feature, we talk to jungle producer Pete Cannon about how and why he’s still using Akais, Ataris and Amigas.
Max For Live's versatile MIDI CC devices open up a world of creative control.
Hit the ground running with our guide to Akai's celebrated Music Production Centre.
How does the new version of Apple's entry-level laptop fare in a music and audio-based environment?
Arturia's budget keyboard controller offers tremendous value for money with its combination of an 88-note synth-action keyboard and a handy software bundle that includes the latest version of Analog Lab.
Arturia's latest instrument is a software recreation of Oberheim's pinstriped polysynth.
Warmth is the name of the game for these three EQs, which boast modelled Marinair transformers and a range of different virtual vacuum tubes.
SampleX brings the sound of early digital samplers to your DAW.
The NiftyBundle offers an extremely affordable gateway into the world of modular synthesis.
Cubase Pro's Spectral Comparison EQ makes it easy to figure out why things sound too different or too similar!