Mixer Quiz

Test your knowledge with 20 questions covering the PreSonus StudioLive 32S console, signal flow, EQ, compression, and FOH mixing.

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What type of mixing console is the PreSonus StudioLive 32S?

Analog-only console Digital mixing console with touchscreen interface Software-only mixer Portable DJ mixer

What is the correct order of audio signal flow?

Fader → Gain → EQ → Output Input → Gain → Fat Channel Processing → Fader → Output Output → Processing → Input EQ → Compression → Gain → Input

What is "gain" used for on a mixing console?

Controlling the output volume to the speakers Setting the initial input level from the microphone or instrument Adding reverb effects Changing the pan position

What level should the meter typically show when setting gain properly?

Always in the red (clipping) Peaking around -18dB to -12dB (green/yellow range) Barely visible at the bottom Constantly at 0dB

What is the "Fat Channel" on the StudioLive 32S?

A wider fader The built-in channel strip with Gate, Compressor, EQ, and Limiter The bass boost feature An external effects unit

What does a Gate (noise gate) do?

Adds more gain to quiet signals Reduces or eliminates sound below a set threshold Creates an echo effect Boosts high frequencies

What is the purpose of a compressor?

To make the file size smaller To reduce dynamic range by making loud sounds quieter To add distortion To change the pitch

What does EQ (equalization) allow you to control?

The stereo balance between left and right The balance of bass, mid, and treble frequencies The reverb decay time The input gain

What are Aux sends typically used for in a worship setting?

Main speaker output only Creating monitor mixes for musicians on stage Recording purposes only Lighting control

What is the difference between "gain" and "volume/fader"?

They are the same thing Gain sets input level; fader controls output level in the mix Gain is for microphones, fader is for instruments Fader adds distortion, gain doesn't

Mixer Quiz

What type of mixing console is the PreSonus StudioLive 32S?

What is the correct order of audio signal flow?

What is "gain" used for on a mixing console?

What level should the meter typically show when setting gain properly?

What is the "Fat Channel" on the StudioLive 32S?

What does a Gate (noise gate) do?

What is the purpose of a compressor?

What does EQ (equalization) allow you to control?

What are Aux sends typically used for in a worship setting?

What is the difference between "gain" and "volume/fader"?

What does "phantom power" (+48V) provide?

When building a mix from scratch, what should you typically start with?

What is "feedback" and how can you prevent it?

What is a "Scene" on the StudioLive 32S?

What frequency range does "low-end" or "bass" typically refer to?

What is the "high-pass filter" (HPF) commonly used for on vocals?

What is "FOH" in audio terms?

If a vocalist's voice sounds "muddy," what EQ adjustment might help?

What is the "limiter" used for on the master output?

What should you do if you hear sudden loud feedback during service?