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How many inputs do we need on our Mixer?

Types of inputs on a mixer

Mixers typically have 3 types of inputs:
 
Input Use
XLR (Mono): Balanced line input - typically microphones or output from DI boxes
Mono Line: Mono line level signal - typically the output from a  mono instrument (e.g. line out signal from a bass amp)
Stereo Line: Stereo Line level signal - typically the output from a stereo keyboard
(Usually a channel has the option of XLR or Mono line inputs)

How many channels do we need?

You can use our unique What PA Designer to work this out easily for you, but the basics are:
 
Channel How many you will need
XLRs

  • One for each vocal microphone

  • One for each instrument cabinet miked up

  • One for each DI box used
Mono Line
  • One for each mono line level instrument (or 2 for each stereo instrument)

Stereo Line
  • One for each stereo line level instrument (e.g. keyboard, CD player)
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