Design Concepts for Mixing Consoles for Multichannel Reinforcement Systems for Music and Theater

Brown JW. Design Concepts for Mixing Consoles for Multichannel Reinforcement Systems for Music and Theater. In: AES Convention 87. Audio Engineering Society; 1989. Paper 2849. Available from: https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=5845

@inproceedings{Brown1989_5845,
  author = {Brown, Jim W.},
  title = {{Design Concepts for Mixing Consoles for Multichannel Reinforcement Systems for Music and Theater}},
  booktitle = {AES Convention 87},
  note = {Paper 2849},
  year = {1989},
  month = oct,
  publisher = {Audio Engineering Society},
  url = {https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=5845}
}

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AB  - Over the years, a design concept has evolved for performing arts centers which includes true three-channel sound reinforcement from clusters located left, center, and right at a proscenium arch, with each cluster covering most or all of the audience seating area. Generating a viable three-channel mix for such a system using a currently available mixing console which is a standard product is problematic at best. This paper presents the functional design criteria for a new console which meets the mixing needs of such systems. The work is based on research with clients and other users, as well as the author's experience. A complete functional description of a console is presented, including functional diagrams, along with a thorough discussion of the rationale underlying all operational concepts.
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