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The MiniMixer allows recording the microphone mix to the computer while simultaneously broadcasting content from the same PC. The MIC REC output delivers the microphone mix (post-compressor), available even when microphone channels are turned off.

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Connection Diagram

Minimixer Recording Pn

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Basic Connection

  • The computer must have an analog line input (common in desktop or mini-tower PCs).
  • The “Y” splitter cable connects the three TRS in parallel.
    • Can be purchased with the Solidyne MNG-Mini cable kit (see Cables and Accessories section).
    • Any standard “Y” splitter TRS 1/8” → 2 × TRS 1/8” female can be used, with TRS-TRS cables to the LINE IN input of the console and computer.
  • The recording software must be configured to work with the PC’s internal line input and output (or other audio interface connected for microphone recording).
  • In the reference diagram, speakers appear connected directly to the computer output.

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Alternative Connection with ASIO Interface

If you have an audio interface with ASIO support:
  • The ASIO interface output can connect directly to MiniMixer’s LINE IN.
  • Software with ASIO support must be used (e.g.: Reaper, Vegas, Audition).
  • During recording, internal input monitoring is activated on the software channel, while microphones are heard through MiniMixer’s LINE IN.
  • During playback, recorded material plays directly to the console.
Built-in PC sound cards usually have latencies of ~0.5 seconds, making it impossible to monitor your own voice in real-time.
In these cases, connection must be done using the basic scheme explained above.

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Recording Procedure

1

Play programming from computer

The PC plays Audicom-MX programming (or other software) entering via USB to MiniMixer (fader #4).
The console’s VU meter should show peaks at 0 VU to maintain correct streaming level.
2

Configure microphone status

The MASTER MIC button must be off, as microphones should not go on air.
The on-air light remains off.
3

Monitor transmission or recording

  • To monitor streaming transmission in headphones: press PGM button in CUE MONITOR zone.
  • For recording: keep this button released to avoid hearing the transmission.
4

Send microphones to recording output

Raise the MIC-1, MIC-2 and MIC 3+4 faders.
Adjust levels watching the MIC COMP indicator, which should show two LEDs lit.
5

Monitor during recording

Use headphones connected to the console.
  • If there are speakers in Headphone-1, they must be muted to prevent feedback, since automatic muting doesn’t activate when the on-air light is off.
6

Listen to microphone mix in headphones

In the PHONE zone:
  • Set PHONE/LINE IN to LINE IN position.
  • Set CUE/PGM to CUE position.
  • Set level control to maximum.
    Final volume adjustment is done with the CUE MONITOR control.
7

Play the recording

Play the file from the computer and listen through speakers or headphones connected to it.
Playback monitoringIf the computer monitors through speakers:
  • It’s advisable to fully close the level in the PHONE zone, or lower the microphone faders, to prevent audio leakage from speakers into the headphones.

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Recording Software

  • Audacity (installed with Audicom-MX): open-source multitrack editor (www.audacityteam.org).
    • Allows recording voice on one track and then adding music and effects on additional tracks.
  • HDCorder: editor included in Audicom-MX for simple recordings and edits.
Refer to Audicom documentation for more details.