Logic Pro X and Yamaha MG82cx mixer

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Logic Pro X and Yamaha MG82cx mixer

Hi there.

I want to record a live show into logic pro x from 2 channels on a Yamaha MG82cx mixer (on individual tracks). I know the only way to do this is via the REC OUT and by panning 1 track left and the other track right (on the Yamaha mixer) BUT this will obviously affect the FOH mix for the live show. Is there any other way to do it? For example, have track 1 that's panned in the centre for FOH and patch it in some way to say track 3 which I pan left for Logic Pro!? I don't think this will work but is there some kind of similar option!?

I will only be using one speaker as the FOH (small gig) and the other as a foldback, therefore by panning one of the channels hard left or right...one of the tracks won't be heard at FOH at all.

Besides buying more equipment, is there anything I can do?

Thanks.

Logic Pro X

Posted on Sep 17, 2016 11:29 PM

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Answer 1

Sep 18, 2016 6:05 PM in response to techfobe

The first two channels of the MG82cx come with insert points, so that you can use them to send your channel signal to an external audio interface. Unfortunately it seems that the wiring with out on the tip of the jack is unsuitable for half-normalling, which means you'll have to make your own cables.

On the mixer side you need a stereo jack, connect tip and ring to one wire and the sleeve to the ground. On the other side of the cable you can connect a mono jack with ground on sleeve and the wire on the tip. That will give you the equivalent of a post-preamp splitter and you will be able to record the signal with your audio interface.

However, the level of the mixer channel will drop. The exact reduction (and possibly even high frequency coloration) depends on the impedance of the internal mixer circuit as well as the input impedance of your audio interface. If your audio interface offers high-Z inputs, betters use them to disturb the mixer channel as little as possible.

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Answer 2

techfobe Author

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Sep 18, 2016 6:05 PM in response to Jazzmaniac

Thanks for the response. Much appreciated. It's great to know there's a possible solution for this weekend's gig, until I research a longer term solution.....can't say I've ever made my own cables but assuming it's pretty straight forward!?

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