Evening all. I have recently brought a QU32 and use around 28 channels which all have drum machines/synths coming straight in through 28 line in channels.
I now really need advice about putting two Eventide H9 FX pedals into play. I’m pretty new to the world of mixing desks so not sure how to go about it. What I want to try and do is use both of these FX pedals as two SEPARATE effects that I could then spread over the whole of the 32 channels.
I’m wondering what would be the best and easiest way to set this up. I’m thinking at this moment that the way to go is using both of the stereo mix outs XLR’s going into both L&R jack inputs on the H9 then rerouted back into the mixer via both of the stereo inputs. I’m not sure if this is the correct way of doing things but I would be interested to find out! Not sure what settings need to be set or if things need to be changed in the mixer.
Feeding to a (stereo) Mix output and back into the Stereo inputs should be the best way to go.
Using a Mix is exactly the same like using a FX bus or LR, you probably want to set the channels to post-fader, so if you turn down the LR fader, no signal will be sent to your Mix output as well.
I’m curious to hear if this works out. My experience is that feeding the same signal through the desk twice (one direct and one via a “loop”) causes latency problems.
You can either run the FX from post EQ rather than post fader (compromise) and then use the delay option on each channel to slow down the direct signals…
OR you could run another stereo mix → stereo input loop for all the ‘dry’ signals, just routing that and the FX mixes to the main outputs…
If you need to you could add add more delay to that loop…
I’m not sure if i’m doing something wrong as I can seem to get this going. I’m looping a bass drum going directly into the line in and trying to effect it.
Stereo 5+6 XLR mix outputs feeding into two L&R jack inputs of the H9 then output of the H9 L&R going into Stereo L&R of desk.
Have pressed Mix Group button 5&6, put volume of drum channel max, same for master volume.
Can’t hear any different but I can see the master is peaking in the red.
Is there something i’m missing? I’m going through all the presets, no change, H9 is set to 100% wet.
Sorry I just can’t seem to get this going. My BD is coming in on 23. I have accessed the mix 5/6 and turn up the master and channel 23. I don’t understand where i’m assigning it, do you mean there is a menu setting I need to adjust?
I thought by turning those channels up in the Mix 5/6 layer that i should hear the audio change. Same goes if I turned up all 32 channels that the way we have routed the audio cables that the signal canrun through to all 32 by turning up all the faders in Mix 5/6 for instance.
I can see signal going into pedal activity monitor though and through H9 app signal meter. It’s in tempo with the BD. Just not hearing anything change the sound.
What do you mean by “then output of the H9 L&R going into Stereo L&R of desk.”
It needs to return to some
inputs
on the desk - could be one of the stereo channels, or line in on a pair of the mono channels. Then set it up and add it to the mix just like any other source.
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Sorry i’m new to the world of mixing desks, so please forgive me.
What i’m trying to do is like what Andreas mentioned.
“Feeding to a (stereo) Mix output and back into the Stereo inputs should be the best way to go.
Using a Mix is exactly the same like using a FX bus or LR, you probably want to set the channels to post-fader, so if you turn down the LR fader, no signal will be sent to your Mix output as well.”
Now, my mix outputs (5/6) are going out into the L&R input of the H9. From there they are leaving the two outputs abd coming back into the desk through ST1 L&R.
I can see signal levels in the H9, it was peaking at one point so I know something is happening. I candouble confirm this as I can the H9 apps signal level monitor shows activity. I just can’t hear anything.
What I want to achieve is get the H9 effect available on all 32 channels of the QU32.
OK, cowboys and cowfraus, let’s round up these dogies and brand 'em!
Cantona…
Here is a list of things you must know and verify:
Do you know where the ASSIGNMENT button is, what it is and how to use it? If not, you must.
Do you know what PFL and AFL are, how to access them and their function?
Is the SIGNAL LEVEL at each stage set to the proper level?
Are all the stages within the mixer TURNED ON?
OK.
SPECIFIC QUESTIONS:
If you’re showing signal within your device and are poitive it is outputting the signal to ST1, PFL ST1 and verify with both metering and headphones that you have incoming signal. To do this you must properly set your INPUT GAIN on ST1 for the signal to go further. Also, the ST1 must be ON and ASSIGNED to the desired bus, in this case mains L/R.
So…
Know and understand items 1, 2 and 3. Use this knowledge to CHECK AND VERIFY signal presence and level at each stage of the signal chain.
If this does not work, either your equipment is faulty or you’re missing or mis-understanding something. Guess which is most common…
