So far you've learned to control individual channels, individual volume, and the like on the mixer. The master section (shown in FIGURE 10-4) is where you control the final output, after all the separate levels have been set. A simple master section contains one main volume control for the entire mix. You might get separate left and right channels, or the channels might be combined into one fader. A more advanced mixer goes beyond just master volume controls. If your mixer supports “buses,” you will find those level controls here as well. Auxiliary effects and send and return levels can also be set here.

FIGURE 10-4

Master section