Newbie questions on 552 & Monitors

[Aidan Clayton]

It is all as it should be now. Thank you so much for taking the time. Is there any training where I can get up to speed on this mixer past the instruction manual?

Thanks, Aidan

[Michael Paul]

Well, other than the manual, you might give the videos that Sound Devices has posted on their website a look.

https://www.sounddevices.com/products/552/videos/

Otherwise, the 552 pretty much operates like any other mixer, so a basic understanding of signal flow would help. There are several points along the signal chain from input to output that will affect levels, so when you are trying to troubleshoot a problem, always start with the source signal and trace its route through the mixer to see where you are applying too much (or not enough) gain.

For a PC Monitor interface, the 552 is a little bit of overkill (the USB Pre2 is much better suited), but if that’s what you have, then why not?

Michael Paul
Location Sound Corp

[Aidan Clayton]

I have the 552 so so may as well use it on the PC when needed. I did have a USBPre 2 and if needed will definately grab another.Thanks.