The mixing desk
Example: The sound engineer adjusted levels on the mixing desk carefully.
Definition
"The mixing desk" is a piece of equipment used in music production and sound engineering that combines, adjusts, and controls audio signals from various sources to create a balanced final output. It allows sound engineers to manage volume, tone, and effects for each sound channel.
Etymology
The term "the mixing desk" comes from the combination of 'mixing,' referring to the blending of multiple audio signals, and 'desk,' which denotes a flat surface or workstation. This term reflects its function as a control panel where sounds are mixed and managed.
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"The mixing desk" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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