Can you connect headphone output to mic input?
Well… a headphone out will do as a line out. However a mic in won’t do as a line in. The level out of the headphone jack will be far more than the mic input wants. Also, the mic jack is not a stereo jack as mentioned above.
What is aux send in mixer?
An “Aux Send” is a type of output used on most live sound and recording mixers. It allows you to create an “auxiliary” mix in which you have individual level control over each input channel on your mixer to your “Aux Send” output.
Can headphone jack be used as audio out?
So can a headphone output be a workable substitute for a line level output in other situations? Sure, in a pinch it will usually work okay. Headphone amps usually aren’t as free from noise and distortion as good line amps, but in many situations they can be used without significant degradation in overall sound quality.
Do I need a DAC if I have a mixer?
Yes, as long as it has a digital input and analog outputs (which is what a DAC is all about). Many modern mixers will have these, but not all do. And most pro-audio mixers will sound pretty decent too! Unless you buy something ultra-cheap… and even those aren’t; terrible.
How do I connect my microphone to my Aux?
In order to use a microphone with the Aux input, it would need to be used with a microphone preamplifier before the signal gets to the Livemix Aux in. But as luck would have it, we make just such a device. The LM-MICPRE is a mic preamp that allows you to use a standard dynamic mic as the intercom mic.
How do I set audio output as mic input?
Right-click the device and select the ‘default device option’ to ensure it is the default speaker or output device. Select the ‘reporting’ tab, which is next to your ‘playback’ tab. Right-click the device and select the ‘default option’ to ensure that the mic you wish to use is the default mic.