This article not only details the operation of the Sign Video ENG44 portable mixer, but also explains many generic concepts about using mixers for video.

A PDF downloadable version is available in the Users Manuals section.

Depending on the type of production that one does, there are two basic reasons to use a mixing panel: remote control or complete control.

At first glimpse, a professional mixing board may appear intimidating to the novice filmmaker. But they are actually fairly simple to master, and are the heart of location audio recording.

Some mixing panels, such as the Behringer UB1622FX-Pro shown here, (and other Behringer models featuring the FX suffix) feature built-in signal processors capable of adding all sorts of echo, reverb, and similar “concert” effects to your live track.