EP 08 | What Is The Gain Knob For On A Live Audio Console?

►► Get over 20 free audio tools: https://www.producedbymkc.com/audiotoolkit Get gain right and everything else falls into place. Really! Even though managing levels is one of the core concepts in live audio its still widely misunderstood. Today I hope to unpack exactly what the gain knob does (and how it affects the device its attached to) and how to use it properly. We'll cover: - Is it "bad" if your gain is super high? - What levels should you be shooting for? - Should you use a pad? - And much more! 🔗 Links: 🏗️ System Tuning Workshop For Beginners - https://www.producedbymkc.com/systemtuningworkshop ⚒️ Audio Toolkit - https://www.producedbymkc.com/audiotoolkit 🆕 New To Sound System Design? Start Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqLfCybtxh0HTXmXl4nKZO64yHmQP0lRi 💼 Hire Me To Design & Tune Your System - https://www.producedbymkc.com/workwithme 🔊 Subwoofer Videos - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqLfCybtxh0H7gaGak2Gfe3ogiyogc6bX