When you are renting a sound board, it is important that you determine whether you need to have a digital or analog mixing board, and what features you really need for the project. You should also consider the manufacturer. With something as important as audio, you want to work with a brand that has a good reputation in the field, as high quality devices really can make all the difference in the world when it comes to the sound quality of your audio. You may also want to consider the complexity, as it can be difficult to run some of the sound boards because of the number of options they offer. Sometimes, simpler might be better for something such as a meeting.

Many different sound boards are available, but many of them will have a number of the same basic features. These include both the aforementioned analog and digital models. They will all have audio level metering, channel inputs for manipulating different sources of audio through the same mixing board, and master controls to handle all of the audio at the same time. All good quality mixing boards will have a minimum of these features. Most of the boards on the market will have a number of other features as well. Some of the boards will have power amps on board, which can eliminate the need to have another amplifier attached to them.

The sound board is not a recording device. Instead, it is a part of the recording and broadcasting chain of equipment. This particular piece of equipment is capable of changing the overall sound of live audio input. It is also possible to take recorded audio and run it through a sound board for the same effect. Both analog and digital models are available.

Sound boards, often called mixing consoles and audio production consoles, are very helpful for creating the perfect sound for just about any occasion and project. These devices are able to combine and mix electronic audio signals. They can combine signals, route them, change the levels, change the timbre, add effects, and change the overall dynamics of the sound.

• Recording Studios
• Public Address Systems
• Sound Reinforcement Systems
• Broadcasting
• Television
• Post-Production Film

• Yamaha
• Allen & Heath
• Peavey
• Mackie
• Slate