Gain vs Trim, Whats the Difference?

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Gain vs Trim is something I always get questions on and knowing the difference between preamp gain and digital trim will make a large difference on audio quality on your mixer. In this video I'll go over Gain vs Trim and differences and the potential pitfalls.

X32/M32 Resources:
Complete X32 Course
- https://drewbrashler.com/x32-fundamentals-course/
X32/M32 Preset and Scene Downloads
- https://drewbrashler.com/drew-brashler-store/

Products Shown in this Video:
Behringer X32:
- Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/xkbkQO
- Guitar Center: https://guitar-center.pxf.io/Qy5ZDM

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Gain vs Trim
00:35 Nominal Gain Levels on Mixers
00:48 Preamp Gain on the Behringer X32
01:04 Setting Preamp Gain During Sound Check
01:50 Importance of Proper Preamp Gain
02:56 Consequences of Clipping
03:44 Adjusting Preamp Gain
04:54 Digital Trim and Preamp Gain
05:58 HA Gain Split Feature
07:05 Digital Trim Limitations
07:39 Final Thoughts on Gain and Trim
07:56 Conclusion and Call to Action

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