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When to drive levels on a live mixing desk: Pro tips from Shan Hira Featured Image
Sam WillisJan 25, 2025 12:00:00 PM< 1 min read

When to drive levels on a live mixing desk: Pro tips from Shan Hira

Knowing when and how to use volume is crucial for every live sound engineer. Get some pro tips for using volume from sound engineer Shan Hira in this Learn From The Pros session.

Shan Hira, a veteran sound engineer who has worked with the likes of The Chemical Brothers and New Order, spoke to our students to give his tips for driving levels on a mixing desk and the best ways to ensure a mix is both loud and clean.

Find out how and when is best to drive levels on a live sound mixing desk here.

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Sam Willis

Sam Willis is dBs Institute's Content & Communications Manager and a writer with over ten years of experience. As a music writer, his work has been published in titles including Vice, PAPER Magazine, Red Bull Music, Long Live Vinyl Magazine and Classic Pop Magazine. As a copywriter, he has written long and short-form content for clients across several industries.

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