11 Mixing ­ Consoles and how they work The Front of House mixer The mixer is the nerve center of your show and provides all of the main network and controls required to create the `out-front' sound and often the monitors as well. Every sound that is going to be in the mix will be fed into the mixer, adjusted if required and then sent back out to the PA system amplifiers. Variously called a console, board or desk, the mixer car- ries the main level and EQ controls for each channel in