RAVE AutoMix

The RAVE AutoMix allows multiple mono audio channels to be gain-balanced in the mix so that the output level is stable and consistent. This is most often used with multiple microphones where the RAVE AutoMix balances the gain from each mic when one or all participants are speaking. The RAVE AutoMix will manage the gain for all the mics based who is talking to make the output sound like a single mic that is being passed around.

For example, when nobody is speaking, the automixer fades all the channels up to a gain that is the equivalent of a single mic at full gain.



If a single participant starts talking the RAVE AutoMix fades their mic up to full gain and fades all the other mics down. This repeats as each participant takes their turn talking. The RAVE AutoMix will fade the mic down for the participant that was talking and fades up the mic of the participant that is now talking.



If multiple participants start talking then the RAVE AutoMix fades all their mics up but the total gain is shared amongst those mics. No one mic gets full gain and so the output remains stable.



Keep the following in mind:

Keep the following in mind when using the RAVE AutoMix:

  • Any aux layer can be assigned as a RAVE AutoMix.
  • All input channels must be mono. Use the Mono Sum setting to sum stereo channels together or select a mono Audio Source.
  • Only the audio feeds that you want processed by the RAVE AutoMix should be enabled for the layer assigned as an RAVE AutoMix.
  • The levels for each mic should be adjusted before the RAVE AutoMix so that you can compensate for low or loud speakers.
  • The RAVE AutoMix is not recommended for singing or instrumental sources. Some exception use cases may for a primary and backup mic (muted until needed) or if a performer uses two mics in a performance and monolog configuration.

RAVE AutoMix Weight Explained

Weight in the RAVE AutoMix sets the relative priority that is applied to the input. Weight is not gain and does not change the level of an input. If all mics are set to the same weight then they are prioritized equally by the RAVE AutoMix. If one participant starts speaking then their mic is faded to the maximum gain and the others are faded down. If more than one participant is speaking then their mics are faded up to share the maximum gain that a single mic would use. If one of the mics is given more weight, then it will be given more gain when that participant speaks. In practical terms, it makes the participant easier to be heard above the others.