Microphones, Mixers & Monitors Understanding the basics of live sound, from the microphone to the mixer to the speakers, is essential for any player wanting to gain confidence transmitting their music from the stage to an audience. In this workshop we will trace the audio signal flow from your instrument to the audience, explore how to hear yourself on stage with monitors, understand how to use equalization (EQ), learn about types of microphones and how to "work" a mic. Bring instruments.