Stereo vs Mono inputs

Changing input types is done through the channel input menu, by tapping on a channels preamp icon. There will be boxes for stereo and mono at the top of the popup. Select the type desired.

What is a mono? Monophonic audio is audio that comes from a single source. Think of a single bluetooth speaker in the middle of a room. In terms of mixing consoles, a mono input channel will have a single input source (single mic, di, whatever).

What is a stereo? Stereophonic audio is audio that comes from two different sources. Think of watching a movie or show on a tv where sound can come from either side of the tv. (with clever timing and level adjustments, the sound can appear to come from anywhere between those two speakers as well). In terms of mixing consoles, a stereo input channel will have two input sources (usually related to each other, eg. left and right keyboard).

On the DiGiCo, stereo inputs will mostly work the same as mono inputs, for our use cases, but there are couple minor differences:

Panning works slightly differently: Mono inputs will allow you to pan both inputs wherever one wants in the stereo spectrum, whereas stereo inputs will only allow you to adjust the level of each side with pan.

Stereo only needs one fader: Win!

Note for advanced users: The channel will no longer have an alternate input: if we need to have an alt input, this source will need to be on two linked mono inputs.