This article will explain how you can connect an external mixer, soundcard or any other external device to Mixlr.
If you're using a DJ controller and mixing software we have dedicated articles for using Traktor, Virtual DJ, and other setups.
If you're using software such as OBS, YoloBox or Restream, this article will show you how to use third-party streaming software with Mixlr.
Connecting your device
You will first need to connect your device to your computer. It will either have a USB or a phono jack input. We have found that the most reliable devices to use with Mixlr connect via USB, so we highly recommend using USB devices where possible.
Connect your device to your computer ensuring it is connected securely.
Selecting your device
You can select your device as an input by clicking 'Select Source' for either the MIC or ANY INPUT channel.
Clicking 'Select Source' will display all the inputs you can choose from. Find your device in the listed options and hover your mouse over it until an additional menu appears.
Some machines will designate your audio device as 'Microphone' even if you are using another kind of input, for example an audio interface.
If you see an option for 'Channels 1 and 2' as well as mono channels, select 'Channels 1 and 2' to ensure your listeners hear sound through both of their speakers or headphones. (If you only have 'Channel 1' as an option this means your input device is a mono. Selecting 'Channel 1' in this case is fine, your listeners will hear your audio in both of their speakers or headphones.)
If you are using a device with multiple input channels, selecting the highest listed pair of channels will enable you to pick up the entire audio output from the device. For example, if the highest listed pair is 'Channels 7 and 8', select this option.
What if I can't see my external device?
If your external device isn't listed here it may be because you connected the device after the Mixlr app was running. If that's the case try checking the connection - ie where you have plugged the device into your computer - and then selecting 'Reload devices', which appears below the input list.
Next, click 'Select Source' again - your external device should now be available for selection from the input options.
If you still can't see the device, check that you have the latest drivers installed for the device - this is a common cause of external hardware not being listed with your input options.
If you're still having trouble finding your device after checking that you have the latest driver installed, contact us here.
Device selected
When the device has been selected you will see it listed as the input for this channel, where 'Select Source' was previously displayed.
If there is an audio signal being picked up by this input you'll see the visual display indicators for the channel lighting up.
Now that you have set up your audio device, find out how to adjust the volume
and activate monitoring.