Reply To: Routing single input to multiple channels + Ducker as a side-chain parallel comp

[PointMan]

I had the same question too, about routing a single mic to two different channels, but for a different reason. We have two (sometimes three) different lead vocals but they’re all using one mic. I would like to apply different EQ and dynamics, even gain settings, but it sounds like I can’t do it. I guess I’ll have to buy those Y cables. Another newbie question, how do these Y cables work? Do they affect the signal going into the board?

Also, once I have them hooked up to two channels with different EQ, etc., do I just mute the channel that I don’t need and unmute the other and vice versa, when the lead vox switches? Thank you.