An in-line mixer combines the best of both worlds, live performance and recording capabilities. The SX4882 does this by providing additional, and separate, inputs on each channel strip to accommodate signals being returned from your multitrack recorder – and it does so without using up any of your “regular” channels. This secondary Mix B provides seamless playback and mix-down capabilities, with just a few button pushes – and no additional patching! The SX4882’s Mix B can be used to send a totally separate 2-track mix to a recording device, separate speaker zone or to a broadcast feed, plus it can function as an additional monitor or effects bus. The ingenious SX4882 really shines when it comes to making live recordings. Often input and output levels necessary for quality recording do not match the requirements of the live mix, where stage volumes factor into the overall room sound. Getting around that issue used to require a splitter – and a second mixer just for recording. The incredible SX4882 is a true recording console within an extremely versatile live performance console!