So I get the concept of absolute Phase and why its important but can anyone describe what a mix without absolute phase would have the one with it would have. I am concerned cause I realised half way through a record the other day that my Kick trigger was out of phase when it was hitting the console due to faulty wiring.

I've heard repeatedly that one must check the phase of drum mics in relation to one another to find phasing problems. How does one go about doing this? I've heard things about using a "phase clicker" but I don't know what that is. Is it a procedure that one would perform which could be done with the phase meter on the console; or do you need to have a phase clicker or do you need both?

I've heard repeatedly that one must check the phase of drum mics in relation to one another to find phasing problems. How does one go about doing this? I've heard things about using a "phase clicker" but I don't know what that is. Is it a procedure that one would perform which could be done with the phase meter on the console; or do you need to have a phase clicker or do you need both?

I've heard repeatedly that one must check the phase of drum mics in relation to one another to find phasing problems. How does one go about doing this? I've heard things about using a "phase clicker" but I don't know what that is. Is it a procedure that one would perform which could be done with the phase meter on the console; or do you need to have a phase clicker or do you need both?

I've got a Soundcraft Ghost console which doesn't have a phase reverse on the tape returns or line inputs. My tape returns are normalled to the board so I decided to wire up some phase reverse points on the bay to use with the insert points. I can't seem to get it to work.
Is it because my insert points are unbalanced?

I've been tracking a "Christian Death Metal" band for the last week and a half. The guitars were all recorded by Micing a 4X12 cab with a 421 and a 57. Both close and faceing the cab about 6 inches away. They seemed to be in phase.

What is the quickest way to check phase on a couple of mics (eg. drumset) on a mixer without a phase button? I have made a short mic cable with reverse polarity to put in series one cable at a time. Is there anything that you could quickly plug into the insert on each channel for checking phase? I'm using a Mackie 24*8.

Thanks
Mike