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Small line mixer recommendation
I need a small line level mixer for submixing percussion instrument
mics. What I need is basically 4 inputs with gain control and eq, that will sum these channels and output to 1 or 2 balanced channels (mono or stereo, whichever). A headphone output would be nice, so that I can listen to the submix while tweaking, but isn't really necessary. The important features, to me, are good eqs for each channel, how compact and sturdy the unit is, and that it doesn't cost $1000. The reason I need this is because sending all 4 channels is inefficient, but the difference in the needed eq settings between the high and low congas alone is problematic, let alone the misc hand percussion (shakers and other noisemakers) mic. Something like the Rolls MX44 would be perfect, except it has no eqs and takes unbalanced inputs. Something like the Sampson MixPad4 would work, except that it only has 2 balanced inputs and one stereo unbalanced channel. Anyone have any experience with a compact line mixer that will do what I need, or am I just going to have to get a larger mixer and deal with it? ryanm |
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Small line mixer recommendation
"ryanm" wrote in message ...
I need a small line level mixer for submixing percussion instrument mics. What I need is basically 4 inputs with gain control and eq, that will sum these channels and output to 1 or 2 balanced channels (mono or stereo, whichever). A headphone output would be nice, so that I can listen to the submix while tweaking, but isn't really necessary. The important features, to me, are good eqs for each channel, how compact and sturdy the unit is, and that it doesn't cost $1000. You may be using a term you don't understand. In audio, "Line" doesn't usually refer to a wire, like clothseline, it refers to a range of voltage levels. It's more volts than a microphone puts out. If you want to mix four microphones you need a mic mixer, not a line mixer. You'd use a line mixer to mix, for example, four keyboards. Also, you need to decide what to do with the mix. 1 or 2 channels usually suggests mono (1) or stereo (2). What do you need? If you also want equalization, it will be hard to find a modern mixer that has only one or two outputs except for specialized applications, but there's a level below which you can't pay to get less, and you're there, so don't worry that you're paying for something you won't use - you're getting it for free. I would recommend a used Mackie 1202, or even a new one. That should be in the range of $200-400 (less than $1000) and will do your job perfectly. There are cheaper copies around and one of those might do the job you need, but look at the Mackie first so you'll know what you're looking for, and at. |
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Small line mixer recommendation
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"ryanm" wrote: I need a small line level mixer for submixing percussion instrument mics. All you need is the Rolls HexMix; RM65b. See: http://www.rolls.com/new/rm65.html We have them in stock; inqure if interested. -- Regards, Klay Anderson http://www.klay.com 1.800.FOR.KLAY |
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Small line mixer recommendation
"ryanm" wrote:
I need a small line level mixer for submixing percussion instrument mics. All you need is the Rolls HexMix; RM65b. See: http://www.rolls.com/new/rm65.html We have them in stock; inqure if interested. -- Regards, Klay Anderson These are fine units. My fingers are a little large to operate mine. I need to take that out the rack and get it on eBay. Surprising quality for the price. Doug |
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Small line mixer recommendation
Klay Anderson
All you need is the Rolls HexMix; RM65b. See: http://www.rolls.com/new/rm65.html Moran, Doug - Denison wrote: These are fine units. My fingers are a little large to operate mine. I need to take that out the rack and get it on eBay. It was lookin good until: Phantom Power: +36 VDC An off-by-12 error that my Earthworks mics won't tolerate. |
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Small line mixer recommendation
"Klay Anderson" wrote in message
... All you need is the Rolls HexMix; RM65b. See: http://www.rolls.com/new/rm65.html We have them in stock; inqure if interested. I was trying to avoid rack-sized stuff, because it's going to reside underneath a timbale stand, and that would make me nervous. It might get kicked or stepped on, and then there would be trouble. I had looked at that unit, though, and it does do almost exactly what I was looking for. Just hoping for something smaller. ryanm |
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Small line mixer recommendation
On Mon, 15 Sep 2003 18:30:44 -0600, "ryanm"
wrote: I was hoping for something about the size of an 8.5x11 piece of paper and about 3" deep or smaller if possible. I guess it's time for the weekly question about the new Yamaha series. They include a $100 four mic input mixer. Nobody tried one yet? Chris Hornbeck "Dip deep, Darlings!" |
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Small line mixer recommendation
ryanm wrote:
I need a small line level mixer for submixing percussion instrument mics. What I need is basically 4 inputs with gain control and eq, that will sum these channels and output to 1 or 2 balanced channels (mono or stereo, whichever). A headphone output would be nice, so that I can listen to the submix while tweaking, but isn't really necessary. The important features, to me, are good eqs for each channel, how compact and sturdy the unit is, and that it doesn't cost $1000. The reason I need this is because sending all 4 channels is inefficient, but the difference in the needed eq settings between the high and low congas alone is problematic, let alone the misc hand percussion (shakers and other noisemakers) mic. Something like the Rolls MX44 would be perfect, except it has no eqs and takes unbalanced inputs. Something like the Sampson MixPad4 would work, except that it only has 2 balanced inputs and one stereo unbalanced channel. Anyone have any experience with a compact line mixer that will do what I need, or am I just going to have to get a larger mixer and deal with it? How would this appeal ? It has faders instead of the rotary controls typical of the 'entry level' mixers made by Samson that you mention, Mackie, Behringer et al. http://www.studiomaster.com/c1.html Graham |
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Small line mixer recommendation
in article , Pooh Bear at
wrote on 9/15/03 22.43: How would this appeal ? It has faders instead of the rotary controls typical of the 'entry level' mixers made by Samson that you mention, Mackie, Behringer et al. http://www.studiomaster.com/c1.html Graham The 1402 has faders. And it has 60mm ones not 45mm. Last I checked the Behringer ones had faders as well. Also 60mm not 45. Granted I never liked studiomaster... Worked on a few of their desks that were stiff as all hell. Couldnąt even turn some of the pots, and the faders were big and balky. Felt like I was sliding them through half dried glue. J -- josh.snider cave.productions 416.524.6927 |
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Small line mixer recommendation
"Chris Hornbeck" wrote in message
... I guess it's time for the weekly question about the new Yamaha series. They include a $100 four mic input mixer. Nobody tried one yet? Nice, now we're talking. Love the mic stand mount, I have a medium height boom for micing toms/cabinets that would work perfectly without the boom. It still has more features than I need, but I mean, for $100 what's not to like? Can't buy 4 mic pres for that. Thanks, anyone have any good/bad reviews? ryanm |
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