Equipment recommendations
- Thread starter Patrick
- Start date
Do you already have an iPad or Andriod tablet? For the same price at that Mackie analog mixer you can get a Behringer X12. A digital mixer will be much more flexible and has more tools included.
No, there is no wifi in the building so that option would not work, but thanks though
Actually, the Behringer XR12 has it's own WiFi you can use to control it. I also have one of those. Lots of capability for the money, but the analog mixers will be easier for casual users to use as well.
Behringer makes some good signal processors and mixing boards. Don't count them out for that. I just wouldn't buy any of their speakers.
Just a side note sir. I would be very careful who I allowed to use that system and set things up on it. You really want to make sure the person knows their stuff and not think they know what they are doing.
Just a side note sir. I would be very careful who I allowed to use that system and set things up on it. You really want to make sure the person knows their stuff and not think they know what they are doing.
some mixers and even speakers, yamaha in particular, allow direct plug in of guitars, no DI box needed.
I was waiting for someone to bring up the Behringer x12 digital mixer. I would get one except I'm not ready for the learning curve. No more reason to carry around outboard effects or processors!
And I've never had a problem plugging my acoustic directly into any mixer.
And I've never had a problem plugging my acoustic directly into any mixer.
For a DJ, not as much of a benefit, although you can bury it low in a rack and treat it like an Input/Output panel since you really don't need to touch it. For band work, they excel, since you can go out front to control things without having to run cables .. PLUS you can recall settings for various venues.
I think I am going to go with the Mackie board with the bag, the Furman power strip and 2 K12s ... thanks for all the advice guys.. now just need to find a company to give me the best deal lol
Good choices. May not be the most economical route in the short run but, you know all your choices will work well & no upgrade will be needed for quite a good time ,if at all.
Good Luck Patrick !
Check out KPODJ for the mixing board. See if they have the Mackie mixer. If they do sign up for the VIP registration.
The issue that is going to confront you with the Mackie and the Yamahais the lack of Gate and Dynamics. Anytime you have open mics the need for these outboard processors will reveal itself. With a digital mixer you can keep the small footprint you seek because this processing (and more) will all be on board.
at·ten·u·a·tor
əˈtenyəˌwādər/
noun
əˈtenyəˌwādər/
noun
- a device consisting of an arrangement of resistors that reduces the strength of a radio or audio signal.
Yeah one of them does have mute buttons-- the Yamaha, I think (don't feel like looking now)?
And of course, they both have faders that are attenuators, which are really rheostatic potentiometers. Although some mixers might not use linear, but rotary (if you are realllly old).
GJ
And of course, they both have faders that are attenuators, which are really rheostatic potentiometers. Although some mixers might not use linear, but rotary (if you are realllly old).
GJ
The Mackie has "mute" buttons (kill sound when pressed) .. the Yamaha has channel "on" buttons (turn on channel when pressed). You get used to the Yamaha, but it was one of the things I hated on my Yamaha MG16 years ago, though they do light up to show the channel is passing signal.
Say, who is that fine looking-fellow? I think he used to be on that 70's show, "James at 16."
GJ
GJ