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Ausumm

Ausumm

Gold Plated Productions
Oct 21, 2008
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At my final gig of the year, I determined that there is an issue with one channel of my mixer.
Some of the signal is being lost, mostly bottom end, and it sounds pretty bad.
I have owned this Stanton RM80 for a Long time, so I am considering buying something new,
rather than buying used or getting it repaired. (here is a pic)
I could buy another RM80, but I'd like to see if there is something better.

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Here is what I absolutely MUST have:
I need at least 4 channels. (but don't want TOO many faders)
I need at least two mic inputs (prefer both were XLR, but one can be 1/4")
Must be 19" rack mountable, and not too tall.
Must have a mono/stereo option.

I like having separate channel output meters/lights, with separate gain knobs for each channel.
Don't need beat counters, effects, crossfaders.
 
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All the great rack mount mixers have been discontinued, so we're down to the American Audio 19MXR, and a couple of Behringer mixers .. plus a couple battle style for which there are rack ears available.

If you don't need a crossfader, you may be better off looking at a smaller rack mount live sound mixer.

OR .. look for a good used Pioneer 5000, Rane MP25, A&H Xone S2, etc.
 
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yeah, I've found plenty of choices,
but either Pyle-Pro or other names I am not familiar with.
Any thoughts on the American Audio mixers?
 
Ausumm said:
yeah, I've found plenty of choices,
but either Pyle-Pro or other names I am not familiar with.
Any thoughts on the American Audio mixers?
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Probably on par with the Stanton .. does have dual stereo USB and simple controller capability .. plus 3 mic inputs. I'd go with it over the Behringer models.
 
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Ausumm said:
Starting to feel like I am restoring a classic car and can't find the parts!
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Everything has gone to all-in-one controllers .. sort of like the SUV. I sometimes consider selling my Rane MP25, since I can get more than I paid for it since it's been discontinued, but then I couldn't replace it.
 
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STLRiverCityDJ said:
What about the Denon MC6000MK2? I have the original and it still works like a champ. It is a controller and a digital mixer all in one. So it can do exactly what you want and it can also be used as a controller for Serato, VDJ, Traktor, or OtsAV.
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Great unit .. I have one .. seemed overkill for what Mike wanted.

Now Mike, you could always go with one of these: Denon Professional - DN-410X $263 @ KPODJ.comhttp://denonpro.com/products/view/dn-410x#.WG1w0WratlY

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Ausumm said:
yeah, I've found plenty of choices,
but either Pyle-Pro or other names I am not familiar with.
Any thoughts on the American Audio mixers?
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I don't know about American Audio mixers, but I LOVE my American Audio controller (VMS 4.1). I also have a Pioneer controller (DDJ-T1), but prefer the VMS 4.1. This thing is built like a tank and it meets all my needs. It's also very reliable.

I also have an American Audio DP2, which is more the size and configuration you're looking for, but it's only a 2 channel controller. It's installed in my small rack and it works fine for me, but I have it plugged into another mixer in order to add additional microphones and other inputs. You can't buy a new one anyway because they don't make them anymore. This controller is also pretty well made, but I have not used much. I've rarely used my small rack.[emoji4]

If you have to go with American Audio, I don't think you'd be disappointed.


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A friend of mine just mounted a 16 channel Yamaha with these brackets! we had to make adapters to get 19 inch rack space.
 
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This is what I use! And I looooove it! Don't have it rack mounted, but it is has the threaded inserts for these brackets.

I should have got the sixteen! I do some small band sound for my daughters band.
 
Well, if I want something NEW, and I don't wanna pay $600 or $700...
I don't have many options.
And I don't want to settle for a model that doesn't have what I want, except a decent price.
I've seen the Production Company use many a Behringer 10-02 mixers.
They hold up pretty well, and I won't be using them quite that hard.
Hell, Stanton mixers aren't known for being made of steel...
but mine lasted a looooooooong time.
 
I'm gonna take a closer look at the American Audio mixer.
I was on their site yesterday, and even THEY have discontinued most of their 19" mixers.
They had some real nice ones, perhaps I can still find them.
 
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