Which Mixer To Choose?

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djoutlaw

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I recently purchased a wireless mic setup (GTD 787 HL), which comes with two handhelds and two headsets/lapels (I'm waiting for it to be delivered next week). I have never needed a wireless mic setup until now and I don't know how often it will be used. I got this GTD setup because of its versatility.

With that said, the current mixer that I have (Numark dmx6) has one 1/4" mic input. Thus, I will be able to control the four mic's with one volume control. This might work for me or it might not--I don't know yet. How many of you use one volume control for multiple mic's? What are the advantages/disadvantages? If I need to have individual volume control for the four mic's, I would need a different mixer. Which brings me here. I would like to have the mixer close to the same size as the nunmark so it can fit in my cd road case (I guess something less than 12") . There are three that I'm looking at and would like your input on which one to get. The three mixers are: Phonic AM 440, Peavey PV8, and the Berhinger Xenyx 1202. Is one far greater or are they very similar? Are there other mixers?
 
Looks like all those mixers are basically the same. I didn't go through the actual specs and features, but if they are the same, you might consider the 1202FX so you can put some effects into the mic mix. I'm partial to sliders instead of knobs, but that's my preference.
 
I run my Numark C3 into an Alesis multimix 8 before the DBX/amps. That gives me plenty of mic inputs w/ effects. May not work for you but just a suggestion.P1010972.jpg
 
That is an option, use a separate mic mixer like this: http://www.rolls.com/product.php?pid=RM82 or a small mixer like mentioned above. I have used one to down mix a drum set at a live show when I ran out of channels (12 piece band). Was on.y $100 or so on eBay. This way if you like your mixer, you can keep it .. send the output of one of these through a normal channel on the Numark.
 
TulsaDJ said:
Looks like all those mixers are basically the same. I didn't go through the actual specs and features, but if they are the same, you might consider the 1202FX so you can put some effects into the mic mix. I'm partial to sliders instead of knobs, but that's my preference.
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Thanks for the info on the 1202fx--as for sliders and knobs it doesn't matter I guess--I've also mostly used sliders.
 
steve149 said:
That is an option, use a separate mic mixer like this: http://www.rolls.com/product.php?pid=RM82 or a small mixer like mentioned above. I have used one to down mix a drum set at a live show when I ran out of channels (12 piece band). Was on.y $100 or so on eBay. This way if you like your mixer, you can keep it .. send the output of one of these through a normal channel on the Numark.
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You and AudioOne have given me another option that I really like. I get to keep the mixer and just add a mic mixer--I like it! I'm going to take a look at the rolls and the one already mentioned.
 
This is my choice. It has 2 stereo line inputs and seven mic/line inputs. Mine has served me well for three years.

http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/RX1202FX.aspx

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Not quite the same this has more mic inputs an effect bank and monitoring.
 
Take the nandy back if you can and get the Behringer it is very quiet. Spend a bit more and avoid the buy twice syndrome.

Here is the problem with the Nandy its noise spec...
S/N Ratio: ................................................................................................................... >60dB
 
dunlopj said:
Hey Steve, I bought that Nady unit but could not use it due to it being VERY sensitive on the mic volumes plus it was noisy. Was I using it incorrectly?
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The Nady output is at line level, so make sure you're not bringing it in to a mic input on your other mixer, it should come into a line input jack (either XLR or 1/4" is ok, just at line level). If you bring it in at mic level, you are probably overloading the other mixers preamp. Also, there is a switch at the back of the unit to pad it down if it is still too hot, try both positions.
 
Also, looking at your mixer (I'm assuming it's the DXM06 .. couldn't find the dmx6 you listed) the only place to pull this in is probably one of the stereo inputs. You'll need a Y cable to go from the Nady output to both the left and right of a stereo input. The 1/4 mic input doesn't appear to have a line/mic level switch. so you are definitely cascading mic preamps.

[edit] Sorry .. I thought the OP posted this .. as I don't know which mixer you have, it may be something similar.
 
^^^^ Why go through all this trouble when the Behringer can do the job of both of those mixers combined?
 
Because the Behringer doesn't have a crossfader.
 
^^^^ Ok use the Behringer as the main preamp going into your amp or powered speakers, feed your numark mixer outputs into one of the line level inputs of the Behringer put the mic outputs into the Behringer mic inputs, problem solved.
 
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