Adding mics to mixer

[atomicfission92]

For one of our upcoming events we are going to be running multiple mics. Our mixer however only has 2 mic inputs (denon x-500 mixer). How can we add 2 more microphone inputs to the mixer we already have?

Also what kind of processing should we be running for some live vocals and also spoken speeches.

A little new to the 'live audio' portion of the biz so please forgive the newbie questions.

 

[ahoustondj]

For one of our upcoming events we are going to be running multiple mics. Our mixer however only has 2 mic inputs (denon x-500 mixer). How can we add 2 more microphone inputs to the mixer we already have?

Also what kind of processing should we be running for some live vocals and also spoken speeches.

A little new to the 'live audio' portion of the biz so please forgive the newbie questions.

I have the same applications at times and what I use is a Mackie VLZ 1402 Pro
http://www.mackie.com/home/showimage.html?u=/products/1402vlz3/images/ZOOMED_1402VLZ3.jpg
Plug the output of your DJ mixer in that and then the output of The Mackie to your EQ and thus down the chain. Not only would you have all the available Mic and Line channels on the Mackie but you can still use your mic on your DJ Mixer. Try and use only Balanced inputs/outputs & Cables.

 

[Guest]

Or you could get one of these.

 

[ahoustondj]

Or you could get one of these.

Thats a good mixer but for the Price the Mackie offers 14 options vs the Rane's 4 options. Price is high as a Girafee's azz too!

 

[drzinc]

This is my preamp/mixer that I always use...
http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/RX1202FX.aspx
This mixer/preamp output is fed ot my eq then the eq feeds my speaker management dsp.
It has 2 stereo inputs and the rest ar line / mic inputs. it has a small set of effects which I do not use all that often but it is very quiet and dynamic.

 

[atomicfission92]

This is my preamp/mixer that I always use...
http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/RX1202FX.aspx
This mixer/preamp output is fed ot my eq then the eq feeds my speaker management dsp.
It has 2 stereo inputs and the rest ar line / mic inputs. it has a small set of effects which I do not use all that often but it is very quiet and dynamic.

Can I use that Behringer mixer with all the mics I need then use one of the XLR outputs to the Mic input or Line input on the Denon Mixer?

The other product that Sam from NLFX suggested was the Rolls MX310 It looks like it can combine 3 mic inputs to a single mic input while still giving each mic a separate gain control. And the price is about 1/3rd of some of the other items.

Or you could get one of these.

I max purchase that in the future, I like the features and the rack mountyness of that unit. Especially cause all I need to do is add more mic inputs, I don't need a whole separate mixer (I don't think at this time.)

 

[drzinc]

Can I use that Behringer mixer with all the mics I need then use one of the XLR outputs to the Mic input or Line input on the Denon Mixer?

The other product that Sam from NLFX suggested was the Rolls MX310 It looks like it can combine 3 mic inputs to a single mic input while still giving each mic a separate gain control. And the price is about 1/3rd of some of the other items.


I max purchase that in the future, I like the features and the rack mountyness of that unit. Especially cause all I need to do is add more mic inputs, I don't need a whole separate mixer (I don't think at this time.)

I would use the Denon mixer as you are using it now feed the output of the denon mixer into the Behringer and use the Behringer as a preamp and mic mixer plug all your mics into it and then feed its output to your amp

 

[JoeChartreuse]

Um, I hate to be simplistic here, but unless I missed it, no mention was made of the type of mics being used.

If wireless, many dual sets have the option of using either dual XLR outputs, or a single 1/4" for both mics with seperate volume controls. If you have this, just use the 1/4" instead of the XLR to double up on inputs.

If you don't have this option, see above posts....

 

[DJ Cam]

Main reason I use a pro sound mixer. You never know when you need 16 channels. I have used 4 stereo being 8 channels. 2 Effect returns and 6 mics maxing out my mixer. I have only hit this once but My normal setup uses 14 channels, I could never use a DJ mixer, so it really only takes 2 more sources to put me at 16.

 

[DannyGKaraoke]

This is my preamp/mixer that I always use...
http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/RX1202FX.aspx
This mixer/preamp output is fed ot my eq then the eq feeds my speaker management dsp.
It has 2 stereo inputs and the rest ar line / mic inputs. it has a small set of effects which I do not use all that often but it is very quiet and dynamic.

I use the same mixer in my setup. I only use effects on the vocals and very minimal at that.