Members Visconti Posted February 23, 2011 Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 I've been looking at the A&H MixWiz, but I don't think I want tp spend that much. What would be a great mixer for around $500 to $600. This PA will be used for rehearsing a 3 to 4 piece band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 6Imzadi Posted February 23, 2011 Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 You can't go wrong with Behringer. http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHSX2442FX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bobby1Note Posted February 23, 2011 Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 You could get an inexpensive Soundcraft EFX-12, and it'll sound pretty good, but you'll get limited routing and i/o with this type of board (1 aux send). The MFXi series Soundcraft boards are a bit more expensive, and you'd get two aux sends. You won't find direct-outs for multi-track recording, with this class of mixer. Depends on what you plan to do with the board. A used MixWiz would give you a lot of flexibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vinny D Posted February 23, 2011 Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 Please don't feed the troll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcastar Posted February 23, 2011 Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 The terms "Good" and "Cheap" are almost always mutually exclusive of one another. However, there are some decent options in that price range. Since you're only a "4 piece" band, you probably aren't going to need 16 channels... so a ~12ch board will work nicely. Mackie 1402-vlz3 --- http://www.guitarcenter.com/Mackie-1402-VLZ3-Premium-14-Channel-Compact-Mixer-104203872-i1172237.gc Yamaha - http://www.guitarcenter.com/Yamaha-MG166CX-16-Channel-Mixer-With-Compression-and-Effects-104501275-i1322015.gc Peavey - http://www.guitarcenter.com/Peavey-PV-14-USB-14-Channel-Mixer-with-Digital-Output-and-Effects-631780-i1323955.gc Although I have seen some A&H MixWiz3's going used for $650. Might be a good look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted February 23, 2011 CMS Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 Behringer. Definitely Behringer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Visconti Posted February 23, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 Behringer. Definitely Behringer. Do you have a model number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted February 23, 2011 CMS Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 Do you have a model number? No, I usually just go by "Craig". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jwlussow Posted February 23, 2011 Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 I've been looking at the A&H MixWiz, but I don't think I want tp spend that much.What would be a great mixer for around $500 to $600.This PA will be used for rehearsing a 3 to 4 piece band. I'd still look at a Mixwiz. They can be found used in the $400 to $500 range. Not to much else out there that offer much value in that range. How many channels do you need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jwlussow Posted February 23, 2011 Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 No, I usually just go by "Craig". So are you saying they even stole your name for their new model???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Visconti Posted February 23, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 You could get an inexpensive Soundcraft EFX-12, and it'll sound pretty good, but you'll get limited routing and i/o with this type of board (1 aux send). The MFXi series Soundcraft boards are a bit more expensive, and you'd get two aux sends. You won't find direct-outs for multi-track recording, with this class of mixer. Depends on what you plan to do with the board. A used MixWiz would give you a lot of flexibility. Thanks for the suggestion. The more I think about it i'll most likely get the A&H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Visconti Posted February 23, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 I'd still look at a Mixwiz. They can be found used in the $400 to $500 range. Not to much else out there that offer much value in that range. How many channels do you need? I am, but I'll buy a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jwlussow Posted February 23, 2011 Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 Thanks for the suggestion. The more I think about it i'll most likely get the A&H. That is really the best solution. Like I said above, they can be found in your price range if you don't mind used. Hard to beat up to six auxes and up to two built in FX, decent pres and great EQ sections for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted February 23, 2011 CMS Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 So are you saying they even stole your name for their new model???? Well, they call it the "ProCraiggX", but they aren't fooling me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted February 23, 2011 CMS Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 I am, but I'll buy a new one. Not for $600. New will run $1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tombo007 Posted February 23, 2011 Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 I use a MFXi12, you might get by with a MFXi8, I also have a Mixwiz. I like the MFXi because it is smaller and has good EQ and effects.http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MFXi8/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Visconti Posted February 23, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 Not for $600. New will run $1000. I have plenty of money in the bank, but you forgot to give me a model number for the Behringer mixer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted February 23, 2011 Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 I thought it was the Ultra Craig Pro... forgive me, my bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jwlussow Posted February 23, 2011 Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 I have plenty of money in the bank, but you forgot to give me a model number for the Behringer mixer. You do realize they were being facetious when they suggested Behringer, right. No one was serious about suggesting a Behringer board, especially against a Mixwiz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Visconti Posted February 23, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 You do realize they were being facetious when they suggested Behringer, right. No one was serious about suggesting a Behringer board, especially against a Mixwiz. So you're saying I've been trolled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members imnotded Posted February 24, 2011 Members Share Posted February 24, 2011 There are some Behringer products that I would use in a practice space, but a mixer isnt one of them. I have a eurodesk that I bought when I didnt know anything and it's a total pos. Also Visconti, check your inbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members badhabit Posted February 24, 2011 Members Share Posted February 24, 2011 You could get an inexpensive Soundcraft EFX-12, and it'll sound pretty good, but you'll get limited routing and i/o with this type of board (1 aux send). The MFXi series Soundcraft boards are a bit more expensive, and you'd get two aux sends. You won't find direct-outs for multi-track recording, with this class of mixer. Depends on what you plan to do with the board. A used MixWiz would give you a lot of flexibility. RE: direct outs for multi-track recording. These Soundcraft boards have insert points that can be used as individual channel sends when the jack is properly wired. Insert PointThe unbalanced, pre-EQ insert point is a break in the channel signal path,allowing limiters, compressors, special EQ or other signal processing unitsto be added in the signal path. The Insert is a 3-pole 6.35mm (1/4") jacksocket which is normally bypassed. When a jack is inserted, the signal pathis broken, just before the EQ section.The signal from the channel appears on the TIP of the plug and is returnedon the RING, with the sleeve as a common ground.The Send may be tapped off as an alternative pre-fade, pre-EQ direct outputif required, using a lead with tip and ring shorted together so that the signalpath is not interrupted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Telecruiser Posted February 24, 2011 Members Share Posted February 24, 2011 I am, but I'll buy a new one. Give it a think. I bought mine on ebay for $600 and it came in its original box with the manual etc. and it looked almost new. Which ever way you go you will be very happy with the MixWiz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jwlussow Posted February 24, 2011 Members Share Posted February 24, 2011 So you're saying I've been trolled? It was more like an inside joke. When you have some time check out the Behringer Mega Thread. Great reading there. Behringer is known for stealing designs and making cheap knock offs of some decent gear. Even their naming is amazingly familiar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Visconti Posted February 24, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 24, 2011 It was more like an inside joke. When you have some time check out the Behringer Mega Thread. Great reading there. Behringer is known for stealing designs and making cheap knock offs of some decent gear. Even their naming is amazingly familiar. Yeah, I'll have to read that thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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