Members jesusfdz Posted December 1, 2013 Members Share Posted December 1, 2013 Hi guys,Well Im searching for a small mixer for me,Basically I just want to connect my rig to it to have a single way out on performances. So then I can control my volumes and that stuff,I need a small one but I have read very bad reviews on behringer, so its discarded, A few years ago I had the YAMAHA MG102C but I sold it since I was out of music for 2 years. Now that Im back to the business, I wonder if still is my better option, I have not complains, but still want some opinions if there is something better for the same size, and maybe not same price, but a price not so far away from this one =) Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members delaware dave Posted December 1, 2013 Members Share Posted December 1, 2013 http://www.amazon.com/Alto-Professional-ZMX862-6-Channel-Preamps/dp/B004TM323C/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1385919468&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=alto+l6+mixer Look for a used one.Also, an Alesis S-6, similar to the mixer above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SpaceNorman Posted December 1, 2013 Members Share Posted December 1, 2013 I've been using a Samson SM10 line mixer for a couple of years now - and have been very happy with it. If your rig already includes a rack - it's a no brainer. 10 Stereo input channels, and very flexible routing options - it's a pretty sweet little unit for relatively low $$.Samson SM10 Line Mixer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mildbill Posted December 1, 2013 Members Share Posted December 1, 2013 jesusfdz wrote: ... A few years ago I had the YAMAHA MG102C but I sold it since I was out of music for 2 years... Just get another one of those. They do the job just fine and you can find them pretty much every place for under $100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Piano Whore Posted December 6, 2013 Members Share Posted December 6, 2013 The little cheap Behringers (802) get the job done, are reliable (just don't step on the proprietary power supply) and have a HOT output, which helps with non-optimal PA's. I couldn't get a hot enough signal out of a Samson S-Mix, for example. My Yamaha MG102© is somewhere in the middle, output-wise, of the 3. I prefer it's sound and features, but to mix my 2-board rig live I usually go with the Behringer and use the Yamaha for bigger live setups and for home recording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DragonSifu Posted December 24, 2013 Members Share Posted December 24, 2013 Being a sound engineer as well as keyboard player, I strongly advise that you stay far away from Behringer. It is inexpensive, but colors your signal, adds noise, ruins timber at the extremes, and is generally not reliable in terms of construction. All IMO and experience. If you want to save dollars, go with Mackie, If you don't mind handing out a few more bucks, look at Allen&Heath or ProSonus. Mackie is very clean and very reliable. A&H and PreSonus just rock.DargonSifu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jesusfdz Posted December 25, 2013 Author Members Share Posted December 25, 2013 i just got the yamaha, i spend like 82 usd since amazon had dissccounts on mixers a few days ago. Still Im planning on sell it in the future and buy the zed 10 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Etienne Rambert Posted December 26, 2013 Members Share Posted December 26, 2013 Stick w/Yamaha MG series. Can't go wrong. I've used them for years.The onboard reverb is very good. The sound is good. I've bought 2 in the last 15 years or so. Won't hesitate to buy a 3rd one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chummy Posted December 26, 2013 Members Share Posted December 26, 2013 Hey guys I became interested in mixers too. I need a compact (small) one, with enough stuff to plug in a mic and a keyboard (and maybe a guitar too since I have one when my friend comes over to play). Also I prefer analog and with headphones out. If you can reverb the vocal it's a big bonus (no need effects on the keyboard because it has built in effects). What do you think?I am pretty noob in this department but I saw on the web this -peavey 6 mixerhttp://www.musiciansbuy.com/mmMBCOM/Images/peavey_pv6.jpg -alto ZMX (which my friend told me to stay away from BTW) http://www.musikland-online.de/pix/download/alzmm254251/Alto_ZMX-52_Mixer_1.jpg -and the Mackie VLZ3 http://www.allegromusic.ro/3049-5620-thickbox/mackie-402-vlz3.jpg Which one is better for my needs IMO? I want to play and sing (connect everything to the mixer and from there plug in either into an amp or headphone) and maybe later rejoin a band. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Etienne Rambert Posted December 28, 2013 Members Share Posted December 28, 2013 Chummy, I own and use a vlz3. Built like a tank. Dropped it several times. No problems. I use it for mobile and if I'm playing live, as a mixer for my synths. No onboard fx though. Otherwise, it works like a champ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JeffLearman Posted December 28, 2013 Members Share Posted December 28, 2013 Google Rolls Mini Mix and look at images until you see one that suits your needs. I use a powered mixer, but if I used powered PA speakers instead, I'd probably want a Stereo Mini Mix VI: http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-RLL-MX28-LIST?src=Y0802G00SRCHCAPN&gclid=CLHoybqs07sCFel9OgodkWUAqQ Of course, if you want EQ and/or FX, it's not the solution. Also, it'd be nice to have one with built-in DI, which I don't think they have. On the other hand, hopefully my next main keyboard will have audio in, so I'll be able to daisy chain all three of my sources, and not need a mixer at all. There are disadvantages to that too, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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