Members Dejavoodoo Posted October 21, 2007 Members Share Posted October 21, 2007 The Eurorack does look like a good Eurothing to do a Eurogig with. Or an Ultragig. You could get a really nice mixer for the studio and keep this in a rack & ready to go. Not have to tote a bulky mixer. Dabnabit! Now I'll have to get one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members donaldcrunk Posted October 21, 2007 Members Share Posted October 21, 2007 i've been using a pair of rolls line mixers for live use for some time now, but only because i got a good deal on them. they're probably comperable in quality to the behringer line mixer listed earlier in the thread. i don't think i'd record a final take with either, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DGX305 Posted October 21, 2007 Members Share Posted October 21, 2007 i've been using a pair of rolls line mixers for live use for some time now, but only because i got a good deal on them. they're probably comperable in quality to the behringer line mixer listed earlier in the thread. i don't think i'd record a final take with either, though. guys, If I simply want to play 2 synths together and mix them into a stereo headphone, what's the simplest and cheapest way of doing that at high quality. Basically, I want to turn on 2 synths, and play them both at the same time, while listening to the mix on my headphones. No speakers, no recording, no computer, etc. Is the Ross MX28 my best option? The 2 synths that I'm using here are V-Synth GT and Fusion 8HD - but that shouldn't impact the answer to my question. that's the one I'm thinking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wades_keys Posted October 21, 2007 Members Share Posted October 21, 2007 +1I also use this. Another +1 on the Eurorack. I've been using it for almost 2 years now. I've zero problems and no detectable degradation in signal quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wades_keys Posted October 21, 2007 Members Share Posted October 21, 2007 But unbalanced outs for some wierd reason? The Eurorack has balanced outs in a TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) configuration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members packrat Posted October 21, 2007 Members Share Posted October 21, 2007 I personally wouldn't want to even run my synth through a cheap mixer. If you're recording your synth through there, it would just mess up the sound and degrade the quality. If it's just for play, then it's ok. They're perfectly suited to a rough mix. Ideally have a patchbay for everything in front of them normalled through so you can trivially break it out when you're trying to record something. Also, if you have enough gear to not leave it hooked up to recording interfaces of recording gear, the fact that it's only 1RU is pretty great too. B> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flat earth Posted October 21, 2007 Members Share Posted October 21, 2007 im using Yamaha MG10/2. Nice and quiet + easy to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DGX305 Posted October 22, 2007 Members Share Posted October 22, 2007 how about this one, pls read my post above for my needs - thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aztechno Posted October 22, 2007 Members Share Posted October 22, 2007 I just picked up a Behringer Xenyx 802 at a local GC for $30...haven't tried it yet, but as long as I can mix my synths, it works for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lewey Posted October 22, 2007 Members Share Posted October 22, 2007 I personally wouldn't want to even run my synth through a cheap mixer. If you're recording your synth through there, it would just mess up the sound and degrade the quality. If it's just for play, then it's ok. I think nowadays you gotta try really hard to find a cheap mixer that noticeable degrades sound quality. I run all my synths into Behringer RX1602 which in turn is plugged into Soundcraft Compact4, both of which are cheap mixers, and even then I don't notice any sound quality degradation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marzzz Posted October 22, 2007 Members Share Posted October 22, 2007 Well, you could go high-end: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Superace25 Posted October 22, 2007 Members Share Posted October 22, 2007 how about this one, pls read my post above for my needs - thanks. Hey DGX, basically anything will work for your two-synths w/ headphones role. The other mixers being tossed around are probably more capable than you need. However, consider what other mixing tasks you might have in the future... the units you've suggested are very limited. If you don't think you're ever going to need more, either of those micro mixers would be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members girevik Posted October 22, 2007 Members Share Posted October 22, 2007 im using Yamaha MG10/2. Nice and quiet + easy to use. I may have to confirm but I recently picked up one of those on sale at Guitar Center. No complaints about my Behringer Xenyx, but we needed more inputs, plus the Yamaha has a built-in compressor. My bandmate's voice has a wide dynamic range, and she can overload the input unexpectedly at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DGX305 Posted October 27, 2007 Members Share Posted October 27, 2007 let me tell you guys, I got the Rolls MX28 and it's so good. It does the job well. The only issue I have with it is that it's always on unless I unplug the ac adapter from the back. It's high quality, and it's so small that I have it sitting on top of my Alesis Fusion 8HD. It has 3 stereo ins, so I have 2 synths plus my iPod, and a stereo out plus stereo headphones out. It's $70 and beats any Behringer as far as quality. I looked at many Behringers below $100 but you end up getting a bunch of things like EQ and things that you'll never use and made of so poor quality. Rolls is made in the USA and has a solid metal casing. Really great unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members polar69 Posted October 28, 2007 Members Share Posted October 28, 2007 how about this one, pls read my post above for my needs - thanks. I use one of these, a few people slate Behringer but if your starting out and on a budget then they are fine. :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cada7 Posted October 28, 2007 Members Share Posted October 28, 2007 I am currently using (for Live) a older MIDIMAN FINELINE single rack space line mixer. It also has 4XLRS for dynamic (non phantom powered) mics. And it has a few send and return channels, so it gives me some flexibility. Works GREAT for what I use it for, and it is quite quiet. In the past I also used a Mackie 1202 VLZ which has just been a fantastic workhorse. I picked up the Midiman FINELINE very cheap. Couldn't be happier. Allows me a split Mono operation too, so I can send an independent feed to my monitor while sending another to the house. And up to 20 CHANNELS! The Eurorac looks like a good option too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MMusiKK Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 SOUNDCRAFT COMPACT 4 OR SOUNDCRAFT COMPACT 10 !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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