Mixerzzz

earthman · 08-10-2008, 09:05 AM

I've been thinking about buying a mixer of some sort, in order to have better control over the sound of things I record. I don't really need anything with a million channels -- as the majority of what I'll be recording will be done one track at a time -- but I figure I might as well get something with 6 or 8 or 12 channels in case I ever need to record drums or anything, and also so that I could theoretically do small shows if I ever needed to without upgrading.

I found a couple on musiciansfriend that are the general kind of thing I'm in the market for: the Mackie DFX12 and the Behringer PMP3000. The Mackie is more the size and price I'm looking for, but if the Behringer is that much better, I could always save up the extra money. Does anyone have any experience/advice about these or similar mixers? If not, what are some good brands to keep an eye out for?

HDJ · 08-10-2008, 04:31 PM

From my experience, Mackie is probably the best out there....Behringer is known to just copy other manufacturers designs.

I suggest doing some research on the built in pre-amps of the mixers. That is what will make or break a mixing board used for recording...

The mackie you linked to looks like a good board for the price....then again, I don't really know enough about mixing boards to be recommending one.

Mr. G. · 08-10-2008, 04:43 PM

I use a Yamaha MG12/4. That one is the newer version of the one I have. I think it sounds great, and it is very versatile with all it's signal routing options.

The Mackie would also be a good choice, but I have no need for effects in a mixer (normally you should add effects after the track has been recorded). I also believe that the Yamaha's mic pres are higher quality than that particular Mackie's.

If I had to get a Behringer, I'd get the XENYX 1222FX. It's basically a copy of the Mackie Onyx series. However, don't expect Mackie quality.

If you plan on doing a show with it, you'll need to get a power amp to be able to run the speakers with. The all in one mixers are convenient, but using a separate mixer and power amp is much better.

HDJ · 08-10-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. G.

I use a Yamaha MG12/4. That one is the newer version of the one I have. I think it sounds great, and it is very versatile with all it's signal routing options.

The Mackie would also be a good choice, but I have no need for effects in a mixer (normally you should add effects after the track has been recorded). I also believe that the Yamaha's mic pres are higher quality than that particular Mackie's.

If you plan on doing a show with it, you'll need to get a power amp to be able to run the speakers with. The all in one mixers are convenient, but using a separate mixer and power amp is much better.

Much better advice than mine....

Akira · 08-20-2008, 01:29 AM

I also vouch for the Yamaha MG12/4, but I can't say much else as I really don't have that much knowledge when it comes to different mixers.

Dr_Simon · 09-20-2008, 05:14 PM

You might want to think about either a mono or stereo a channel strip rather than a mixer, you will get a lot better bang for your buck and the quality of the pres will generally be much better as you arent paying for ones you arent using.

Check out Joe Meek, ART or Focusrite - all good kit !

08-10-2008, 09:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
earthman All-around great guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 487	Mixerzzz I've been thinking about buying a mixer of some sort, in order to have better control over the sound of things I record. I don't really need anything with a million channels -- as the majority of what I'll be recording will be done one track at a time -- but I figure I might as well get something with 6 or 8 or 12 channels in case I ever need to record drums or anything, and also so that I could theoretically do small shows if I ever needed to without upgrading. I found a couple on musiciansfriend that are the general kind of thing I'm in the market for: the Mackie DFX12 and the Behringer PMP3000. The Mackie is more the size and price I'm looking for, but if the Behringer is that much better, I could always save up the extra money. Does anyone have any experience/advice about these or similar mixers? If not, what are some good brands to keep an eye out for?

08-10-2008, 04:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
HDJ Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 338	From my experience, Mackie is probably the best out there....Behringer is known to just copy other manufacturers designs. I suggest doing some research on the built in pre-amps of the mixers. That is what will make or break a mixing board used for recording... The mackie you linked to looks like a good board for the price....then again, I don't really know enough about mixing boards to be recommending one. __________________ www.myspace.com/havocdin "Giggity Giggity, alriiiiight" Last edited by HDJ; 08-10-2008 at 04:53 PM.

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Mr. G. Administrator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 632	I use a Yamaha MG12/4. That one is the newer version of the one I have. I think it sounds great, and it is very versatile with all it's signal routing options. The Mackie would also be a good choice, but I have no need for effects in a mixer (normally you should add effects after the track has been recorded). I also believe that the Yamaha's mic pres are higher quality than that particular Mackie's. If I had to get a Behringer, I'd get the XENYX 1222FX. It's basically a copy of the Mackie Onyx series. However, don't expect Mackie quality. If you plan on doing a show with it, you'll need to get a power amp to be able to run the speakers with. The all in one mixers are convenient, but using a separate mixer and power amp is much better. __________________ If you found this post helpful/funny/useful or just feel generous, please feel free to use the "add to reputation" button (the one that looks like a scale to the left of this signature). >My Soundclick Page<

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08-20-2008, 01:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Akira Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 477	I also vouch for the Yamaha MG12/4, but I can't say much else as I really don't have that much knowledge when it comes to different mixers.

09-20-2008, 05:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dr_Simon Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 27	You might want to think about either a mono or stereo a channel strip rather than a mixer, you will get a lot better bang for your buck and the quality of the pres will generally be much better as you arent paying for ones you arent using. Check out Joe Meek, ART or Focusrite - all good kit !