MIXER'S??????

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   When you are using a mixer when you are recording does it have to be a powered mixer or not????

   Posted 8 years ago #

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   A passive (non-powered) mixing solution will attenuate the original signals and degrade the signal to noise ratios. If you're interested in preserving the quality of your original signals, an active (powered) mixing device is a necessity.

   Posted 8 years ago #

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   A power mixer is the way to go.
   
   Personally, I like mixers with knobs--they don't pop audibly like switches do, and sliders are somewhat prone to colecting grime. You'll want to make sure everything is grounded though--mixers can be bedeviled by hum and noise if some components aren't connected properly.
   

   Posted 8 years ago #

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   It depends on your definition of a powered mixer. What the industry calls a powered mixer, is not what you want. They are very limited in mixing options but they contain power amplifiers for driving speakers. You want a standard recording or P.A. mixer without speaker outputs. A Behringer mixer can be had for as little as $40. I just got their model MXB1002 which is 10 channels with a stereo output and can be powered by two 9V batteries for field use, all for $100. They have incredible values for their low cost mixers.
   
   Dave

   Posted 8 years ago #

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   Thanks for everyone's input. This helps me out alot! Thanks for the suggestion Dave, that is a nice mixer!!

   Posted 8 years ago #

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   noooo you dont want a ppowered mixer that just for powering PA speakers. yea go for that behringer one its good

   Posted 8 years ago #

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