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Mixer recommendations
I have recently been laying down tracks on Garage Band. I've been using an old Shure mixer to run my mike and guitar through, and am wondering what clean, easy to use 2-channel mixer do people use and recommend. I'm looking to spend $100 or so.
Thanks in advance. Joel *To be held in the heart of a friend is to be a king.* Bruce Cockburn |
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You can buy a fairly inexpensive Beringer mixer that has 2 XLR channels for <$100. http://www.americanmusical.com/Item-...-XENTX802-LIST
I prefer Mackie but they are more money. - Glenn |
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+1 The Behringer Xenyx 802 will do you nicely.
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thanks for the suggestion. I did a little internet search for the Behringer and it looks good. I also checked out the Mackie 402. It looks good too, though is more expensive. I'm ok with spending a little more if it means a better value. Any thoughts? They both look like they have exactly the features I would need for recording and coffee house use.
Joel |
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I own the Behringer and it's fine, but the Mackie will be quieter, and a better piece of equipment. I'm not anti-Behringer, and if it's for occasional use the Behringer is a good value. If it's long term, go Mackie. |
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Thanks Larry. I guess I was kind of leaning toward the Mackie. Thanks for the confirmation.
Joel |
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Hi Joel,
I agree with Larry, I would lean toward the Mackie, as well. Regards, Glenn |
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GC has a $20 off coupon for purchases of $99, plus there's a $10 Mackie rebate. Mackie is looking better all the time. Too bad we're stuck in the middle of the biggest snow storm in 20 years, or I'd have gotten it today.
Christmas Day: 'Ooh, what's this? A Mackie mixer? How did you know? And it's the right size.' Life is good. Joel |
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I think the new Yamaha mixers are very good values and worth checking out. There are a lot of features for the money...right in your budget...see here
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Thanks alot, Bob. I was all set to get the Mackie and now I have to research the Yamaha. Actually, it appears to have more functions. Though do I want/need more functions? Do more functions translate to less overall quality? I tend to prefer basic over bells and whistles, but...
Decisions, decisions... Joel *To be held in the heart of a friend is to be a king* Bruce Cockburn |
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Obviously, if money is no object, there are more expensive mixers available, but I'm not confident you will get a significant and noticeable increase in sound quality.
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I spoke with a GC employee who actually seemed to know what he was talking about and he said I'd be very pleased with the Mackie. So, I went ahead and got it.
Can't wait til Christmas. Thanks for your input, guys. Joel *To be held in the heart of a friend is to be a king.* Bruce Cockburn |