mixer question

[harpspitfire]

i need a powered mixer like i need a hole in the head, but im so covid bored staying at home, thought id look into a cheapie to play with at home- i found a couple, but they seem to have a dual xrl/ 1/4" input- im not sure how this would work with both hiz/lowz mics!- do they? TIA john

[runamuck]

The manufacturer of whatever it is you're considering would best answer your question, would it?

[harpspitfire]

yes, but as with most vendors the answer would be yes, id thought id get more on hand experience on the limitations here, ill go back to web searching

[keith.rogers]

I'd guess a true Hi-Z mic with a 1/4" input is probably more to your "harp" use, if I am decoding your "screen name" properly. It might work if the channel had one of those guitar icon buttons or INST switch, to indicate the 1/4" input is not a line level, some do, some don't, and what might "work" depends on what your expectations are.

But as suggested, go RTFM and see if the 1/4" impedance and input level ratings match up to your equipment.

[harpspitfire]

good try, harp and spitfire are my cats names!

[keith.rogers]

Originally Posted by harpspitfire

good try, harp and spitfire are my cats names!

I like the cat names, but what are you doing with a Hi-Z microphone that you have to worry about, then? Or maybe I'm misreading...

[ljguitar]

Originally Posted by harpspitfire

i need a powered mixer like i need a hole in the head, but im so covid bored staying at home, thought id look into a cheapie to play with at home- i found a couple, but they seem to have a dual xrl/ 1/4" input- im not sure how this would work with both hiz/lowz mics!- do they? TIA john

Hi h-s-f

Most mixers with XLR/1/4” input choices give you the flexibility to do either. If your XLR mic needs phantom power then there are mixers with phantom power which you can switch on/off. If it’s just a cardioid mic, then the input gain will give you their appropriate input levels.

Small mixers come with options, and the quality of the preamps and options available are usually tied to price. If you want a capable small mixer, the smaller they are the less flexible they tend to be.

Have fun searching for a good fit, and be sure to report back so we know how the project turns out!

[harpspitfire]

thx all for the info, ill post back after its all together, its just to sing at home with my acoustic or electric, nothing major, i got both mikes- an xlr and a 1/4"- i did get the powered mixed, its a crate pro-audio 4, this model has both the xlr and 1/4" combined, it works and looks like new for $40- i could of got a Ross, more power and separate xlr and 1/4" for $50, but couldnt find any info on the mixer, im making the cabs with a single 10" 4 ohm in each one, ill post an image of that when im done

[MikeBmusic]

My Mackie's standard XLR/1/4" inputs work fine for a harp mic with 1/4" plug.

[phcorrigan]

On many mixers with combo or dual XLR/1/4" sockets, the 1/4" socket will be line or instrument only, not mic, since it won't go through the preamp.