This mixer can run on batteries BUT...?

[bellgamin]

The Behringer XENYX 1002B 10 CHANNEL MIXER can be plugged in OR it can, instead, be run on 9v batteries. I like that option because I sometimes work outside with no power outlets.

It sells for under $100, & most Ebay sellers offer free shipping. Example is... ...
HERE

... ... for now (until they sell it, in which case, do a search... they have a lot of Behringer sellers on Ebay.)

QUESTION 1- does anyone have experience with this mixer? If so... is it pretty okay?

QUESTION 2- I alternate playing between an acoustic guitar & a baritone uke. Both use passive pickups. Will this mixer do the preamp job, or will I need a separate preamp?

[Julian Mount]

My friend has one. It's great mains powered but makes an awful hissing noise when used with batteries. Beware!

[wweiss]

I have the mixer-Love it runs silent
Batteries last along time
Best $100 you can spend for mobile work
Plenty of gain for your application

[lkingston]

Is there a battery powered version with FX?

[MikeBmusic]

Originally Posted by Julian Mount

My friend has one. It's great mains powered but makes an awful hissing noise when used with batteries. Beware!

No comments about hissing in the Sweetwater reviews, but I read that it takes a 3rd 9v battery for providing phantom power - and the phantom is only 23v, not 48, so I suspect that might be your friends problem, having to crank up the gain on a condenser mic.

[lkingston]

I just got one of these. Phantom power works fine with my Shure SM87B mics.

[Nama Ensou]

Originally Posted by lkingston

Is there a battery powered version with FX?

That would push me into ordering one if they add the effects option.