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Mixer Recommendation

NightriderNightrider Posts: 17
edited April 2008 in dbx Archive General Discussion
Hi Guys,

I know this is not a DBX question but I respect the opinion of the people here so I thought I would throw this out there. I currently have a Mackie DFX-12 DR 260 and a couple QSC Amps... Anyhow I mainly do DJing but do use my equipment for live performances. So when I use the Mackie for music is has good volume. But I used it the other day at a wedding and I had to have the gain maxed on the Mackie and on my amps too. Did a little research and see that this mixer has a problem with low volumes. I am just renting the Mackie so I am going to return it.

Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a decent Mixer that is not overly expensive.

Thanks

Comments

  • DraDra Posts: 3,777
    With the channel at unity, can you get get to -0- on the outout meters of the board? At the input and output meters of the 260, all at the same time? In other words have you set up the gain structure as described in the READ ME FIRST section?
    Price range? Channel needs? Features needed?

    DRA
  • Fanman20Fanman20 Posts: 223
    Hi Nightrider
    Please post links for the mixer, amps and speakers that you already have, as this will help us with answering your questions.

    As for
    Did a little research and see that this mixer has a problem with low volumes

    That mixer is within \"normal\" output levels. (to put it simply)

    What was the mic you used???
    Radio or hard wired???
    Was there and padding inserted??

    As you can see we need more info in order to help you properly diagnose the problem

    Mark
    Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a decent Mixer that is not overly expensive

    Spirit Folio??? (I use 4 of them)
    http://www.soundcraft.com/product_sheet ... duct_id=81
    Great sound , never failed in ?15 years, small compact, but discontinued.

    New model is, I think,
    http://www.soundcraft.com/product_sheet ... uct_id=136


    Just beat me Dra
    TOOOOOOOOOO quick for me :lol::lol::lol:
  • NightriderNightrider Posts: 17
    Oh ya I have done all the basics..... So basically this mixer stinks. Forums all over people complain about the gains on this mixer..

    Price Range around 300-400 ish around 12 channels is good for me. Features I really don't need anything really important I could use FX though I have had a few bands that like FX that would be it for features.
  • NightriderNightrider Posts: 17
    http://www.qscaudio.com/products/amps/rmx/rmx.htm

    RMX 1850 HD for the tops and RMX 850 for the sub

    http://www.yorkville.com/products.asp?c ... 50&type=29

    Tops

    http://www.yorkville.com/products.asp?t ... =58&id=361

    Sub

    Hardwired

    What I have seen the mixer is the problem so just wondering what you guys think is a good mixer.
  • Fanman20Fanman20 Posts: 223
    Don't mind yamaha mixers
    I have only used the M7CL 48

    http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/products/ ... index.html

    (bit over the top for you, but it is the best mixer that I have used)
    :roll: 8) 8)

    What about
    http://www.yamahamusic.com.au/products/ ... efault.asp


    Quick questions
    1.
    Do you run the QSC RMX 850 in brigde mode?? into the YX18S sub

    2.
    Do you like the YX18S??
  • NightriderNightrider Posts: 17
    Yes I run the 850 Bridged.


    the sub is ok. Ask me next week. I have only used it a couple times now I am hoping to get more \"thump\" out of it... I have a fairly large wedding this weekend to do. (well large for me) and I will have a couple days to tweak my set up, I will have access to the place for a day before so lots time to play around.... I mean adjusting. I don't think my neighbors in the condo here likes it when I tune my set up. hehe
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