Mixer Recommendation

Nightrider · April 2008

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

Dra · April 2008

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

Fanman20 · April 2008

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

Nightrider · April 2008

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.

Nightrider · April 2008

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.

Fanman20 · April 2008

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??

Nightrider · April 2008

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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