A New Mixer

Right now i basically use my mbox2 as my mixer, but now that i have the mpc i need more than just 2 ins.

What type of mixer do you use with your 2500, and how do you think it sounds?

Are you thinking of getting something that sounds better or different?

I just want to see what you guys think about mixers

peace

Well if your going to be buying a mixer I would suggest looking into the future.....are you going to be getting more gear later? You don't want to be in the same place you are now in the near future if you can help it. It's always better to have spare inputs than to have everything full on your mixer and then later have to buy an even bigger mixer. If you think you need an 8 channel now, I would go with a 12 or 16 channel this may save you some money in the long run...but hey that's just my opinion.

As far as sound quality, if you have the cash flow I would go with a mackie board.If you don't go with what you can afford. IMHO

Cheebs_420 wrote:Right now i basically use my mbox2 as my mixer, but now that i have the mpc i need more than just 2 ins.

What type of mixer do you use with your 2500, and how do you think it sounds?

Are you thinking of getting something that sounds better or different?

I just want to see what you guys think about mixers

peace

Mbox2 is an audio interface not a mixer, just thought id point that out.

i know, but its all i got

just thought id point THAT out

Mbox 2 is a hardware audio interface and should be packaged with a software mixer, right?


Anyway...if you are looking towards the future...you may want to skip a mixer altogether..perhaps. You could just purchase one of the numerous AD/DA converters on the market. Many of them have MIDI and/or firewire ports for easy integration into a computer set-up. Some are even linkable so you can add extra interfaces as your budget grows or for new gear you add to your set-up.

I am using Yamaha digital mixers now, but I would to move to Pro Tools HD with several AD/DA interfaces and a mixer control surface.

m-audio's Project I/O is the best piece on the market at present. Control surface with built in 8in 8out audio interface with 8xlr inputs and you can expand it with a few adats for more in outs.

i was thinking of getting a digi 002 in a few months. then i wouldnt need my m box anymore and if i got the interface it would hav the hardware mixer interface.

i use my pro tools mixer with reason and stuff but i want to switch over from digital to hardware in the next few months as well just to get more profesional.

for my computer soundcard before i had this mbox2 i bought a soundblaster audicy platinum or something, that worked for what i had then, but i figure the next logical step is getting a hardware mixer.

i just want to see what you guys use so i can check themn out, look at more reviews and go to guitar center or samash and check them out first hand

ive always been strictly PC (ie FL and then reason, never touched cakewalk or anything tho) so it all had the software mixer, but now that i have real hardware, i want to keep on that path

peace

I'm a hardware man myself. All I use the PC for is wave editing and making my final CD's.

If you really want a more professional sound, digital is the best way to go. When it comes to analog gear, you get what you pay for. Analog mixers under $1000 are really not that great for recording (better used for PA systems) while digital mixers in the same price range are more superior sonically and have more features.

Upright wrote:I'm a hardware man myself. I allow use the PC for wave editing and making my final CD's.

Me too, pc only for digital recording and processing, not sequencing or music creation.

Dont get a digi002 there shite.

I have a cheap behinger 10 in compact mixer. A mixer sounds as well as you set it up. Get your levels right and it wont matter. I will get another used one with firewire or digital and keep this old one for just the mpc. I'll probably never buy a new mixer.

Simple.

Do not waste your money on a mixer. If you can't afford to spend several grand on somethng REAL, the little mixers will only deprciate in value and be a means to an end. INVEST in your sound instead.

- Look into an 8 i/o AD/DA that you can run into your computer, here are some very popular pieces that have gained very loyal users:

- RME Multiface 2 ($1k)
- Metric Halo ($1,500)
- Lynx Aurora 8 ($2k)

Then once you have upgraded your means of capturing the MPC and listening to it, you can then INVEST in coloring it with one of the only types of equipment that holds it's value well - PREAMP. For drums, a classic preamp would be API.

The converter may lose value over time but it will get you a much better recording now then using a mixer. PERIOD.

I have to disagree. If you are looking at anything as an investment...save your money. Most products you buy today will not hold its value including AD/DA converters and preamps. Most of these items on the market can be purchased half-price second hand.

sounds good.

i was looking at the mackie usb mixers.

im still undecided
but i will drop at least a grand when the time comes
ive wasted time with cheap shit ie beringer, and its always crap