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How to find stereo submixers for synth output?

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#1
I need some sort of sub-mixer to blend the outputs of my synths into a single stereo channel on the main board. I keep google searching, but my google-fu has apparently grown weak - I find all sorts of stuff, sure, but nothing even close to what I'm looking for. I want all stereo channels, no mono, don't need eq or fx, but need dual L/R 1/4" inputs per channel. The guitar synths tend to be unbalanced TS output pairs, while the key synths tend to be balanced TRS output pairs. All I seem to find is cheapo mixers with one unbalanced TSR stereo input per channel - not at all what I need.

Any ideas on how to better guide my search? I can't seem to filter out the noise... is there a special specific name for this sort of mixer? I know they exist, I've seen them in use... but how to find them?

Requirements:
  • 4-8 channels, all stereo
  • dual 1/4" inputs per channel
    • unbalanced TS pairs for guitar synths
    • balanced TRS pairs for key synths
  • no eq or fx needed
 
#5
Thanks for the suggestions, added keywords "rack mount" and "line mixer" and found the Behringer RX1602 - similar function, less than half the price:

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Behringer | Product | RX1602

www.behringer.com www.behringer.com
 
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I've been using the RX1602 as a general mixer to mix my guitar MFX, bass MFX, electric piano, drum machines etc to mix into my practice speakers (old 15+1 powered) and it's quiet and reliable and does what you expect it to.
 
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I found a used RX1602 for only $69, but it looked like it was a V1, and the current V2 has low noise improvements, so I went for the extra money with a new one for $149.
 
#8
Thanks for doing this research, it solves a problem that I have been contemplating. I only have two keyboards presently, one being a usb connection so my Behringer 802USB mixer does the job nicely. The RX1602 looks like it would be a good solution as I add keyboards and controllers. As an aside, I think that a sub-forum or at least a thread dedicated to all things synth and synth bass would be a good addition to TalkBass.
 
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el jeffe bass said:
Thanks for doing this research, it solves a problem that I have been contemplating. I only have two keyboards presently, one being a usb connection so my Behringer 802USB mixer does the job nicely. The RX1602 looks like it would be a good solution as I add keyboards and controllers. As an aside, I think that a sub-forum or at least a thread dedicated to all things synth and synth bass would be a good addition to TalkBass.
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There's a good guitar / bass synth community over at VGuitar forums, great for asking questions. I should have put this over there too.
 
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It just arrived - I'll give it a chance to warm up and settle, and then try wiring it in this afternoon. I've already "filled it up", so to speak - 3 key synths and 5 guitar synths to mix down...
 
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