I need some powered mixer recommendations.

[rmkesler]

The guys I'm working with now are looking for a powered mixer for smaller gigs. Curious to know what recommendations you guys would have.

 

[Stinsok]

Used Mackie!

 

[ric stave]

I use a Yorkville M1610 - 2x 800w at 4 ohms, goes down to 2 ohms per channel. With a powered sub, we play small to mid sized venues and outdoor shows. 800w mains, @800w into 3 monitors, + 700w sub. We usually run 4 vox, guitar, bass, drums OH and Kick. (8 channels)

Yorkville also makes one that's 400w/side, the M810.

The Mackie is also a great choice - go with the larger one though (808) ~ Mono or stereo doesn't really matter, if you're using one side for mains and one for mon.

I've also heard good things about the Yamaha series, though I haven't used them.

 

[modulusman]

Peavey makes some good powered mixers. http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Peavey-XR-8600-Powered-Mixer?sku=631374

 

[seanm]

I would buy a used name brand mixer. Yamaha, Mackie, Peavey all make good powered mixers.

 

[Mr.E]

Used Mackie!

+1

 

[Floyd Eye]

Yamaha EMX 512 SC

 

[rmkesler]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll look into these.

 

[baba]

I'm selling a used Mackie 808S powered mixer. It's in the Classifieds, hit me up if interested.

 

[mello_bedwetter]

I have a chance to get a new Peavey XR8600 for a pretty good price. Anyone familiar with it?

 

[testing1two]

Personally, I would stick to passive mixers and powered speakers. Powered mixers tend to be full of compromises and there has been a substantial leap forward in the quality of powered speakers recently.