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Small Analog Mixer Recommendation

mpmackenna

mpmackenna

Apr 3, 2007
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Davenport, Iowa
#1
I am looking at getting a small analog mixer for practice. I noticed that Yamaha has a small one for about 100 bucks.. the MG102C and so does Peavy... the PV6. Other than the obvious number of channel difference does anyone have a recommendation? What about another model that you recommend that is similar? I am really just looking for an easy low-tech way to bring together a couple of monitors a drum machine a guitar and whatever else might trip my trigger. Thanks! Mike
 
#5
baba said:
Never used Peavey mixers, but I've used many Yamaha mixers. I love them and think they are the best bang for the buck mixers out there. Never had any issues with them and they would be my first choice if looking for a new small mixer.
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I appreciate the information. It makes me feel a little better about a purchase when I know someone has used a similar product and had good luck with it. Thanks!
 
#8
I have a small yamaha mixer I carry with me all the time.
It great, quite, reliable, easy to hook up.
The external power supply is kind of a hassle, I wish it was built in.
Also, the inputs are meant for mics or line inputs. If you want to plug in most basses, you'll need a preamp. (same with most all mixers)
 
#9
seamonkey said:
I have a small yamaha mixer I carry with me all the time.
It great, quite, reliable, easy to hook up.
The external power supply is kind of a hassle, I wish it was built in.
Also, the inputs are meant for mics or line inputs. If you want to plug in most basses, you'll need a preamp. (same with most all mixers)
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I went ahead and ordered the Yamaha MG102C. I was under the impression that I can connect my bass to my Whirlwind IMP 2 DI and then run XLR to the mixer. Does that sound correct?
Thanks for the response. Mike
 
#10
I've used a Yamaha mixer for the past three years and never had a complaint (except that it didn't have enough inputs for my band); great bang-for-the-buck product in a compact format. While researching new mixers, I spent some time over at

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and read several disparaging remarks about the sound quality of Yamaha's mic pre-amps (including the ones installed in their expensive digital boards), to which I couldn't relate.

When I bought my new mixer (an Allen & Heath MixWiz) everyone in the band, and several of our regular audience members, commented on the improvement in our sound. Although no one complained about the sounds we were getting with the Yamaha mixer, I now understand why so many pro soundmen describe Yamaha mic pre-amps sound as inferior to other gear. It's not that the Yamaha gear sounds "bad," it's that there's other gear that sounds distinctly better.
 
#11
Jazzdogg said:
I've used a Yamaha mixer for the past three years and never had a complaint (except that it didn't have enough inputs for my band); great bang-for-the-buck product in a compact format. While researching new mixers, I spent some time over at

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and read several disparaging remarks about the sound quality of Yamaha's mic pre-amps (including the ones installed in their expensive digital boards), to which I couldn't relate.

When I bought my new mixer (an Allen & Heath MixWiz) everyone in the band, and several of our regular audience members, commented on the improvement in our sound. Although no one complained about the sounds we were getting with the Yamaha mixer, I now understand why so many pro soundmen describe Yamaha mic pre-amps sound as inferior to other gear. It's not that the Yamaha gear sounds "bad," it's that there's other gear that sounds distinctly better.
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Thanks for the input. When my demand gets to be more serious I will check them out. In the meantime it looks like the Yamaha stuff fits my budget a little better, especially given the fact that its going to take more than a nice mixer to make me sound good... hehe.. Thanks again.
 
#14
This will get a laugh from many, but I have used three or four different Behringer mixers at one time or other. They have the "right sizes," and they're very cheap.

The knock on them is they're supposed to be "flimsy" (you get what you pay for, I guess), but I have to say I've never had any problems with them.

And did I mention how cheap they are?
 
#15
Illbay said:
This will get a laugh from many, but I have used three or four different Behringer mixers at one time or other. They have the "right sizes," and they're very cheap.

The knock on them is they're supposed to be "flimsy" (you get what you pay for, I guess), but I have to say I've never had any problems with them.

And did I mention how cheap they are?
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I bought a small one for my buddy's jam shed PA. No issues and dirt cheap. Another friend bought a larger one years ago and the onboard effects died very quickly. Otherwise it works.
 
#19
I have the Peavey FV6 and I have been perfectly happy
with it. Cost me 99 bucks on sale.

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Sweetwater has it for 95 bucks shipped right now.
 

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