Wouldn't this be a good mixer

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[Wallycleaver]

for what?

[Blue Bear Sound]

...a paper weight? a doorstop?? decoration??? sure!

But for audio applications - no....

Bruce

[mstudio1224@aol.com]

let me rationalize that a bit,

depending on your budget-YES
depending if you are a beginner-YES
if you have no clue on pre-amps, converters and such - YES

If you have killer outboard gear: KORG TRITON, MACKIE HDR, POWERED MONITORS, MOGAMI cables, 24/96 sound card
the answer would be -----NO

a mackie 1202 would probably be better

[Seanmorse79]

I have (almost) the same one, and I use it just for ins (not for outs), whenever I'm only doing 2 tracks at a time. Why? Because of 1) phantom power, and 2) I'm a cheap-ass. But all things considered, the faders are smooth and never crackle, and it's nice & solid. When I'm doing more intense things, I use the Mackie 16 channel. (we use it for gigs and I hate setting it up if I don't have to). Which leads me to... 3) I'm lazy.

[RWhite]

<sigh>

Not this same Behringer crap again.

WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR $200??????????

Is this a good mixer?
The correct answer should be:

Compared with most $1000 mixers - absolutely not.
Compared with other $200 mixers - absolutely yes.

Mstudio has it right, figure out your budget first, figure out how much mixer you can afford, then buy the best unit your $$$ will allow. If you are a beginner on a tight budget, you will be happy with it.

[Blue Bear Sound]

...good answer RW!

Bruce

[MISTERQCUE]

H#ll got-d@mn,mutha'f#ckin',gotta'-be-outta'-your-freakin-mind,
no-way-in-your-limited-life-time
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I rather smoke anthrax-laced crack than to EVER use a Behringer
mixer again!!! (If ya' don't believe me,ask jazz-guitarist's,EARL KLUGH's soundman and FOH, Hugh Simosky;who crapped out on a Behringer Euro-crap desk 9000).

TRUST ME!!!!!

[Gidge]

Ill have to agree with Wally and ask "for what".....If he just needs 1 or 2 preamps, its not a good idea.....If he needs 4 preamps and routing capabilities and can only spend $200, thats a good choice.....

so, again "for what?"

[MISTERQCUE]

If $$'s are your primary concern,check out the Nady line of mixers.
They offer more auxes,smoother riding faders,half-@ss pre's at 20-30% lower than Behringer. See www.musiciansfriend.com.
Or even better,wanna' buy my Alesis' Studio 24 or 32!!?? I'm sellin' them both, dirt cheap, and are in excellent condition!!!
E-mail-ian me if you're interested!

[Whyte Ice]

I use a Behringer mixer and its not bad at all for what I want to do. My setup goes from mic to Behringer Mixer (I sometimes use a Soundcraft series 200) to art tube mp pre to delta 44 soundcard to roland monitors and I get a decent sound out of it. Its not a big "studio" sound but it works for me and it works for a lot of people I know.

There are things people like and dislike but why not try the things first hand?

If I came to these forums before I got the mixer, I probably wouldn't have bought a Behringer but since I've got to experience it, its not that bad, there is better, but its not as bad as everyone says it is.

[MISTERQCUE]

Originally posted by Whyte Ice

If I came to these forums before I got the mixer, I probably wouldn't have bought a Behringer but since I've got to experience it, its not that bad, there is better, but its not as bad as everyone says it is.

Hey man,I'm no Pro Engineer! Musician 1st, "Recordist" 2nd.
My gear is neuther top-of-the line nor is it bottom of the barrel.
I own several pieces of Beh gear (mostly comps) and found them satisfactory for my needs. But Beh mixers are the WORST!!!
I own 2 Alesis boards, A Mackie, and just rec'ly bought a Topaz 24/8 and now looking at Spirit & Allen & Heath lines (need more
channels) and my experience with Behringer mixers,from owning a
spanking,brand new 1,their customer service and blatant copyright infringement of Mackie (of which they were sued and LOST) and totally weak-@ss operation of their mixers have made me a staunch opponent seeking to persuade future mixer buyers
from Behringer. I suggest you sell yours rite away!
Peace
Mr.Q

[Vance Dylan]

I got me one of those little Behringer mixers. I run 8 lines out of one of the Delta 1010's to it so people can make their own headphone mixes. Other than that it holds up my coffee cup...lol

[darrin_h2000]

Headphone amp, Transparent pres. Are handy features from this unit which makes it worth it. I use one to mix my MIDI devices but thats about it. My unit is perfect so I have no complaints yet and I paid 39.00 used so the price was right.

[RWhite]

You might just want to take up MISTERQCUE on his Alesis offer. I have a Studio 32 (as well as a Behringer 802) and I have been very happy with it (both of them actually). If he is selling "dirt cheap" then check it out!