Conecting my equipment optimal?

[MacAver]

Hi!
I’m a new guy on the block.

Today I use a Phonic MM1202 mixer with 4 mono channels, with Mic/Line and inset, and 4 stereos. The 4 stereo channels do not have EQ.
I have a Lexicon MPX100 multi processor and a Behringer 2200 compressor/gate/limiter. A 19" external Behringer or Lexicon EQ is something I probably will by to be able to adjust the 4 stereo channels.
There is one EFX out and it is returned as send to channel 7/8 as a send effect.

Today I use the Lexicon as a send reverb effect and the two-channel compressor as an insert on channel 3 and 4.

Is the use of an external 31 band analogue graphic EQ a good solution to bring more flexibility to the EQ-less stereo channels? Is it best to put between the mixer and computer (I use Cubasis VST) or is it better to use it as an insert or send effect?

[MISTERQCUE]

You can use it in a side-chain configuration with the Autocom to help recover subtle, lost freqs from comping and gating. Connect it to your comp and incoporate the 2200's "side chain monitor" switch!

[MacAver]

Thanx MISTERQCUE !

I will try that. Maybee I'l by two EQ. The Behringr is not so expensive. 2.000 SEK (195 USD).

But still I'm wonder if the best way to use a EQ, for the 8 channels (4 stereo) without treb/mid/bas EQ on the mixer, is by buting it between the mixer and the SB Live DriveII?

[TexRoadkill]

Yes, run the EQ inline between computer and mixer. If you use it in an effects loop you will only be mixing the EQ'd signal with the original un EQ'd signal.

[MacAver]

TexRoadkill:

Thanx!

I will conect the EQ on the line between mixer and SB Live Drive II.

MISTERQCUE:

If I use the EQ like TexRoadkill told me, is there any use for an other EQ in the side-chain configuration? If there is anything to gain by having two EQ, like no reconfiguration need etc, I will get two EQ. Not much money to talk about.

[MISTERQCUE]

Originally posted by MacAver
TexRoadkill:

Thanx!

MISTERQCUE:

If I use the EQ like TexRoadkill told me, is there any use for an other EQ in the side-chain configuration? If there is anything to gain by having two EQ, like no reconfiguration need etc, I will get two EQ. Not much money to talk about.

Yes. You can hook up 2 eq's into the autocom's double mono
configuration by side-chaining the eq's in each channel than connect into your boards channel inserts or main inserts of your board (for mixing down purposes). Try and use an EQ that has a boost/cut from 6db-12db in it's features.

[TexRoadkill]

To be honest I wouldnt go buying a bunch of cheap EQ's. Your best bet would be to get a Soundcraft M mixer with good EQ for each channel already on it. That will give you a lot more mileage than stocking up on sub par outboard gear.

More importantly get a better sound card. That will give you the most dramatic increase in quality.

[MacAver]

TrexRoqdkill:

Oki! I hear what you say and I agree 100% but I have my reasons to buy one or two "monkey" EQ's.

Thanx for your time and help.