Alesis 6fx, Behringer ub802, or yamaha mg10/2 hmmm

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I got it! (Yamaha 10/2 that is)

Just wanted to say I go tthe Yamaha 10/2 and am enjoying it. It seems very user friendly and is serving the purpose I envisioned well.

It has a neat 'newbie' feature which is a peak light on the first gain knob. That way you can get the input set close to the sweet spot pretty easily. That feature may be present on other mixers, but it sure is nice getting started.

The user manual is pretty user friendly.

I haven't messed around with the I/O's because I don't have anything to I/O them (equalizer or effects) but I'm glad they are there. I don't think some of the other low-level mixers have them.

Next on my list is a new microphone because it has become pretty apparent through the use of this mixer that it is not just my stereo which makes the mic sound bad, it's the mic itself! Not that it sounds horrible, I just know now that there are better ones out there.

So overall I'm happy with the mixer. It's doing what I wanted it to do and has the capacity to do a little more if I want it to later on.

JES
 
Are you looking at the maximum output level for the main outs on these boards?

That should be a concern.

Maybe someone here knows?
 
Jez. What does the manual say the maximum output level is for the main outs? It doesn't say on the web site.
 
Maximun output levels

I'm not sure what you mean, but I can check. The light I'm speaking of is next to the pre-amp and the beginning of the signal input. I believe it shows when the signal starts to be "clipped" so you can set it for an optimal pre-amp setting.

My main output has an LCD panel that goes up to and beyond -0-. The manual sais to set it such that the average output amount reaches -0- and only occasionally peaks over it, so I try to set that at -0- if that's what you're wondering. I'm not sure what the maximal output levels are. Do you mean in amps? What's your interest? I'll check and get back with you.

Overall, like I said I am happy with the mixer and haven't had any problems. It seems to do what it was built to do well.

jes

PS-If your concerned that I'm screwing up my brand new purchase then thanks for taking the time to write. I think I am doing it right. I read the entire manual before I even touched a knob so I wouldn't screw it up initially at least.
 
Re: I got it! (Yamaha 10/2 that is)

jes said:
Just wanted to say I go tthe Yamaha 10/2 and am enjoying it. It seems very user friendly and is serving the purpose I envisioned well.

It has a neat 'newbie' feature which is a peak light on the first gain knob. That way you can get the input set close to the sweet spot pretty easily. That feature may be present on other mixers, but it sure is nice getting started.

The user manual is pretty user friendly.
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It has a good intro to recording and even has different examples.

I don't think you want to be constantly "peaking". Turn it down a bit and allow for greater dynamic range.

I haven't messed around with the I/O's because I don't have anything to I/O them (equalizer or effects) but I'm glad they are there. I don't think some of the other low-level mixers have them.

Next on my list is a new microphone because it has become pretty apparent through the use of this mixer that it is not just my stereo which makes the mic sound bad, it's the mic itself! Not that it sounds horrible, I just know now that there are better ones out there.

So overall I'm happy with the mixer. It's doing what I wanted it to do and has the capacity to do a little more if I want it to later on.

JES
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What microphone do you use? I use a Studio Projects B1 with mine for acoustic strings.


I have this mixer and have been quite pleased with it (17 internet-released songs so far). One thing to note not all of its line outputs are the same:

Outputs:
-10dBv: Rec Out
0dBu: Insert
+4dBu: Send; ST Out; C-R Out

Input:
-10dBv: Ch 7-10; 2TR IN
0dBu: Insert
+4dBu: Return

I suppose these have to match what you connect it to
 
Thanks, I haven't been allowing it to peak/clip really. It's just neat that it has a visual representation of when it clips for us newbies so we know where NOT to set it.

I have a very cheap V-tech mic. I am looking to upgrade. How do you like the sound of the B1 through the 10/2 without effects? Including setting it without anything boosted or cut.

I've been looking at getting an AKG C1000s. People have told me its a good condensor mic for live performances. Any thoughts?

Thanks for the notes about the outputs. Hadn't thought about that, but it also hasn't really impacted me yet since I'm really only using it for monitoring using the recording out.

jes
 
I'm still waiting for the SP B1 to get to the top of my 'Gear I Need To Buy' list, but I do have a C1000S. Don't get one!! There are one or two things it can do adequately, such as snare and some guitar/cab micing, but generally it's overpriced and not particularly good or versatile. Do a quick search on this BBS and read some of the opinions. The only time I think you'd buy it would be if you needed something that runs off batteries. Mine will be sold as soon as I can get hold of a pair of SDCs very cheap.
 
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