WaldoJones
New member
Hello
What I'll be doing:
I'm starting a Podcast series. Each episode will be roughly 1 to 2 hours long. Generally there will be only 2-3 guests, but there may be an occasion where there are 4 guests. I may or may not ever have 5, but I think it's unlikely and I can live with just 4 guests. I think 5 guests is just too many for a podcast.
Everyone will be in the same room except. In later episodes I may call people using a Y-cable and an iPhone, or maybe one of these:
It will still be done with these 3 people in the room.
So idk much about mixers, or if they can handle 4 microphones, but I hear some get really hot.
What I want:
I want one that doesn't get really hot, can handle the tasks I'm doing, has 4-5 XLR microphone inputs. I think I want one that has a pre-amp built in and is digital or USB, but I'd need to learn more before I make that decision. Is it better to have an external converter? Like this?
My Budget:
- $100-300. I'm willing to by used High-end stuff. Really, I'm just a beginner so I need something I can start with. I have no problems handling a confusing looking one because I can learn all the features, but I don't think I need effects. Do I need effects? What are the benefits of effects?
How you can help me:
- Tell me the pro's and con's of analog vs. digital for my use.
- Recommend two mixers for my use, that's within my budget range. One that's analog, one that's digital.
- Tell me what a headphone amp is useful for other than individual volume control.
- Recommend a headphone amp I could use if you think I need one.
What I'll be doing:
I'm starting a Podcast series. Each episode will be roughly 1 to 2 hours long. Generally there will be only 2-3 guests, but there may be an occasion where there are 4 guests. I may or may not ever have 5, but I think it's unlikely and I can live with just 4 guests. I think 5 guests is just too many for a podcast.
Everyone will be in the same room except. In later episodes I may call people using a Y-cable and an iPhone, or maybe one of these:
It will still be done with these 3 people in the room.
So idk much about mixers, or if they can handle 4 microphones, but I hear some get really hot.
What I want:
I want one that doesn't get really hot, can handle the tasks I'm doing, has 4-5 XLR microphone inputs. I think I want one that has a pre-amp built in and is digital or USB, but I'd need to learn more before I make that decision. Is it better to have an external converter? Like this?
My Budget:
- $100-300. I'm willing to by used High-end stuff. Really, I'm just a beginner so I need something I can start with. I have no problems handling a confusing looking one because I can learn all the features, but I don't think I need effects. Do I need effects? What are the benefits of effects?
How you can help me:
- Tell me the pro's and con's of analog vs. digital for my use.
- Recommend two mixers for my use, that's within my budget range. One that's analog, one that's digital.
- Tell me what a headphone amp is useful for other than individual volume control.
- Recommend a headphone amp I could use if you think I need one.