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Adam Lubkin · February 19th, 2004, 12:22 PM

I know this has been covered but can't seem to find the post or article. Anyway, what small mixer do you recommend for location work for those on a budget? Price range is still being negotiated but definitely need to stay under $1000. Don't need a lot of channels.

Oleg Kaizerman · February 19th, 2004, 02:33 PM

i think i sow used sd-302 on b&h site under1000$ ,there is no better mixer in that range

Bryan Beasleigh · February 19th, 2004, 03:29 PM

Precise audio makes a compact unit that can be clipped to your belt or an on camera bracket. http://www.preciseaudio.com/brochure.html

Marenius makes a mono, 3 input with 48 volt phantom for $400. The MM3100 has an 18 volt and a 48 volt phantom. go for the extra few bucks. Markertek.com carries them.
http://www.marenius.se/audio.htm

Jay Rose over at dv.com has done a few reviews on some inexpensive Rolls mixers.

If you want to spend the money , the 302 is nice. I have one.

Douglas Spotted Eagle · February 19th, 2004, 04:02 PM

The rolls are nice, if not noisy, the Samson MT4 and 6 are clean and battery powered, but go over shoulder, not on belt, the Tapco micro is quite good, JLCooper has a great shoulder unit, Shure has some very nice high end units, and Mackie has just released a new one similar to the Tapco. (they build the Tapco products too)

Jacques Mersereau · February 19th, 2004, 05:00 PM

This stuff is good:

http://www.sounddevices.com/products/index.html

February 19th, 2004, 12:22 PM	#1
Adam Lubkin Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Frederick,MD Posts: 61	location mixer for run and gun I know this has been covered but can't seem to find the post or article. Anyway, what small mixer do you recommend for location work for those on a budget? Price range is still being negotiated but definitely need to stay under $1000. Don't need a lot of channels.

February 19th, 2004, 04:02 PM	#4
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	The rolls are nice, if not noisy, the Samson MT4 and 6 are clean and battery powered, but go over shoulder, not on belt, the Tapco micro is quite good, JLCooper has a great shoulder unit, Shure has some very nice high end units, and Mackie has just released a new one similar to the Tapco. (they build the Tapco products too) __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

February 19th, 2004, 05:00 PM	#5
Jacques Mersereau Trustee Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,334	This stuff is good: http://www.sounddevices.com/products/index.html __________________ Jacques Mersereau University of Michigan-Video Studio Manager

February 19th, 2004, 02:33 PM	#2
Oleg Kaizerman Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: israel Posts: 296	i think i sow used sd-302 on b&h site under1000$ ,there is no better mixer in that range

February 19th, 2004, 03:29 PM	#3
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	Precise audio makes a compact unit that can be clipped to your belt or an on camera bracket. http://www.preciseaudio.com/brochure.html Marenius makes a mono, 3 input with 48 volt phantom for $400. The MM3100 has an 18 volt and a 48 volt phantom. go for the extra few bucks. Markertek.com carries them. http://www.marenius.se/audio.htm Jay Rose over at dv.com has done a few reviews on some inexpensive Rolls mixers. If you want to spend the money , the 302 is nice. I have one.