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Gary Nattrass · May 24th, 2009, 03:05 AM

Anyone used one of these? Behringer Eurorack UBB1002 | Dolphin Music
Looks like a very low cost location mixer that runs on batteries, Ok I know behringer will never match an SQN or sound devices but it may be worth a look for budget drama/indie production.http://www.behringerdownload.de/UBB1...INFO_Rev_B.pdf

Tony Neal · May 24th, 2009, 03:52 PM

I bought one two years ago to subsitute for my Alesis firewire mixer for an outdoor stage performance requiring 4 mikes.
Its simple to use, the sliders work well and I've never had any issues with the sound quality despite its low price, in fact I tend to use it more often than the Alesis these days.
Downsides are that it gets through a set of batteries in around 90 mins so a stack of rechargeables is advised. And it only does 24v phantom power, but all my RODE mikes take batteries, so no problem.

Graham Bernard · May 25th, 2009, 03:24 AM

It is an excellent budget Mixer. However:

1] The Clipping LEDs don't work on battery power. And this is NOT such a small issue, while if on site you want a quick refernce "view" as to what is happening. I mean it! - You may NOT want to Can-up to check the state of play at the mixer?

2] I needed to return my first one as it was severely hissing and the sliders were not brilliant. I got my next from "another" supplier, and this remains in working order. Make absolutley sure you aren't getting a 2nd hand or RETURNED mixer.

3] Yes, you DO get a lot of mixing for a portable. But you seriously may want to think about NOT having ALL that available for a not so demanding event? In which case get this AND a more portable mixer. I am serious. The prices are too good not to think about this.

My 2 P's worth . .

Grazie

John Peterson · May 28th, 2009, 04:21 AM

I have the MXB1002. As far as I can tell it is exactly the same. The UBB is the newer model. I have been using it for years and it works extremely well for the stage productions I shoot.
However, I have never used it on battery power so I cannot speak to the caveats mentioned regarding battery power. On AC power it works extremely well and is very versatile.

John

Jay Massengill · May 28th, 2009, 09:05 AM

A friend of mine has one of the older MXB1002's. They work, although my only comment would be I found the sound to be a bit harsh and very tiring. I got one of the worst headaches of my entire life after a two-hour talking-head gig for my friend using his mixer and my 7506 headphones.
Of course I was also running prompter, sitting in an odd position and a bit hungry so I can't blame it all on the mixer, but I did notice how unpleasant both the mic pre and the headphone amp was right away.
Your mileage may vary of course and there really isn't much else around that's battery-powered at that price.

May 24th, 2009, 03:05 AM	#1
Gary Nattrass Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornsay Durham UK Posts: 1,992	Behringer cheap battery mixer Anyone used one of these? Behringer Eurorack UBB1002 \| Dolphin Music Looks like a very low cost location mixer that runs on batteries, Ok I know behringer will never match an SQN or sound devices but it may be worth a look for budget drama/indie production.http://www.behringerdownload.de/UBB1...INFO_Rev_B.pdf __________________ Over 15 minutes in Broadcast Film and TV production: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1044352/

May 24th, 2009, 03:52 PM	#2
Tony Neal Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fareham, UK Posts: 160	I bought one two years ago to subsitute for my Alesis firewire mixer for an outdoor stage performance requiring 4 mikes. Its simple to use, the sliders work well and I've never had any issues with the sound quality despite its low price, in fact I tend to use it more often than the Alesis these days. Downsides are that it gets through a set of batteries in around 90 mins so a stack of rechargeables is advised. And it only does 24v phantom power, but all my RODE mikes take batteries, so no problem.

May 25th, 2009, 03:24 AM	#3
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	It is an excellent budget Mixer. However: 1] The Clipping LEDs don't work on battery power. And this is NOT such a small issue, while if on site you want a quick refernce "view" as to what is happening. I mean it! - You may NOT want to Can-up to check the state of play at the mixer? 2] I needed to return my first one as it was severely hissing and the sliders were not brilliant. I got my next from "another" supplier, and this remains in working order. Make absolutley sure you aren't getting a 2nd hand or RETURNED mixer. 3] Yes, you DO get a lot of mixing for a portable. But you seriously may want to think about NOT having ALL that available for a not so demanding event? In which case get this AND a more portable mixer. I am serious. The prices are *too* good not to think about this. My 2 P's worth . . Grazie

May 28th, 2009, 04:21 AM	#4
John Peterson Major Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Monroe, NY Posts: 703	I have the MXB1002. As far as I can tell it is exactly the same. The UBB is the newer model. I have been using it for years and it works extremely well for the stage productions I shoot. However, I have never used it on battery power so I cannot speak to the caveats mentioned regarding battery power. On AC power it works extremely well and is very versatile. John

May 28th, 2009, 09:05 AM	#5
Jay Massengill Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Burlington Posts: 1,976	A friend of mine has one of the older MXB1002's. They work, although my only comment would be I found the sound to be a bit harsh and very tiring. I got one of the worst headaches of my entire life after a two-hour talking-head gig for my friend using his mixer and my 7506 headphones. Of course I was also running prompter, sitting in an odd position and a bit hungry so I can't blame it all on the mixer, but I did notice how unpleasant both the mic pre and the headphone amp was right away. Your mileage may vary of course and there really isn't much else around that's battery-powered at that price.