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Aaron Shaw · August 17th, 2004, 02:25 PM

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a field mixer that runs around the $200 range to go along with an AT-897 and DVX100A. I realize that this is on the very low end of the spectrum but it is the best I can do at the moment.

All suggestions are most appreciated.

Douglas Spotted Eagle · August 17th, 2004, 02:34 PM

The Samson MP4/6, M-Audio are both really good for this sort of work, both have reasonably good preamps, and both are battery powered or AC powered. Tapco (Mackie) has a good lil' board, but I've only seen it, not heard it.

Aaron Shaw · August 17th, 2004, 02:42 PM

Thanks Douglas. I'll go look those up on B&H.

Jay Massengill · August 17th, 2004, 03:13 PM

The Rolls MX124 has received good reviews, but I have no personal experience with it. It's $180 at B&H. It only puts out 18 volt phantom, but that won't be a problem with your AT897. Something to consider for future mic purchases though.

Douglas Spotted Eagle · August 17th, 2004, 03:18 PM

My only comment on the Rolls (built here in Utah by former DOD founder, Dave DiFrancesco) is that it's noisy even at somewhat low levels. At least the units sent to me for review were. Usually their products are really good for a budget tool. Maybe I just got 2 lemons. Jay Rose really liked them.

Jay Massengill · August 17th, 2004, 03:47 PM

Interesting. I think one of those qualities that's very hard to pin down on "budget" items is consistency.

Aaron Shaw · August 17th, 2004, 03:49 PM

I couldn't seem to find any information on the Samson MP4/6 at B&H. Do you know of a reputable dealer that may carry these?

Jay Massengill · August 17th, 2004, 03:53 PM

It's the Samson MixPad 4. I think they also make a 6 but I'm not sure if it's battery powered.
These are available from almost any musical instrument online vendor as well as B&H, some with free shipping. Depends on whether you need to talk with someone live about other items or questions.

Douglas Spotted Eagle · August 17th, 2004, 03:57 PM

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=131241&is=REG
is the page for the Mixpad at B&H

Aaron Shaw · August 17th, 2004, 03:58 PM

Thanks a bunch guys. I really appreciate it :)

Joshua Starnes · August 17th, 2004, 06:55 PM

Behringer makes a some $100, $200, $300 mixers that are all okay. I've used the Eurorack MX-100 and it worked okay - that's the $100 dollar model. Check out www.behringer.com for more information. Also, www.zzounds.com - they usually have good deals on audio equipment.

Bryan Beasleigh · August 17th, 2004, 08:38 PM

The behringer mixers aren't "Field mixers".

Marco Leavitt · August 18th, 2004, 09:22 PM

Douglas,
I'm sorry to hear about your impression of the Rolls mixer. I was about to buy one to use with lavalier microphones. Have you tested out the PSC Promix 3? That would be my next choice, but it's a little more than I really want to spend right now.

Joshua Starnes · August 19th, 2004, 05:54 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Bryan Beasleigh : The behringer mixers aren't "Field mixers". -->>>

Perhaps not, but they will get the job done for the amount that he is talking about spending.

Bryan Beasleigh · August 19th, 2004, 08:21 PM

Joshua
They're mixers and if you have something to place them on and an A/C power supply i guess they'd work but they're still not Field Mixers and that's what was asked for......

The mixpads are a nice little unit for the money

August 17th, 2004, 02:25 PM	#1
Aaron Shaw Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 587	Field Mixer Hi everyone, I'm looking for a field mixer that runs around the $200 range to go along with an AT-897 and DVX100A. I realize that this is on the very low end of the spectrum but it is the best I can do at the moment. All suggestions are most appreciated.

August 17th, 2004, 02:34 PM	#2
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	The Samson MP4/6, M-Audio are both really good for this sort of work, both have reasonably good preamps, and both are battery powered or AC powered. Tapco (Mackie) has a good lil' board, but I've only seen it, not heard it. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

August 17th, 2004, 03:18 PM	#5
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	My only comment on the Rolls (built here in Utah by former DOD founder, Dave DiFrancesco) is that it's noisy even at somewhat low levels. At least the units sent to me for review were. Usually their products are really good for a budget tool. Maybe I just got 2 lemons. Jay Rose really liked them. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

August 17th, 2004, 03:57 PM	#9
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=131241&is=REG is the page for the Mixpad at B&H __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

August 17th, 2004, 08:38 PM	#12
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	The behringer mixers aren't "Field mixers". __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ".......holy smokin rubber lips...what a ride!"

August 17th, 2004, 02:42 PM	#3
Aaron Shaw Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 587	Thanks Douglas. I'll go look those up on B&H.

August 17th, 2004, 03:13 PM	#4
Jay Massengill Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Burlington Posts: 1,976	The Rolls MX124 has received good reviews, but I have no personal experience with it. It's $180 at B&H. It only puts out 18 volt phantom, but that won't be a problem with your AT897. Something to consider for future mic purchases though.

August 17th, 2004, 03:47 PM	#6
Jay Massengill Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Burlington Posts: 1,976	Interesting. I think one of those qualities that's very hard to pin down on "budget" items is consistency.

August 17th, 2004, 03:49 PM	#7
Aaron Shaw Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 587	I couldn't seem to find any information on the Samson MP4/6 at B&H. Do you know of a reputable dealer that may carry these?

August 17th, 2004, 03:53 PM	#8
Jay Massengill Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Burlington Posts: 1,976	It's the Samson MixPad 4. I think they also make a 6 but I'm not sure if it's battery powered. These are available from almost any musical instrument online vendor as well as B&H, some with free shipping. Depends on whether you need to talk with someone live about other items or questions.

August 17th, 2004, 03:58 PM	#10
Aaron Shaw Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 587	Thanks a bunch guys. I really appreciate it :)

August 17th, 2004, 06:55 PM	#11
Joshua Starnes Major Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 356	Behringer makes a some $100, $200, $300 mixers that are all okay. I've used the Eurorack MX-100 and it worked okay - that's the $100 dollar model. Check out www.behringer.com for more information. Also, www.zzounds.com - they usually have good deals on audio equipment.

August 18th, 2004, 09:22 PM	#13
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	Douglas, I'm sorry to hear about your impression of the Rolls mixer. I was about to buy one to use with lavalier microphones. Have you tested out the PSC Promix 3? That would be my next choice, but it's a little more than I really want to spend right now.

August 19th, 2004, 05:54 PM	#14
Joshua Starnes Major Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 356	<<<-- Originally posted by Bryan Beasleigh : The behringer mixers aren't "Field mixers". -->>> Perhaps not, but they will get the job done for the amount that he is talking about spending.

August 19th, 2004, 08:21 PM	#15
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	Joshua They're mixers and if you have something to place them on and an A/C power supply i guess they'd work but they're still not Field Mixers and that's what was asked for...... The mixpads are a nice little unit for the money __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ".......holy smokin rubber lips...what a ride!"