Mixer reccommendations?

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Posted by midnightblue62GOLD on October 29, 2009 at 7:58 PM

I want to buy a mixer in order to add reverb/echo and maybe some basic effects. I've seen a cheap one advertised at Radio Shack (around $30) but it doesn't have very good reviews. Can anyone recommend anything. I don't want to spend more than $130 if I can help it.
I'm located in Tucson AZ

Any suggestions please?

Paul

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Reply by SimplyBabetteRECORDING-SUPPORT on October 29, 2009 at 9:01 PM

i believe behringer makes a really nice one model number xenyx 1002fx fairly cheap around 100 maybe less i have bought several of their mixers i use the 1204fx and its awsome! the 802 model does not come with effects so the next one with them i beleive is the 1002 here is their website to check
http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/1002FX.aspx

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Reply by singen_for_youGOLD on October 30, 2009 at 1:34 AM

IL SAY THE YAMAHA MG82CX HAS EVERTHING YOU NEED ALL I USE FOR 4 YEARS NOW BUILT LIKE A TANK CHECK IT OUT http://www.zzounds.com/productreview--YAMMG82CX MANY HAVE GIVEN UP THERE BEHRINGER HISS BOXES ON HERE AFTER I TOLD THEM HOW GRATE THIS LITTLE MIXER IS... THE GEAR GUY.

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Reply by singen_for_youGOLD on October 30, 2009 at 1:38 AM

http://www.samash.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_MG82CX%208%20Channel%20Mixer%20with%20Digital%20Effects_-1_10052_10002_-49997284_cmCategorySA182831

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Reply by midnightblue62GOLD on October 30, 2009 at 2:47 AM

Thanks for your replies folks, I'll look into them both and see what Santa brings me this year

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Reply by barrybailey40RECORDING-SUPPORT on October 30, 2009 at 11:46 PM

barrybailey40 if you are in need of recording support,feel free to pm me

Another Behringer vote here...I have been playing guitar and singing for over 35 years now.I have a professional studio in my home and work sound systems for bands in Detroit and Windsor Area.
I was for years a fan of mackie boards,but they recently lost many of their top tech guys over to behringer..I was quick to follow and have no regrets
the new behringer is by far supreme.
Using a behringer here on singsnap.....Have a listen,my recordings speak for themselves......and you won't find any HISS with proper grounding and cables

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Reply by singen_for_youGOLD on October 31, 2009 at 5:43 AM

OK THIS IS THE BEHRINGER MIXER IN ACTION http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/bad12c8d AND THIS IS THE YAMAHA IN ACTION http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/b0ccec2b SAME SONG THE GEAR GUY.

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Reply by singen_for_youGOLD on October 31, 2009 at 6:08 AM

THE ONLY THING TO ME I LIKE ABOUT THE YAMAHA THAT BEHRINGER DOESENT HAVE IS A 1 KNOB COPPRESSOR FOR VOCALS BARRYBAILY WHAT BEHRINGER DO YOU HAVE????????IM PLANING ON GETTING A EQ FOR MY YANAHA RIGHT NOW ITS JUST THE 3 BAND EQ IT CAME..LOL

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Reply by SimplyBabetteRECORDING-SUPPORT on October 31, 2009 at 7:15 AM

WE BOTH (BARRYBAILEY40) AND I HAVE THE BEHRINGER 1204 FX PREMIUM

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Reply by Bob-HGOLD on November 5, 2009 at 11:10 AM

The cheapest way I know if is with a guitar foot pedal delay ...about $30 at Musicians Friend....I prefer delay over reverb, It is not a mixer but gives great depth to vocals

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Reply by kkiddGOLD on November 5, 2009 at 11:13 AM

i agree bob....even better as far as cheap goes...just use a digitech pedal...loads of effects for a cheapo price...boss prolly makes some cheap ones too....they arent exactly made for ss, and arent mixing boards, but for just adding effects on a cheap budget they work well enough for this venue

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Reply by kkiddGOLD on November 5, 2009 at 11:14 AM

...could always just get a small acoustic amp with built in effects for a couple hundred bucks too and line-out to yer pc...that way you at least have an amp you can use for other purposes

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Reply by midnightblue62GOLD on November 6, 2009 at 10:44 AM

singen_for_you wrote:OK THIS IS THE BEHRINGER MIXER IN ACTION http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/bad12c8d AND THIS IS THE YAMAHA IN ACTION http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/b0ccec2b SAME SONG THE GEAR GUY.

Listened to both of these recordings and to me the Behringer sounds better... there doesn't seem much depth on the 2nd recording.

Thanks for all your suggestions.. i may well go the guitar pedal route first, though I've been dropping hints that a mixer would make a nice Christmas gift hehe

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Reply by MicflexGOLD on November 6, 2009 at 12:30 PM

I use a Phonic AM440D compact Mixer....Just thought I would give a thumbs up to another brand :)

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Reply by k2501961RECORDING-SUPPORT on November 12, 2009 at 8:57 AM

k2501961 says: happy monday to you! :)

I use the Behringer Xenyx 1202FX :)

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Reply by singen_for_youGOLD on November 13, 2009 at 12:20 AM

il stay with yamaha bands studios WARRNER BROTHERS AND PRO AUDIO PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD CANT BE WRONG.... THE GEAR GUY.

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