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THE MIXER
REBORN Best of Both Worlds
By Jon Schafer
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he mixer hasn’t really changed a whole lot since its inception. Sure, technology has improved and we’re able to have more and more controls, but the mixers of today don’t differ drastically from those of days past. In fact, as recently as a couple of years ago, it looked as though hardware mixers in studio situations were on the verge of going the way of the dinosaur, forever relegated to being digital reproductions on DAW screens. But the mixer is on the rebound, taking cues from its live sound counterparts while adapting itself to the digital studio. Let’s be clear, the studio world didn’t abandon the form factor of the mixer, as control surfaces have certainly taken their cues from mixers. Plus, virtually every DAW is equipped with a mixer like interface that allows you to insert virtual effects, as well as bus groups of tracks to other virtual processors running on virtual aux sends and returns — just like an analog console. The shift in thinking wasn’t because the mixer was outdated, but rather the hardware was becoming archaic. The recording world had fallen prey to computers, and the traditional analog mixer was a tough fit for this new line of thinking.
For pro-level applications, there have been solid candidates that, while not quite full-on mixers, certainly eclipse what is expected of a control surface. Pro Tools is one of the most widely used DAW software programs out there, so it should come as no surprise that the large-format control surface was perfected by Digidesign. Whether for the studio in the form of ICON-series consoles for studio work or VENUE-series consoles for live sound, these consoles merge the power of Pro Tools with classic console feel. While these aren’t free-standing consoles in the traditional sense, their analog-feel-meets-digital-convenience has triggered a new way of thinking when it comes to controlling sound.
The Times They Are A-Changin’ The birth of computer recording brought about a revolution in the studio. All of a sudden, an entire studio could be replaced by an audio interface, a computer, and plug-ins. The mixer-style control surfaces easily fit into these situations, offering the user the benefits of transport control and faders, to blend the old with the new. For many that grew up with analog tape and big consoles, this new facsimile just wouldn’t do. For years, it seemed the recording world was forever going to be divided between console users and DAW users, and never the twain shall meet —‚ until something magical happened: someone started building consoles that looked, tasted, felt, smelled, and worked just like an analog console, but the output was designed to be connected directly to a computer. It was a stroke of genius!
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The possibilities were nearly endless with this style of setup. In a live environment, these mixers (along with the familiar batch of ins and outs, knobs, faders, and all that jive that we’re used to seeing on an analog board) fit right in and accommodated the connection of external gear, the of setting monitor mixes, etc. But computer connectivity opened up a whole new world, allowing for the addition of digital effects from within a DAW or from within the console itself. This cooperation between the console and the computer was possible because of the capability to run bidirectional audio over a single FireWire cable. This same single cable also opened up a new possibility — a possibility that soon spilled over into the studio world — and that’s multi-channel recording. Unless the traditional analog console was equipped with direct outputs for every channel, a live recording was commonly a 2-track feed coming straight off the board, which frequently yielded a lackluster final mix. The computer-enabled mixer is now a perfect fit in the studio world, especially considering how much the computer has taken hold in this arena. Bringing old-school feel and blending it with the power and fluidity of computer recording, this new breed of mixer is poised to take over the recording world. A typical recording interface has microphone/line level inputs, but there’s no way to control the mix after the fact. Conversely, a typical control surface has the means to control the mix (pan, level, etc.) but isn’t usually equipped with mic pres. But, a computer-enabled mixer serves as a front end (mic pres), a mix engine (faders, sends and returns), and summing box (communicating and passing audio to and from the DAW). A single piece of gear serves as the complete nerve center of your digital studio, just as an analog console did prior to the digital revolution.
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final stages of a digital mix. Special mixers — called summing mixers — serve as a vehicle for breathing analog soul into a digital recording. Whether you’re using plug-ins “inside the box” to handle your processing, or you’re patching in outboard analog gear, it’s possible to achieve a more organic sound with improved headroom if you incorporate analog summing into your studio. It’s really quite a simple process: bus audio (either individual tracks or submixed stems) out of your interface into an analog summing box. This analog mixer is specifically designed for combining tracks from the DAW world in the analog realm. Many summing mixers are equipped with insert points, allowing you to bring analog EQs and compressors into the mix, for additional analog sweetness. Even if you don’t use outboard processors, plug-ins can be used on DAW tracks, which can then sent to the summing mixer. Like virtually everything in the pro audio world, there are varying opinions on analog summing, and I certainly won’t attempt to anoint one the winner. Give analog summing a try on your own mixes, and judge the results for yourself!
No Right Way With a properly equipped interface and a console with direct outputs and enough sends and returns to effectively handle the mix down, an analog console can still be used in a digital studio. But this new generation of integrated consoles with computer connectivity simplifies the process dramatically without losing the feel of the traditional console. Add to that the capability of controlling plug-ins (provided your DAW is compatible), and you’ve got everything that makes a console so appealing, along with the power of a computer based-system. And analog summing adds yet another set of sonic possibilities to the mix. No matter which path you choose, if it sounds right, then it can’t be wrong!
Speaking of the digital revolution, a different form of mixer can also be integrated into a digital setup, bringing an analog element to the
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002R96V2 2R96 56-channel, 8-bus, 24-bit/96 6kHz Digital Mixing Console with Automated Faders Yamaha’’s 02R96V2 is ideal for studiios, post houses, and compossers suites, and for good reasonn — it offers 24-bit/96kHz soundd quality; up to 56 tracks of auudio; surround mixing and monnitoring; Studio Manager softtware; and built-in DAW conntrol for Pro Tools, Nuendo, annd other applications. Plus, thhe 02R96V2 comes with VCM effects built right into the coonsole! Enhanced LFE management and support for surround mixing make film and DVD work faster, easier, and more precise. A built-in joystick supports Pro Tools and Nuendo surround panning, while the DAW feature includes MMC transport control to give you control over tape decks. Not just limited to recording, the 02R96V2 is easy to configure for TV/ radio control rooms or for a conferencing environment. Plus, user-assignable layers, fader and mute group masters, and instant auxiliary monitoring also make live mixing much easier. You can customize your 02R96V2 I/O to handle any audio setup. The 02R96V2’s sound quality is amazing, thanks to its high-quality preamps (descended from the acclaimed DM2000) and crystal-clear 24-bit/96kHz A/D conversion — this level of performance is usually only found in boards costing much more. Specs: 56-ch/8-bus • 16 preamps • 25 faders/100mm • 8 aux sends • 24-bit/96kHz • Dig I/O: AES, S/PDIF • Other I/O: SMPTE/MIDI time code, MIDI, BNC • USB
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O1V96V2 O 1V 24-cha annel, 8-bus, 24-bit/96kHz Digital Mixer If you’dd like the power of a digital console in a compact unit thhat happens to be very portable, then the Yamaha O1V96V2 is your next console. Customers have heaped praisees on the O1V96V2; for example, one wrote, “It has been b an amazing board — great mic pres, great softw ware, and an easy-to-use interface — an amazing buy!!” This console incorporates many features from the 02R R96V2 to provide flexible digital mixing for prooject studios, mobile recording rigs, and anywhere sppace is tight. The mixer offers 24-bit/96kHz audio coonversion, 16 analog channels (with 12 highpperformance mic preamps), 8-channel ADAT optical I//O, and much more. Version 2 software lets you add effects plug-ins for more mixing and mastering capabilities, with VCM effects onboard. Yamaha’s new Studio Manager software has more editing capabilities, as well as on-screen control.
Yamaha’s n12 is a marvel of modern recording technology. Not only is it a full-function mixer, but it’s also an integrated interface for Cubase. Onboard there are eight pristine Yamaha preamps, a 3-band EQ, a morphable compressor, and a FireWire connection to the computer. The mixer layout sports eleven 100mm faders and familiar channel strip controls, as well as handy transport controls — placed right where you need them. You even get built-in Yamaha Rev-X digital reverb. The audio passes through the n12 — which allows you to manipulate signals as you would on a conventional mixer, including making monitor mixes for the performers — and then it goes into the included Cubase AI 4 software for recording. This is a great way to manage live full-band recordings in a rehearsal or performance environment. For smaller setups, check out the n8, an 8-channel version of the n12, with four mic preamps and seven 60mm faders. Specs: n12 12-ch/2 bus • 8 mic pre •3-band/ch • FireWire n8 8-ch/2 bus • 4 mic pre • 3-band/ch • FireWire
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MG32/14FX Analog Mixers with Effects Experienced live sound engineers are always looking for ways to lighten the load-in while, at the same time, having enough flexibility to handle even the most ambitious soundreinforcement setups. setups Yamaha Yamaha’ss 32-channel 32 channel MG32/14FX X and 24-channel MG24/14FX both feature extremely versatile dual onboard SPX digital effect systems, so you won’t need racks of outboard gear to get the sound you need. There’s also a comprehensive range of group and auxiliary buses (both offer 14 buses total) to make complex mixes manageable. The MG24/14FX gives you 16 mono microphone/line channels, while the MG32/14FX has 24. Phantom power is also switchable in 8-channel groups. Also, there’s no need for an effects rack, with MG series mixers. Renowned Yamaha multieffect technology brings you a range of reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, distortion, and other built-in effects, for pain-free mixing and processing. These boards are incredibly reliable for great mixes, performance after performance, while their versatility makes them at home in practically any sound-reinforcement situation. Specs: MG32/14FXX 32-ch/14-bus/ 2 st ret • 24 preamps • 36 faders/60mm • 6 aux sends 24/14FX X 24-ch/14-bus/2 st ret• 16 pres • 28 faders/60mm • 6 aux sends
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T incredibly affordable MG166CX-USB The 116-channel mixer boasts USB connectivity for sending sound straight to your computer. You get a full 10 mic preamps, and a 3-band EQ lets you shape your sound to perfection. There’s even onekknob compression on six channels. If you don’t nneed the USB connectivity but seek an extremely flflexible, professional mixer, then check out the MG166CX. ONLY $15/mo.
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For its small format, the MG82cx’s I/O is exceptionally versatile. On the first two channels, you can input either line or mic sources, and a one-knob compressor’s perfect for your vocal sources. Then, on three, four, and five, you have the option of going mic or mono/stereo line — great for keyboards, drum machines, or guitars. RCA inputs add flexibility, and 16 built-in effects let you sculpt the sound.
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64-channel, 24-bus Digital Mixing Console TASCAM has a knack for coming up with products that address all of the needs of audio professionals and packaging them in convenient single-unit designs. The DM-4800 Digital Mixer is a perfect example. This is the digital console for users who require a flexible 64-input mix platform that configures to fit their needs. There is a “fat channel” strip in the center of the board, which provides instant access to 4-band parametric EQ, dynamics, and aux controls for the first 48 channels. What’s more, 24 studio-grade mic preamps provide enough inputs for a live event, and more can be added using expansion cards with external preamps. The standard complement of analog and digital I/O is more than you’d find on consoles costing three times as much, and a completely configurable 24-bus routing system allows you to re-patch the board at the flick of a switch. The DM-4800 also fits seamlessly into the computer-DAW recording environment. Its remote layer provides 24-fader Mackie HUI or Mackie Control emulation for control of premier workstations, such as Pro Tools, Logic, SONAR, and Nuendo. Other useful features include assignable transport controls, powerful automation with touch-sensitive motorized faders, 4-band EQ, compression, and gating, plus there are two built-in effects processors, each able to run world-class TC Electronic reverb programs. The optional MU-1000 meter bridge is available for visual monitoring. ONLY $165/mo.
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TASCAM’s DM-3200 handles a remarkable variety of I/O, providing a powerhouse front end for your digital recording rig. It’s an all-in-one solution that combines an audio interface, a DAW control surface, and a mixer with ample channels and inputs — plus, the sound quality is very impressive! At its full 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution, the DM-3200 is a 48-channel digital mixing console. It features 16 aux returns, 16 buses, eight aux sends, 16 analog mic/line inputs with phantom power, and analog multi-channel inserts. Plus, there are two effects processors, a 4-band fully parametric EQ, and a dynamics processor on every channel. It mixes in surround, panning up to 6.1 output channels. TASCAM also offers the optional MU-1000 meter bridge. With a dedicated port that allows two DM-3200s to be cascaded together, you can build the ultimate 64-channel mixer/control surface/audio interface for your studio. Specs: 96-ch/16-bus • 16 preamps • 17 faders/100mm • 8 aux sends • 24-bit/96kHz • Dig I/O: 3 x TDIF, ADAT, S/PDIF, AES • Other I/O: RCA time code, MIDI, BNC • USB ONLY $99/mo.
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StudioLive S tudioLi 16.4.2 16-channel Dig gital Mixer and Fire Fi reWi Wire re IInt nter errfa face ce The PreSonus StudioLive 16.4.2 is a tremendoous bang-for-the-buck digital mixxer that gives you creative tools to eenhance the live concert experieence — and the ability to eaasily create high-quality reeco cord rdin ings gs, as w wel ell!l! O Onn each of its 16 channels thhere’s a premium XMAX mic i preamp, so you can bbe sure you’re getting stellar sound from the get-go. From there, you have the ability to sculpt your sound in just about any way you imagine, without needing any additional outboard gear! You have extensive control over EQ, dynamics, compressors, limiters, and gates on every channel — already built into the unit — and there are even excellent programmable effects, such as reverb and delay (complete with tap tempo), for adding that extra “something” to take your sound to the next level. While its host of features and possibilities may at first seem overwhelming, the StudioLive 16.4.2 is designed to be easy to use; all advanced parameters can be accessed by pushing just a few buttons. What’s more, you can save enormous amounts of time setting up by saving all of your settings for instant recall — an invaluable benefit that only digital mixers can offer. Via one FireWire cable, you can send every channel from the mixer to your computer, so you’ll be ready for mixing, editing, and immediate publishing. Specs: 16 16-ch/4-bus/ ch/4 bus/ 2 st ret • 16 pres • 21 faders/100mm • 6 aux sends • FireW FireWire ONLY $60/mo.
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PV 20 USB Compact Mixer with USB With PV USB series mixers, you can document your live performances by connecting your board to your laptop computer via the built-in USB port. All PV Series mixers have 3-band EQ, three auxes, two monitor outs, and one EFX out. Available in 20-, 14-, and 10-channel models, there’s a PV mixer to fit into any recording situation. The PV 20 USB provides plenty of input and routing options, making it an excellent console for a home studio or a great solution for capturing several sources at once in a live setting. PV USB Series mixers also feature built-in DSP effects. Specs: PV 20 USB 20-ch • 16 mic pre • 3-band/ch • USB PV 14 USB 14-ch • 10 mic pre • 3-band/ch • USB PV 10 USB 10-ch • 6 mic pre • 3-band/ch • USB ONLY $16/mo.
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Sometimes finding the right gear for your y needs is complicated by the fact that there’s nothing available il bl that h specifi ifically ll addresses dd those h needs. d For example, a mixer that was designed for a rock band might not be what’s needed in a sanctuary. What makes Peavey’s Sanctuary Series mixers such a great find is that they’re built from the ground up by people who truly understand the needs of the sanctuary. Since many worship centers depend on volunteers to run sound, Peavey developed several unique features to simplify operation. The Sanctuary series replaces hands-on mixing with Peavey’s exclusive Automix technology, an automatic mixing function that turns down unused channels to give dominance to the main microphone, minimizing unwanted noise. With the built-in automatic digital feedback elimination system, you can forget about interruptive squeals without sacrificing tonal quality. The 32-channel S-32 features a sophisticated digital effects processing section with a complete library of contemporary effects designed for the Sanctuary. The patent-pending Auto Delay toolset simplifies setting speaker delays for balcony, overflow seating, or nursery areas. A built-in USB output can stream audio directly to a computer. The Sanctuary Series includes the 21-channel S24, which packs many of the S-32’s features and functions into a more compact p and affordable unit. ONLY $111/mo.
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If you’re looking for rugged high-quality gear that doesn’t break the bank, then Peavey has what you need. Their compact and incredibly simple-to-use PV series mixers feature low-noise mic preamps that guarantee your sound isn’t compromised. Peavey equipped the 14-channel PV 14 and PV 10 (10-channel) models with built-in DSP effects, to put a little shine on your tracks. The PV series has features you might expect on boards costing much more, such as a master contour EQ and versatile routing options. Do your live sound needs require fewer channels and a smaller footprint? The PV series also includes the even more space-friendly PV 8 and PV 6 models (eight and six channels, respectively). They offer up the right combination of I/O routing and affordability, making them particularly stellar picks for anyone in need of flexible desktop mixing capabilities. Specs: PV 14 14-ch • 10 mic pre • 3-band/ch PV 10 10-ch • 6 mic pre • 3-band/ch PV 8 8-ch •4 mic pre • 3-band/ch PV 6 6-ch • 4 mic pre • 3-band/ch ONLY $10/mo.
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Join the Revolution. Again.
Sweetwater’s best-selling digital mixer just got even better! Our new Universal Control firmware allows you to link two StudioLive 16.4.2 mixers for 32 channels of seamless recording and mixing power and adds 64-bit compatibility and a 31-band graphic EQ to the mix bus. Download it free at www.presonus.com. StudioLive includes Capture recording software; mix and record, live or on the road. StudioLive with Capture makes it easy. And now your system grows with you! PreSonus and Sweetwater; a winning combination. Again.
Sweetwater Sales Engineers are experts in digital mixers, live sound, and recording. Call 800-222-4700 or visit www.sweetwater.com today to find out why StudioLive 16.4.2 is Sweetwater’s best-selling digital mixer!
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X-Desk 16-channel Compact Analog Mixer with 100mm Faders, Monitoring Section, Dim and Cut Buttons, Cascade Capability, and Rackmount Option The Solid State Logic X-Desk 16-channel analog mixer puts the features, the functionality, and the great sound of SSL’s amazing AWS 900+, Duality, and Matrix consoles into a compact package. It’s easy-to-transport and the chassis it built tough to be the heart of your live recording rig, with premium SSL sound. Handcrafted in the United Kingdom, the X-Desk includes a 16-channel SSL SuperAnalogue summing mixer and a compact audio hub, along with smooth 100mm faders, premium monitoring functionality, and the kind of insert options and pro-level metering you’ve come to expect from SSL products. Rack ears are included. Specs: 16-ch • In: 16-ch on DB-25 • Out: 4 x XLR • 8 faders/100mm ONLY $87/mo.
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ZED-420 16-channel Live Mixer with USB Allen & Heath’s ZED-420 provides 16 channels with topnotch mic preamps; smooth long-throw faders; a 4-band EQ with swept mids; six aux sends; four sub groups; and L, R, and M main mix outputs — plus a direct output on every channel and two stereo inputs with a 4-band EQ on each. That’s a lot of flexibility, at a great value. Plus, Allen & Heath added yet another dimension of functionality to this mixer: USB connectivity! Get a stereo 2-track summed mix straight into your computer (and back again, if you choose) — you even get Cakewalk SONAR LE production software for editing and sequencing. Need more channels? Check out the 24-channel ZED-428 or the 32-channel ZED-436. ONLY $48/mo.
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Specs: ZED-420 16-ch/4-bus • 16 mic pres • 25 faders/100mm • 6 aux sends ZED-428 24-ch/4-bus • 24 mic pres • 33 faders/100mm ZED436 32-ch/4-bus • 32 mic pres • 4-band EQ • 41 faders/100mm
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ZED-R16 16-channel FireWire Mixer The Allen & Heath ZED-R16 bridges the gap between live mixer, studio mixer, FireWire interface, and control surface, with a wealth of MIDI-mappable controls, so it’s extremely versatile in both the control room and in front of the stage. Equipped with FireWire and ADAT I/O, the ZED-R16 can handle an impressive 26 inputs and 26 outputs simultaneously. It also sports high-quality preamplifiers and a fully featured EQ section, complete with two swept parametric mids, as well as high and low shelving. Get classic British sound and the power and flexibility of FireWire, with the ZED-R16! Specs: 16-ch/4-bus • 16 mic pres • 4-band EQ • 22 faders/60mm • 4 aux sends ONLY $90/mo.
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MixWizard3 Series
24-channel Analog Mixer with USB
16-channel Mixer with Digital Effects
The ZED-24 boasts plenty of I/O to handle extensive onstage needs. Yet, it’s also equipped with USB connectivity, so you can get to work in your studio, as well. The ZED-24 offers 16 mic preamps — more than enough to tackle your band’s mics and DIs. Plus, you’ve got four stereo channels for connecting your keyboards, drum machines, and synths via 1/4". All those stereo channels are also equipped with RCA, for hooking up MP3 players or other devices carrying backing tracks. If you need fewer channels, then Allen & Heath offers the 14-channel/6 mic preamp ZED-14. All ZED mixers are equipped with USB connectivity and come with Cakewalk SONAR LE recording software. They also feature Allen & Heath’s latest DuoPre mic preamp technology for excellent sound, as well as a MusEQ section with a swept midfrequency design for the main mic inputs.
British mixer masters Allen & Heath present the next generation of MixWizard. MixWizard3 Series mixers come with upgraded mic preamps that rival big-board sound. Plus, they offer great features not often found on compact mixers, such as 100mm faders, which give the feel of a large-format board while maintaining the MixWizard series’ compact footprint. Each channel has redesigned preamps, individual phantom power, 4-band EQ, switchable highpass filters, and direct out. The mono inputs are equipped with insert points, and six aux sends and a pair of stereo returns manage the integration of external gear. Of course, the key is the distinctive sound of the EQ, with separate controls for sweep and cut/boost on midbands. MixWizard3 mixers also provide 32 digital-effects programs with external MIDI editing and control. You can get a MixWizard in a variety of sizes to meet your needs — it’s available in 16- and 12-channel configurations.
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If you’re still dreaming of owning an SSL...wake up. X-Desk. SSL SuperAnalogue™ mixing and monitoring for your studio. However you record, there’s nothing that compares to mixing your project on an SSL. Using the SuperAnalogue™ technology of our legendary music consoles, X-Desk is an expandable 16-channel summing mixer with stereo and mono auxillary sends, insert points, direct outs and a comprehensive monitoring section with talkback. If you’ve been dreaming of a world class SSL audio mixer for your studio, X-Desk is available now, so the only thing left to dream about is the price.
X-Desk. This is SSL.
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iLive-T112/48 Allen & Heath makes a fantastic large-format digital debut with the iLive-T Series. These brilliant consoles merge A&H’s esteemed mixer-making know-how with the latest in digital technology, all designed to make getting a great onstage sound faster, easier, and totally recallable. In fact, the iLive-T packs in everything you need to get between the microphones and the PA system: Every single input channel has a gate, a parametric EQ, a compressor, a limiter/de-esser, and delay. Every single output has a 1/3-octave graphic EQ, a parametric EQ, a compressor, a limiter, delay, and effects. For added flexibility, four modular panels on the rear of the mixer let you custom-configure additional I/O. Whatever your I/O, programming the iLive’s routing and 64-bit DSP processing is easy — on top of buttons and controls, there’s a full-color touchscreen, so you can quickly take charge of every parameter. Beyond that, remotely controlling the iLive is also no problem, since it comes with iLive System Manager Software that you can run from any PC — one engineer can set up mix processing on the unit while another engineer focuses other setup tasks. With 48 preamps and 28 faders (with four fader layers), the 112-assignable-strip iLive-T112/48 is available. For a 32-preamp setup with the same strip count, there’s the iLive-T112/32. Both mixers’ preamps and DSP come courtesy of included MixRack I/O units that transport audio via Cat 5e cabling. Specs: iLive-T112/48 48 mic pres • 28 faders (4 layers for 112 strips) Live-T112/32 32 mic pres • 28 faders (4 layers for 112 strips)
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112-channel Digital Mixing System with 48 Mic Preamps
• Available with 32 or 48 mic pres • 28 faders in 4 layers for a total of strips • Each output has gate, parametric and graphic EQ, compressor, limiter, delay, and effects • 64-bit DSP processing • Compatible with components from the flagship iLive range ONLY $660/mo.
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GL2400 Large-format 4-bus Mixer
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From FOH to recording, the GL2400 mixer easily handles any mixing task. Every channel has XLR inputs and line inputs, as well as insert points and direct outs for connecting to a recording deck. The GL2400 4-bus, 6-aux console features a 7x4 matrix with innovative mic crosspatching, which enables you to send reverb or delay to additional mixes, such as mono or stereo IEM (in-ear monitoring) and recording feeds. The GL2400 series includes other thoughtful touches, such as pluggable option jumpers, XLR lamp sockets, and Sys-Link V2 expandability. Performance is top flight, with the latest extended-headroom preamp design, a responsive 4-band EQ, and a new ultra-quiet mix-head amp. There is a third master fader that lets you create a L/R sum mono fill, a monitor feed for the engineer, or a • 24-, 32-, and 40-channel versions dedicated sub-bass speaker mix. The available stylish design uses individual nutted pot cards in a rugged, all-steel, • 100mm faders small-footprint chassis. The GL2400 • 4-bus architecture is one of our best selling mixers, and the extensive feature set is a • 4-band EQ on each channel large part of its success. Choose the best size for your needs: the • Pots bolted to top panel to eliminate GL2400-40, the GL2400-32, or stress on circuit board the GL2400-24.
GL2400-24 shown “The GL2400 is such a well-constructed console. Each channel has its own circuit board and each and every pot is bolted to the top panel so it does not cause any stress on the circuit boards. The GL2400 is flexible, and is a great value console with quality preamps, EQ, and a great, clean sound.” — Dan VanAmerongen, Sales Engineer, Ext. 1253
Specs: GL2400-40 40-ch/4-bus • 40 mic pres • 4-band EQ • 47 faders/100mm • 6 aux sends GL2400-32 32-ch/4-bus • 32 mic pres • 39 faders/100mm GL2400-24 24-ch/4-bus • 24 mic pres • 31 faders/100mm
ONLY $108/mo.
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V-Mixing System
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Digital Mixing System The V-Mixing System offers the features, flexibility, and clear sound you need to p ofessionallyy managge pe pr p rformances onstage g . It includes the 48-channel M-400 V-Mixer,, which is linked to stage units that are equipped with 24-bit remote-controlled preamps. Youu ca Yo cann us usee lo loww pr p ofi ofillee, eeas asyy to to-rrou oute te CCat at 5e ca cabl bles es, w whi hich ch eelilimi mina nate te tthe he nnee eedd fo forr a bu bulk lkyy snake while allowing for long uninterrupted runs (the REAC Cable Reel includes 100 feet fe et ooff hi high gh-qua qualility ty CCat at 55ee ca cabl ble) e). Th Thee V-Mi Mixe xerr ititse selflf ffea eatu ture ress 25 m mot otor oriz ized ed ttou ouch ch-sen sensi sititive ve faders for smooth mixing, plus dedicated knobs. It also includes a large color screen and easy ea sy rrec ecal ec alll of sset al ettititing et ngss. TThe ng he VV-M -M Mix ixin ingg Sy in Syst stem st em iiss al also so eexp xpan xp anda an dabl da blee fo bl forr hi high gh-r gh -rres esol olut ol utio ut ionn re io reco cord co rdin rd ingg in applications, allowing you to keep your sound in the digital realm all the way to your DAW. In ffac act,t, yyou ou ccan an rrec ecor ordd 40 ccha hann nnel elss to SSON ONAR AR uusi sing ng a sspe peci cial al R REA EACC re read adyy ve vers rsio ionn of SSON ONAR AR 8. You can choose from three different configurations to find the V-Mixing System that best suits your live sound needs.
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Pers Pe rson onal al M Mix ixin ing g Bu Bund ndle le w wit ith h Fi Five ve P Per erso sona nall Mi Mixe xers rs In designing the RSS M-48/S-4000D Bundle, RSS set out to do one thing: make personal mixing truly personal. They’ve done just that, making it possible for every p rformer to take charge pe g of upp to 16 stereo gr g oups p — controllingg level,, pa p nning, g, 3-band EQ, and reverb settings for each group. With this bundle, you get five M-48 pers pe rson onal al m mix ixer erss an andd on onee SS 40 4000 00D D ppow ower er ddis istr trib ibut utor or.. Ju Just st ppip ipee yo your ur ssig igna nall to tthe he S-4000D either via the V-Mixing System (left), or via your existing console. From t er th e e,, thee S-400 000D 0 pow ower e s an a d tr t an a sm s itts au audi d o to eac ach st stag agge mixeer vi v a Ca Cat5 t5e. e. On top of extensive control, each M-48 also features LED ring indicators (dimmable for discreet stage g ligghting) g , an ear-pprotectingg built-in limiter,, an ambient microph p one,, an auxiliary input, and both 1/8" and 1/4" headphone outputs — very functional. To maximize the power of the system, though, pair it with the RSS V-Mixing System. That way,y, yyou can fullyy recall each and everyy M-48 settingg for a particular p performer p — you can even control ONLY $207/mo. settings remotely. $ 00
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Onyx 32.4 4-bus Live Sound Console Mackie continually improves their legendary mixers by incorporating their latest innovations and technologies into time-tested designs. Always Mackie-tough and ready for the road, the new Onyx 4-Bus series mixers build upon the wildly popular SR24·4 and SR32·4 consoles. These new units retain their convenient 24- and 32-channel footprints while taking the sound quality and functionality of these boards up several notches. Enhanced features include a full complement of flagship Onyx mic preamps, a 4-band Perkins EQ, 100mm faders, a 6 x 2 matrix, and a built-in stereo compressor/limiter. The Onyx 32·4 gives you 28 Onyx preamps along with two stereo channels, while the more compact Onyx 24·4 has 20 Onyx preamps plus two stereo channels. Specs: Onyx 32.4 32-ch/4 bus/2 st ret • 28 mic pres • 35 faders/100mm • 6 aux sends Onyx 24.4 24-ch/4 bus/2 st ret • 20 mic pres • 27 faders/100mm • 6 aux sends ONLY $66/mo.
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VLZ3 Series
802-VLZ3
Analog Mixers with Low-noise Preamps
Compact Analog Mixer Mackie demonstrated the durability of their VLZ Series on a recent trip to Sweetwater, by having one of our Sales Engineers jump on the mixer until it caved in — and it still worked! That’s quite a ringing endorsement for the build quality of these mixers, and they’re certain to hold up under the most rigorous of tour conditions or in daily use in the studio or in the rehearsal space. With 16 studio-quality XDR2 mic preamps, an active 3-band EQ, and amazingly low noise, the 4-bus 16-channel 1604-VLZ3 is an ideal compact mixer for recording and live sound applications. All channels on the 1604-VLZ3 feature insert points and line-level inputs. Other features include a multi-input control room/ headphones matrix for flexible monitoring and signal routing, and a unique Rotopod function that allows for different desktop/ rackmount configurations. The 1642-VLZ3 includes 16 channels, each with 10 XDR2 preamps, four stereo inputs, and a 3-band EQ. The 1402-VLZ3 and the 1202-VLZ3 feature 14 and 12 channels, respectively.
Specs: 1604-VLZ3 16-ch/4-bus/4-st ret • 16 mic pres • 3-band EQ 1642-VLZ3 16-ch/4-bus/4-st ret •10 mic pres • 3-band EQ 1402-VLZ3 14-ch/2-bus/2-st ret • 6 mic pres • 3-band EQ 1202-VLZ3 12-ch/2-bus/2-st ret • 4 mic pres • 3-band EQ
ONLY $27/mo.
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These ultra-compact mixers are light on I/O but serve beautifully in small studio or live sound situations. The 8-channel 802-VLZ3 is equipped with three low-noise studio-grade XDR2 mic pres, with 3-band EQ on every channel for tone shaping. The 802-VLZ3 is great for submixing drums or other instrument groupings, as an augmentation to an existing live sound or studio setup. The smaller 402-VLZ3 is one of the most affordable mixers around, and it provides the same great VLZ sound. The 402-VLZ3 sports a pair of XDR2 mic pres with a 2-band EQ. Plus, the compact footprint keeps your workspace clear of clutter, and the price makes it attainable for virtually anyone in need of a quality mixing board. Specs: 802-VLZ3 8-ch/2-bus/1-ret • 3 mic pres • 3-band EQ 402-VLZ3 4-ch • 2 mic pres • 2-band EQ ONLY $10/mo.
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Onyx 1640 16-channel Analog Mixer with Onyx Preamps and FireWire Option Mackie’s Onyx mixers can be whatever you want them to be — phenomenal-sounding analog mixers for live sound and rehearsal spaces or the front end for your computer DAW. Built from the ground up to give you premium sound over the long haul, Onyx mixers feature top-of-the-line components. These Onyx small-format mixers support an optional FireWire card, so you can record tracks into your computer, right off the board. The Onyx 1640 is a 4-bus board with 16 Onyx preamps, six aux sends, and a 4-band Perkins EQ. This flagship model also includes 4-bus architecture, allowing you to subgroup tracks with an incredible amount of flexibility — a great feature for live recording and broadcast work. In fact, we have so much faith in the Onyx boards that our employees use one to simultaneously record and mix live sound for an NBC-affiliate television show. The Onyx 1620 offers 16 channels with eight Onyx preamps, four stereo line-level inputs, ONLY $42/mo. Onyx 1640 and four aux sends with pre/post switches. The Onyx 1220 has four preamps, $ 99 four stereo line inputs, a 3-band EQ, and two aux sends with pre/post switches. Onyx1640 16-ch Stereo Mixer .................List $179999
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U.420 4-channel Line Mixer with FireWire I/O The U.420 is a part of Mackie’s U.Series mixers, offering an advanced set of features, yet designed from the ground up to be intuitive, and easy to use — both on stage and in the studio! The U.420 connects via FireWire for your computer-based recording needs, and it offers up four line inputs — perfect for desktop audio-routing mayhem, and an ideal companion for keyboardists in need of a flexible submixer. The U.420 also has an RIAA phono preamp for your turntables, a 3-band active EQ, aux sends, and a built-in DI box for your guitar or bass. Plus, with the micro-master section dead center, you can comfortably control your channels on-the-fly. Also available is the 4-channel U.420d, with two mic preamps on the first two channels and RIAA phono preamps/stereo line inputs on the third and fourth channels, making it a great pick for DJs, podcasters, and singer/songwriters. ONLY $10/mo.
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CFXmkII Series Analog Mixers with Digital Effects Mackie’s affordable CFX. mkII Series 20-, 16- and 12-channel live sound mixers streamline the live sound experience, putting the processing you need at your fingertips without the need for other outboard gear. Each mixer sports genuine Mackie-designed preamps and a ton of great features for live sound, including ergonomic knobs for smooth EQing and impact resistant sides for inevitable knocks during transport. There’s even a built-in 32-bit EMAC digital effects processor with 16 studio-grade effects, which you can send internally, externally, or to your monitors. Also, CFX.mkII mixers each include a 9-band stereo graphic equalizer, a subwoofer out, and a 4-bus design that’s perfect for virtually any onstage need. Specs: CFX12.mkII 12-ch/4-bus/2-st ret • 8 mic pres • 3-band EQ, 4-band EQ (stereo ch), 9-band graphic EQ CFX16. mkII 16-ch/4-bus/2-st ret • 12 mic pres • 3-band EQ, 4-band EQ (stereo ch), 9-band graphic EQ CFX20.mkII 20-ch/4bus/2-st ret • 16 mic pres • 3-band EQ, 4-band EQ (stereo ch), 9-band graphic EQ
Specs: U.420 4-ch • 4 aux sends • 24-bit/96kHz U.420d 4-ch • 2 mic pres • 4 aux sends • 24-bit/96kHz
MultiMix 16 USB 2.0 16-channel Mixer with USB 2.0 and Onboard Effects Not only is the Alesis MultiMix 16 USB 2.0 a powerful 16-channel analog mixer, but it’s also a flexible audio interface that connects to your computer via robust USB 2.0. With eight high-gain microphone preamps on top of four stereo channels, the MultiMix 16 is certainly a great value for the stage and for rehearsals. But when you consider the cost of getting that many channels into your computer, then factor in 100 onboard effects, the MultiMix 16 USB 2.0 is a steal. If that many channels exceeds your needs, then the MultiMix 8 USB 2.0 provides four preamps and two stereo channels, with effects and USB. ONLY $19/mo.
MultiMix16U2 MultiMix8U2
16-ch USB Mixer .......List $79900 8-ch USB Mixer ..........List $49900
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Specs: MM 16 USB 2.0 16-ch • FX: 100 • 3-band EQ • In: 8 x XLR, 2 x TRS, 8 x TS • Out: 4 x TRS, 2 x RCA • USB 2.0 MM 8 USB 2.0 8-ch • FX: 100 • 3-band EQ • In: 4 x XLR, 2 x TRS, 4 x TS • Out: 4 x TRS, 2 x RCA • USB 2.0
MultiMix 8 USB 8-channel Mixer with USB 1.1 and Onboard Effects This compact and affordable mixer puts eight channels of audio into your computer via USB 1.1. Yet, the MultiMix 8 USB also doubles as a fully featured live mixer — you can take it onstage to mix your show and to record the performance at the same time! You get four XLR microphone preamps with master phantom power. And two TRS stereo input channels make it easy for you to connect up line-level gear, while RCA inputs are handy for connecting your iPod or CD player. And the best part? There are 100 high-quality effects presets onboard for reverbs, delays, choruses, and more. If you need only a few channels of recording capability, and you need those channels in a super-portable format, Alesis also makes the handy MultiMix 4 USB. It has two mic preamps, with phantom power. Plus, it can record CD-quality audio via USB 1.1. ONLY $10/mo.
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Specs: MM 8 USB 8-ch • 3-band EQ • FX: 100 • In: 4 x XLR, 4 x TS • Out: 4 x TRS, RCA, USB 1.1 MM 4 USB 4-ch • 2-band EQ •In: 2 x XLR, 2 x TS • Out: 2 x TS, USB 1.1
ONLY $17/mo.
CFX12mkII CFX16mkII CFX20mkII
12-ch Mixer w/FX ....................List $69999 16-ch Mixer w/FX .....................List $84999 20-ch Mixer w/FX .....................List $94999
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MultiMix 6FX 6-channel Compact Mixer with Effects The Alesis MultiMix 6FX is a tremendous value, giving you all the mixer you need for your small-format shows, with its two mic preamps and two stereo channels. On top of that, it puts 100 onboard 28-bit effects into your hands, so you can find the perfect delays, reverbs, and choruses to suit your music style. Smooth knobs help you dial in levels and adjust the sound via the 3-band EQ. Specs: 6-ch • 3-band EQ • FX: 100 • In: 2 x XLR, 2 x TS, 2 x TRS, 2 x RCA • Out: 4 x TRS, 2 x RCA ONLY $10/mo.
MultiMix6FX
6-ch Mixer w/FX .............List $14900
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10997
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Rackmountable Mixer Soundcraft has built their reputation on creating reliable consoles, and that’s what you get with the GB2R16. With its rugged design and array of routing, this mixer makes a great core for a portable PA system or for smaller installations in churches and performance venues. You get 16 mono inputs to a stereo mix output with six aux sends and eight buses. Both the GB2R16 and the slightly smaller GB2R12 can be rackmounted and offer a handy rotatable connector section, so you have access to all your connections, whether it’s on a table or in your rack. High-quality mic preamps and EQ design — the same found on Soundcraft’s acclaimed GB4 and GB8 mixers — round out these impressive mixers, boasting switchable 48V phantom power on each channel. The GB2R12 offers the same solid design and components as the GB2R16, just with 12 channels, two full-feature stereo ins, two group buses, and six aux sends.
GB2R16
Specs: GB2R16 16-ch/8 bus/2 st ret • 16 mic pre • 3-band/ch GB2R12 12-ch/2 bus/ 2 st • 12 mic pre • 3-band/ch
GB2R12
ONLY $35/mo.
GB2R16 GB2R12
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16-channel Digital Mixer with Effects for Studio or Stage The Soundcraft FX16ii is a monster of a digital mixer — and it’s loaded with premium digital effects! Teaming with Lexicon, a name synonymous with premium reverb and effects processing, Soundcraft brings us unexpected (but dreamed about!) quality in a console at a very reasonable price level. The FX16ii is powerful in both the live and recording environments, boasting built-in tap tempo, three parameter controls, storage for user effects settings, and 32 incredible and editable effects to play with! Sixteen direct outputs allow the FX16ii to fit easily into a studio situation or provide discrete outputs for live recordings. With a new rugged surface and mounting design, the FX16ii can also be rack-mounted into a 10U space using Soundcraft’s rotating connector pod, allowing you to connect your cables behind your rack and out of your way. Using the same AudioDNA processor featured in the renowned Lexicon MX500, the FX16ii is a mixer that’s sure to impress. Specs: 16-ch/4 bus/4 st ret • 16 mic pre • 3-band/ch
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M-16DX 2.0 16-channel, 24-bit/96kHz Digital Mixing Console, Control Surface, and 18 x 2 USB Interface Edirol merges their interface expertise with a very clean mixer design. The incredible M-16DX 2.0 offers a level of flexibility and performance you’d expect from much higher-priced units. A wide array of analog and digital inputs enable you to connect virtually any piece of gear to the M-16DX 2.0, which provides pristine 24-bit/96kHz processing for great sound, no matter what your application happens to be.
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EFX12 14-channel Mixer with Lexicon Effects
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The EFX12 takes Soundcraft’s mixer know-how and blends it with Lexicon’s expertise in high-end effects. This high-quality 12-mono-channel/2-stereo-channel mixer gives you 12 mic preamps for miking up the whole band plus a 3-band EQ with a swept mid on the mono inputs. Inserts on each mono channel give you extensive flexibility, and 10-segment LED output metering helps you keep an eye on your levels. But the real gems inside the EFX12 are its 24-bit digital Lexicon effects — and it boasts 32 of them in all, for incredible onstage sound. You can even tap tempo your delays and store effects settings within the mixer. Each channel features one effects send. If you need fewer channels, then Soundcraft also offers the same Lexicon processing and intuitive interface, with the EFX8. This 8-mono-channel/2-stereo-channel mixer offers eight of Soundcraft’s quality mic preamps, as well as the same effects section and a 3-band EQ with swept mids. Specs: EFX12 14-ch/1 bus/ 2 st ret • 12 mic pre • 2-band/ch EFX8 8-ch/ 1 bus/2 st ret • 8 mic pre • 3-band/ch ONLY $16/mo.
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Another advantage offered by the M-16DX 2.0 is its analog-style setup — much like that of a traditional analog mixer. COSM effects, a 3-band EQ, Scene Memory, and Edirol’s exclusive “Room Acoustic Control” allow you to easily shape the sound. The M-16DX 2.0 also doubles as an 18x2 USB 2.0 audio interface and control surface, plus it includes SONAR LE DAW software! For maximum portability, the M-10DX condenses almost all of the M-16DX 2.0’s functions into a compact tabletop package for easy portability and use anywhere. It even retains the backlit LCD from its big brother, so you can see the effects in operation, and it also features a graphical spectrum analysis. These handy mixers far surpass what you’d expect they were capable of, based on the price! ONLY $12/mo. Specs: M-16DX 2.0 16-ch/2-bus/2-st ret • 18x2 USB 2.0 audio interface • 4 mic pres • 2 aux sends • 24-bit/96kHz • Dig I/O: S/PDIF M-10DX 10-ch/2bus/2-st ret • 2 mic pres • 1 aux send • 24-bit/96kHz • S/PDIF
M16DX M10DX
16-ch Mix Cons/18x2 Intrfc.......List $79900 10-ch Digital Mixing Console ......List $44900
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NRV10 10-channel FireWire Interface/Mixer Get the functionality of a mixer plus the power and convenience of a FireWire interface, with M-Audio’s NRV10! This compact unit delivers the familiar function and feel of an analog mixer — but adds digital effects and a FireWire output, opening up the doors for recording as well as computer-integrated live performance. In fact, with the NRV10, you can easily use two VST effects per channel from your computer — live. Its flexible I/O includes five XLR inputs, three pairs of stereo inputs, two aux sends and returns, and FireWire connectivity that sends or returns 10 channels of audio to and from a computer. Your favorite computer-based VST effects can be accessed via FireWire for real-time processing. Imagine being able to take your favorite plug-ins and virtual instruments (complete with presets) to the gig, and then being able to record the show with 24-bit/96kHz quality — all with one little unit. The very portable, surprisingly affordable NRV10 makes it happen! ONLY $21/mo. Specs: 10-ch/2-bus/2-st ret • 5 mic pres • 3-band EQ/ch • FireWire
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iMultiMix 9R 9-channel Rackmounted Mixer with iPod Dock The iMultiMix 9R is one of the best kept secrets in the Alesis MultiMix line. For under $300, you get a streamlined rackmounted mixer with five microphone preamps/line channels and two more channels with stereo 1/4" inputs for your synths, keyboards, and any other line-level stereo instruments. All the connections are on the rear, so they stay out of sight and out of the way. But the best part? On the front, alongside your 3-band EQ controls and LED clip metering, there’s a dock for your iPod, making it incredibly easy to navigate through backing tracks during a live show. In fact, just set up a playlist, plug in your mics and instruments, dial levels, and you’re set. You can even record your set to your iPod or use the video output to play movies from it! ONLY $10/mo.
iMultiMix9R
9-ch Mixer w/iPod Dk ....List $39900
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Specs: 9-ch • 3-band EQ • In: 5 x XLR, 5 x TRS, 4 X TS • Out: 4 x TRS, RCA, video
MultiMix 8 Line 8-channel Stereo Line Mixer The Alesis MultiMix 8 Line gives you eight channels of flexible mixing within just one rackspace. Ideal for onstage submixing as well as business and house of worship publicaddress applications, the MultiMix 8 Line features an effects bus, individual pan and effects, and send controls on each channel. If you need more channels, then you can connect two MultiMix 8 Lines together to achieve a total of 16 stereo input channels, all of which share the same mix bus. Using the effects bus, connected units can even share the same reverb, compressor, or any other effects you use. Specs: 8-channel stereo • 1st ch mic/line input • Out: 2 x XLR • stereo send/return
ONLY $10/mo.
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Rackmounted mixers are highly portable — just rack them up, and you’ve got frontpanel controls to adjust your audio levels, while all those pesky cables and connectors remain out of sight and out of mind on the rear. The MultiMix 12R from Alesis gives you eight microphone preamps with phantom power, two stereo channels, 2-band shelving EQ, and 60mm linear faders on all channels — all in just three rackspaces. Clip metering on the front panel makes it easy to watch your levels, and you’ll enjoy separate level adjusters for both master and headphones. When what you want is to get into the gig and get out of the gig, the MultiMix 12R delivers. What’s more, its 12 channels come at a great value!
MultiMix12R
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Here’s a true stereo 8-channel line mixer or 16-channel mono mixer for live sound, studio, mobile units, and other applications. Each of the Ashly LX-308B’s inputs has level and pan controls and can accept either balanced or unbalanced signals. Channels 1 and 2 are switchable to mic level, and input on/off switches allow channel muting. The LX-308B has stereo outputs (balanced/unbalanced), with level and pan controls. What’s more, two 5-segment LED meters may be switched to indicate either input sums or left and right stereo output, and the separate left and right clip indicators monitor all internal amplifiers to warn of any possible overload distortion. The LX-308B’s headphone out, with level control, is conveniently located on the front panel. Specs: 8-ch stereo • In: 16 x TRS • Out: 3 x TRS, 2 x TS ONLY $16/mo.
Specs: 12-ch • 2-band EQ • In: 8 x XLR, 10 x TRS, 2 x RCA • Out: 4 x TRS, RCA
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SM 26S Splitter Mixer
SM 82S Rackmount Line Mixer with Eight Stereo Channels
6-channel Splitter Mixer with Configurable Inputs and Outputs
The SM 82S from Rane is an ideal mixing and submixing solution for keyboard players and guitarists with multiple amp/effects setups. Its 16 inputs are configured as eight stereo pairs, plus you can plug mono sources into the SM 82S and have full panning control. Each input channel features a stereo level control, an aux send with level control, and an L/R balance slider. Short internal signal paths make audio much cleaner than many full-sized consoles, and the division of control types by function makes it simple to use.
Rane’s SM 26S Splitter Mixer is an extremely versatile single-rackspace unit at a great price! It’s made to provide flexible solutions for your balanced in/out and line-level signal-routing problems. It’s designed to handle line-level mixes, so it’s especially useful if you’re working with gear such as multiple keyboards and drum machines.
Specs: 8-channel stereo • In: 16 x TS • Out: 2 x TRS • stereo send/return
SM82
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8-ch Stereo Line Mixer ..............List $62900
ONLY $15/mo.
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Available configurations include a 2-in/6-out or a 6-in/2-out line splitter, or a 6-in/6-out booster amp. All connections are balanced 1/4" TRS In/Out. The compact, efficient SM 26S Splitter Mixer also comes with a built-in power supply. ONLY $12/mo.
Specs: In: 8 x TRS • Out: 10 x TRS
SM26S
6-ch Splitter/Mixer, 1U ..............List $45900
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EMX512SC 12-channel Stereo Powered Mixer The 2x500-watt EMX512SC and the 2x300-watt EMX312SC are excellent choices for gigging musicians, houses of worship, and educational facilities. Both mixers offer a total of 12 input channels; four phantom-powered mic or line inputs; plus four pairs of inputs that can function either as mono mic inputs or as stereo line inputs, providing you with a versatile mix of input capabilities for a wide range of applications. If you need only mic inputs, then you can use up to eight mic channels. All four mic/line channels feature built-in compressors that can help refine your mixes. These 1-knob compressors are simple to use — just set the control for the amount of compression you need. Sixteen top-quality Yamaha effects are onboard, including reverb, echo, chorus, flanger, phaser, and distortion. ONLY $19/mo.
EMX512SC EMX312SC
12-ch 100W Pwrd Mixer ..........List $74900 12-ch 600W/st Pwrd Mix, FX ....List $62900
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Specs: EMX512SC/ EMX312SC 12-ch • 1000W/st/ 600W/st • 2 x 7-band EQ • 16 FX • In: 8 x XLR, 8x1/4", 4 x RCA Out: 2 x speakon, 6x1/4", RCA (L,R) • 20Hz-20kHz • Dim: 17-3/8"x10-3/4"x11-1/4" • Wt: 22 lbs.
EMX5016CF 1,000-watt Powered Mixer with FX If you need high input capacity and comprehensive features in a powered mixer, then Yamaha’s EMX5016CF is the ticket. This mixer has a total of 16 input channels to accommodate up to 12 mics, plenty of instruments, and other playback gear, via a selection of mono mic/line and stereo line inputs. But, the real story is its power. With a 1,000-watt multi-mode stereo power section, the EMX5016CF can fill just about any venue with Yamahaquality sound! For sound shaping and feedback control, it includes 3-band EQ on each input channel and a 9-band digital graphic EQ on the main stereo output. Automatic feedback detection and filtering, along with automatic room tuning, assure great sound anywhere. Dual onboard signal processors include 16 programs (including reverb, echo, chorus, flanger, phaser, drum ambience, and distortion). The 14-channel EMX5014C is also available. ONLY $33/mo.
EMX5016CF EMX5014C
16-ch 1,000W Pwr Mixr .....List $124900 14-ch 1,000W Pwrd Mixr ......List $91900
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Specs: EMX5016CF 16-ch • 12 mic pres • 1,000W • 24.2 lbs. EMX5014C 14-ch • 8 mic pres • 1,000W • 23 lbs.
XR 8600 1,200-watt Powered Mixer with 16 Digital Effects Peavey’s XR series powered mixers offer features that make for easy operation and portability, with plenty of power to spare. Geared primarily for club bands, schools, rehearsal rooms, and churches, the XR 8600 can supply 1,200 watts of clean, clear sound to your audience. The XR 8600 features 10 inputs with 3-band EQ, signal and clip LEDs on each channel, and 16 adjustable digital effects. A line input for CD playback offers a mute switch that kills the mic inputs without muting the CD. The 8600 also features a 7-band graphic EQ Peavey’s FLS® (Feedback Locating System) for “ringing out the room.” If you require a 10-input mixer but don’t need as much power, then the XR 8300 offers 600 watts of clean power. Specs: XR 8600 10-ch • 8 mic pres • 2x600W • 41.5 lbs. XR 8300 10-ch • 8 mic pres • 2x300W • 38 lbs. ONLY $19/mo.
XR8600 XR8300
1,200W 10-ch Pwrd Mixer .......List $77999 600W 10-ch Pwrd Mixer ...........List $67999
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PPM1012 Desktop Powered Mixer with Built-in Effects Mackie revolutionized live sound years back with their superaffordable mixers that defied logic when it came to price versus performance. The PPM1012 is a 12-channel version of the PPM1008 (featured below) with eight microphone preamps in the conventional table-top form factor. For the ultimate in convenience, channels seven and eight have DIs built in. There’s plenty of power within the PPM1012, with a pair of 800-watt Class D Mackie-designed power amps running to both the mains and monitors, allowing a single mixer to handle both functions. Rack ears and top-panel I/O allow the PPM1012 to be mounted on top of a rolling rack that contains other outboard gear. Fifteen faders give you hands-on control over your mix. ONLY $32/mo.
PPM1012
12-ch Pwrd Mixer w/FX .........List $134999
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Specs: 12-ch • 8 mic pres • 2x800W • Wt: 29 lbs.
PPM1008 Powered Mixers with Built-in Effects Mackie continues to create excellent live sound solutions with their latest powered mixer offerings. These PPM mixers are surprisingly lightweight but tremendously powerful, with each sporting two individual power amps. The 8-channel PPM1008 boasts one power amp delivering 800 watts to the mains and one delivering 800 watts to the monitors. The PPM608 is an 8-channel model with a pair of 500-watt amplifiers. Mackie designed the PPM series with Class D amplifiers that produce maximum power with minimum heat. A built-in limiter protects your speakers from damaging peaks. All of these design elements merge to create a rugged and powerful mixer, destined to be the centerpiece of your live rig. ONLY $27/mo.
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GigRac 1000st Powered Mixers with Built-in Effects Get from mic or guitar to great sound in no time at all, with the GigRac 1000st. Just add speakers and cables for a complete PA system. This 1,000-watt powered mixer boasts three bands of classic Soundcraft EQ on the inputs, two 7-band graphic EQs, and 10 high-quality preset digital effects. When you don’t need quite the power, look to the GigRac 600 — it features a 2x300-watt setup with a 2-band EQ and a 7-band graphic EQ. Both GigRacs offer eight channels with TRS/XLR combo inputs. Even if you’re brand new to the arena of live sound, you’ll have no trouble getting a great sound with the GigRac, an intuitive and powerful series of live powered mixers that fit into a variety of live applications. Specs: 1000st 8-ch • 8 pres • 1,000W/st • 26.45 lbs. 600 8-ch • 8 pres • 2x300W • 27.99 lbs.
Specs: PPM1008 8-ch • 8 mic pres • 2x800W • Wt: 20 lbs. PPM608 8-ch • 8 mic pres • 2x500W • 20 lbs.
ONLY $15/mo.
GigRac1000st 1,000W Stereo Powered Mixer ...List 636 Gigrac600
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