| Author | Message | ||
| bigredbass
Senior Member Username: bigredbass Post Number: 1689 Registered: 9-2002 |
OK, so I want a small mixer, somthing like an 802 Mackie. I want something brutally clean and built like a tank. Whaddya you guys use, whaddya like? I want one to use as a headphone practice rig, and to double as my preamp to a live rig if need be. Who's got what . . . . J o e y | ||
| kimberly
Advanced Member Username: kimberly Post Number: 359 Registered: 1-2007 |
Hey J o e y,  I use a Yamaha MG102c as a 'general purpose' mixer running into my Epifani UL-500 single 12" combo amp when playing 'way' small gigs. Bare bones, no effects, has phantom power. Works for me cause I have more than enough floor mounted 'stuff' to 'color' my tone as needed. Overall, it works as I need it too and gets the job done. So, my limited experience with a couple of 'tidbits'. It costs about half of a Mackie 802 at $99.99. And lastly, most stores will give you a 30 day 'try it out and see if it works for your needs' with an easy return policy if it doesn't. Hope this helps. Best Regards, Kimberly | ||
| crobbins
Senior Member Username: crobbins Post Number: 857 Registered: 6-2004 |
I have a Mackie 1402VLZPro sitting here doing nothing. | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 1797 Registered: 5-2009 |
Joey , there were serious problems with internal ribbon cable connections on many of the Mackie VLZ PRO units of the 1604-VLZPRO. This problem was also an issue on many of their other products. I believe they have now resolved this issue. If you find an older unit pre VLZ such as the original CR-1604 (Built in Washington State, USA) there are no problems. The problem seems to be apparent in the early outsourced manufactured units. | ||
| keith_h
Senior Member Username: keith_h Post Number: 1685 Registered: 2-2005 |
Joey, I will admit that Mackie is not on the top of my list for mixers. In general the Yamaha MG series are quite good for the price. I am partial to Allen and Heath mixers. I feel they have a much better mic preamp than Mackie or the Yamaha MG series. I use a MixWizard3 for my PA and it has survived the road quite well. I suspect this is out of your price range and more than you need. A&H does have a new series called the ZED line that has been reviewed quite positively at soundweb.com (a place where sound reinforcement types hang out). All of this being said I have used a Mackie 1202-VLZ3 successfully as a monitor mixer. Keith | ||
| murray
Member Username: murray Post Number: 55 Registered: 7-2007 |
Dynacord Powermate 600. Great little powered mixer. Glynn |
