On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 4:37 AM, Richards <jruing@ameritech.net> wrote:
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> Right - that is what mixers do. OK... What two inputs
> do I want to mix? Why mix any of them?
>
One example is I use a soundcard voice keyer for occasional ssb
contesting. I need to mix the soundcard output with my mic output and feed
to line input of radio.
Another example: when I was experimenting on modifying my Omni 6 a.f.
circuit, I could feed the product detector output into the mixer and use it
as a preamp, use the mixer's effect loop to bring an equalizer into the
signal path to determine what low pass filtering was needed to eliminate
the hiss - an experimental alternative to the Omni 6 dsp filtering to see
what dsp-less rx audio sounded like. The mixer is just a nice tool to have
around if you ever experiment like this. The mixer's effect loop is very
handy to switch in (or mix in) an outboard processor.
If you have multiple microphones, the mixer is a great way to quickly bring
them in and out and allows you to precisely set levels - it has very nice
audio level meter.
It has multiple XLR inputs for pro microphones, along with phantom (48V)
power. How many radios have XLR inputs?
It has a headphone output so you can monitor the audio directly and know
exactly what you're feeding into the radio.
It has 3 bands of EQ for each input - this is limited in the sense of a
full blown equalizer, but comes in very handy to touch up the audio.
ETC ETC ETC
73,
Barry N1EU
>
> As said before, I am not just picking nits... I really want
> one ... especially one that has USB recording capability
> (Peavey makes one that looks like a good value.) But I
> cannot see what two signals require MIXING.
>
> Using a mixer as an AV line-in selector is possible, but
> can be done with a $10 switch.
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> Let's say you to record some audio and play it back, a mixer would
>
>> let you do that and allow you to adjust levels to proper values.
>>
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> No... I disagree. A mixer is usually placed on the
> input channels, not on the output channels, and
> certainly not on in and out channels simultaneously.
>
> The recording software or device allows one to adjust
> the playback volume or I can use the monitor volume
> control - but I would not expect to use a mixer to
> adjust output listening levels. To do that, I
> would have to remove it from the input side, and place
> it on the output channels.
>
> Or, are your saying I need a mixer on BOTH inputs
> and output channels? Not usual schtick. eh?
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> You can hook up more than one radio with different level inputs
>>
> and using the mixer, compensate for them.
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>
>
> I select each radio input with a switch, and
> adjust the input levels with the recording
> device or software - what would a mixer do?
> Yes, they typically come with a input level pot,
> but it merely replicates or duplicates the
> input level control on the recording device
> or software in use. It adds nothing that is
> not already available - and, again, there is
> no need fora MIXER.
>
> Are you suggesting I will want to record two
> radios or two sources into one channel at once?
>
> Again, a switch is all I need, not a mixer.
> What signals do I want to MIX.
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> You can use a microphone that requires "phantom"
>
>> power. I have a couple such mics that are neat to use because the are
>> high
>> quality and the mixer will allow you to shape the audio (depends on what
>> model of mixer you have).
>>
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>
>
> OK... let's assume I need phantom power for my
> large diaphragm stuido microphone, would I not
> simply employ a preamp (I have one) that provides
> that, or simply a phantom power box (I have one
> of those, too) to power the microphone?
>
> Why buy a mixer just to provide phantom power?
>
> And most mixers only contour the input volume,
> and rarely, except on larger, more expensive
> models, have any EQ adjustment.
>
> STILL WHY A MIXER, just to add phantom power?
>
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> These are just a few uses for a Beringer Mixer.
>
>
>
> Yes, but none answer my persistent young bride's
> ultimate FATAL QUESTION -- "What does it do that you
> cannot already do with switches."
>
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> Despite what Jim K9YC says, I have owned several Beringer mixers and mine
>> have been built first class and never had any failures. I have the utmost
>> respect for Beringer products.
>>
>
>
>
> Parenthetically, I own a Behringer C-1 microphone,
> and have used their mixers, and found them inexpensive,
> but fairly good value for the money. Not necessarily pro
> grade, but certainly good enough for a serious home studio.
>
> Although I DO believe his stories about product piracy!
>
>
>
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