[TenTec] Need help with corsair ii

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

I have 5 receivers on the desk along with a RDAT recorder/player.   There's 
also a variety of mikes, some requiring phantom power, that can be used to 
feed any of the transmitters.  I can utilize the EQ on each of the inputs as 
necessary.  From the output of the mixer I can mix any combination of 
sources to any of the 4 transmitters, some of which are retried BC models 
that require true line level +8 dBm balanced input.  Also there's a 5 band 2 
channel parametric EQ after the mixer along with a noise gate, compressor 
and peak limiter.     The MON output of the mixer drives a pair of powered 
speakers and the internal HP amp does equally as well.

Just let your imagination come up with the combinations and not have to swap 
cables.

73
Bob, K4TAX




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richards" <jruing at ameritech.net>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 11:37 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Need help with corsair ii


>
>
> On 3/25/2013 10:21 PM, Jerry Haigwood wrote:
>> Richard,
>>      One of the things you can do is to mix more than one input to a 
>> single
>> output.
>
>
>
> Right - that is what mixers do.  OK...  What two inputs
> do I want to mix?  Why mix any of them?
>
> 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.
>
>
>
> 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.
>
>
>
> 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?
>
>
>
>
>
>>  You can hook up more than one radio with different level inputs
> and using the mixer, compensate for them.
>
>
>
> 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.
>
>
>
>
>
> 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).
>
>
>
> 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?
>
>
>
>
> 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."
>
>
>
>
>
>> 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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