Microphone setup problem

billyhulting · 10-19-2009, 08:51 PM

Hey DamonO,

I would recommend getting a mixer that can take your six mics and then send a stereo mix to the main mixer. If you are going to another mixer you don't want a powered unit. If you get your own powered mixer then you'll have to set up your own speakers and it won't be as sexy as going into the main board.

If you can run the cables so your sound engineer has control over the balance you'll be doing well.

As far as a specific recommendation you would do well with a Mackie mixer. You'll have to find one with six XLR inputs so you may have to get more mixer than you need but at least you'll have some flexibility.

BTW - I'm a percussionist also. Best of luck!

10-19-2009, 08:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
billyhulting Groupie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1	Hey DamonO, I would recommend getting a mixer that can take your six mics and then send a stereo mix to the main mixer. If you are going to another mixer you don't want a powered unit. If you get your own powered mixer then you'll have to set up your own speakers and it won't be as sexy as going into the main board. If you can run the cables so your sound engineer has control over the balance you'll be doing well. As far as a specific recommendation you would do well with a Mackie mixer. You'll have to find one with six XLR inputs so you may have to get more mixer than you need but at least you'll have some flexibility. BTW - I'm a percussionist also. Best of luck!