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Recently bought a pair of Mackie Thump 15THa speakers.
We need a mixer (we want 10+ channels) - passive as these are active speakers.
Any suggestions? Is new a very good idea or does 2nd have a lot of advantages on price?
We also have the chance of a couple of Wharfedale monitors for £150. I am not sure of the model number ... 12" I think.
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Quicker to take £150 in cash and set fire to it.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
@ICBM
you don't rate the Wharfedale then?
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
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There's a Yamaha MG124CX near to me.
Also, @ICBM comment, I know the owner and usage of the Wharfedales ... but no warranty.
@koneguitarist ... no Allen & Heath used near me - thanks, will keep an eye out
@octatonic ... blast from the past
Actually - your question raises a second-thoughts .... we may not need that many ... we had a drummer with electronic kit ... but not any more ... so inputs will include
2x vocal mics
bass DI
guitar DI or miced up
maybe one for the drums
@Danny1969 I love the idea of a digital desk and being able to use an Ipad etc, but I struggle to work a Zoom G3.
I think Digital desks will become the norm soon, but for me I like old style faders knobs and buttons.
I also don't use any compressors and the like for pub and small club gigs, never seen the need.
Which is simpler and easiest to set up if you are relatively inexperienced to PA work ?
Ok, Yamaha, Allen & Heath, Presonus if we want the latest gizmos (probably too much money atm).
Is there a reason noone is mentioning Mackie mixers to go with Mackie speakers?
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
I'll try to find out what they are / if they're both powered or not.
Further update on our needs. We want:
the option to mic bass & snare on a drum kit
inputs for a keyboard player with 2 keyboards
2x vocals
bass DI
guitar DI or mic from amp
So - a desk with
8 mic inputs minimum
built in effects
minimum of two aux sends to allow separate monitor mixes to be created
-1 for the Wharedale monitor comments as mine sound really good and havent died yet.
Obviously that last statement is the kiss of death but we'll see!!
I'm tempted to use my Thomann voucher and put it towards a new desk.
The alternative with that voucher is to buy some LED lights.
I'll keep hunting.
I'll happily keep taking suggestions.