Controller Mixer
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BBI Eng. Show Controller, Mixer, & Audio Interface $149.00 |
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Round Shower mixer faucet tap 1 way control valve trim YS5142 $46.00 |
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Round Shower mixer faucet tap 1 way control valve YS5140 $46.00 |
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KitchenAid mixer speed control board, 9706595/9701268. $27.99 |
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American Audio Encore 2000 Media Player/Mixer/MIDI Controller $454.99 |
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Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS DJ Controller Mixer CD MP3 USB Decks MIDI FREE 2-DAY SHIP $499.95 |
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ALTEC LANSING VINTAGE 1220 CONTROL CONSOLE MIXER 10 CH BAND $1,000.00 |
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Focusrite CONTROL 24 – NEW! mixer never used, VIRGIN! Moving sacrifice sale $1,425.00 |
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B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000-Behringer Midi Dj Studio Controller motorized mixer usb $101.00 |
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IKA mixer euroST PCV81 eurostar tissue homogenizer 2000 rpm digital digi control $497.00 |
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IKA mixer RW20DZM.n tissue homogenizer 2000 rpm digital digi control $437.00 |
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Perfect Analog Vocal Mixer Microphone Box Voice Controller System for Karaoke $75.00 |
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SONY MDR-V250V Studio Monitor volume control Headphone for mixer/cd/ipod/radio $27.75 |
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Vestax PMC-05PRO4 Performance Series Professional DJ Mixer and Midi Controller $1,099.00 |
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TASCAM FW-1884 FW1884 CONTROLLER ATA Medium Duty Carpet Lined CUSTOM Mixer Case $139.95 |
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Round Shower mixer faucet tap 2 way control valve with diverter YS514 $49.00 |
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Tascam FW-1082 Firewire Audio/MIDI Mixer/Interface/Control Surface $100.00 |
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NEW Eskuche ALT BLK Control Headphones mp3 players laptops stereos dj mixers $18.66 |
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Eskuche ALT BLK Control Headphones mp3 players laptops stereos DJ mixers music $13.98 |
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LIGHTNIN MODEL 10 CLAMP ON MIXER AERATORS ONE DIRECTION 3 SPEED CONTROL 52729 $49.01 |
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Tascam FW-1884 DAW Control Surface/Mixer/Interface FW1884 $250.00 |
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DJ TECH MIXER VIRTUAL DJ PRO RELOADED 6 DECK USB CONTROLLER 4/ LAPTOP Vinyl CD $399.00 |
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Hercules RMX DJ Console Controller Interface MP3 Mixer $349.95 |
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DJ Tech MIXER My ULTIMATE VIRTUAL DJ SCRATCH CONTROLLER Pack JOG WHEEL HEADPHONE $349.00 |
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DJ PIONEER MIXER VESTAX TURNTABLE HERCULES DENON CONTROLLER NUMARK CD PLAYER NEW $39.99 |
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DJ TECH I-MIX RELOAD USB MIXER SCRATCH CONTROLLER TRACTOR LE 4/ PC MAC LAPTOP $199.00 |
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Numark NS6 4-Channel Digital DJ Controller and Mixer $999.95 |
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Numark Total Control Mixer/ DJiO Multichannel Audio Controller COMBO $100.00 |
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Breville BSB510XL Control Grip Immersion Mixer Set $109.95 |
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DENON DJ DN-MC6000 PRO DIGITAL 4-CH MIXER & MIDI TRAKTOR CONTROLLER DNMC6000 NEW $799.00 |
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Odyssey Redline Series BRLDIGITALXL Media Controller Mixer Bag PROAUDIOSTAR $149.99 |
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Numark N4 Four Deck DJ Controller N-4 Mixer USB Audio Interface FREE 2-DAY SHIP $449.99 |
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GeoTrax Rail & Road System Dump Truck Cement Mixer R/C Remote Control Lot $6.01 |
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Denon DN-MC6000 DJ Mixer and Controller with I/O $762.49 |
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Denon DN-MC6000 DJ Mixer and Controller with I/O – New $799.99 |
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Rane Mixer Black Rotary Control Knob for Interface Section TTM 57 SL Mixer NEW $5.99 |
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Wired Remote Control Plastic Mixer Truck Toy for Children $7.13 |
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KitchenAid Mixer SPEED CONTROL PHASE BOARD W10325124 $27.95 |
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KitchenAid Stand Mixer Speed Control 9707220 9706650 $29.95 |
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Wired Remote Control Plastic Mixer Truck Toy for Children $7.49 |
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Blue Black Red Yellow Plastic Remote Control Mixer Truck Toy $7.52 |
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KitchenAid Stand Mixer Speed Control 9706052 9706648 $33.95 |
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Children Two Change Mode Remote Control Mixer Truck Toy $7.15 |
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Matrox Mixer LC 481-01 ISA SCSI Controller Card $18.99 |
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RADIO SHACK – STEREO SOUND MIXER w/ TONE CONTROL Cat. No. 32-8208 $9.99 |
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LECTROSONICS AM8 AUTOMATIC MICROPHONE MIXER + DIGITAL CONTROL ~USED~ $300.00 |
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Edwards Lyomaster 4000 Vacuum Gage Controller / Mixer $50.00 |
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3-in-1 Control Unit Mixer/ESC/Gyro BCP BCPP $44.99 |
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NEW E-FLITE 2-IN-1 CONTROL UNIT – MIXER / ESC :BCP $34.99 |
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Children Two Change Mode Remote Control Mixer Truck Toy $7.51 |
Mixers – How to Choose the Right One
A mixer is designed to let you plug many signals into it, modify those signals, and mix them together into one or more signals, which can be sent to a PA or recorder. One common way in which mixers are described is by the number of buses. A buss is a signal path and lets you group a number of channels and control them with one fader. You can take 3 of your inputs, mix them together then route those 3 signals into one buss. You may take the rest of your inputs and route them to another buss. That is why you see mixers described as 4 buss, 8 buss, etc.
Here is an example, let’s say you did the sound check, and you got the drums sounding great. Now the band comes out for the set, the place is packed, and you need to turn up the drums. But, you have 8 drum mics, all on different channels. Is it possible to turn up all 8 faders by the exact same amount and keep your great mix? Most likely not, but you can route all 8 of those channels into one buss. Now when you turn up the volume for that buss, you are turning up all of the drums!
Most mixers have all the separate channels on the left side, and the master section on the right. Whether it is a 4 channel mixer or a 32 channel mixer, the controls for each channel are the same. You have the input jack, then a preamp, then some auxiliary sends, then your EQ, then the balance, and finally the volume control. The signal travels down this line, and then is sent to the master section. This get repeated for each and every channel. The master output then goes to your power amps.
Your signal travels through all of these switches and knobs. Each one adds a small amount of noise to the signal. Why is a Mackie mixer better than a Behringer? Less noise. If the manufacturer uses quality components, you get much less noise than if cheap components are used. This make a huge difference and you get what you pay for.The quality of the mic preamps are also important. Did the manufacturer use a $100 preamp, or a made-in-China $1 preamp? There are reasons why better mixers cost more money.
Some mixers have built-in effects. These make it easy to use, but the effects are usually not as good as a stand-alone effects processor. You wouldn’t use these effects for recording, but they are probably good enough for live sound.The last thing to consider right now is the number of Aux sends. You will need one PRE fader send for each monitor mix that you want to have. You also will need one POST fader send for each external effects unit that you want to use.
So which mixer is best? Consider the preamp quality, the number of buses (which give you many routing options), the number of channels, the number of auxiliary sends (pre and post), and effects.
About the Author
Neal is a freelance audio engineer based out of Chicago. He works for several local production companies as well as with his own clients. He also has a website at www.livesoundweb.info
Be sure to check back often as new sound system help articles are added every week.
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