High Dan,
You are looking at two different things with improving the microphone pick
up.
The mike itself, has to be very sensitive.
The other thing is, resetting the gain.
If the gain is to low, the mike isn't going to pick up things that well.
This is one of the things that I dislike about my Fender Passport-250.
Using the mikes with the quarter inch jacks, don't give me enough gain and
sensitivity.
But I get the gain and sensitivity when using the XLR mikes.
The other thing I dislike about my Fender Passport-250 is, you only have 2
channels of line ins.
If you get in to a work field where you have to employ 4 CD players, you're
poop out of luck in that aspect.
My best regards.
John.
----- Original Message -----
From: "dan thompson" <dthomps...@mchsi.com>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 4:54 PM
Subject: Re: Best portable mike mixer out there?
Hi Doic, I totally agree. There is nothing like the tube sounds and the
older equipment. I have delt with sound equipment since the 60's and the
new mixers and amps don't cut it. However, I am empressed on improvement
of mic pickup with the newer models.
----- Original Message -----
From: "DJ DOCTOR P" <djdoct...@att.net>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 2:10 PM
Subject: Re: Best portable mike mixer out there?
High Sunshine,
The simulators may simulate the warmth of the vacuum tube, but it cannot
reproduce the music the same way a vacuum tube can.
I had to prove that to a guy by the name of Bob Carver.
In 1998, he let me audition his Sun Fire Signature Series power
amplifier.
Which is a transistor amplifier that was suppose to sound every little
bit like a vacuum tube amplifier.
I listen to allot of jazz music, some of it being big band.
Here is where that Sun Fire Signature Series power amplifier failed me.
All of the horns and wood winds, didn't come through that amp like they
did when I played those same records using my dad's Fisher 500-s stereo
receiver.
Which has nothing but vacuum tubes in it.
Even listening to some modern R & B music, that amp really fell apart
there too as well.
I don't mean to start a fight on this list, but most blind people can
hear things that our sighted counter parts can't hear.
I sent that amp back to Mr. Carver with a note that said, BLOCK QUOTE
START. "tube sound?
This is really a big fat joke.
To my ears, nothing sounds like a vacuum tube but a vacuum tube, and
allot of musicians feel that way too as well.
If that isn't the case, then why do they dump the simulators and return
to using vacuum tubes in their amplifiers?" BLOCK QUOTE END.
Long story short, Mr. Carver didn't have any answers for those questions.
My best regards.
John.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sunshine" <sunsh...@abe.midco.net>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 10:27 PM
Subject: Re: Best portable mike mixer out there?
John, you are right on that one .
the gsonic eq is a good vst for this and does sound exactually like the
eq/vacume tubs that we have grown to love.
----- Original Message -----
From: "DJ DOCTOR P" <djdoct...@att.net>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 8:56 PM
Subject: Re: Best portable mike mixer out there?
High Garry,
I've been fooling around with audio equipment since I was 5 years old.
I've seen and heard it all.
Nothing sounds like a vacuum tube except a real live vacuum tube.
The simulators don't come close to it.
My best regards.
John.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Schindler" <garys5...@comcast.net>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 7:23 PM
Subject: Re: Best portable mike mixer out there?
not for that price, they just simulate the British EQ effects. I
personally would opt for the optional battery powered one.
----- Original Message -----
From: "DJ DOCTOR P" <djdoct...@att.net>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 7:09 PM
Subject: Re: Best portable mike mixer out there?
High Tom,
Are you saying, some of these mixers have vacuum tubes in them?
John.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom" <t...@pc-audio.org>
To: <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 4:42 PM
Subject: Re: Best portable mike mixer out there?
Kathy,
Here's a few mixers that might meet your needs.
Behringer XENYX-502
5 Input 2 Bus Mixer w/EQ
Behringer XENYX-502 5 Input 2 Bus Mixer w/EQ
Small, Affordable and Great Sounding! The new 2-Bus XENYX 502
has 5 inputs and main mix, stereo CD/tape plus separate
headphone outputs, and boasts the new XENYX Mic Preamp, which
matches the sound quality, transparency, headroom and dynamic
range of a boutique-styled, standalone mic preamp. Featuring
a neo-classic "British-Style" 2- band EQ, which gives the
warmth and musicality of those '60s and '70s mega-console
desks, the XENYX 502 offers assignable CD/tape inputs for
routing flexibility, and comes in an ultra low-noise, high
headroom design.
Main Features:
. Premium ultra low-noise, high headroom analog mixer
. State-of-the-art XENYX Mic Preamp comparable to stand-alone
boutique preamps (no 48V phantom power on the XENYX 502)
. Neo-classic "British" 2-band EQ for warm and musical sound
. Main mix, stereo CD/tape plus separate headphone outputs
. CD/tape inputs assignable to headphone output or main mix
outputs
. High-quality components and exceptionally rugged
construction ensure long life
$44.99
Behringer XENYX-802
8 Input 2 Bus Mixer w/EQ
Behringer XENYX-802 8 Input 2 Bus Mixer w/EQ
Small, Affordable and Great Sounding! The new 2-Bus XENYX 802
has 8 inputs and an FX Send control for each channel, and
boasts 2 XENYX Mic Preamps, which match the sound quality,
transparency, headroom and dynamic range of boutique-styled,
standalone mic preamps. Featuring a neo-classic
"British-Style" 3- band EQ, which gives the warmth and
musicality of those '60s and '70s mega-console desks, the
XENYX 802 offers assignable CD/tape inputs for routing
flexibility, and comes in an ultra low-noise, high headroom
design.
Main Features: . Premium ultra low-noise, high headroom
analog mixer . 2 state-of-the-art XENYX Mic Preamps
comparable to stand-alone boutique preamps; 48V phantom power
. Neo-classic "British" 3-band EQs for warm and musical sound
. 1 post fader FX send per channel for external FX devices .
1 stereo aux return for FX applications or as separate stereo
input . Main mix outputs plus separate control room, phones
and stereo CD/tape outputs . CD/tape inputs assignable to
main mix or control room/phones outputs . High-quality
components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long
life.
$59.99
Behringer XENYX-1002B
10-Input 2-Bus Mixer with XENYX Preamps and Optional Battery
Operation
Behringer XENYX-1002B 10-Input 2-Bus Mixer with XENYX Preamps
and Optional Battery Operation
The Behringer XENYX 1002B is a 10-Input 2-bus mixer offering
two high quality XENYX mic preamps, "British" 3-band EQs for
classic, warm sound and optional battery operation. Behringer
XENYX 1002B Features: . Premium ultra-low noise analog mixer
with optional battery operation . 2 state-of-the-art XENYX
Mic Preamps comparable to stand-alone boutique preamps .
Neo-classic ''British'' 3-band EQs for warm and musical sound
. 4 balanced, high-headroom stereo inputs with 3 additional
mic inputs . One post-fader FX send and one pre-fader MON
send per channel for external FX devices and monitor
applications . Clip LEDs on all channels and dedicated
inserts on all mono channels . Main output plus separate
Phones and CD/Tape outputs . Switchable phantom power for
condenser microphones . Long-wearing 60-mm logarithmic-taper
master fader and sealed rotary controls . External power
supply for noise-free audio and superior transient response .
High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction
. Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany
$99.99
** Message From: Kathy Szinnyey **
>Hey, guys and gals! I'm looking for a not terribly
>sophisticated mike mixer that is small that I
can take on the
>road with my Netbook. Any ideas?
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