Rod wrote:
On 18/08/2005, at 1:53 PM, Mark Secker wrote:
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1 small 4 or 8 channel (say behringer) audio mixer with phantom
powering to run condenser mikes - like SM58's this is a good thing
for a band to have anyway as they can use it (along with a small PA)
for small gigs and rehearsals. The mix from the mic or mics can
then be sent directly to the iMacs audio in port or in to an
external analog to digital converter and split (if needed) in to
left and right or as two or more separate tracks in Gararge Band)
A cheaper s/h "old school" mixer without phantom powering is still
good as you can pick up Berhinger Mic100 preamps (which will phantom
power and run basic level managment and limiting on one mic each)
for around $100.
I can heartedly recommend the Behringer Eurorack UB802:
<http://www.behringer.com/UB802/index.cfm?lang=ENG>
Sounds like exactly what Rhonda is looking for. And I (luckily)
picked mine up from a seller on appletalk.com.au for a paltry $60
:-) Music Park retail them for $132 inc GST, but I'm sure you could
shop around for less.
<http://www.musicpark.com.au/PAMixers.html#BEHRINGER>
I dont want to seem a wet blanket but a friend of mine who sells mixing
gear at a large music store tells me that 7 out of 10 mixers returned
for warranty are behringers.
There are similar mixers at similar prices so dont fret ;)
Good luck
Paul
