what kind of mixer do you use

[wired2up]

I've been using this mixer for 4 years and love it. It comes with all the RC jacks you could want and a great sub channel. Been using EV Force speakers and remote EV mikes sytem works and sound super, I've been looking at the the Mackie 200 watt powered board because ofit's size and power amp is perfect for most gigs, but until I get a few more gigs I'l stay with the VCP. Billy-Bob

[CerealKiller]

Don't take this the wrong way but I think vocopro's are for beginers. they are ok but limited I do like the duel decks, but they have a problem cue'ing up pop hits and I use my computer to play most songs. I don't like their limited echo. but they are one of the only ones that i thinks is "made for karaoke". Again just my veiw I stick with the mackie's.

[CerealKiller]

Lonman

Just upgraded my mixer froma Mackie CFX12 to a Mackie 1642 VLZ3, best purchase I have made to date. Mics are cutting through much clearer, crisper with less eq'ing.

Did you have any problems with the cfx12 or was it just time to upgrade?

[madjim- with the Lord]

Yamaha EMX 312SC powered mixer with Yamaha S115IV cabinets.

I've seen guys with great systems that sounded like crap and guys with lesser systems that sounded good. I believe that a large part of how a system sounds is based on HOW MUCH EFFORT THE HOST PUTS INTO MAKING IT SOUND GOOD. With a good EQ setup and a little time and effort any decent pro PA system that works (with nothing blown of course) can be made to sound good.

If you buy the best gear you can afford (regardless of the brand) and take the time every night to make sure it is EQ'd correctly for the room you are in, you will always have a great sounding show. Even if I'm in the same room for more than one night, I check the front sound every night. Things like weather and how many bodies are in the room can make a difference.

Also the less the gear weighs, the better.

THIS IS JUST IN MY OPINION!

Jim

[Lonman]

Originally Posted by CerealKiller

Lonman

Just upgraded my mixer froma Mackie CFX12 to a Mackie 1642 VLZ3, best purchase I have made to date. Mics are cutting through much clearer, crisper with less eq'ing.

Did you have any problems with the cfx12 or was it just time to upgrade?

It was just time, my mixer was in operation for nearly 7 years 7 nights a week. It still worked fine, but I did want a couple more channels & more versatile effects which I got externally. Plus the preamps in it is FAR better than the CFX. I don't have to eq them as much & don't have to turn them up as high either.
Nope I am actually sending the CFX back to Mackie to get a good overhaul/cleaning & then will use as a backup or maybe the start of another system.

[Monolithent]

OK,

Several posts back I got a new toy. The M-Audio NRV-10 and I was really happy......until I used it.

First let me say I love the idea. M-Audio was spot on with their concept. But in actuality it was not the best built piece of equipment. Pre-amps were average at best. Had crosstalk on numerous channels and several of the variations on their effects were non-existent.

Took it back and got my money back. Like I said, great idea but the build needs a lot of tweaking. Yamaha has something similar now I think it's called the N8 which is an 8 in/out firewire mixer that I'm interested in but I'm gonna hold off a bit to see where the market goes with this technology first.

[CerealKiller]

I have had one problem with my makie cfx12 mkII. It has sub mix buttons one I don't need the and two they don't like to be in a smokie bar I have to clean them out or they start to not make a clean connection but its an easy fix I just run both sides on the sub mix if one side goes out. I run in mono anyway so this really doesn't change much.

[karaoke koyote]

I use this Acesonic AM-825 600 watt mixing amp.

http://www.acekaraoke.com/acesonic-a...ifier-usb.html

Its very flexible, and the price was right. Its got a built in BBE sonic maximizer... which I use with an external one as well... I don't use an EQ at all... and don't need one.

I can adjust the audio and vocals, and have a lot of control. Everybody always compliments me on the sound quality, although I am looking at some Yamaha 15"s to really add some serious punch to the whole thing.

The quality is full and rich, and even though I'm using 2-ways, I have a nice "mid" sound.

The features on this amp are really something, and its meant for karaoke. I spent a lot of time reasearching and looking for something that A) would fit in the budget, and B) offer the features that I needed. This amp rocks, and Acesonic is a great company to deal with.

Its rack mountable... a big plus, and has speak-on jacks. I'm using speak-on to 1/4" speaker cables. All the patchcord work is done in the rack... so all I have to attach is the microphones, speakers, and the DJ mixer and I'm ready to go... it takes me 15 minutes to set up, and that includes unloading the van!

[gd123]

Phonic Powerpod K-12 Powered Mixer 500w/channel Stereo.

Has TWO Digital Effects Channels, which means I can add 2 effects at the SAME time...some Singers need all they can get.

Mixer has 1 high 2 mids and 1 Low sweep controls per Microphone Channels w/Inserts. Compressors have been inserted on all 6 cordless mics.

With the superior control over the Mic Channels, the ability to INSERT, the TWO seaparate Channels of DIGITAL effects, and 500 Watts/channel of onboard Power this Mixer can't be beat for Karaoke applications.

I know what your thinking, the Yamaha EMX 5000 has the same thing...uh...no it doesn't. The K-12 is RACKMOUNTABLE...the EMX isn't.

[bobcox- with the Lord]

Originally Posted by CerealKiller

Don't take this the wrong way but I think vocopro's are for beginers. they are ok but limited I do like the duel decks, but they have a problem cue'ing up pop hits and I use my computer to play most songs. I don't like their limited echo. but they are one of the only ones that i thinks is "made for karaoke". Again just my veiw I stick with the mackie's.

The duel decks are cdg players, Not mixing boards.
they are two different things.
i use a vocopro mixing board in one of my systems, with a peavey EQ and soundtech amp and yamaha speakers.
sounds just as good as any other mixer.
its how you mix it, not how much your mixer cost.