such Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 So I need a little mixer - one that I could use for plugging a keyboard or a drum machine together with my bass to the amp. I would also very much like it for headphone practice with mp3 (are mixer good for that at all?). If I can plug a bass and one stereo thing into it, and then an amp or headphones to the other side, it's good enough, I don't need (and won't use) other features. Now, the budget is really tight, so I want it to be dirt cheap. Is that even possible? If so, where do I look? What names, models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pietruszka Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 You could try behringer desks, cheap, work well, reliable. They've recently really improved their quality of products over recent years, I've jus got he xenyx x2442 USB, it's great! For shops, try thomann.de, excellent service and very cheap. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Look at the small Behringer units. Their range runs from 4 x inputs (incl. 1 XLR) upwards, appears to be largely reverse-engineered Alesis kit, and at this price-point is near unbeatable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) Yes to all. I have a little behringer 8 channel model that I use to combine drum machine, mp3 and bass into headphones or amp. It has volumes for each channel and various types of input socket . It was about £90 new Thumbs up Edit : post above jogged my memory - its a xenyx 802 http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/802.aspx Edited May 10, 2012 by Geek99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1336634503' post='1648548'] Look at the small Behringer units. Their range runs from 4 x inputs (incl. 1 XLR) upwards, appears to be largely reverse-engineered Alesis kit, and at this price-point is near unbeatable. [/quote] +1 I've got this one which does the job - http://www.dv247.com/studio-equipment/behringer-xenyx-802-premium-mixer--31557 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) I've had a Behringer 12 channel mixer for about 5 years without a hitch. They do stuff that's suitable from about £35 1 mono and 2 stereo input: [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/behringer-xenyx-502/1079"]http://www.gak.co.uk...-xenyx-502/1079[/url] If you wanted to plug Keyboard, MP3 player and drum machine in stereo and a bass (so 3 stereo and 1 mono) you're looking at £72: [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/behringer-xenyx-1002-b-10-input-2-bus-mixer/36011"]http://www.gak.co.uk...bus-mixer/36011[/url] EDIT: Took me along time to type that... Edited May 10, 2012 by bartelby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timo Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I've got a Peavey PV8 USB which has done me well for a couple of years. Keep an eye on ebay too, you can often pick up older gear for peanuts as people want nice shiny modern stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 how about this one for sale on BC - http://basschat.co.uk/topic/175644-soundcraft-spirit-folio-notepad-mixer/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
such Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 [quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1336634910' post='1648556'] If you wanted to plug Keyboard, MP3 player and drum machine in stereo and a bass (so 3 stereo and 1 mono) you're looking at £72: [/quote] No, I want to plug a bass and then either a keyboard or mp3 player or drum machine. Thanks everyone, it helps a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 [quote name='such' timestamp='1336635838' post='1648569'] No, I want to plug a bass and then either a keyboard or mp3 player or drum machine. Thanks everyone, it helps a lot. [/quote] Ah, then the £35 one will suffice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
such Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 that's what I think. And the smaller the better - I will probably take it places (like to work) and practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I use a Phonic 8 track mixer as a pre-amp for a my power amp/cabs. Using the standard 1/4" inputs, the it delivers ample gain and a good (3 band) EQ and has very low noise. Because of the multiple inputs, I've configured a channel per bassist when other bands have used my gear. Its only shortcoming is that it has no XLR outs to feed the house PA, so a DI box is required. Other than that, it does everything else. Cost £80 a couple of years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matski Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I use an M-Audio NRV10. It does all the things you want it to, plus it has the advantage of being an audio interface which can be connected to a computer via FireWire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musophilr Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 [quote name='such' timestamp='1336636456' post='1648582'] that's what I think. And the smaller the better - I will probably take it places (like to work) and practice. [/quote] There's a reason why Behringer stuff is cheap, and it's not necessarily substandard features or performance. Some of it is down to physical robustness. A mate of mine has a small Behringer desk in his studio which he uses in his "practice rig": he says it does the job as far as the sound is concerned but it wouldn't last long if he went gigging with it. You may wish to consider a good case to put it in if you're going to take it out of the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Re-reading the actual requirement, I wonder if what you need isn't necessarily a mixer but something like this: [url="http://www.rolls.com/product.php?pid=PM351"]http://www.rolls.com/product.php?pid=PM351[/url] I rate mine very highly. It's intended for use as a Personal Monitor (hence PM351) [i]via [/i]an In-Ears Monitoring approach, so it's road-ready in terms of simplicity and sturdiness. It has separate inputs for instrument (bass, in this case), line in (drum machine or mp3 player), and vocal mic (well, anything with an XLR actually). The headphones out allows a standard 1/4" jack lead to run to your amp if you prefer. Note - do NOT buy from Thomann, I have no idea how they have worked out their price. You'd be much better off buying direct from the States. At this price level, thee's no tax to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I'm another cheapskate with a little Behringer (1002) that has served me well for years now. I use it for monitoring from my computer recording setup at home (happily runs my powered speakers and lets me set up a rudimentary headphone mix when tracking solo performers) and I've also used it to run small PA systems for acoustic gigs or vocal-only PA setups, and to run samples/click tracks when incorporating electronics into live shows. It's short on features but for basic routing of a few input signals it does the job great, and mines bounced from studio to home, practice room and stage without the slightest hint of anything ever going wrong. Bit of a swiss army knife and has well earned the relatively low price I paid for it some years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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