From sgtpepper@surewest.net Thu Jul 10 16:48:30 2003
Subject:Re: Running CX3 and piano thru a Speakeasy

I second Thomas's recommendation: Get an inexpensive mixer.

I have a Behringer MXB1002 mixer that I use for the same purpose--in my
case, the devices input to it are the computer (Native Instruments B4),
Roland A70 with expansion card, and my 5-string bass. Works like a charm.
It has 5 stereo input channels and it's got real faders, which is why I
chose it over other inexpensive mixers that were available at the time.
Price at GC was about $120.

The Y-cable solution may or may not work well--the most serious result can
be an impedance mismatch, which can cause distortion & loss of low frequency
response. And you can fry your electronics if things aren't grounded
properly. But I suppose you could do that with a mixer too.

--Steve

>
> Better by far though is to get yourself a simple active stereo mixer.
> I use a Boss 6 input job which is transparent in operation. I bought
> it used off Ebay for approximately $40 US. You just feed the two
> stereo outputs from the organ, and the two stereo outputs from the
> keyboard, into the mixer's separate 1/4" jacks sockets. No need to
> fuss with FX sends. You then send the L & R mixer outs to your amps.
> The mixer gives you control of individual volumes and pan, and it
> also caters for different input volumes. You also have two more spare
> inputs plus an unused effects mono send and stereo return for
> possible future use. The stereo fx return can also be used as another
> line input
> Go to Ebay, key in mixer in the search box and see what turns up.
> Regards, Thomas.
>
> --- In CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com, "cb960"
> wrote:
> > My rig consists of a Korg CX3, Alesis QS8 (used mostly for the
> > acoustic piano), stereo Speakeasy rackmount, and 2 Roland KC500s.
> I
> > am running the CX3 thru both sides of the SE to the KC500s and the
> > QS8 direct to the 500s. Could I use a mixer to route both the CX3
> > and the QS8 thru the SE and still preserve the stereo effects for
> > both keyboards when they reach the 500s? I am not sure what kinds
> of
> > capabilities mixers have using effects in/out, aux in/out, etc.
> >
> > If this is possible, what would be a good choice in the < $200
> price
> > range? I was looking at possibly a Mackie DFX6, but I am woefully
> > lacking in expertise in this area.
> >
> > TIA for any suggestions!
>
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