From m.zyla@verizon.net Thu Sep 08 19:40:45 2005
Subject:Re: OT: Mixer Suggestion

> The Rane mixer is a good choice. It does, however have a big fat external
> power supply to deal with. I¹ve been using an Ashley LX308B for a few years
> that has plenty of ultra quiet gain. The first two pairs of input channels
> also have the ability to accept mic levels as well. This feature allows me to
> take the signals from the two mics on my Leslie 145 and monitor them through
> my Barbettas¹. That way, I have control over how much of the Leslie I want to
> hear. The Ashley also has mutes on each stereo group, which I take advantage
> of quite a bit as well. If you¹re on a budget, the Rolls line mixer is heads
> above the Behringer stuff.
>
> Mark
>
> Anyway, anybody familiar with Rane's stuff? I know Mackies have a good
> rep, but no rack mount mixers. I'm leery now of the Rolls and
> Behringer 'economy' mixers that try to stuff so much into a single rack
> space unit. All I really need is 2 stereo inputs, 2 mic inputs,
> individual channel level control, and stereo sends to FOH.

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