From aevett1@yahoo.com Thu Nov 12 17:43:21 2009
Subject:Re: Mixer recommendation please.

Good points, Tom. I've had a little 8 channel Behringer mixer for about 6 years: a UB 802 that I picked up for a 2nd rig setup, and rehearsals. Does it process sound like a higher end rack mixer, i.e. - Speck, Ashly, Rane ? No, but it worked fine for my applications; definitely not something I'd want to submix a rack of modules into for a session, but fine for most live work.

I just picked up a PRO-XL HA4700 headphone amplifier, and a EURORACK PRO RX 1602. I did a fair amount of research, and this was the best, and most cost effective solution to a keyboard submix/IEM setup that I've been looking to achieve. When I spoke with a senior Behringer tech from WA, he was very knowledgeable, and helpful in assisting me in product selection for my rig. Since these are for band work in clubs - for the most part, I suspect that they'll work fine. Possibly, with improvements made since the UB series, the RX 1602 may be clean enough for studio apps; we'll see.

With regard to Behringer's amplified products: A keyboard student of mine uses a Behringer keyboard amp. It sounds surprisingly good - considering the price paid for it. My Traynor K4 does sound better, but I would not call the Behringer keyboard amp a piece of garbage. Also, one of the rock bands I played with out here uses a pair of Behringer powered 12" cabinets for monitors. I could hear the mix through them very clearly. Granted, they're in a different league than the EV monitors I've used on festival stages; but for a club act they sounded fine.

I have heard that QC has been an issue - especially for some of the power amps/powered gear. But the reviews, and recommendations for what I purchased have been good. I'll keep the group posted on my experiences with the new gear.

Allan

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From: Tom Sellers
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Sent: Thu, November 12, 2009 1:37:56 PM
Subject: Re: [CWSG] Re: Mixer recommendation please.


It is my understanding that the Behringer stuff is really engineered quite well. After all Berhinger built very high end equipment for years before converting to a bottom level consumer firm. Unfortunately to keep the costs down the plans are sent to China, and the parts that are sourced may not have the same quality and tolerances that you would get if the equipment was built exactly to spec. Therefore you get a very good piece or you may wind up with one that has issues because of less than optimal part sourcing. Unfortunaltely this also goes for some other firms that are a little better respected. Buyer beware-

Tom
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