I need to buy a powered mixer for a small to medium room set-up. I'm looking for 6-8 mic inputs and at least 600W bridged. I will be using it for a dueling piano show where the emphasis will be on having clear vocals over the two pianos (which are actually electronic keyboards). Sometimes I run a bass drum mic through the system, but that's not important for my needs. It seems that Mackie is a good bet, but I'm also constrained financially. So, I'm hoping for a suggestion on what may be a good value based on what I can spend. I don't really want to spend over $600. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Hmmm...this is close. I think there's a more powerful model. http://www.pssl.com/bitemdetail.tpl...006443234&newproduct=T&itemNumber=PMX-2000 01 [Edit] Found it. http://www.pssl.com/bitemdetail.tpl...443234&newproduct=T&itemNumber=BEH-PMX880S 01
Thank you. This looks just like what I'm hoping for and the right price. Does anyone have any experience with BEHRINGER?
I've heard their studio monitors before, and they might be the best sounding speakers I've ever heard. No experience with Behringer electronics, though.
firecat - Over the past 10+ years, I've owned over $25,000 worth of Mackie equipment including every unpowered mixer they make up to and including a 32 channel 8 buss. Behringer (and many other companies) cost less than Mackie because frankly...that's what they are worth. IMHO, if I were in the same market as you, I'd seriously consider gently-used Mack gear over just about anything new from the less expensive brands. Mackie makes a pretty bullet-proof product that will always have an after market value if/when you decide to upgrade. EDIT: Sorry I can't provide any specifics...I'm at work and will check back later if you are still in the decision making mode.
Thanks Gater- That seems to be good advice. I have found a guy that is selling a Mackie 808S that he is asking $600. It's used but in very good condition from his description. It's local, so I can check it out before I buy which is good. I'd like to have something before this weekend which takes some of my options of waiting for the best deal. We'll see how it goes.
