Techie 21 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Hi Everyone, Where I work we have a mixer dedicated to mixing playback (CD, MD, PC etc) that sub-mixes into the main desk. As all these inputs are stereo it means we have to use two channels per device. Many mixers have a few stereo channels but I want to know if there are any just dedicated to stereo channels I.e L+R on one fader for each channel on the desk. Does this kind of desk exist and if it does, are their any recommendations? Thanks technician 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Lewis Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Allen & Heath Mixwizard 20S... http://www.allen-heath.com/AHImages/WZ3_20S_threeq.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 It's no longer manufactured, but I've got a Soundcraft Spirit mixer - think it's the Folio Si - which has 2 mono mic channels and 10 (I think - it's currently 30 miles away!) stereo line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassnote Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Though I don't really want to use the behringer name, the RX1602 is a 8 stereo channel rack mount sub mixer that in a sertain situation might work... also - this might be worth a new topic... on there site they have a new range of 100v stuff but clicking it makes them have a new logo (http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/RX1602.aspx) .... is behringer going through a re-brand now they are stealing designs of midas?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Lewis Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Should have remembered the RX1602 - it does the job, but facilities are somewhat limited, and I've had one or two installed units pack up on me. If you need a mixer, the A&H is great, if you just need multiple inputs with basic level control, the Behringer is a cost effective alternative.With regards to the look Behringer has for its new installed sound products, Midas doesn't make comparable gear, but if they are to crack the market they have to beat TOA, InterM, Bosch, Cloud etc., etc. A sleek new look that doesn't scream "MI" isn't a bad start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mervaka Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 the 20S gets my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revbobuk Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Since the replies here have gone from £1000 for the mixwiz to £100 for the Behringer, I thought I would throw in something in the middle - maybe a bit too 'consumer', but the Soundcraft Compact 10 (no longer in production, but occasionally available on eBay) is a handy mixer with 4 mono and 6 stereo channels, includes RIAA preamps and (until mine blew up) I found it to be really useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu00c Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 If you want a stereo mixer, then, why not look at a high quality DJ mixer? In my demo rack I have one of the now sadly discontinued Allen & Heath Xone S6 for controlling my stereo inputs. Another alternative is to use a 1U installation mixer - this will have less to fiddle with than a DJ mixer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainhewitt Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Sorry to hijack this thread but I thought it's better than starting a fresh one that would be almost the same. I'm looking for something very similar (in features and price) to the RX1602 for a pub installation that takes in several stereo line-level feeds. However, I need something which has at least 3 line-level stereo outputs. Or failing this, a relatively inexpensive way to split the output from the RX1602 in to 3. I know this is a bit specific, but any ideas would be appreciated! Thanks, Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.elsbury Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Your line level stereo outputs, do you need them on XLR or on RCA connectors?You should be able to knock a passive splitter up using 1k resistors or similar, I'd have thought that 3 ways shouldn't be too much of a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainhewitt Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Well, really I need 2 sets of RCA and one set of TRS outs. However 3 TRS would be fine as they're quite easy to genderbend. I had thought about making a passive splitter, but one of the things that will be fed from it has no gain control and is a little under powered so I thought this might cause some issues? I could build an active splitter but I'd rather avoid that if I could! Thanks, Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revbobuk Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 You're describing a zone mixer - something like the SR technology Z2 or the Samson S-zone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmatthill Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Sorry to hijack this thread but I thought it's better than starting a fresh one that would be almost the same. I'm looking for something very similar (in features and price) to the RX1602 for a pub installation that takes in several stereo line-level feeds. However, I need something which has at least 3 line-level stereo outputs. Or failing this, a relatively inexpensive way to split the output from the RX1602 in to 3. I know this is a bit specific, but any ideas would be appreciated! Thanks, Iain Hi What about one of these http://www.formula-sound.com/products/zmr243/index.php or even http://www.cloud.co.uk/index.php/products/viewProduct/49 I have installed both Cloud and formula sound stuff and would reccomend eith of the above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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