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andrewzarian
08-20-2012, 09:00 AM
What do you guys think is the best Audio mixer (for Podcasting / Internet Broadcasting) that's under 400 dollars. My pick is the Mackie 1402-vlz3. The quality of Mackie really goes a long way. I would love to hear what you guys use and why

RichardCleveland
08-20-2012, 11:24 AM
This is a great question Andrew. I believe it depends on where you are at with podcasting. Are you a novice or hobbiest or pro. You can get a lot of mixer for $400. I currently use a Behringer Xenyx X1622USB which has been doing the job. I would like to upgrade to a Mackie Onyx i series next. But I digress there are some great mixers on the market like the:Alesis MultiMix 8 USB 2.0 8-channel Stereo Mixer or Soundcraft EFX8 Audio Mixer with 8 Microphone Preamps - 2 Stereo Channels and many more

William Thomas
08-20-2012, 02:15 PM
I have the Alesis Multimix 8 that Richard talks about. In my opinion the best way to buy a mixer to to talk with everyone and decide what you will be doing with the mixer and how many inputs and outputs you need as well as how many mix-minus connections you will need and then mulitply by 1.5 for mistakes and future needs and then decide which mixer you need. Its better than saying how much for a mixer under 400. Just my humble opinion. Of course money is at the top but you also want to buy what you need as well.

Good luck,

Bill

Amnon
08-21-2012, 05:36 AM
We use the Behringer Xenyx X2442USB http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/X2442USB.aspx. Can be bought for under $300 on eBay, anytime, brand new with warranty.

riverregionmedia
08-21-2012, 07:34 PM
I use a Peavey PV10 Non-USB Mixer for my Home Studio, on the road, i use a Behringer 802

kisttv
10-08-2012, 08:23 AM
We use a Behringer Xenyx 1622USB mixer for mics, computers and SFX This is daisy chained to a Mackie Series1402 VLZ for Skype and mix-minus feeds to remotes.

jamesdelfresco
10-08-2012, 01:51 PM
Do you guys think I should go with a Mackie? Its a little pricey compared to Behringer but I have head great things about it

Podnutter
10-10-2014, 10:17 AM
Im looking for a new mixer and need something also. Anything new get released since the start of this post?