What kind of mixer do you use?

**TommySulivan** · 07-31-2014, 08:27 AM

I am looking to get a new mixer and I was wondering what type of mixer you are using.

I am looking at getting a Mackie 1402-VLZ4 It might be overkill but I had a smaller Mackie mixer a few years ago and it was great

**Dan Ortego** · 07-31-2014, 03:24 PM

Interesting timing as I just ordered a new mixer today! After months of pondering, second-guessing, vacillating, flipping coins and thinking about the theory of Atlantis, I opted for the Behringer X32 Rack mixer. Now, I'll be the first to admit that I didn't really need it because my current Behringer X1204USB is working just fine. I simply wanted something a bit more full-featured and that may tuck away nicely inside my fully enclosed ventilated rack. While I don't think I'll be using this new rig to its full potential I'm hopeful the iPad integration may provide a sweet set-up.

You see, overkill is in the eyes of the beholder and I already know that I passed buyers remorse a few components ago.

**domineaux** · 07-31-2014, 04:33 PM

I wish I had known about voicemeeter before I got into the mixer bit.
You can do a mix minus with voicemeeter and it's a software.

http://vb-audio.pagesperso-orange.fr/Voicemeeter/

Be sure to check out the videos at the bottom of this page. You could save yourself a bunch of money and not have to take up space on your desktop. Then of course, the mixer will make you appear to be a techie. LOL

Since, I found voicemeeter I haven't turned on my mixer.

**Dan Ortego** · 07-31-2014, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by domineaux

I wish I had known about voicemeeter before I got into the mixer bit.
You can do a mix minus with voicemeeter and it's a software.

http://vb-audio.pagesperso-orange.fr/Voicemeeter/

Be sure to check out the videos at the bottom of this page. You could save yourself a bunch of money and not have to take up space on your desktop. Then of course, the mixer will make you appear to be a techie. LOL

Since, I found voicemeeter I haven't turned on my mixer.

Wow, that's quite a testimonial. I checked the link and was expecting some promo video but I guess they reside somewhere else, perhaps over on YouTube. Anyway, if it works then that's great! I'm sure that everything we do with beautiful boxes and lots of pretty lights will end up like' relics of the Cold War alongside 8-track tapes, Zumba, and cargo pants.

**domineaux** · 07-31-2014, 05:02 PM

The videos are at the bottom of the page. Yes, technology is catching up.

I'm going to hold onto my mixer for a couple more months to make sure I won't need it podcasting. If my guess is right... I won't need it. I'll put that puppy on craigslist and give it a fair-the-well. The mixer is 16 x 16 x 6 and takes up too much space on my desktop.

**MovieBuff** · 07-31-2014, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by domineaux

The videos are at the bottom of the page. Yes, technology is catching up.

I'm going to hold onto my mixer for a couple more months to make sure I won't need it podcasting. If my guess is right... I won't need it. I'll put that puppy on craigslist and give it a fair-the-well. The mixer is 16 x 16 x 6 and takes up too much space on my desktop.

How many inputs and outputs do you typically use on a production?
How are you connecting the hardware audio inputs into your computer without using your mixer?

**SteveH** · 08-01-2014, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by Dan Ortego

Interesting timing as I just ordered a new mixer today! After months of pondering, second-guessing, vacillating, flipping coins and thinking about the theory of Atlantis, I opted for the Behringer X32 Rack mixer. Now, I'll be the first to admit that I didn't really need it because my current Behringer X1204USB is working just fine. I simply wanted something a bit more full-featured and that may tuck away nicely inside my fully enclosed ventilated rack. While I don't think I'll be using this new rig to its full potential I'm hopeful the iPad integration may provide a sweet set-up.

You see, overkill is in the eyes of the beholder and I already know that I passed buyers remorse a few components ago.

"Overkill is severely under rated!"

**domineaux** · 08-01-2014, 12:44 PM

Just for fun I used OBS to create this video explanation of my voicemeeter settings.

I have not edited anything in the video. I just saved from OBS and uploaded to youtube. THe sound is a bit low.

Hope this helps

**Dan Ortego** · 08-01-2014, 12:59 PM

Very interesting and shows promise so thanks for posting. Even so I'll likely hold on to my brick-and-mortar vernacular as long as practical. For what it's worth I posted a 'Like' on your YouTube just for good measure.