Mixers

[Hendo]

Hi

This is my first post. I have been lurking for about a month...lots of reading.

First off I would like to thank everyone here for the information they have provided. I would also like to give a special thank you to Mike Phillips, your information has been very helpful.

I was looking for a mixer to start taking live calls for a internet video/radio show.

Based on information from one of Mike Phillips post, I should be looking for one with as many post fader sends as possible.

I was looking at these to mixers...

Behringer XENYX UFX1204
http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/UFX1204.aspx

Behringer XENYX UFX1604
http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/UFX1604.aspx

They would seem to be ideal for pod casting....but yet I haven't been able to find information about them on this forum.

Any incite on them would be greatly appreciated.

Hendo

[TomSinclair]

Hendo,

Glad you came out of the shadows...

I use the X1204USB which is similar to the UFX1204. I reviewed it here: Mixer review starts at about 5:30 mark.

Mike Phillips reviewed the X1204USB and the 1204USB here: http://www.scoop.it/t/audio-equipmen...1204usb-mixers

Might help in your search.

[andrewzarian]

Welcome to the forum. I personally have never been a big fan of Behringer. We were using a Mackie 1402-VLZ3 for a few years and it was great. It also has 2 aux sends on it

[jamesdelfresco]

I really like the Behringer XENYX UFX1204 and have considered but it also. Why are so many people against Behringer. It looks like its the most used mixer for podcasts/.

[Hendo]

Hendo,

Glad you came out of the shadows...

I use the X1204USB which is similar to the UFX1204. I reviewed it here:
Mixer review starts at about 5:30 mark.

Mike Phillips reviewed the X1204USB and the 1204USB here: http://www.scoop.it/t/audio-equipmen...1204usb-mixers

Might help in your search.

Thank you.

I have seen the video you attached, and also the review by Mike Phillips.

Based on that information...I may purchase the X1204USB.

I am still confused about the reason I need a mixer.

I can use a USB mic, Skype and VAC with one computer....and still do a live call in video show, on Google Plus. As a bonus Youtube will record the show.

Also Google Plus allows guest, via video hosted on the guests computer.

I am having a hard time seeing the need for a mixer.

[Hendo]

Welcome to the forum. I personally have never been a big fan of Behringer. We were using a Mackie 1402-VLZ3 for a few years and it was great. It also has 2 aux sends on it

But this mixer is not USB.

[mcphillips]

If you want to do all of your mixing "in the box", you don't need a mixer. Virtual Audio Cables is a kludge and a resource hog, but it does work. I cannot imagine having to control levels for each channel using a mouse, but if you're comfortable doing it, you may not need a mixer. I'm not sure how well a computer works with two or more USB mics of the same type.

[andrewzarian]

using a computer to control all the levels is very different then using an actual mixer. Yes it can be don with VAC but the experience wont be great.

any specific reason you are looking to go with a USB mixer?

[Hendo]

If you want to do all of your mixing "in the box", you don't need a mixer. Virtual Audio Cables is a kludge and a resource hog, but it does work. I cannot imagine having to control levels for each channel using a mouse, but if you're comfortable doing it, you may not need a mixer. I'm not sure how well a computer works with two or more USB mics of the same type.

Interesting.

I never looked in to the amount of resources VAC would need. That would defiantly be a deal breaker.

[Hendo]

any specific reason you are looking to go with a USB mixer?

I looked into audio connection and USB connection. It just seams simpler with USB...and I have one sound card connection.

Is there a problem with USB?