Mixers

[andrewzarian]

I personally have never used a USB mixer that hasn't had an issue. But I know many people who have and there are no problems

[Hendo]

I personally have never used a USB mixer that hasn't had an issue. But I know many people who have and there are no problems

Interesting.

What type of issues?

[andrewzarian]

Groundloops and hums

[jakebuffer]

I have also heard of horror stories of people with USB mixers. I try to avoid them becasue of the things I have heard but you most likely not have an issue with it.

[TomSinclair]

I have also heard of horror stories of people with USB mixers.

Well, I have to tell the truth. I do have to keep my studio locked because the USB mixers will roam around the house at night. Almost stepped on one in the kitchen on time. Really creepy. My next door neighbor had one, but if I tell you that story, you'll never get one. Just be careful. That's all I can say.

[Dahalabit]

I use a usb mixer and never have had problems

[Hendo]

I guess in may have to do with the quality of the USB cable. I have some high quality USB cables.

[Hendo]

Well, I have to tell the truth. I do have to keep my studio locked because the USB mixers will roam around the house at night. Almost stepped on one in the kitchen on time. Really creepy. My next door neighbor had one, but if I tell you that story, you'll never get one. Just be careful. That's all I can say.

I purchased the mixer you showed in your video.

Thank you for providing this information.

[TomSinclair]

Great. If I can help you with the setup, let me know. Just remember to keep your studio locked at night!

[domineaux]

spent the past few days viewing videos, reading reviews on mixers for podcast -live stream - w/call in - skype.

I have laptop and desktop computer. Most work will be with laptop. The MW12cx Yamaha has caught my attention. It is a usb version. I'm not quite sure it will be the best all around choice. So far, I've not found whether I can choose between USB and conventional connections to the laptop 3.5 mm and usb 2.o. Also, this mixer has compression adjust on 4 xlr inputs. I was thinking I might save on a compressor/gateway for awhile.

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/music...cx/?mode=model



I was thinking of using the uca202 or uca 222 behring sound interface, because I don't want to use onboard mobo sound. Also, I need a separate card for skype and audio into the computer. I do have a couple of pci sound cards I can use in the desktop, but to be real honest I don't think the desktop will be the most used computer. Also, I understand addin cards on mobo aren't that good.

http://nwavguy.blogspot.com/2011/02/...02-review.html

I'm pretty well convinced I need sliders and about 12 or 14 channels. No, I don't need the channels now. Since I am thinking to do call in from VOIP and skype. I also plan to use a broadcast type software like the SAM or Wirecast for programming.

I was thinking to have video and audio for broadcasting. More of a TV station than radio. I just need to be careful how I plan out my equipment and software carefully, especially since my only experience is producing video recordings for youtube type hostings.

Currently, I am trying to choose the mixer and could use some suggestions. I have cameras, microphones, 2i2 (2 mic) focusrite usb audio interface (condenser mics) needed phantom power. I bought the scarlett studio thinking I could get started with it, but to be real honest I'm not too pleased with it. Too late to return it, so I will have to use it in some way. LOL

Any suggestions will be appreciated for a mixer.

Thanks