backinit Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 I am looking at a Samson MPL1204 mixer.http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/mixers/mpl-mixers/mpl1204/Do I need to have something plugged into the bus ins/outs for the level LEDs to work? I have a desktop mixer, but this seems to be a bit of a different animal.
Turdus Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 I'm not quite following the question. Are you talking about PFL levels or ???
Jimbilly Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 I had an older Samson that wasn't all that great (too dark sounding, very sensitive gains). My more current Yamaha is whole lot nicer, and I'm considering selling it to get one of the new Zed series from Allen and Heath, -supposedly they are really great, cheap too, like this one.http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/allen-heath-zed-14-usb-mixing-console
RichRS6 Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 My band uses the Zed FX 12 in a rack mount for gigs.Fairly easy to use, no issues (Two years fairly light useage) and a nice sounding desk too.Plus they're based just around the corner from me in Falmouth.Never had much time to fiddle about with it, I just set it up and tweak it a bit for the room.One day I'll try the USB out to a HD recorder.
Thundernotes Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 I like the Soundcraft MFX12 or MFX8, personally. I have one of them, but it's been so long since I used it I can't remember which one I have!
Turdus Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 I've got a couple of the Zed boards. Nice, and perhaps the most stylish of the less expensive mixers. Only complaints, and minor at that, are:* On the 12fx, you can still hear some signal coming from a channel, even when muted. I've not noticed that on other boards. I know my hearing is not getting better, so it probably is this board.* The 12fx has +10db gain on the stereo channels. I don't find this to be enough to properly set the gain for an Ipod. The 10fx has +15 which works better. Would've been better if the 12fx had +15.* The 10fx lacks mute buttons. Would've been nice to have.My suggestion is if you are going to buy one, make offers to some of the Ebay retailers for a new unit. I was quite happy with the prices I paid.
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I am looking at a Samson MPL1204 mixer.
http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/mixers/mpl-mixers/mpl1204/
Do I need to have something plugged into the bus ins/outs for the level LEDs to work? I have a desktop mixer, but this seems to be a bit of a different animal.
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