BEHRINGER, 4 MX400 Ultra Low-Noise 4-Channel Line Mixer White, Black
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Yes, you'll need to change your computer's resolution from 1/8 to 1/4 inch. You'd have to do the same thing with the headphones and phone as well. The disadvantage is that it will only pass mono (either left or right) through it, so you'll have to combine the left and right channels before sending them into the mixer. br>The mixer is primarily for things that don't have left and right channels, such as a guitar, where there is only one signal.
Most cctv microphones require 12 volts and are equipped with BNC or RCA plugs. This device accepts 1/4" plug inputs but does not supply 12 volts. To use it with cctv mics, you'll need an expert to convert the BNC or RCA plugs to 1/4" and provide a way to power the mics with 12v.
This is dependent on the task at hand. I'm assuming your "behringer mixer" doesn't have a lot of inputs, or you'd just plug your Shure mics into it directly. If I'm correct, and you're interested in the mx400 for that reason, then yes: You'd plug your microphones into the mx400, then connect the mx400's output to your other mixer. note: You can use the mx400 output directly in your map if you don't need the tone control functionality of your existing behringer mixer. note2: Only 1/4" input jacks are available on the mx400. If your microphone cables terminate in XLR connectors, you'll need adapters (which are more expensive than the mx400!). You should invest in a main mixer that is one level higher. note3: Because I use the mx400 for guitars, I can plug the mx400 output directly into an amp without having to unplug cables. best of luck!
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It would be nice if the product description stated this.
This is not the mixer to use if you want to connect four stereo sources. The standard of excellence was satisfactory. I was a little disappointed because you have to look closely at this item to see that the four input channels are Mono rather than Stereo. You will be disappointed if you expect to plug in four stereo feeds and get a single mixed stereo feed out. This device can only accept four mono or two stereo inputs. The JUST MIXER 5, which has four stereo inputs and a separate Bluetooth audio feed, is my recommendation. It also has dual outputs, allowing you to send mixed audio to two different sources while controlling their levels independently.
Many reviewers are dissatisfied that the unit is not stereo, but it is clearly a LINE MIXER, which in pro-audio terms means it can mix multiple sources simultaneously. Line-level monophonic instruments are referred to as "audio. " This is not a mixer for your iPod, laptop, or other electronic devices; it's designed for guitars, basses, and keyboards. br>br>The enclosure is made of heavy-duty metal, and the knobs are adjustable with firmness. When the unit is turned on, it has a simple LED. br>br>For the price and size, this unit performs admirably as a basic mixer. You could even use it to mix clean and dirty signals into your guitar tone by mounting it on your pedal board. It's a lot less expensive than a BOSS line selector, for example. Behringer went above and beyond with this model. br>br>The only improvement I would make is to have the I/O panel mounted on top of the unit, allowing full access to it from one direction (for example, for rack mounting).
The mixer as well as the headphone amplifier are both mine. br>br>This is a review for both of them. I'm a little let down. br>br> Only mono L is used in the mixer. I was certain it was a TRS (a. mixer (stereo) I don't think it'll be useful in my current applications. Although the sound appears to be fairly clear, it is ineffective if it only goes to one ear. You get three stars because this Behringer seller never stated in the description that it was strictly mono. br>br>HOWEVERbr>THE HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER IS AMAZING! It hasn't caused me any issues. I've tried other brands, but they've failed me time and time again. The mini splitter amp delivers clear and clean audio that is hard to come by for such a low price. This Headphone Amp, on the other hand, is not one of them. It's solid as a rock. br>br>3 stars for the entire review. There are five for the splitter and one for the mixer.
Let's say you have your guitar pedals and want to blend an overdrive and a fuzz instead of running them in series, or you want to put your wah or chorus on a reverb instead of your direct sound, or you want to have multiple delays without echoing the echoes. Before the signal reaches your amp, you must be able to mix it right there on the pedalboard. (On the send side, you'll need Y cables, ABY pedals, or something similar. )br>br>Alternatively, you could buy a large Radial box or a small JHS summing amp; the former is expensive and overbuilt for tinkering at home, and the latter, while probably built well and hi-fi, is not. There are no independent volume controls for only two channels in the spec. Alternatively, you could get this cheap and cheerful Behringer mixer, which will blend your four TS mono channels into one with ease, with plenty of headroom and low noise. br>br>The chassis is metal, but the knobs are plastic, so it isn't exactly a live-ready solution, but honestly, going crazy with pedals live is asking for trouble. Simply play with pedals at home and use an integrated system on the road. This adds to the enjoyment.
With unbalanced 1/4 TS adapters to my crossover, I'm using a high-quality DJ mixer with RCA outs. Two amps, one high and one low, are used in my setup. I send a R unbalanced TS and a L unbalanced TS to the top (high) amp, but I use this little mixer to combine the R/L unbalanced 1/4 TS connectors into a single Mono TS that goes into my bottom (low/sub) amp. Mono-bridged is a term used to describe a system that has only one connection. So, I have stereo above 400KHz to my two ways and mono to my subs, and it works fantastically, as my bottom amp works about the same in mono bridged mode, but with a bridged-in-mono-bridged-in-mono-bridged-in-mono-bridged-in-mono-bridged-in-mono-bridged-in-mono-bridged-in-mono-bridge The subs hit harder in a mono 'push/pull' mode. br>br>As an aside, I thought this little mixer was only attenuating. That isn't entirely accurate. The potentiometers have a range of 0 to 360 degrees. In comparison to the setting of 5, there is some line-level gain at 10. Setting 6 and higher will cause a gain 'hum' that would not be present if the mixer were not present. At least, that's how it works in my setup. The hum was eliminated when the pots were turned down to 5, and the summing box functioned flawlessly. If anyone has an oscillator, I'd be interested in seeing how close I can get the pots to the exact line level without attenuating or gaining. br>br>Anyway, I'm very pleased with this purchase, and the unit is constructed of high-quality materials, as are the pots. The ordering and shipping were both of high quality, as you would expect from Amazon.
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