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NOTE: We carry the full line of Mackie, Audio Technica, Alesis, Sign Video,
and Behringer mixers and signal processing products -- which have excellent
reputations for price and performance!
Be careful when using mixers with
camcorders to match the mixer's output level (line or mic) to the appropriate
camcorder input level (mic or line). Line out to mic in will be fuzzy and
distorted. Mic out to line in will be very low volume. If the mixer is line out
only, and the camcorder is mic in only, then use an attenuating pad to reduce
the output level.
Portable ENG Mixing Panels, battery operated
new... ENG44 portable audio mixer $529
The ENG44 is a new product on the market, designed especially for
videographers and independent filmmakers. Affordably priced at only $529, this
over-the-shoulder portable mixer offers four balanced XLR mic/line inputs with low
cut filters and 48vPhantom powering. Outputs are XLR mic/line level, as well as
stereo mini Line Out, stereo mini Mic Out. Bright LED
metering (two brightness settings), slate mic & tone generator, left/center/right stereo positioning,
return monitoring, and uses AA batteries.
And, this is the only mixer in its class to provide a headphone feed for
the boom operator, via a convenient XLR output! By using an XLR rather than
the traditional 1/4-inch, it is easy to use a spare mic cable (taped alongside
the mic cable running to your boomperson) to carry an audio feed to the
boomperson's headphones (yes, you will need an adapter that converts back from
the XLR to headphone 1/4-inch, but that is included.)
ENG-44 Audio
Mixer Features
- Four mic/line XLR
audio inputs
- Expandable- Gang two
or more ENG-44 mixers together for 8, 12 or more mic/line inputs, by
joining the 1/8-inch Line Out from one mixer to the 1/8-inch Aux In
on the other.
- Each mic/line input
serviced by its own:
- Gain control pot
(volume control)
- Switchable 48 volt
phantom power
- Switchable low
frequency roll off filter (low cut filter)
- Pan switch
(left-center-right)
- Mic/line level
switch
- Master Gain control
- Compressor/limiter
with indicator light
- Aux In (Mix buss) input via
1/8" jack
- Front panel slate mic
with momentary push button for fail safe press-and-release voice
slating
- Reference tone (1KHz
tone oscillator)
- Switchable tape return
input (for monitoring to confirm that audio is actually being
recorded to tape)
- Tape return level
adjust
- Power on/off switch
- Automatic
battery/external power switching
- Battery and external
power LED indicator lights
- Battery indicator
flashes when battery life falls below 20%
- Slide out battery
compartment for quick and easy battery changes
- Extended battery life,
8-12 hours of normal mixer
operation* per AA battery set
(depends on how much phantom power you use)
- External power jack
9-18vDC for use with AC adapter
- Mixer fully protected
against battery or external input reverse voltage
- AC adapter included
- Rugged aluminum
shoulder strap ears and attachable/adjustable shoulder strap
- Left and right channel
LED audio VU meters
- Brightness switch for
audio VU meters- switch to High for viewing in direct sunlight
- Left and right channel
balanced XLR mic/line level audio outputs
- Rugged anodized
aluminum chassis
- Made in USA
- One year warranty
- Endorsed and
recommended by the National Association of Forensic Video.
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We are very excited about this new mixer. It has been long in development,
but the manufacturer wanted to make sure everything came out right, before
releasing the first batch.
We have played with the new mixer, and it is the best deal out there. Tons of
gain, four inputs, phantom power, clean audio, XLR & 1/8-inch outputs, boom
operator output, and it's easy to use. Perfect for field production,
depositions, surveillance.
Fred and Tom provided lots of suggestions during the initial design phase,
and we are happy to see that our ideas were implemented. This mixer offers a lot
of great features, bundled in a readily affordable package. There are other
mixers out there with similar features (although we have not seen the boomperson
output on any of them yet), but those units typically sell for hundreds of
dollars, if not thousands, more!
Read our article on how to use the ENG-44.
A great guide for those new to using mixers!
A wrap-around soft field case is now available for the ENG 44 mixer for only
$49.95
 
DV ProMix3 $495.00
 Compact, battery operated 3 input
ENG mixer. XLR mic/line inputs, 48v Phantom, Pan L-C-R, 2 pos low freq roll-off,
bright LED metering, direct/return headphone switch, output limiters, aux
stereo-mini mic level output for camcorders, balanced XLR mic/line main outputs,
soft field carrying case. Uses 9v batteries.
An excellent portable mixer for videography, loaded with features usually not
found on mixers in this price range! Fred and Tom definitely give this a thumbs
up.
Behringer UBB1002 $109.99
 Operates from AC and DC (9-volt
batteries), makes a very affordable location mixer! 5 XLR inputs. 3-band EQ. 2
Aux sends. 1/4" TRS and RCA outputs. Phantom power is only around 15vDC, which
is not enough for some condenser mics, so expect to use an external Phantom
power supply such as the Denecke PS1 or PS2.
ENG breakout cable 15' $300.00
15 ft multi-cable designed for ENG video production. Two balanced XLR mic
sends and headphone receive connect to mixers such as FP33. Fast disconnector
enables uncoupling from camera.
ENG breakout cable 25' $350.00
Production Mixing Panels
NEW LOWER PRICING FROM MACKIE
announced March 2005!
Mackie 1202VLZ PRO $299.00
 4 mic + 8 line inputs; 3 EQ; 2 Aux;
plenty of gain. Line/mic XLR outs. Superquiet. Mute, solo. Excellent for
location recording or edit bay.
Mackie 1402VLZ PRO $399.00
 6 mic inputs + 8 line inputs
(actually 4 slots each capable of mono or stereo line inputs); 3 channels EQ, 2
Aux sends (great for feeding boom operators); mute (when mute is active, the
input is routed to Ch. 3/4 output); solo; line/mic XLR outs; FADERS. 48v Phantom
mic powering. Also has 1/4 outputs, and RCA outputs. Superquiet. Lots of gain. A
good choice for mixing TV commercials, episodic TV, MOW's, indy feature films &
videos.
(professional) 150 watt inverter $49.95
Converts 12vDC to 117vAC. Easiest way to operate Mackie panels from battery.
We are continually testing new makes & models in order to provide the quietest
powering!
CT100 tone generator $34.99
Behringer cable tester with tone generator. Keep one alongside your mixer.
Sorry, Mackie doesn't put tone gens on their boards.
Behringer UB1002 $69.99
 2 XLR mic inputs. 48v Phantom. 4
stereo pair inputs. Aux send. 3-band EQ, low cut. 1/4" TRS outputs. Useful as a
mic pre-amp in the edit bay or narration booth.
Behringer Xenyx 1204 USB $139.99
Our best selling board for entry
level mixers! Now with a USB output adapter as well as XLR outs. Behringer even
provides free downloadable recording software for your computer.
4 XLR mic inputs, plus 2 pair of stereo line inputs, 48v Phantom . 3-band
EQ, low cut, pre and post aux sends (e.g. for boom operator). XLR line output,
control room outs, mute/alt 3-4 outs. Very quiet pre-amps. 117v AC powered.
This is an excellent choice for a basic, yet professional quality mixing panel
suited for location audio or post-production. Use with an inverter and a small
12v batt pack for remote (no AC around) locations.
Don't let the low price scare you off. This board is rugged, quiet, and ideal
for filmmaking & videography.
Replacement and extral long AC power cables are available from Equipment
Emporium for mixers, computers, and some coffee makers.
Behringer UB1622FX-PRO $189.99
(w/o USB adapter. Or add a USB adapter for only $20 more)
 Hold on, this one is hard to
believe. 4 XLR inputs, 48v Phantom power, 4 pair stereo inputs, 2 subs, 2 Aux
sends, 3-band EQ with parametric midrange, low cut, 24-bit digital stereo FX
processor with 99 presets, rack-mount kit.
This board is great for both location recording as well as post. We recommend it
strongly for basic videography and filmmaking.
Behringer Xenyx USB 1832FX-PRO $259.99
 6 XLR inputs, 48v Phantom power, 4
pair stereo inputs, 2 subs, 3 Aux sends, 3-band EQ with parametric midrange, low
cut, 24-bit digital stereo FX processor with 99 presets, XPQ stereo surround
effect, and a 9-band stereo graphic EQ. Incudes USB output adapter. Rack-mount kit.
More inputs, XPQ stereo surround, and a built-in graphic EQ makes this an ideal
board for the serious Production Sound Mixer and editor.
Behringer Xenyx USB 2442FX-PRO $329.99
 Okay, now we are talking
serious mixing panel.
10 XLR inputs, 8 with direct outs, 4 pair stereo inputs, 4 subs, 4 Aux sends,
3-band EQ with parametric midrange, 24-bit digital stereo FX processor with 99
presets, rack-mount kit. Inlcudes USB adapter.
Excellent choice for live performance, multi-track recording (4 or 8 out), and
post-production. Just showing up with a board of this impressive caliber ought
to up your daily pay rate!
ALESIS MultiMix USB Mixers
The Alesis MultiMix USB Mixers are a new line of compact mixers featuring
quiet pre-amps, XLR mic inputs with 48v Phantom, 3 band EQ, stereo line inputs,
built-in digital effects (echo, reverb, etc.), 44.1 SPDIF digital out, 1/4-inch
analog L/R outs, aux outs, alt 3/4 outs, and USB digital 2-track output. Alesis
even includes Cubase recording software for your PC for virtual 24 track
recording, editing, and MIDI.
Alesis MultiMix 8USB $159.00
4 XLR inputs, 2 stereo line in, 3 band EQ, 99 digital FX gen, rotary pots.
Compact, affordable mixer also ideal as a basic USB digital interface to your
PC.
Alesis MultiMix 12USB $299.00
4 XLR inputs, 4 stereo line in, 3 band EQ, 99 digital FX gen, SPDIF 44.1
output, 60mm faders, aux outs, alt 3/4 outs, control room outs, main 1/4-inch
outs. Its compact size makes this a nice unit for location recording with a
laptop.
Alesis MultiMix 16USB $349.00
8 XLR inputs, 4 stereo line in, 3 band EQ, 99 digital FX gen, SPDIF 44.1
output, 60mm faders, aux outs, alt 3/4 outs, control room outs, main 1/4-inch
outs. For fifty bucks more, this board offers twice the XLR inputs of the
MultiMix 12USB, so it is a better choice for home studios.
Coming Soon (late April 2005 ???) Alesis Firewire Output
Mixers
These mixers will feature Firewire output of up to 16 multiple tracks
directly to your computer, compared to the USB mixers that can only output two
tracks at a time. Pricing will be a few hundred dollars more than the USB
mixers. More details will be posted as soon as we get them.
Shure FP410 4x Intellimixer close-out
$1000.00
 4 input semi-automatic mixer cuts
between persons speaking so that only one mic is open at a time. Operates from
AC or 9v batteries. Officially discontinued, but we have some left. These were
great mixers, just that most folks hadn't heard about them.
Audio Technica MX351 Smart $625.00
 Audio Technica has redesigned their
smart mixer to make it even more user friendly. Four mic inputs are controlled
by a computer chip so that last mic remains open, and instantaneous switching
between mics provides maximum clarity, smooth transitions w/o pumping, and
eliminates phasing. Auto threshold setting. Headphone monitoring. Provides mic
or line output, plus iso output for each mic. Ideal for meetings and roundtable
discussions.
Behringer Shark DSP110 $89.99
 Multi-function signal processor
features mic/line pre-amp with 48vPhantom, feedback suppressor, delay line,
compressor, noise gate. A lot of tool for just a few bucks.
Behringer HA4600 or 4700 headphone amp $109.99
 4 stereo amps, 3 headphones per
channel. Aux input, mono/stereo, left/right mute, balance, volume, 2-band EQ.
Some HA4600 close-outs available at attractive prices for a limited time.
Visit the websites at
www.audio-technica.com
www.alesis.com
www.mackie.com
www.behringer.com
www.shure.com
to view specs and manuals on their entire lines of mixing panels and signal
processors.
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We are authorities in production sound recording
for video and filmmaking. We also have lots of accessories for videography; and
are dealers for Casablanca, AVIO, and Renommee
non-linear video editors; as well as turnkey AVID & AVID Liquid (aka
Pinnacle) editing solutions.
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