Minimal mixers

[grey]

Holy shit, I haven’t thought about that one in years. That was my first mixer!

[hellofoodbaby]

I thought this belongs here. Looks interesting.

[Pre-order] LOOP 8 - 8 channel stereo audio mixer with loop function

[janglesoul]

Hi,
Many years ago I found one of these thrown away - a Monacor mixer - thinking I should find some creative use for it. So far, though, I’ve mostly had other ideas. It seems to accept four incoming stereo signals (counting mic L&R), but there are no sends etc. Just a stereo out.

I’ve got a regular 12-channel Mackie, but I’m still hoping this Monacor could be used in some lofi-application, noise experimentation - creating feedback loops? I suppose I haven’t given it enough thought to come up with some idea. If anyone has any suggestions I’d be very interested!

(borrowed the image off Google)

[joshhh]

that Loop 8 looks interesting, but the term “loop” in this context seems to just refer to daisy-chaining multiple mixers together unless I am missing something. also curious about the USB and if it is just a master stereo out or if it is multichannel.

echo on one channel, but no effect sends? odd, sorta cool, but seems like maybe they missed an opportunity. also I don’t find what the Bluetooth is for!

[mzero]

I assume it is like their other loop mixer: You literally connect them in a loop, and it is the same set of post gain, pre fader channels for all. For example, if you plug into channel 2, then everyone downstream of you hears you on 2 (assuming they leave their channel 2 input unplugged) - and each person can make their own local mix.

[jasper_ryder]

Picked up this Akai MM-62. It was untested but took a chance on it. It has a 12v barrel jack on the back for power but no indication of polarity. Is anyone familiar with polarity on vintage Akai gear?

Edit: It takes a center negative 12v and it works like a charm! Very fun to ride the faders on this one.

[nojay]

One of my favorite small mixers, the Furman SM-3. Three stereo RCA inputs, plus a XLR mic input complete with ducking (which is adjustable). I think these were made for broadcast, primarily. I’ve been able to pick them up as cheap as $20 used. XLR outs, RCA outs. They work with a variety of power adapters. I don’t know the details around the MIDI style link adapter, but I believe you may be able to daisy chain them.
Half rack size, similar to the old Boss micro rack series.

I use these for Volcas and small noisemaker summing.

[smotesko]

Thank you for the links!
They got broken (website seems to have moved), I’ve been able to find new address of these pages:
http://sound.whsites.net/project148.htm
http://sound.whsites.net/project30.htm

[lanemeyers]

Got one of these off my neighbour. Limiters are kind of fun. This seems like a ridiculous price for it.

[madeofoak]

[photofractal]

https://www.soundonsound.com/news/ssl-launch-their-most-affordable-mixer-ever

Thoughts?

[Pineyb]

This one has my interest… if only for the on board compressors and summing.

[Cementimental]

o joy another small mixer than has 2 good channels and then some annoying stereo stuff i don’t need

[photofractal]

on board compressors and summing

Exactly my thoughts… summing through this with an SSL bus compressor would be pretty great for that price.

[jlmitch5]

Thoughts?

This definitely seems like an interesting and unique take on a pretty commonplace mixer setup (though maybe not too minimal).

l could see it being useful personally to integrate in my in the box, interface-based setup for mixing (with the monitoring and analog summing features), while also being useful standalone for live purposes.

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Also, found this the other day and wanted to share here, but forgot–old studer mixer with built-in rotary phone (?!). Apparently was designed with sportscasting in mind, but I can imagine could be put to pretty cool experimental purposes. Wish it was cheaper!

Studer 069 console | Damir-Kristijan's Shop

[solaris]

studer mixer with built-in rotary phone (?!)

that one is cute indeed but not worth that price.
I had a Studer A779 (6 channels, minimal but ultra nice EQ, two AUX) virtually the same as this one : https://reverb.com/item/20692027-studer-revox-c279-mixer-serviced-warranty
except the A779 has an extensive monitor section and mine had the expansion board (balanced AUX send+returns among other stuff).
really excellent small mixer if you can find one for a reasonable price (e.g. 1500 incl. exp.board IMO). I sold mine just bcs I found a 961.

[nff]

Took the liberty to create a separate thread for the Maximal Mixers for those interested, so not to flood here.

EDIT: post has been moved HERE to the existing Matrix Mixers thread, thanks!

[haebbmaster]

I don’t exactly know yet what to do with this, but I’m sure it’s gonna make a lot of noize …

[ermina]

ow, i wish it had just 2 more mic inputs and i would finally have a usable outside broadcasting mixer, self-contained without the need to haul a rack of compression.

[David_Rothbaum]

https://solidstatelogic.com/six