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    is it possible to link all mics input together before pluginng into a p.a?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Christiandrummer777 View Post
    is it possible to link all mics input together before pluginng into a p.a?
    If you mean something like a power strip where you plug several cords into it then run a single cord to the source, the simple answer is yes. The more complicated answer is that it needs to be some sort of mixing board where the levels can be balanced before they are combined.

    If you mean a device that keeps the signals separated, but runs them through a common conduit where they are then plugged into individual channels at the house board, then you just need a snake.

    I hope I understood your question.

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    but why?

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    Do you mean a sub-mix? Yes, you can mix all your drums in a little mixer and send that to the main P.A. That's common.

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    Another mixer. Alot of people do this. You should buy one of those 8 channel mixers that dont have anything special on them for pretty cheap and send it to the main board.
    if your looking for something like a powerstrip, then not that i know of. but you would definately no want this anyways, because all of your drums would ttheoretically be at a common level and that does not work at all.
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    While we're on the topic of small mixers, can anybody recommend a decent, yet inexpensive, mixer w/ 4-6 XLR inputs. I just got an i5 for Christmas and will probably receive or spend a little on a couple condensers and a a kick mic after the holidays. I need a mixer because of the limited ins on my fire wire interface. I could still run each channel out to the interface, but they would be line level 1/4" instead of XLR.
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    Quote Originally Posted by weezy View Post
    While we're on the topic of small mixers, can anybody recommend a decent, yet inexpensive, mixer w/ 4-6 XLR inputs. I just got an i5 for Christmas and will probably receive or spend a little on a couple condensers and a a kick mic after the holidays. I need a mixer because of the limited ins on my fire wire interface. I could still run each channel out to the interface, but they would be line level 1/4" instead of XLR.
    Yamaha makes some mixers for around $100(US) that have like 4 or so xlr's
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    OK. I had actually looked at some of those. It would appear that some even have onboard compression, which could come in handy. Nothing's nastier than the signal clipping post AD converter.
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    Here's what I use...it works great. I mix my drums and I can even add some effect before they're sent to the PA. Great for small gigs when there's not a dedicated sound guy.
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    what about using an xlr10 mic expander? does anyone make a lil expansion unit like that for their mixers? i see them popping up on ebay sometimes but only for mackie cr1604's.. did they stop making them or what?
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    I'd get a behringer, but once you mix down to stereo your stuck, get something with a 4 band Eq it's a must when close micing. inserts are also useful when your ready to add some outboard gear. compressers, gate (only the kick), reverb, etc.

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