Behringer Eurorack UB2442FX ???
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Posted on Jan 17, 2004 07:29 am
Styx
Member Since: Jan 17, 2004
Hi, First of all, great site u got here, really helps me a lot, as im new to recording.
I need some advice on whether i should get the Behringer Eurorack UB2442FX. Ive got a Zoom MRS 1266 and the AKG mic set plus (6 mics in total) and im recording with my band of 3, and im just wonderin how much it will help me to get this mixer. Will this be usefull? or should i get some outbound effects like compressors or noise gates.
If i do get this mixer how do i connect it up to my zoom?
thx
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Jan 17, 2004 07:44 am As much as I love my Behringer 1622 FX Pro, I don't see where it would be much benefit for you with your Zoom. I would sooner see you go for some external effects units that you may need. Compressors are a must...some other things like reverbs, delays and such are nice, but they may already be built into your Zoom...I don't know much about the Zoom, but I do know that it doesn't seem to need a mixer...as it kinda is one...
Jan 17, 2004 09:10 am a mixer would bring you phantom power, something i don't think the ZOom offers. Might be useful if you decide to use condenser mics. In that case maybe a separate mic preamp would make more sense.
yeah, i vote mic pre and compressor. keep asking questions and do your research before you buy.
Jan 17, 2004 09:12 am Quote:
a mixer would bring you phantom power
AH! VERY good point Jamie!
StyxMember
Since: Jan 17, 2004
Jan 17, 2004 09:46 am I think ill go for a compressor then. Any suggestions as to which one, can u get comps with other functions too, like noise gates and reverbs? If so, suggestion plz.
thx
Jan 17, 2004 12:59 pm Don't know that you'll find one with reverb, but you might find an effects unit that has compression/gating as a feature. The 'all in one' effects units tend not to give you the performance that a good compressor would.
I recommend, in the 2 channel range for compressor/limiter/gate, something like the DBX 266XL if price is a concern. Excellent performance for the price.
W.
Jan 17, 2004 01:58 pm dB and I both use the dbx 266xl. check out our reviews in the gear bag section (links on the left)
StyxMember
Since: Jan 17, 2004
Jan 17, 2004 03:24 pm As the DBX has two channels, wot do u feed into those 2 channels? As i have my drum mics going straight ino the multitrack, where do i use the compressor and how would i compress the drum tracks? Or do u feed the final master track into the comp to compress the final thing?
thx
Jan 17, 2004 03:26 pm how ever you need to, during recording of the drums I think I would use one for kick and one for snare, then use it on the mixdown if you need to. It might come in handy for bass and guitar as well...and a MUST for laying vocal tracks...
Bottom line is it comes in handy through the whole process...
Jan 17, 2004 10:44 pm so does this thing even have an FX loop? because you can't just put a mic signal thru a compressor like..
mic > comp > zoom preamp
..the signal would be too weak. i'm looking at the specs now at www.zoom.co.jp/english/models/mrs1266/pdmodel.html and i can't make sense of them. scroll down to the bottom. i don't think it has actual sends, just the virtual one for the onboard effects (which includes a compressor)
btw, i just read that this thing *does* have 48v phantom power. my bad
