Great cheap little mixer for home recording or live band playing. Also great for pluging in an iPod. If you have any questions let me know in the comments.
Thank you so much! Been digging around YT to search for reviews on this particular mixer, glad I saw yours. Definitely convinced now that it has what I need :D
In the left (mono) channel, which are the top ones. But I suggest using channel 1 because it has phantom power on it and gain, which will make the mic more easily heard, and plug other instruments into the other channels.
Sure you can, you just need an adapter for a mini jack if you're using a normal set of headphones, if you're using studio headphones if a jack input, you don't need anything. Word of advice: hook up the mic to channel 1, and your guitar to channel 2, as you'll need gain for the mic. Hope that was helpful.
Thank you for subscribing to me first of all :) I'll need a few more details first for a detailed answer, if you wouldn't mind :) Please answer the following: -Do you use an audio interface? (if yes, please name the company that made it and the model) -What microphone are you using? -Do you output directly to external speakers or to a recording device e.g. a computer? Thank you.
If you mean a dynamic microphone: 3 microphones With 1 great input for channel 1 as it includes a gain knob which gives the signal an extra kick, and the other 2 channels (2 & 4) include only a level knob, which may not give enough kick. Other, such as Condenser (with an XLR input): 1 As there's only 1 XLR input with Phantom power. Does that answer yor question?
Hello Arabic Literature لأدب العربي The answer to your question is yes, this mixer has Phatom power and will be able to power your MXL 990 mic. As a recommandiation, I would also recommend the Behringer Xenyx 802 as it also has Phantom power and more inputs, though be aware of the Xenyx 502, as it looks just like the one I review here but it DOESN'T have Phantom power. Hope this helped. If you have any other questions let me know, always happy to help ;)
Oh ok its becuse we have a mic cable with a female xlr input but a 1/4 inch plug and on my band we pluged the mics to a guitar amp thats why we want the mixer but since it only has on xlr input i was wondering if i could plug mics to line two with that cable
Good demo, DJ MuzeMaster! Thanks for posting. I'm thinking about purchasing one of these and I have a question: does this unit get hot? I tried the Behringer XENYX502 5-Channel unit but there was 2 discrepancies it had that I didn't like. One was there was no on/off switch (!) and the other was that it became rather heated to the touch. I understand any device like this will warm up but to get warm is one thing; the Behringer unit to me felt WAY beyond warm....like an electric blanket turned on high! How does the Alto compare?
Hi, thanks for the feed back :) This mixer gets warm, but not hot. Today, I had to use it's Phantom Power because the Phantom Power on the mixing desk I normally use is broken. This mixer get's the hottest when using Phantom Power. After using it non-stop for 3 hours, it has only become warm, and the controls and cables attached to it remained cool to the touch. So from your comment, compared to the Behringer this mixer is beyond good. Hope this helped :)
Phayzyre105 You're very welcome. Happy mixing ;) Also, have you got any songs you would like to have remixed? I'm kind of out of ideas at the moment :)
DJ MuzeMaster, thank you for the informative review. I got one question. I am buying a MXL 990 Condenser Microphone that requires a 48v (+- 4v) Phantom Power Supply , so Is this mixer going to do this job? If not, what would you recommend? Thanks in advance
Hi ya ,i got a passive speaker w/ built in amplifier and an alto mixer.I like to use my ipad connect to the mixer and out with my speakers, is that possible to work?thanks
Say Mr Shuffle. I recently bought a Behringer mx400 line mixer which I discovered only outputs to one channel (head phone spkr) so I'm pretty disappointed with my purchase. I want something that I can play my computer output and also plug in my bass guitar and hear through both head phone speakers. Will this do the job for me?
You can. There's an RCA input/output that you can route to only main out or headphones or both. This one is best for computer output. You can plug your bass into channel 1 for EQ control and you can balance it against the computer input. For output, you have a choice of a separate left and right 6.3mm TS main output and a 6.3mm TRS headphones output. This mixer should do you nicely for your needs and any future additions.
The main output is a dual mono. I was sending the signal to a guitar amplifier so there was no need for more cables. The headphone output however is a stereo 6.3mm TRS jack.
It doesn't have a USB port, so you won't be able to directly plug it into the computer, but what you could do is plug the main out into an audio interface which will give you a stereo recording, and plug your amp into the headphone output to give you a mono monitor.
Jesse Kembroe What you have is a passive speaker. It doesn't have a built in amplifier and therefore it requires one to operate properly. This mixing desk can be used as an amplifier for passive speakers although it won't provide much of a kick, if you know what I mean.
Unfortunately no. The only effect it has is EQ on the first channel. It doesn't have an insert either so unless you patch a separate effect unit through the inputs, there's not much you can do.
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Thank you so much! Been digging around YT to search for reviews on this particular mixer, glad I saw yours. Definitely convinced now that it has what I need :D
In the left (mono) channel, which are the top ones. But I suggest using channel 1 because it has phantom power on it and gain, which will make the mic more easily heard, and plug other instruments into the other channels.
Sure you can, you just need an adapter for a mini jack if you're using a normal set of headphones, if you're using studio headphones if a jack input, you don't need anything. Word of advice: hook up the mic to channel 1, and your guitar to channel 2, as you'll need gain for the mic. Hope that was helpful.
Sure. I'll try to get it done in the early afternoon (GMD London). Thanks for subscribing. Do you have any song requests for me to remix?
can you pl show me how to record guitar track on to pc using ALTO ZMX52 5 CHANNEL COMPACT MIXER
That was at the beginning of the year, when I barely knew any guitar. But thanks any way!
Thank you for subscribing to me first of all :)
I'll need a few more details first for a detailed answer, if you wouldn't mind :)
Please answer the following:
-Do you use an audio interface? (if yes, please name the company that made it and the model)
-What microphone are you using?
-Do you output directly to external speakers or to a recording device e.g. a computer?
Thank you.
You play awesome dude!
If you mean a dynamic microphone:
3 microphones
With 1 great input for channel 1 as it includes a gain knob which gives the signal an extra kick, and the other 2 channels (2 & 4) include only a level knob, which may not give enough kick.
Other, such as Condenser (with an XLR input):
1
As there's only 1 XLR input with Phantom power.
Does that answer yor question?
Thanks for the video, very helpful : )
Hello Arabic Literature لأدب العربي
The answer to your question is yes, this mixer has Phatom power and will be able to power your MXL 990 mic.
As a recommandiation, I would also recommend the Behringer Xenyx 802 as it also has Phantom power and more inputs, though be aware of the Xenyx 502, as it looks just like the one I review here but it DOESN'T have Phantom power.
Hope this helped. If you have any other questions let me know, always happy to help ;)
Thank you for that response ;)
But could you refrase that please? Cos I'm not following this.
How is it connected to you're laptop?
Could you give me a specific model of your DJ controller please? This will help me to give a more precise response.
Oh ok its becuse we have a mic cable with a female xlr input but a 1/4 inch plug and on my band we pluged the mics to a guitar amp thats why we want the mixer but since it only has on xlr input i was wondering if i could plug mics to line two with that cable
Good demo, DJ MuzeMaster! Thanks for posting.
I'm thinking about purchasing one of these and I have a question: does this unit get hot? I tried the Behringer XENYX502 5-Channel unit but there was 2 discrepancies it had that I didn't like. One was there was no on/off switch (!) and the other was that it became rather heated to the touch. I understand any device like this will warm up but to get warm is one thing; the Behringer unit to me felt WAY beyond warm....like an electric blanket turned on high! How does the Alto compare?
Hi, thanks for the feed back :) This mixer gets warm, but not hot. Today, I had to use it's Phantom Power because the Phantom Power on the mixing desk I normally use is broken. This mixer get's the hottest when using Phantom Power. After using it non-stop for 3 hours, it has only become warm, and the controls and cables attached to it remained cool to the touch.
So from your comment, compared to the Behringer this mixer is beyond good. Hope this helped :)
Yes, that helped a lot! I'm preparing to purchase one like yours here shortly. Thanks again!
Phayzyre105 You're very welcome. Happy mixing ;)
Also, have you got any songs you would like to have remixed? I'm kind of out of ideas at the moment :)
DJ MuzeMaster, thank you for the informative review. I got one question.
I am buying a MXL 990 Condenser Microphone that requires a 48v (+- 4v) Phantom Power Supply , so Is this mixer going to do this job? If not, what would you recommend?
Thanks in advance
thanks!
So can i plug on mics on channels 2 and 3 with a low z to hi z cable?. By the way awsome vid
I mean the 2/3 and 4/5 line which can be also mic input?
Hi, nice video!
Do you know how many jack microphones you could plug in all together.
Thanks
DJMax2468
Can it give reverb?
Mix-Minus is possible with this mixer?
Hi ya ,i got a passive speaker w/ built in amplifier and an alto mixer.I like to use my ipad connect to the mixer and out with my speakers, is that possible to work?thanks
how do you connect a dj controller to one of these
Hi, How do I connect a Behringer fex800 processor for my voice please.
Di :)
is line in is also the same as mic?
You mean in channel 1?
Say Mr Shuffle. I recently bought a Behringer mx400 line mixer which I discovered only outputs to one channel (head phone spkr) so I'm pretty disappointed with my purchase. I want something that I can play my computer output and also plug in my bass guitar and hear through both head phone speakers. Will this do the job for me?
You can. There's an RCA input/output that you can route to only main out or headphones or both. This one is best for computer output. You can plug your bass into channel 1 for EQ control and you can balance it against the computer input. For output, you have a choice of a separate left and right 6.3mm TS main output and a 6.3mm TRS headphones output. This mixer should do you nicely for your needs and any future additions.
Cant help notice your only going out of one output (left) Is it just mono sound out if you plug them into both?
The main output is a dual mono. I was sending the signal to a guitar amplifier so there was no need for more cables. The headphone output however is a stereo 6.3mm TRS jack.
Could you possiblygive me a list of all the chirds needed to use this mixer as i have one but i have no idea what i need to use it.
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Gracias por la oferta, pero estoy bien con mi conocimiento de mi mesa de mezclas. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta que me haga saber.
Dj MuzeMaster
Hey mate, can u simply record guitar with it? i mean can u plug this to amp, and to pc at the same time?
It doesn't have a USB port, so you won't be able to directly plug it into the computer, but what you could do is plug the main out into an audio interface which will give you a stereo recording, and plug your amp into the headphone output to give you a mono monitor.
I have a PA speaker with no volume nobs or power button or anything. Could I hook one of these up to it and it work? Like a mic or a guitar imput?
Jesse Kembroe What you have is a passive speaker. It doesn't have a built in amplifier and therefore it requires one to operate properly. This mixing desk can be used as an amplifier for passive speakers although it won't provide much of a kick, if you know what I mean.
DJ Shuffle thank you so much man.
has it reverb or fx for singing?
Unfortunately no. The only effect it has is EQ on the first channel. It doesn't have an insert either so unless you patch a separate effect unit through the inputs, there's not much you can do.
HOLA PRIMERO QUE TODO MUCHAS GRACIAS POR EL VIDEO ME GUSTARIA PODER CONTACTARME CON TIGO PARA APRENDER LAS FUNCIONES DEL MIXER DEBIDO A QUE EL VIDEO ESTA EN INGLES. SALUDOS Y MUCHAS GRACIAS.
ATTE.
EL KIKE