Karaoke Mixer Reviews
Audio mixers are used to mix the audio signals from input devices like music players, microphones, and musical instruments, to be sent out as a "main mix" to the speakers. Tone adjustments, and often effects, can be added. An audio mixer alone must be used with a power amplifier and passive speakers or with powered (amplifier built in) speakers. Powered mixers are an audio mixer and power amplifier incorporated into a single unit. If you are using a computer as the player it is highly recommended that you opt for a USB capable mixer like the Alesis Multimix 4 USB FX or the Yamaha MG10XU for example. A bi-directional digital USB connection is superior to an analog connection and also allows you to easily send the main mix back to the computer for recording. With a powered mixer, or mixer/power amp combination, the output power of the amplifer must be matched to the program (continuous) power handling capability of the passive speakers it will power. This means that the total output power of the amplifier should be roughly twice the total program power handling capability of speakers combined.
Below are some of the more popular audio mixers with the manufacturer's description. Jump to Powered Mixers
This four-channel audio mixer offers a USB digital audio interface that allows you to mix live and record audio directly to a computer. It is ideal for the home user who wants to use their computer as a karaoke player. It is also perfect for those who record online and would like to be able to use a condenser microphone and/or enhance their vocals with the built in effects processor.
The Alesis Multimix 8 USB FX is a compact mixer with built-in effects that doubles as a computer recording interface so you can mix, record, or do both at the same time. Whether you are mixing a band or sub-mixing a group of inputs, such as a drumset, the MultiMix 8 USB FX is easy to use, rugged, and packed with features.
The XENYX 1202 gets its name from our legendary, high headroom XENYX mic preamps, which have been praised by audio engineers all over the world. These state-of-the- art mic pres represent a major step in the evolution of audio technology – and they can easily hold their own, even when compared to the most expensive stand-alone mic preamps. XENYX preamps offer a staggering 130 dB of dynamic range, with a bandwidth that extends from below 10 Hz to well above 200 kHz. Armed with these outstanding mic preamps, the XENYX 1202 provides such transparent, crystal-clear performance you just might think someone upgraded your mics while you weren’t looking.
The 10-input, 2-bus XENYX 1002FX has two XENYX mic preamps with +48 V phantom power, making it possible to use two dynamic or condenser microphones. The three-band British EQ is famous for its warm, musical sound. Simple, high-quality controls make it possible to create beautiful mixes with minimal technical expertise. Add some digital trickery to your sound using the internal FX processor. You can also connect an outboard device to apply additional effects to any channel.
Mix Series Compact Mixers are reliably rugged, with the proven quality you expect from Mackie, the world leader in compact mixer design. With Mackie preamps and proven high‐headroom, low‐noise design, Mix Series mixers sound great and maintain audio quality from any source. Plus, with their rugged metal chassis and high‐quality components throughout, they are a solid investment in reliability. An amazing value, Mix delivers a straightforward feature set that's easy to use and the sound quality you need in rugged designs built to last.
Yamaha has always strived to provide sound engineers with the purest possible signal instead of added processing or color to give it a "signature" sound, and the MG Series is no exception. Embracing this philosophy of transparent sound, these mixing consoles deliver a level of sonic purity and sound quality that is unmatched in their class. Everything you do as a sound engineer is dependent on the quality of your preamps, which determines the direction your mix will take, and ultimately how good it is going to sound. MG Series mixing consoles feature Yamaha's studio-grade discrete class-A D-PRE preamps, which utilize an inverted Darlington circuit comprising two cascading transistors in a configuration that provides more power with lower impedance.
Yamaha has always strived to provide sound engineers with the purest possible signal instead of added processing or color to give it a "signature" sound, and the MG Series is no exception. Embracing this philosophy of transparent sound, these mixing consoles deliver a level of sonic purity and sound quality that is unmatched in their class. Everything you do as a sound engineer is dependent on the quality of your preamps, which determines the direction your mix will take, and ultimately how good it is going to sound. MG Series mixing consoles feature Yamaha's studio-grade discrete class-A D-PRE preamps, which utilize an inverted Darlington circuit comprising two cascading transistors in a configuration that provides more power with lower impedance.
Below are some of the more popular powered mixers with the manufacturer's description.
The Behringer Europower Powered Mixer, PMP1680S is a 1600W, 10-channel powered mixer with dual multi-FX processor. This new Behringer Europower Powered Mixer, PMP1680S produces even more power than its predecessors while maintaining a famously low weight and high efficiency. This 10-Channel Powered Mixer employs class-D technology including a new switch-mode power supply, significantly reducing weight and heat. The PMP1680S features eight high-quality built-in mic preamps and 24-bit FX processors and FBQ feedback detection.
