I have been back in the club scene for some time and this is the mixer that I have been using. Pretty good one and it has Technics quality written all over it. I must say that I am very pleased with the sound and the durability of this mixer. But this mixer has its caveats and one of them is that it is pretty expensive. But anyway, features-wise, according to Panasonic’s website:
Optical Cross Fader
The unique four-channel play mode gives you complete control as you assign tracks to Right/Left Front/Rear.
Four Channel Surround Sound
Reinforced joints help prevent breakage in folding parts.
Twelve Inputs / Seven Outputs
The MZ1200 comes equipped with twelve inputs outputs (Master1/FRONT x 2, Master2/REAR x 1, Headphone x 1, Monitor x 1, Recording x 1, Digital x 1).
Send And Return Effects Loop
Effects controls include level adjustment, send and return, a pre/post switch and individual effect on/off switches for each channel. These effects can be previewed via headphone cueing.
Fader-Start Sync
Using stereo-mini-cord connections to digital turntables, you can trigger the decks to start and stop by operating the connected channel fader or cross fader.
More features
- Each channel has its own 3-band equalizer with -24dB (12dB/oct) attenuation.
- Left/Right Split for independent fader and equalizer control over the left and right stereo channels.
- Separate output to send channel 1 or 2 to the front speakers, and channel 3 or 4 to rear speakers.
- Two digital inputs, one digital output, and reverse selectors for all faders.
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I was offered one of these because I was looking a for a DI box to replace the one that I have. The one I currently have is a Whirlwind as well but the thing is almost twenty years old…no…not twenty. MORE than twenty years old. I have kept it for some time and I wonder if the damn thing works anymore. I have not had the chance to try it out. So Here I am looking for a new DI box just in case I need to do a mobile set-up that is far away from the main house system. I might go for the ART stereo one but until I do, I need a new one. Decisions, decisions.
On a hot day, nothing beats a gin and tonic. Now I am not really an advocate of alcoholic drinks. In fact, I seldom drink alcohol. It is not because I am some teetotaller…quite the opposite in fact. I just do not enjoy it. But there are some that I would take more often than others. One of those is Bombay Sapphire gin. A good gin and tonic will make me feel refreshed and I always enjoy a good one. For the gin? Simple. Bombay Sapphire in the signature blue bottle.
I am actually using these speakers as I type into this blog. They are not too bad and they actually sound pretty good. They are hooked up to optional JBL powered bass-bins (active ones at that) and they do a good job of handling the lower frequencies. These speakers are pretty pricey, that I will admit. But they are pretty well-built and they look like they can take a pounding. However, there re many other powered speakers out there in the market than can give these JBLs a run for their money, and for a cheaper price too. But I must admit, I kind of like them!
A musician was using this in the club that I was spinning at. It looked pretty big and obstrusive. So I decided to do some reasearch on this DI box. It seems that this is the best passie DI bx that money can by. It uses Jensen transformers in it. This DI box is not cheap. It costs about US$199. But I was told that this DI box lasts a long time. I suppose that one has to pay for quality.
I have had this Linksys WRT54GC router for almost 5 years. It is a nice little router and it is still in use. I have used it as a wireless broadband router, as a wireless access point and even as a standalone switch and during that time, it has always performed the job admirably. I can find no reason to replace it with another as I like the routers with antennas, not the ones with the built-in ones. So I suppose I will be using this for a while longer yet.
All DJs and sound technicians need to get a pair of these. I will give one scenario. What happens one day when you have to plug your DJ controller, for example, into a mixing desk that does not have RCA jacks? For that very reason, I had to use mine twice this year alone and I am very lucky that I have a few of these. Always have a pair in your tool-box. They will save your gig, in more ways than one, and in times when you least expect it
Frankly, I am amazed at this Behringer Mixer. This has been the main mixer in the club where I DJ at and this is used by the live band. An excellent clean-sounding, value-for-money mixer that survived all expectations and has been doing so for the past seven years it has been at the pub. And I can attest to that. Specifications of the mixer are:
- 16 XENYX Mic Preamps
- Two stereo input channels with 4-band EQ plus 2 additional stereo input channels with Level and pre-fader Aux controls
- Neo-classic British 3-band EQs with semi-parametric mid band
- Two independent 24-bit stereo FX processors with 100 presets including reverb, chorus, flanger, delay, pitch shifter and various multi-effects
- High-precision 9-band stereo graphic EQ for monitor or main mixes
- FBQ Feedback Detection system
- Peak LEDs, Mute, Main mix and subgroup routing switches, Solo and PFL functions on all channels
- Inserts on each mono channel and main mix for flexible connections to outboard processors
- 4 Subgroup outputs and additional Mono output with sweepable Low Pass filter for subwoofer application
- 4 Aux sends per channel: 2 pre/post fader switchable for monitoring/FX applications, 2 post fader (for internal FX or as external send)
- Balanced Main mix outputs with 1/4 inch jacks and gold-plated XLR connectors, separate Control room, Headphone and stereo Tape outputs
- Solo-In-Place and Pre-Fader-Listen functions plus full-featured Talkback section
- Standby switch mutes all channels during breaks while background music is provided via CD/Tape inputs
- Long-wearing 60 mm logarithmic-taper faders and sealed rotary controls
- Internal auto-ranging power supply (100 – 240 V)
I want to see if Behringer makes smaller mixers. I might need one. Looks like their Eurodesk series needs some serious contemplating by me…
I bought these Sennheiser headphones for my wife. Even though they are Made In China (what isn’t nowadays?) I find that they quality is excellent and the sound, pristine! They were relatively inexpensive and they are lasting well, so far. They are also very comfortable to wear and I see that I might get a pair myself in the near future when my current pair of headphones bites the dust.According to the Sennheiser website, these headphones feature:
- Powerful sound reproduction
- Rich, crisp bass response
- Lightweight and comfortable to wear
- Good attenuation of ambient noise
- Extremely rugged
- High-quality leatherette ear pads
- Gold-plated ¼” (6.3 mm) jack adaptor
- 2-year guarantee
A friend of mine told me to get these cables because according to him, these cables bring out the fullness in music. I can honestly rebut this because I have always believed that there is no magic in the wires. Furthermore, I do happen to use Belden signal cable and they are holding out just as well as these cables from Mogami are. Do not get me wrong. These cables are great…and I do know about the reputation of Mogami. I just happen to already have the signal cables I need!
