line mixer?

[paulmapp8306]

no idea where to put this - ive put it in tech as well, but theres some knowledgeable peeps here too.

no idea where to put this at all.

Im struggling to find a suitable "box" for my needs. im looking for a line mixer, as cheep as possible, and ideally taking RCA inputs, though Jacks would be OK I guess for some.

Im looking at patching 4 or 5 sources to a single pair of speakers. currently i have a stereo output of a rack unit on 2xRCA (though I could make that XLR), a stereo output on 2x 1/4" jacks (currently converted to RCA) from a keyboard, a stereo pair from a PC interface on 1/4" jack (again converted to RCA at present), a stereo feed from a minijack on 2xRCA (used for hooking up a laptop/MP3 player/phone etc) and possibly addint a TV audio input (on RCA or HDMI).

I dont need EQ - just a volume for each channel - and could work with mono pairs (id prefer single stereo controls though). I really need a small ish footprint (though a 1u rack unit would work) and the inputs preferably at the rear (as its going on my PC table).

I cant find anything suitable at a reasonable price. I have a 4 way "switcher" which kind of works. Its poor quality and cuts out at times - but the main downside its it only allows one source at a time. thats kind of OK as I can mix 3 via the audio interface (2 channel) but Id rather have the ability to mix whichever sources I want at any time without the bother of turning on the PC (for instance if I wanted to play keys or via the rack to a backing track on an MP3 player).

So - any clues here?

[ecc83]

This
http://www.behringer.com/assets/RX1602_P0206_M_EN.pdf Might be overkill/too expensive for your needs?
Say what else you like about Berries, they do do basic electronics rather well.

However, I found a small mixer, the Wharfedale Ez 16-m for about £35 some years ago. (PMS of all places!)
This has 4 stereo line inputs (8 mono jacks) and two mic/line inputs plus the usual RCA CD/TAPE i/o. What it lacks for the very low cost is Phantom power. The ever useful Berry 802 has a total of 8 line inputs.

You can use RCA to 1/4" jack adaptors, very cheap from cpc.com but I would take the opportunity to rationalize all your ins and outs on jack (and t'were me, convert all outputs to "impedance" balanced)

Dave.

[paulmapp8306]

The Behringer is the one I have as my "a bit too much really but If i have to" option.

i was hoping to get a small desktop 4 stereo kind of thing for £50ish, but it doesnt seem possible. I was looking at HiFi audio mixer rather than propper music ones - however.

Ive found a small 4 channel - which is all jack input as well - but its also £80. Id rather have the Behringer.

[ecc83]

The Behringer is the one I have as my "a bit too much really but If i have to" option.

i was hoping to get a small desktop 4 stereo kind of thing for £50ish, but it doesnt seem possible. I was looking at HiFi audio mixer rather than propper music ones - however.

Ive found a small 4 channel - which is all jack input as well - but its also £80. Id rather have the Behringer.

http://cpc.farnell.com/pro-signal/ps...merch=Featured Products&MER=e-bb45-00001001
They do small mixers as well!

Dave.

[jim_branning]

no idea where to put this - ive put it in tech as well, but theres some knowledgeable peeps here too.

no idea where to put this at all.

Im struggling to find a suitable "box" for my needs. im looking for a line mixer, as cheep as possible, and ideally taking RCA inputs, though Jacks would be OK I guess for some.

Im looking at patching 4 or 5 sources to a single pair of speakers. currently i have a stereo output of a rack unit on 2xRCA (though I could make that XLR), a stereo output on 2x 1/4" jacks (currently converted to RCA) from a keyboard, a stereo pair from a PC interface on 1/4" jack (again converted to RCA at present), a stereo feed from a minijack on 2xRCA (used for hooking up a laptop/MP3 player/phone etc) and possibly addint a TV audio input (on RCA or HDMI).

I dont need EQ - just a volume for each channel - and could work with mono pairs (id prefer single stereo controls though). I really need a small ish footprint (though a 1u rack unit would work) and the inputs preferably at the rear (as its going on my PC table).

I cant find anything suitable at a reasonable price. I have a 4 way "switcher" which kind of works. Its poor quality and cuts out at times - but the main downside its it only allows one source at a time. thats kind of OK as I can mix 3 via the audio interface (2 channel) but Id rather have the ability to mix whichever sources I want at any time without the bother of turning on the PC (for instance if I wanted to play keys or via the rack to a backing track on an MP3 player).

So - any clues here?

Behringer - Xenyx 802 49 quid at thomann, whats wrong with that? you want cheaper?