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[Aaron Maurer]

I have been getting more and more needs for events that have a speaker/announcer(s) and background music. The smallest console I have is 24 channels which is not an issue setting up to do these events although overkill the problem is some of these smaller functions are overlapping bigger events. This ties up resources and labor and hence why I am looking for a small 4-6 channel mixer. Looking at a rack mixer that is a cost effective approach as it is limited events and can be a small easy to use device that would supply signal to powered speakers. Is the Shure Scm268 an option or should I be looking for something a bit more flexible?  Again it's 1-2 mics for announcements and background music into powered speakers. I have done this using direct boxes and worked well in the last pinch. I just have no use for a console less than 24 channels now or in the future.

[Seth Albaum]

I have been getting more and more needs for events that have a speaker/announcer(s) and background music. The smallest console I have is 24 channels which is not an issue setting up to do these events although overkill the problem is some of these smaller functions are overlapping bigger events. This ties up resources and labor and hence why I am looking for a small 4-6 channel mixer. Looking at a rack mixer that is a cost effective approach as it is limited events and can be a small easy to use device that would supply signal to powered speakers. Is the Shure Scm268 an option or should I be looking for something a bit more flexible?  Again it's 1-2 mics for announcements and background music into powered speakers. I have done this using direct boxes and worked well in the last pinch. I just have no use for a console less than 24 channels now or in the future.

I've been surprised at the quality of the Allen & Heath Zed 10 for the price. It's what I use in those situations. (I do not use the built-in efx, though they're a bit better than Mackie's baked-in efx)

[Dave Pluke]

...I am looking for a small 4-6 channel mixer. Looking at a rack mixer that is a cost effective approach as it is limited events and can be a small easy to use device that would supply signal to powered speakers. Is the Shure Scm268 an option or should I be looking for something a bit more flexible?

The Soundcraft Ui series is pretty darn affordable.  Plus, the built-in WiFi can help in those situations where the Client doesn't want to see a console in the middle of their event.

Dave

[Mike Pyle]

For a 1u rack mixer my low budget choice is the ART MX622:

http://artproaudio.com/mixers/product/mx622/

My higher budget choice would be the APB Dynasonics Prospec 1U4MS, which has full cueing capabilty:

http://apbdynasonics.com/downloads/ProSpec/ProSpec-1U-2015-NEW-ADDRESS-022715.pdf

There are choices in between from Whirlwind and others.

[Ned Ward]

I was going to suggest a used Rane, but Mike's suggestion of the ART MX622 at the MSRP of $149.99 makes sense for low budget brand new.

[Paul Kerber]

Ashly 308 or 508. Have both and they've been rock solid for years

[Seth Albaum]

The Soundcraft Ui series is pretty darn affordable.  Plus, the built-in WiFi can help in those situations where the Client doesn't want to see a console in the middle of their event.

Dave

I use a Soundcraft Ui 16 as well. I love not needing a snake. I have it in a road case with a Furman that I place near the band / hide behind something / etc. Be aware that some of the presets will raise the noise floor unacceptably high, but that you also don't have to use all the presets.

[William Schnake]

I have been getting more and more needs for events that have a speaker/announcer(s) and background music. The smallest console I have is 24 channels which is not an issue setting up to do these events although overkill the problem is some of these smaller functions are overlapping bigger events.

Aaron, for events like this we roll in one rack that has everything I need.  It is loaded with an X32r Rack, 4 wireless, CD player and drawer for batteries.  I know that the X32r has more channels than you need, but it also doubles as a small club mixer for bands.  Anyway, it seems to work for us and you would be surprised at how ofter we use this little $900 piece of equipment.

Bill

[Aaron Maurer]

Bill

This has crossed my mind and is a perfect configuration the way you have it setup. I currently have a wireless rack setup and four spaces empty.

[William Schnake]

Bill

This has crossed my mind and is a perfect configuration the way you have it setup. I currently have a wireless rack setup and four spaces empty.

Aaron might be time to fill them up and have one to spare.

Bill

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