How to choose a mixer

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How to choose a mixer

There are two types of mixers: "powered mixers" with built-in power amplifier and "analog mixers" without a built-in amplifier.

Analog mixers

[Merit]
Because There is no amplifier, and it can be used together with a relatively light power amplifier with your preferred outputs.
[Disadvantage]
Inorder to make the speaker sound, it is necessary to prepare "power amplifier + speaker" or "powered speaker".

Powered mixers

[Merit]
Since the amplifier is built in, less equipment is needed.
[Demerit]
The amplifier output also increases in proportion to the number of channels.
Example): A large amplifier cannot be used with a mixer with few channels
You cannot use a processor (such as a feedback suppressor) connected between the mixer and amplifier (except for some models).

How to choose a mixer

What and how many instruments, etc. are going to be connected?

How many microphones do you use?

Microphones are usually connected to the XLR jacks.
It is no exaggeration to say that the size of the mixer is determined by the number of microphones.
* Some products, such as CLASSIC PRO / KOK500 and KOK1000 , have phone terminal microphone inputs.

How many stereo inputs do you need?

Equipment with stereo output, such as keyboards, is connected to the phone jack of the stereo channel.

Should I have a built-in effector?

You can apply effects such as reverb and delay. If you want to use the effect simply, the built-in effector is enough. The advantage of the built-in effector is that you do not need to have an external effector. On the contrary, many built-in effectors are often adjusted with one knob, and fine adjustment cannot be made.

How many external outputs do you need for floor monitors, external effectors, etc.?

Floor monitor speakers for performer use output terminals other than the main output. The mixer has external outputs such as “AUX SEND”, “EFFECT SEND”, “MONITOR OUT”, “GROUP OUT”, and “SUB OUT” in addition to the main output terminals.