BigBobby
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I have been using Fruity Loops for about 6 months now and I'm ready to start doing this more serious. I have a mixer and monitor eyed, but I want to know if they are good. The mixer is a Behringer MX9000 and the monitor is a Behringer Truth. Anybody used either of these before? And also, what else would I need to set up? |
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wailingalleycat
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Hi,
id always advise people against buying behringer unless you know what you are doing electronically, you may get one that works well for years, but more often than not you get one that breaks down due to the cheap components and manufacturing.
Monitors in that price range i would look at offerings from Yamaha, KRK, Samson etc.
Mixers in that range are harder to come by, again look at yamaha, and mackie if you can stretch, its definately worth spending a little extra on a mixer that will last you a few years. also get one with a few more channels than you expect to use.
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amitpbarde
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hello all!
It's nice to be back after such a long time!!!! 
Well now to answer your question. I've used both the pieces of Behringer equipment you have mentioned.
The MX9000 - Not so good. But i guess you get what you pay for. The console has too much "self - noise" and getting parts to be serviced seems to be a problem. The one i used worked for about 2 - 3 years and then had to thrown out (literally!!!). So i wouldn't really waste money buying it.
As for the Truths....totally hated the way they sounded. I think these are good monitors to have cilents listen to the mix. Personally, they seem to be too "boomy"
They are a horrible pair to be mixing on. Try and get something better....like the KRKs which have been suggested. The KRKs Roket series is quite good.
So all in all...look for alternatives to Behringer!!!
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Sun Aug 26, 2007 8:37 am |
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Calipso
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Yeah same as above. On the subject of monitors, don't be spending little money on these. Make an investment on these. These here are the most important thing to you.
I highly recommend the m-audio bx8s if you can stretch to that. I got these a year ago, and the sound quality and precision is amazing for the price paid. They sound absolutely great! |
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Sun Aug 26, 2007 8:47 am |
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BigBobby
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All right, so the Behringer brand itself just ain't no good. Thanks! |
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Sun Aug 26, 2007 12:54 pm |
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BigBobby
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Actually, the website I'm using only has Yamaha and Mackie mixers for live performaces, or either it's only a 4 channel mixer. What website do you guys use? |
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conquistadore
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What about maybe looking around for a good second hand mixer..that way you could probably get something thats better sounding and more sturdy that would fit into your budget.
Also..do you really need a mixer? What are you planning to record on? You could probably go the software way and use an interface/controller and spend all the extra funds (that you save from not buying a mixer) on a good pair of monitors.
And the KRKs/Yamahas arent too bad to start with. But as that old saying goes - its all in your ears. You could get a great mix from a not so great pair of monitors (I dont mean a pir of Sony Hi-Fis!) too - you just need to understand your monitors and trust your judgment and experiment. |
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Sun Aug 26, 2007 2:32 pm |
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BigBobby
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To be honest, I'm not really sure if I need a controller or a mixer. I figured a mixer so I could hook up a mic, keyboard, guitars and so on. I went to Sam Ash to get some advice, but those guys were into making money, not really what's in my best interest. I think for the monitors I'm going to go with the M-Audio bx8. |
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Sun Aug 26, 2007 2:54 pm |
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amitpbarde
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Well since you're using frooty loops, i assume you're primarily into electronic music production. So buying a mixer probably wouldn't make sense. I guess you'd be better off buying something like the Firewire410 or the MOTU Ultrlite.(There are other options you could explore)
I guess it should serve your purpose of being able to record instruments, vocals etc quite well.
And far as the monitors go, you could aslo have a look at the Yamaha's MSP series. I haven't heard the BX8s so wouldn't be able to comment on their quality. But, if you've managed to listen to them and like the sound then nothing like it! |
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