Mixer/Amp

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Jamin Lynch

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I need a small inexpensive mixer/amp for low volume background music. They just want something simple to hook an iPod into. There needs to be 1-2 inputs with 2 outputs (or zones). I need to be able to control the volume in each zone separetly.



I was looking at the Crown 280MA, but it's 8 inputs and over $500. Does anyone have a suggestion?



Thanks
 
Re: Mixer/Amp

I know I'll get knocked for this... but I've been using a (cough) behringer 1002b mixer in several school installation situations.



It's $99 bucks, has rack ears, and 6 channels. Stereo, Left/Right output. It also has 2 other (labeled monitor and effect) busses, so you could in theory have 4 zones.



In cases where I have a shared stage between a gym and a multipurpose room on the other side -- the pan left/right allows the ability to designate any input to either 'zone.'



I also have been using xti1000 amps in these situations. All the dsp you could possibly want, dirt cheap, and the big selling point.... password protected setup. You can get full 3 year no fault warranty refurbs for $269 including shipping.



Total cost, $369





sounds like maybe what you are looking for?
 
Re: Mixer/Amp

Mike Caldwell wrote on Mon said:
Does the zone volume need to be controlled in each zone or just at the mixer amp. 70 volt system or direct.
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No controllers in each zone. Volume will be controlled at the M/A. It can be 70v or direct. Prefer direct. There's only 4 speakers total.



The set up is to have low background music in the hallways of a small office. 2 speakers in the front hallway and 2 in the back hallway...that will be the 2 zones. The M/A will be located at the front reception desk. So need to keep it small, simple, easy to use.
 
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If you want to go REALLY basic and limited get a simple stereo power amp and plug the stereo output of the I Pod directly into the amp. Granted one zone would the right channel and the other zone left, for back ground music probably not a big deal......unless you listen to a lot of Beatles ''stereoized'' mono recordings!!!!



The I-Pod would the drive most amps to plenty of level for back ground. You could always add a small mixer later for paging inputs etc. later one.



 
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