I want to get a tablet and router for my Pro1. I guess I need an IPAD but which one do you all prefer? Also,do they make a rack mount router and if so,which one do you prefer? Thanks.
Tablet and router
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Re: Tablet and router
I use the iPad mini. I like the feel of it in my hand versus the regular size iPad but yet it is still big enough to control what I want...which is quick volume adjustments, EQ, and setting monitors from stage. The Mixtender does a good job but there are still things that you have to do at the console that aren't available on the iPad. I work one venue that I have to do complete remote mixing and although I'd rather be standing at the console, I can mix everything on it once set up. The iPhone PalmMix is OK put I have not given it to any musicians and tried it. Played with it myself and found it a little lacking for my taste.
I have a small Netgear router that I leave in the doghouse. Rackmount routers are available but they are usually 16 to 24 port models and therefore more expensive. Cisco makes the SG series that alot of folks like as Cisco is pretty much the standard for business grade switches. For my purposes (as I don't rely heavily on it's use) the cheaper routers work fine.
Good luck.
I use the iPad mini. I like the feel of it in my hand versus the regular size iPad but yet it is still big enough to control what I want...which is quick volume adjustments, EQ, and setting monitors from stage. The Mixtender does a good job but there are still things that you have to do at the console that aren't available on the iPad. I work one venue that I have to do complete remote mixing and although I'd rather be standing at the console, I can mix everything on it once set up. The iPhone PalmMix is OK put I have not given it to any musicians and tried it. Played with it myself and found it a little lacking for my taste.
I have a small Netgear router that I leave in the doghouse. Rackmount routers are available but they are usually 16 to 24 port models and therefore more expensive. Cisco makes the SG series that alot of folks like as Cisco is pretty much the standard for business grade switches. For my purposes (as I don't rely heavily on it's use) the cheaper routers work fine.
Good luck.
Re: Tablet and router
Randy,
It sounds like you really need a tablet and an "access point". Unless there is going to be some integration to the WWW or other system complexities, a "router" is really not needed. This being said, most of what people call "routers" have access points inside. I use a ENS500ext access point and have had flawless coverage in the middle of 60k+. It is only 5Ghz though, no 2.4Ghz, but that is not an issue for the apple product line.
http://www.amazon.com/EnGenius-Tech...1425825363&sr=8-1&keywords=engenius+ens500ext
Randy,
It sounds like you really need a tablet and an "access point". Unless there is going to be some integration to the WWW or other system complexities, a "router" is really not needed. This being said, most of what people call "routers" have access points inside. I use a ENS500ext access point and have had flawless coverage in the middle of 60k+. It is only 5Ghz though, no 2.4Ghz, but that is not an issue for the apple product line.
http://www.amazon.com/EnGenius-Tech...1425825363&sr=8-1&keywords=engenius+ens500ext
Re: Tablet and router
OK,I got the IPAD mini and downloaded the Mixtender 2 app.Do you have to be registered to buy from Amazon to get the access point?
OK,I got the IPAD mini and downloaded the Mixtender 2 app.Do you have to be registered to buy from Amazon to get the access point?
Re: Tablet and router
Look on Newegg.com to see if they have any refurbished units. Even if not, their prices are good and it's a good company.
Look on Newegg.com to see if they have any refurbished units. Even if not, their prices are good and it's a good company.