Can anyone comment on the lack of a mid EQ? I was dead set on this being my next mixer but now I'm not so sure.

Anyone use one of these?

Cheers.

I have not, but I've gotta say I dig the analog VU's.

Yeah no shit right?! This baby is loaded with connections in back too, but I can't find the pic right now. I believe it has 2 line-ins and 1 phono per channel, XLR, efx in/out, all kinds of good shit.

I think it would rock so hard.

Just look at it, you know it's the shit.

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I saw one for sale @ $250! By the time I got there it was gone.

...just cries out for a booth swathed in crushed velvet and champagne flutes.

You can mix with a 2 band EQ - for example, to cut the mids you'd boost the highs & lows while reducing the gain. To boost the mids you'd cut the highs & lows while increasing the gain.

If I ever get around to collecting mixers, this one is assured a spot, along with the PMC37.

Yes I have one.

Thats a PMC 46 mk2 in your picture which is the one I have. Slightly different to the 46 mk1. Not sure if you are thinking about the mk1 or mk2?

I get around the lack of mid by using seperate EQ units for each source:


Thats not to say the eq is bad on it- far from it- its awesome. Really strong cut on them, and very smooth. if you want to tweak the mid, then cut the bass and give it a little gain, but believe me, you really won't need to very often. The crossover points on the eq are set really well....

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Yeah no shit right?! This baby is loaded with connections in back too, but I can't find the pic right now. I believe it has 2 line-ins and 1 phono per channel, XLR, efx in/out, all kinds of good shit.

-2 line in & 1 phono input per channel (3 way switch on each channel for input selector)
-2 mic channels
-Send/rcv, with each channel having a dedicated switch to send or not.
-Master output and submaster output (with option of outputting cue or booth) each with indivicual pan and level.
-PA (XLR) outs, line out, submaster out.
-A sub enhance filter (switchable) on the master output.
-LED meter for the cue
-Adjustable cross fader curve (not just a 3 stage switch, but a rotary knob to set exactly how much)
-Rotary cue selector and a few other bits and pieces.

It is also exceptionally well made in japan back in the day (by hand IIRC), built like a tank, and is sealed under the faceplate, so no dust will get inside. Open up the thing and you will see what I mean. It feels solid.

The curve on the channels is wonderfully set- very smooth mixes.

In short, its the best mixer I have ever used- and I have used pretty much every Dj mixer out there in a professional capacity- which is exactly why I bought it...

Last edited by Freak on Sep-25-2008 at 14:07

that's quite the setup you have there. Now i need to change my underpants.

I think you sold me Freak. Give me one of these older sexy rotary mixers over any of the new shit that's around.

Did you buy yours new? What should I expect to pay used?

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Originally posted by Freak Yes I have one. Thats a PMC 46 mk2 in your picture which is the one I have. Slightly different to the 46 mk1. Not sure if you are thinking about the mk1 or mk2? I get around the lack of mid by using seperate EQ units for each source: Thats not to say the eq is bad on it- far from it- its awesome. Really strong cut on them, and very smooth. if you want to tweak the mid, then cut the bass and give it a little gain, but believe me, you really won't need to very often. The crossover points on the eq are set really well.... -2 line in & 1 phono input per channel (3 way switch on each channel for input selector) -2 mic channels -Send/rcv, with each channel having a dedicated switch to send or not. -Master output and submaster output (with option of outputting cue or booth) each with indivicual pan and level. -PA (XLR) outs, line out, submaster out. -A sub enhance filter (switchable) on the master output. -LED meter for the cue -Adjustable cross fader curve (not just a 3 stage switch, but a rotary knob to set exactly how much) -Rotary cue selector and a few other bits and pieces. It is also exceptionally well made in japan back in the day (by hand IIRC), built like a tank, and is sealed under the faceplate, so no dust will get inside. Open up the thing and you will see what I mean. It feels solid. The curve on the channels is wonderfully set- very smooth mixes. In short, its the best mixer I have ever used- and I have used pretty much every Dj mixer out there in a professional capacity- which is exactly why I bought it...

Freak you are so fucking oldschool - well impressive. I'm a vestax (japanese made) user too and was going to go for the 46 until I spent 3 years looking for my current one....

I cannot believe you have the intimidation kills - I used to have the Don II, and the Blue before that.

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Originally posted by DJ RANN Freak you are so fucking oldschool - well impressive. I'm a vestax (japanese made) user too and was going to go for the 46 until I spent 3 years looking for my current one.... I cannot believe you have the intimidation kills - I used to have the Don II, and the Blue before that.

Cheers boss

Took a LOT of searching & patience to turn up three sets of intimidation rotarys.
I have 2 sets of the instant kills lying around too, and I had a chrome don and a blue also

Old skool indeed

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Originally posted by Freak Cheers boss Took a LOT of searching & patience to turn up three sets of intimidation rotarys. I have 2 sets of the instant kills lying around too, and I had a chrome don and a blue also Old skool indeed

I've only ever seen them once before - it's probably easier to buy rocking horse shit.

Maybe you've read this before but if not it's quite interesting...
(scroll down to the really long post...)

http://www.futureproducers.com/foru...read.php?t=1752