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Anyone own the Vestax PMC-46?
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| epdarks |
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. |
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| david.michael |
| I have not, but I've gotta say I dig the analog VU's. |
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| epdarks |
| Yeah no 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 . |
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| Lunar Phase 7 |
I think it would rock so hard.
Just look at it, you know it's the . |
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| epdarks |
| I saw one for sale @ $250! By the time I got there it was gone. |
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| Dzokayi |
...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. |
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| 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....
| quote: | | Yeah no 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 . |
-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... |
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| Stassi |
| that's quite the setup you have there. Now i need to change my underpants. |
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| epdarks |
I think you sold me Freak. Give me one of these older sexy rotary mixers over any of the new that's around.
Did you buy yours new? What should I expect to pay used? |
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| DJ RANN |
| quote: | 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 ing 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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| Freak |
| quote: | Originally posted by DJ RANN
Freak you are so ing 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 :D |
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| DJ RANN |
| quote: | 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 :D |
I've only ever seen them once before - it's probably easier to buy rocking horse .
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 |
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