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Using a mixer can be done; but it sure wouldn't be my first choice. What else do you need to mix in? Ans: nothing. So, it's primary use is wasted except for the fact that it can act as a mic preamp. But I prefer to use a real dedicated rack-type mic preamp (Behringer 2200) and mic. I have a dedicated rack-type EQ too; but since I run a high-quality condenser mic I do not need to alter the EQ on the mic. Kinda useless - really. Most high-quality condenser mics need almost NO EQing. Running a poor quality mic will need an EQ; but even then I wouldn't count on any fantastic changes for the better. Your Heil mic should be OK. Always remember the audio rule: crap in; crap out.

A mixer's primary job is to blend many sound sources into a single output. Their EQ and mic preamps are of minimal quality and are best if they do not add to the 'noise floor'. The W2IHY is a unit dedicated for radio use. Not 'studio gear' by any means. But it will work fine. Rack gear is not made for radio. However, you can use it and will have better sonic quality. Behringer gear isn't what I'd call the 'pinnacle of audio quality'; but it will work better than using a mixer or a W2IHY box. But they all will work.

<blockquote data-quote="Robb" data-source="post: 341900" data-attributes="member: 8446">Using a mixer can be done; but it sure wouldn&#039;t be my first choice.&nbsp; What else do you need to mix in?&nbsp; Ans: nothing. So, it&#039;s primary use is wasted except for the fact that it can act as a mic preamp.&nbsp; But I prefer to use a real dedicated rack-type mic preamp (Behringer 2200) and mic.&nbsp; I have a dedicated rack-type EQ too; but since I run a high-quality condenser mic I do not need to alter the EQ on the mic.&nbsp; Kinda useless - really.&nbsp; Most high-quality condenser mics need almost NO EQing.&nbsp; Running a poor quality mic will need an EQ; but even then I wouldn&#039;t count on any fantastic changes for the better.&nbsp; Your Heil mic should be OK.&nbsp; Always remember the audio rule: crap in; crap out.A mixer&#039;s primary job is to blend many sound sources into a single output.&nbsp; Their EQ and mic preamps are of minimal quality and are best if they do not add to the &#039;noise floor&#039;.&nbsp; The W2IHY is a unit dedicated for radio use.&nbsp; Not &#039;studio gear&#039; by any means.&nbsp; But it will work fine.&nbsp; Rack gear is not made for radio.&nbsp; However, you can use it and will have better sonic quality.&nbsp; Behringer gear isn&#039;t what I&#039;d call the &#039;pinnacle of audio quality&#039;; but it will work better than using a mixer or a W2IHY box.&nbsp; But they all will work.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Robb, post: 341900, member: 8446"] Using a mixer can be done; but it sure wouldn't be my first choice. What else do you need to mix in? Ans: nothing. So, it's primary use is wasted except for the fact that it can act as a mic preamp. But I prefer to use a real dedicated rack-type mic preamp (Behringer 2200) and mic. I have a dedicated rack-type EQ too; but since I run a high-quality condenser mic I do not need to alter the EQ on the mic. Kinda useless - really. Most high-quality condenser mics need almost NO EQing. Running a poor quality mic will need an EQ; but even then I wouldn't count on any fantastic changes for the better. Your Heil mic should be OK. Always remember the audio rule: crap in; crap out. A mixer's primary job is to blend many sound sources into a single output. Their EQ and mic preamps are of minimal quality and are best if they do not add to the 'noise floor'. The W2IHY is a unit dedicated for radio use. Not 'studio gear' by any means. But it will work fine. Rack gear is not made for radio. However, you can use it and will have better sonic quality. Behringer gear isn't what I'd call the 'pinnacle of audio quality'; but it will work better than using a mixer or a W2IHY box. But they all will work. [/QUOTE]

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