Hey guys and gals,
I'm finalizing the setup of my new OMB rig. I have a Shure Mic, Roland EXR-3, and guitar to connect through my Logitech Z-5500 speaker system. Many of you have suggested that I need "reverb" for my audio so Don Mason suggested the Behringer UB1204FX mixer. Okay, it is being delivered next week, and I'm going to admit that I know NOTHING about mixing sounds, so I looked at the manual and see that the "reverb" effects are on one set of controls so my question is this:
How can I add the "reverb" to just my vocal part and not have it affecting my keyboard or guitar sounds?
Thanks,
Charlie

I know NOTHING about mixing sounds, so I looked at the manual and see that the "reverb" effects are on one set of controls so my question is this:
How can I add the "reverb" to just my vocal part and not have it affecting my keyboard or guitar sounds?
Thanks,

Charlie, I am not familair with your mixer but most mixers have a effects control on each chanel. in your ase that would be reverb, add as you wish.

Once you get use to using a mixer, it's hard to do without one.

John C.

PS, A guitar going through a PA system normally leaves a lot to be desired, they never sound like a guitar amp. Let us know how the guitar sound going through your X5500.

Thanks, John,
Believe it or not, I got on Behringer's site and they have a section where you can submit an FAQ so I submitted my question. Voila! They responded right back and told me that all I have to do is turn up the FX knob on the mic input and turn it down on all the other inputs! It is that easy! I'm really glad that I bought the Behringer now... they have awesome service after the sale.
Thanks again, John. I'll let you know how the guitar sounds through this system.
Charlie

[This message has been edited by Charlie71 (edited 08-19-2005).]

Charlie,
Do you know that Behringer just came out with 2 new models that are smaller and more compact then the UB1204FX? There is now a $79.00 model called the UB1002FX with 2 mic preamps and 4 more stereo channels and a $99.00 model called the UB1202 with 4 mic preamps and 4 stereo channels. Both units are smaller in size compared to the UB1204FX which sells for $149.00. These two new mixers are amazing at this price point.
George Kaye
Kaye's Music Scene
Reseda, California

John ir right...an electric guitar plugged straight into a mixing board, even one with effects, usually gets disappointing results. An acoustic with a built in pre-amp is often acceptable.

For an electric, either come out of the line out of a small guitar amplifier, or use a device like a guitar Sans Amp. I even use a Sans Amp preamp on jobs, so I can eliminate carrying another piece of equipment. It's not ideal, but when you get old, you make compromises.

For recording, a line out or pre-amp is a must.

Good luck!

Russ

Thank you, George and Russ,
George: I found the new mixers and changed my order last week. I am getting the UB1002FX mainly because of the price AND I don't need more than 10 inputs.
Russ: I have a Peavey Guitar amp to run the guitar through and then I plan to capture the line out to the mixer as you suggested. Appreciatively,
Charlie