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Creative Corner => Filmmakers' Workshop => Topic started by: matt35mm on March 17, 2004, 08:17:26 AM

Title: Mixer
Post by: matt35mm on March 17, 2004, 08:17:26 AM
So, I've figured out that I need an audio mixer.  I've been looking at this one (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040316210607024054247025295708/g=home/search/detail/base_id/104861).

However, I'm mostly interested in the pre-amplification part of it.  I'm recording straight into the DV camera, but the Total Harmonic Distortion, I guess it is, is too much.  Basically, there is too much hiss.  I need a pre-amp with a low hiss to send a stronger signal to the DV cam, which is more acceptable for me.

Should I get a pre-amp, or just get that mixer?  I don't really want to spend more than $100 on this, and that mixer is $99.99.  I only have one microphone, although I suppose it is possible that someday I would want to actually mix several sources together... but for now I mainly need the pre-amp.  Any thoughts as to what I should get?