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    *A*M802???
    
    Is it new? I thought Yamaha made a KM802...
    
    Edd

    I don't know if it's new or not.  This one has been sitting in 
    Rice for 4 months...  It's definately an AM802...there is also
    a less-cool AM602.  
    
    At anyrate, will it do for MIDI Rack Puke Basement Studios ??
    
    :)

I would personally be leary of the 2 band EQ. I own a Yamaha MC1202
(see description in note 12.623). It has a three band EQ, with 
a quasi parametric MID band. That level of eq is not bad, but I have found
that using a system with three band, parametric on each band is even much 
better. My point is that you might find two band limiting before too long.
I consider it very boarder-line.

The next thing I would question is the lack of XLR inputs. Do you want
to use microphones? If so, the lack of XRL inputs will be a pain, unless
you use the cheapest hi-impedence mics. My opinion is that anything without
XLR inputs is either a toy, or a keyboard mixer.

Sounds like it has plenty of effects. Stereo loop capability might be nice,
but I personally haven't found it to be too useful. Depends on how fancy
your outbound gear is.

How about meters. I prefer real VU meters. Meters of some type are an absolute
necessity for recording.

It sounds real compact. How important is that to you?

My guess is that it will work for you, but you might want to shop around a
bit to see what else is available in that price range. You can probably find
a used MC802 for about that price, and I think it has more useful features.
Peavy also makes some small mixers in that price range.

Just my opinion. I haven't seen or used the AM802. I'm just basing this
on the specs you listed.
 
Good hunting,
Rick

    Excellent feedback dude !
    
    Like, Thanks !
    
    Tell me, will my little impedance matching transformers and junk like
    that work for the mics ?   I use SM58's and EV PL88's and I have a
    whole slew of adapters and funny cords.  I also has two outboard 
    EQ's (parametric and graphic) that I'd use with the mixer, plus the
    5 band stereo EQ on the MT100 II.
    
    The thing that caught my eye on this mixer is that it's small, matches
    my MT100 II 4 track, and the dealer said he'd trade me even-steven for
    my gigging board (the St112 in 12.close_to_last)...Else he wants $450
    for the AM802.  
    
    BTW - It's advertised as being a keyboard mixer "Also GREAT for home
    recording" which is what I'm after.
    
    jc (Someday I wanna trade my SM58 for a Sennheuser ;)

Yeah, sure you adapters will work. I myself have 6 of them! If you already 
have some that will help. But, if you had to buy them, at ~$12 a pop
(the radio shack variety (least $)), then it starts to add cost to the mixer.
The thing that used to bother me was this 4 inch cable transformer connector,
hanging out of a 1/4" connection. I always worried that I'd trip over
a cable, and break my recorder(plastic X15). It might be livable if you
only hook up one or two at at time, and are careful.
Direct XLR is better both mechanically and electrically.


I looked back at 12.697 (the board you are selling). I think you are trading
away some useful features for portability. If you swap it, you are taking
a $ beating. On the other hand, mixing boards aren't moving well right now.
I have had almost no interest in my MC1202.

I probably wouldn't make the trade myself, unless I was able to end up with
a few bucks in my pocket as a result of the transaction. But, then nobody
knows better than you what your needs/wants are.

Whatever you end up doin, hope it works out.

    Thanks Rick. 
    
    I was thinking I might have to make the guy throw in an anvil-type
    case for the mixer or something to make it seem like a better deal
    for me...  I'm probably going to talk to him tomorrow and will
    let you know what happens on Monday !
    
    Asta,
    
    jc