Samson MDR6 6-Channel Mixer

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Low noise op-amps. 3-band EQ.

The compact MDR 6 is a 6 input stereo mic/line tabletop mixer in a portable and rugged package. Perfect for a small studio, the MDR 6 features Hard Disc Record mode for recording with a PC.

Features:

6 input stereo mixer

Low noise op-amps

Low impedance circuit design

60mm faders on each channel and mains

3-band EQ on each channel

Hard Disc record mode

4 XLR inputs with mic preamps

Mono out with level control

Dual 5-segment LEDs

Aux send with effects return

Headphone out with level control

Phantom power

In-line power supply

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 516-870-7200
Web: http://www.samsontech.com/contact/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. (24 ratings)
Submitted January 4, 2004 by a customer from surewest.net

"Disappointed."

Overall: 1 out of 5 stars
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I'm already looking for other equipment.
Sound
There's a lot more hiss than I expected in the outputs. While there are supposed to be powered preamps, they are only on the xlr channels, which means I STILL HAD TO USE A DIRECT BOX TO PATCH MY GUITAR INTO THE MIXER THROUGH THE 1/4 INPUTS BEFORE I COULD GET ENOUGH SIGNAL TO SEND TO MY COMPUTER!
Features
The whole reason I bought this unit was the "Hard disk" record mode, which I thought should give me the best signal output to my computer. Wrong again! The hard disk mode goes out through RCA channels, which not only is poorer quality than 1/4" or xlr, but my sound card does not even have RCA inputs, so I can't even use this feature!
Quality
Overall construction is solid.
Value
The price was as high or higher than other multi channel mixers, such as Beringher, which also give effects and occasionally more EQ bands.
Manufacturer Support
Didn't contact them, so I give them a five by default.
The Wow Factor
Doesn't do the job I wanted it to. I have to buy more equipment to interface with the computer, OR SEND IT BACK! Guess which I'll be doing?

Musical Style:

Contemporary worship and home recording
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