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Acive or passive, powered or unpowered mixers. Which is best?

What are they?

Non-Powered mixers are just mixers - that's it. They need to be connected to either a PA amplifier or directly to powered speakers.

Powered mixers have an amplifier built in to them. This mixer is then plugged directly into the main PA speakers.
 

What should we get?


There is no straight answer to this as both choices are perfectly OK. However the benefits/disadvantages are:
 

  Pros Cons

Non Powered
(Passive)

  • More flexibility in the power amp choice
  • Less cost if upgrading
  • Cheaper repairs
  • None
Powered
(Active)
  • Simplicity
  • Precludes the use of a snake if the mixer is placed at the back of a hall.

LD Systems 400W PA Package with 8 channel mixer & powered 12 inch speakers

This package is ideal for bands playing in smaller venues. The mixer is compact and versatile with loads of effects that will keep you up to date for years to come. Neodymium speakers give weight saving and extra power capabilities to the active 12" speakers.  The speaker stands are designed with pneumatic suspension for safety and durability allowing the speakers to be lowered slowly and safely. Please note that the active speakers need to be plugged into the mains as well as the mixing desk.You can connect a CD player, iPod or laptop to these systems.

  • 1 x LD Systems 8 channel mixer

  • 2 x LD Systems 160w + 70w 12" active speakers

  • 2 x LDP12B carry bags for speakers

  • 2 x KM6F2PM XLR to jack 6m cables

  • 2 x SPS56B air cushioned speaker stands

  • Includes VAT

OUR PRICE

£717.5 inc VAT

LD Systems 600W PA Package with powered mixer & 12 inch speakers

Perfect for bands playing in slightly larger halls, pubs & clubs, this 600 watt package is easy to set up and carry around. The mixer is compact and versatile with loads of effects.  The speaker stands are designed with pneumatic suspension for safety and durability allowing the speakers to be lowered slowly and safely. The power amp is built into the mixing desk so the speakers are lighter than powered speakers, and there are less wires to trail around as these speakers do not need to be plugged into the mains.

  • 1 x LD Systems 12 channel mixer with integrated DSP effects processor and power amplifier The power mixer has a total of eight (8) input channels: 4 MIC inputs (mono) and 4 line inputs (stereo).

  • 2 x LD Systems 12" speakers

  • 2 x LDP12B carry bags for speakers

  • 2 x KM6F2PM XLR to jack 6m cables

  • 2 x SPS56B air cushioned speaker stands

  • Includes VAT

OUR PRICE

£845.62 inc VAT

 
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