Question about Microphones/Mixing Board

[zagman76]

This isn't really a internet radio / podcast question - more of an equipment question.

At work, we have been asked to set up a simple PA / small conference center for about 50 people, and about 4-8 speakers. They want each person who is speaking to have their own mic which feeds into the PA/Speaker system. Does anyone have any recommendations / links for a relatively inexpensive system? My first thought was a small 4-8 port mixing board and either wired / wireless mics. Since I am a computer guy, I have no idea about audio setups.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

[JoeyDVDZ]

I have a 6 channel numark mix board that I use when I DJ, and it works fine with mics and/or any other audio sources. Wireless works just fine with it as well. Jack your mix board out to your PA amp & speaker system, and you're pretty good to go.

[bobdole]

ALright here is what I use at work for PA stuff
Mic:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=168246&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation
Very good lots of power and rarely feedback.

Board:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=167782&is=REG&addedTroughType=search
Mackie are the best and you should get phantom power for the mics.

You'll also need a amp and speakers those you'll have to shop around and just find a good price. Good link for audio equipment:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=RootPage.jsp&A=FetchChildren&Q=&ci=12154

[Garm]

Powered speakers, these sound great and the amp is built in

www.jblpro.com/eong2/eon15g2.htm

[houdini]

Mics you can't go wrong w/ Shure brand. You'll probably just need a set of dynamics style. About 100 bucks each X 8

Three prong mic cords. Price for these will have to do with length. Longer = more expensive. Don't go over 100 feet w/ out a direct box to keep the signal hot.

You can get decent 8-12 channel mixers w/ phantom power built in (if need be, but since you'll be runing dynamic mics you won't need it). Cords cost goes by length.


Mix board: Mackie is great pro gear, but your having meetings not recording best selling albums. Alesis brand is nice and decent cost. I used to have mackie and loved it, but like I said you just are doing a set up for speakers. 8 Channel at leaset since you mentioned you have to have 8 speakers at once. I'd recommend your best bet getting a 12 "just in case" and you can make a nice pannel of people for discussion that way.

Amps PA can be different wat set ups. You'd have to bring me a choice to figure that one out.

If possible have the control/mixboard set up infront of the speaker system somewhere so you can make adjustments on the spot. Like at the back of the room opposite stage front.

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[BusyChild04]

Board:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=167782&is=REG&addedTroughType=search
Mackie are the best and you should get phantom power for the mics.

I second that. I couldn't agree more. The life of the faders last longer than those of the Euroracks (even though they are still good and cheaper in $). But as houdini said, mackies are mostly for pro audio recording and live mixing. Eurorack by Berhinger is good. I have a DJ mixer by them and the fader quality and over sound is good. Not the best. But good. Havnt really worked with Alesis but give it a shot. Go to a Guitar Center and ask PA specialist.