Looking for a Small Keyboard Mixer

[Mike Kent]

I use and recommend the YAMAHA MG06X as a good choice. The MG06 is the same without effects.

The Mackie is probably fine, too. Only slight differences of features between the 2.

I prefer the convenience of the all 1/4 inch inputs on the Yamaha. But if I was running backing tracks or softsynth from a phone/tablet, the 1/8" on the Mackie might be useful.

Mike.

[dbk]

I'm a Key Largo fan and use it with (2) stereo sources (mojo61, electro).

It's small and packs tight for fly dates and super simple to use.

I attached it to a pedaltrain nano pedal board with an eventide power supply underneath.

I love the independent FOH and monitor outputs. The sound folks seem to like it too.

 

... attempting a link to some pics : https://photos.app.goo.gl/FWF85bWRVXXxa9HF9

 

Dave

[kenheeter]

I had a Key Largo and it was great but not flexible enough for me. I now use the Behringer ( I know, I know.. ) XAIR 12. It works flawlessly and allows stereo balanced to house, tons of ins and eq options and I can receive a monitor feed and use my powered speakers as vocal monitors as well as keyboard. It drives my wired IEMs. It works really well and I've done tons of shows with it. Small footprint, no wall wart, iPad or Android or laptop control. I can set up inputs for all of my various keyboards and then just take whichever to the gig and plug into the inputs that I set up at home. Dave, no 3.5mm input but I use an adapter cable from my iPad to the mixer and it has worked very well. I chose an angled 3.5mm plug which seems safer on stage. This solution is not for everyone but it is the best setup I've ever had. Good luck, I hope you find what you need.

[Groove On]

Small Keyboard Mixer

Been using 2x Yamaha MG06X mixers for 3 years. A very portable and flexible setup, though as was pointed out, extra wall warts to deal with; but it all fits neatly into an easy to carry hard pistol case. I will eventually pickup a Key Largo; but that double MX06X mixer set is like a Swiss army knife and has a saved my butt on more than a few occasions.

 

My favorite stereo breakout cable for 3.5mm.

Very sturdy connectors on both ends, with a satisfying "click" when you plug in the 3.5mm end. Some bonuses: visually - it's clear on the mixer board what it's doing, it puts the strain/weight on the mixer; not the fragile 3.5mm jack of the device ... and most importantly NO RCA jacks! I bought several of these a 3 years ago and they have not failed. https://hosatech.com/products/analog-audio/stereo-breakouts/hosa-breakouts/ypp-136/