What has 4+ XLR inputs, 4+ XLR outputs, and remote control?

robbmasters · Post by **robbmasters** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:40 am

No, it's not a riddle.

I'm looking for a device that will enable some simple routing of mic signals in a live context. Really all I need to be able to do is turn mics on and off remotely.

A laptop, a suitable audio interface and Live could obviously do it. But I don't want to introduce that sort of latency into the audio signal.

So something like an XLR patchbay (or even a suitable mixer) with "scenes" that can be recalled by MIDI would be perfect.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Robb

oblique strategies · Post by **oblique strategies** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 3:51 pm

Not sure if you are near the mics, or if they are remote from you.

Are they wired or wireless mics?

Maybe these Hosa items:

found here:
http://www.amazon.com/HOSA-MICROPHONE-O ... B000068O3O

Maybe there are some DIs that have on/off or engage switches that might work.

Maybe an XLR patchbay with normal/un-normal switches per channel?

Check the Rane website, they specialize in things like this.

sweetjesus · Post by **sweetjesus** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:07 pm

RME Fireface 800

the mixing software is a little more robust than most audio interface mixing software.

robbmasters · Post by **robbmasters** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:19 pm

Yeah, the mics will be remote - and ideally we'd like to switch all of them together. But sometimes the simplest solution is the best. I'll have a look at Rane's site though, thanks.

Fireface is an interesting option. I had wondered whether we'd be able to do something with direct monitoring on an audio interface. (I assume it would need to have a PC connected?)

Sales Dude McBoob · Post by **Sales Dude McBoob** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:38 pm

Doing something software/hardware based with an RME interface and perhaps a Tranzport would be the best way to go.

The only other option would be to look into installed sound gear. Restaurants and businesses often have installed systems that can have mixers with XLR I/O that can be controlled with wireless remotes. Here's one from Allen & Heath:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5 ... r_for.html

The thing is though, this stuff was designed for installs, so you would have to rig something together for your own purposes.

sweetjesus · Post by **sweetjesus** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:52 pm

Yamaha O2R, O1V have preset modes which u can recall fader setups on demand

Behringer DDX3216 should have something similar too

robbmasters · Post by **robbmasters** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 12:14 am

Thanks for the suggestion. Know someone who knows someone who does installations, so will see if I can pick their brains...

Will check out those mixers too...

Cheers,

Robb

Johnisfaster · Post by **Johnisfaster** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 12:06 am

"a couch potato with a patch bay in his mouth and a presonus firepod up his ass"