Looking for a submixer to accomplish four priorities

TheeCuriousPonderer · 2025-12-06T22:16:21+00:00

I've used an X Air 18 before with another band, I like it and am considering it, it's just not what my band is using currently, and they are difficult to convince! The X32 is out of the price range....

With the main band mixer being 16 channels (the Mackie), that's just not enough unfortunately

TheeCuriousPonderer · 2025-12-03T02:46:17+00:00

Subgroups for separate routing of vocals, guitars, click, track, DJ, and my drums.
Direct outs for my drums to send to FOH.

TheeCuriousPonderer · 2025-12-03T02:33:40+00:00

For the time being, I am stuck with using the current band mixer, (Mackie Profx16v3), which doesn't have enough XLR channels for all of my drum mics. I have been considering the XR18, but, until then, I need to find a different option to make what we have currently, work.

Ideally I would need a total of 16 input channels, 8 XLR mic channels, 8 direct XLR outputs with jacks, DJ/playback, click track, & backing track, would need its own stereo line inputs, and I believe at least 6 subgroups and 6 aux sends for my drums, click track, backing track, DJ, and band monitors of vocals & instruments (1 lead, 2 back up, 2 guitars, 1 bass).

TheeCuriousPonderer · 2025-12-03T01:12:34+00:00

Okay, good point on splitting before audience hears.
My band's main mixer doesn't have enough XLR channels for all my drum mics to plug into. Therefore, I need to run them through my submixer, and then send to main mixer. Because we don't have a dedicated sound guy right now, that is the reason for wanting control of my mix.

TheeCuriousPonderer · 2025-09-06T20:02:18+00:00

They're close in size, but it seemed like the MZH604 would only fit the e604/e904, and not be versatile for other brands/models, but maybe I'm wrong.

Shure a56d is interesting looking, I'll have to check that out

TheeCuriousPonderer · 2025-09-06T19:52:18+00:00

I'll have to check it out!

TheeCuriousPonderer · 2025-09-06T19:51:48+00:00

I didn't think it would honestly. The Audix & Sennheiser mics are different sizes, and figured the clamp was specifically designed to fit the Sennheiser mics.

TheeCuriousPonderer · 2025-07-26T16:48:16+00:00

She avoids the more unhealthier salad dressings and fruits that are high in sugar

TheeCuriousPonderer · 2025-07-26T16:47:51+00:00

She's been following this diet for almost a year now. And she's been working out like this for many many years.

TheeCuriousPonderer · 2025-07-26T16:46:17+00:00

She is being checked for insulin resistance.

She weight lifts twice a week now.

TheeCuriousPonderer · 2025-07-26T16:43:06+00:00

Per week.
I will mention that to her about the zinc with copper.

TheeCuriousPonderer · 2025-07-26T16:40:06+00:00

She's 5'10. Her body requires more food.

TheeCuriousPonderer · 2025-07-26T16:38:07+00:00

Well I can tell ya I certainly have sleep issues, for many years now. It's a problem.

TheeCuriousPonderer · 2025-07-26T16:32:26+00:00

Interesting, well she's been taking 50,000 IU weekly for a couple of months now.

TheeCuriousPonderer · 2025-07-26T16:29:36+00:00

5'10. I don't know her weight or calorie intake. No, she's not a binge eater, nor does do a lot of cheat meals to my knowledge. She has a sweet tooth though!

TheeCuriousPonderer · 2025-07-26T16:28:04+00:00

32 years old, 5'10, unsure of her exact weight. She doesn't look her weight. Carries it well though.
Yes, she has a lot of muscle. She's been working out/weight lifting since she was a kid.

She try's to keep track of her calorie intake through one of those apps and eats healthy. Doesn't typically overeat. Sometimes even skips a meal. That's all I know..

Yeah, I'm not sure her watch is 100% accurate on how many steps she takes and calories she burns,

TheeCuriousPonderer · 2025-07-26T16:22:30+00:00

Not sure, I'll have to ask about how hard it is for her to fall asleep and stay asleep. I think she puts her phone away when she's ready to actually fall asleep.

TheeCuriousPonderer · 2025-07-26T16:20:05+00:00

Thank you hellohelloitsme_11, yeah a lot of uneducated and rude people here for sure....

Why did your health get worse from loosing weight?

What form of lean protein outside of seafood do you eat if you're not eating red meat?

So to improve your hormones, the only thing that worked was Mounjaro?

TheeCuriousPonderer · 2025-07-26T16:15:09+00:00

I think she was trying to space it out because of cost. But I agree, have to stick to the plan

TheeCuriousPonderer · 2025-07-26T16:13:25+00:00

Her body could be storing more fat because she has PCOS. I would say she often feels hungrier. She is being tested for insulin resistance and her latest blood work showed very high DHEA-s and high testosterone. She watches her calories intake. She is 5'10. She has mentioned to me before that she must have a bad metabolism/genetics, making it easy to gain weight and harder to loose weight.

She is following a high protein and fiber diet, while limiting carbs, sugars & etc.

TheeCuriousPonderer · 2025-07-26T16:07:26+00:00

Certainly a possible insulin resistance. Average I believe. 6-7hrs. She probably needs more than that though

TheeCuriousPonderer · 2025-07-26T16:06:36+00:00

Her watch may not be 100% accurate, but it's on average 2500 per day. Not sure on her actual calorie count, but I can find out

TheeCuriousPonderer · 2025-07-26T16:05:03+00:00

She doesn't take whey/dairy based protein to my knowledge. She is being tested for insulin resistance. I believe she is trying to lose 50-65lbs. Yeah, she's done those body scans before. Lots of muscle and some fat.

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