RADIOSHACK Model: SSM-1750 MIXER : is it any good ?!?
psyslave
i live in india and am a part-time DJ. i would like to buy this mixer
from radioshack, and as you can guess, they dont ship this product to
india, so i am getting a friend to bring it down for me from
california.
i want to know how good radioshack products are and if this mixer will
do for basic parties and also home use. the price was very impressive
($199). are there any more mixers in this league ?!
regards,
psyslave.
Cory
all i can say.
Cory
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Kronk
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> all I know about Radio Shack is that they're really over-priced. but
that's
> all i can say.
Usually, but sometimes they have some decent prices on DJ equipment (it
seems like everyone prices that stuff kind of high). Of course, I don't
know if this particular item is a good deal, it's just possible.
Keith Maine
There are many mixers in this price area...
I have used a Gemini piece for several years that is very inexpensive. Also
check out Numark or American DJ. They all make reasonably priced (125-175
dollars) units that perform well if you are not looking for something that
will be undergoing lots of abuse.
Keith
Jerry Greenberg
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The Radio Shack Mixer will work for you, but don't expect the
performance that you would get out of a higher priced more
professional unit at a lot higher a price. The RS equipment is low
cost production equipment that is more geared to someone who just
needs something basic that will do the job. It is however a good
performer for the money. I have been servicing various types of
mixers over the years, and found a big difference when compared to the
more professional equipment.
As for bringing any electronics from the US to India, you must make
very sure that the unit will work on your electrical power where you
are. Most equipment made for the US is 120 VAC / 60 Hz only. I
believe the electrical system where you are is 240 VAC / 50 Hz. The
tag on the back of the unit must say that it will work on the 50 Hz
line frequency. If is, it should be marked 60/50 Hz. If not,
chances are it will not work properly with the 50 Hz.
Even if you put a transformer on the unit, the line frequency may
give some problems. If the unit will work on the lower line
frequency, then you can use a transformer to reduce the voltage back
to 120 VAC. Make sure that you use a real transformer, and not one of
these solid state converters.
Where you are, your only other problem would exist if you required to
have the unit serviced. Naturaly there will be no dealer at your
location to cover the warrenty for you.
If you realy want a very good mixer, Maki, Sony, Panasonic, and
Rolland make excellent small mixers. Their quality is excellent.
They are going to be superiour to the lower cost units for durability,
service, and specifications.
Jerry Greenberg
http://wwww.zoom-one.com
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