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The power rating on it is pretty low, it actually only pushes 150 watts into 8 ohms. The 500 watts is PEAK into 4 ohms. Other than that it's a great little mixer/amp.
As far as effects, yes it has them - digital multi effects, key change is usually done through the software or player. Not needed on a mixer for karaoke.

Just go to Mackie, click on your mixer & the specs. It should also be in your manual under the specs section.
http://www.mackie.com/products/ppm1008/ ... _specs.pdf

The 1008 pushes about 250 watts per channel into 8 ohms, & 400 watts into 4 ohms.

One of the specs refers to Speed which is listed in knots...WTF? Excuse my newbness, but what does that refer to.

Completely disagree. I have never needed a mixer that had to have key change ability. Since music is all you will be changing, there is no need to change mic key - it would be impossible to sing. Most cdg players & karaoke software today have a key change ability of some sort built in. I MIX with my mixer not software. Why would I need a separate mixer with effects that I don't care for? I use an outboard Lexicon & Alesis effects processor, but have used the internal on my Mackie CFX12 and they are fine. I see no need for a separate mixer on top of another mixer.

One of the specs refers to Speed which is listed in knots...WTF? Excuse my newbness, but what does that refer to.

First, on board effects on most players bite.

Second, it is my semi-humble opinion that vocals (for karaoke) should be as well mixed as the music.

As for vocal keychange- a tip for any interested in trying it: Use it to bring a less talented singer on key without their knowing it ( a must, because if you tell them they will, for some reason, alter their singing).

The result will be that they sound a helluva lot better. They won't know why, only that they sound best at YOUR show. THAT'S why I have vocal keychange and separate mic EQ

If weight is the issue why don't you give the Yamaha EMX512SC a look. It appears to be what Mackie has modeled their PPM608 after. You get the Yamaha quality and comes in at only 22 lbs. It's also rated @ 350 watts per side @ 8 ohms. The only thing I see is the Mackie might have some more patching options but if that isn't a major issue for your application I would think it would be a good choice. I use it's baby brother (EMX212) as a keyboard mixer and it is a little monster and less than half the weight of the the mixer head it replaced.

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/pr ... B&ZYXSEM=0

I'm going to look at that one. Looks like the Mackie, so I'd be comfortable with it. Do you find the quality good on your EMX212?

I think it's suppose to be a joke. I have seen little attempts at humor in prior Mackie publications.

I have an older Yamaha Emx66m,bought it as a set with the Br15 speakers,it is way loud.I've had it for 6 years.Never had a problem with it.
I have been considering going non powered with a whole new system but mine sounds pretty good so i just sit on the fence.
I'd like to see about getting some outboard hardware like compressor,monitor but unfortunately my experience is limited and i wouldn't have a clue what to look for!

As for vocal keychange- a tip for any interested in trying it: Use it to bring a less talented singer on key without their knowing it ( a must, because if you tell them they will, for some reason, alter their singing).

The result will be that they sound a helluva lot better. They won't know why, only that they sound best at YOUR show. THAT'S why I have vocal keychange and separate mic EQ

[quote="Lonman @ Mon Jan 19, 2009 3:05 pm]. Most cdg players & karaoke software today have a key change ability of some sort built in.


Who mentioned anything about effects on players? [/quote]

Um, you did. See top.[/quote]

Um, sorry, read again. I never said anything about effects on the player. I said the mixer had effects - digital multi effects. I'm sorry the puncuation wasn't correct, the comma was supposed to mean that key change is usually done on the software or player.
As far as effects, yes it has them - digital multi effects, key change is usually done through the software or player.

[quote][quote] As for vocal keychange- a tip for any interested in trying it: Use it to bring a less talented singer on key without their knowing it ( a must, because if you tell them they will, for some reason, alter their singing).

The result will be that they sound a helluva lot better. They won't know why, only that they sound best at YOUR show. THAT'S why I have vocal keychange and separate mic EQ[/quote]
Vocal keychange?? Explain?? Even 'karaoke mixers' do not have vocal key changers. Are you talking about an external vocal harmonizer processor? Or are you talking about key changing the music up/down to fit a voice better?[/quote]


I have incorporated a second mini-board into my mixer that can do anything the mixer does to music for the vocals, including digital keychange and pitch.

In other words, instead of changing the music after a song starts, I can also bring the singer in tighter by mixing the vocal input from the mic. I can change SINGER'S key or pitch.

This would normally never have to be done with a regular. You already KNOW where they sing and adjust and mix the music accordingly. MOST of the time. This technique is mainly for singers new to the show who get caught.

The thing is, I've found that when singers KNOW of an adjustment, they end up trying to compensate for some reason, usually only getting worse. So I just work behind scenes.[/quote][/quote]

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I have incorporated a second mini-board into my mixer that can do anything the mixer does to music for the vocals, including digital keychange and pitch.

In other words, instead of changing the music after a song starts, I can also bring the singer in tighter by mixing the vocal input from the mic. I can change SINGER'S key or pitch.

This would normally never have to be done with a regular. You already KNOW where they sing and adjust and mix the music accordingly. MOST of the time. This technique is mainly for singers new to the show who get caught.

The thing is, I've found that when singers KNOW of an adjustment, they end up trying to compensate for some reason, usually only getting worse. So I just work behind scenes.