Reddit reviews Yamaha AG03 3-Channel Mixer / 1 Microphone

Yamaha AG03 and PC360 headset.

https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-AG03-3-Channel-Mixer-Microphone/dp/B00TY8JE60/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1521323557&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=ag03

https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-360-Special-Gaming-Headset/dp/B01LDTRJG4/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1521323576&sr=8-1&keywords=pc360

My Xenyx 302 was replaced with the Yamaha ag03 just recently, so now i can scream like a moron without peaking, it also removes a lot of noise just like the xenyx 302 did.

Pc360 is a excellent headset, light, durable and open aucustics. Its also known as g4me one but its the same headdset.

Running a Corsair RGB Silent keyboard with additional orings, so keyboard is almost never picked up.

> ATR-2100

At that price range I can recommend this mixer.

Yamaha AG03

This would almost certainly get you a better DAC, and allow you to replace at least some of your VSTs, as it has a built-in EQ and compressor, although the settings for these are controlled from a Windows app-- there are more effects than there are room for physical controls on a compact mixer.

https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-AG03-3-Channel-Mixer-Microphone/dp/B00TY8JE60?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_6

It doesn't have the ideal inputs. It's a DJ mixer, so the line ins are RCA. My synths are fine going into it. My workflow is based around this mixer, as I've got turntables hooked up too.


Could I get something like [this] (https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-AG06-6-Channel-Mixer-Microphone/dp/B00TY8JE60/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523157758&sr=8-1&keywords=Yamaha%2BAG%2BSeries&th=1) (just an example mixer) plug my bass into that and then from that mixer into the line in on the MP2015?

• AT2020 (Mic) - Make sure to get the XLR cable version
  
• Yamaha AG03 OR Scarlet 2i2 (Interface)
  
• RODE PSA1 (Mic arm/mount)
  
• XLR Cables

I purchased a cheap Chinese microphone kit Zingyou BM-8000 with a quality Yamaha AG03 Mixer. I can upgrade the microphone for a better one when I get the funds and I have reason to. At the moment, it works well. Other people suggested an Audio Interface, and while those are fine, using Compression and EQ on a microphone is how you make just about any microphone sound good. You will need a separate XLR cable to use that specific microphone kit with a mixer since the only XLR cable it brings is to use with their shitty USB Sound Card. I got VODS on my twitch if you want to take a quick listen to the combination of the two. Gets the job done.

Note: The links are Amazon Affiliate links.

As far as a mic. You have a lot of options. You can go with a USB connection. Which is a reasonable option with good quality in products like Blue Yeti or going with a much better studio quality mic like MXL or even Audio-Technica however going with the studio mica I have listed you will need an audio interface. Like the scarlet or Yamaha

So between these two boards, which would you guys recommend?

Mackie Board: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VUU702A/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_1_1?colid=1ZWWI9N8T2ATA&coliid=I2A35LTGP804VF&vs=1

Yamaha Board: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00TY8JE60/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1465664919&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=yamaha+ag03&dpPl=1&dpID=51qiJqYFAmL&ref=plSrch

This was pretty common on my Z97 board, basically it boiled down to unclean USB power delivery and interference from near by devices from said port. Newer boards like my C7H have much better power delivery and less signal interference on my DAC, and even have specific USB ports for DACs like Gigabytes "DAC up". I got one of these to test my Scarlett 2i2, but was actually an issue with my DAC and ended up picking up a Yamaha AG03. Not to shit on your choice of DACs, but some are made way better than others.

> That's the primary reason I got the 2i2 in the first place.
Also, what do you mean by line level?

"line level" is a particular standardized signal voltage/etc that is generally used over 3.5mm/RCA cables for connection between DACS/Amps/etc.

> Seems like just too much equipment overall hahah. Do you have any other ideas for me?

if you are against using software to switch between devices then your options are sort of limited, you could go with a higher end audio interface that should include a more powerful headphone amp, like the Mackie Big Knob Studio Monitor Controller or the JBL ACTIVE-1 the JBL monitor one doesn't have an XLR input, but you could continue to use your 2i2 for your mic.

you could also go with a dac+headphone amp that has a line out like the Fiio E10k then connect the line out to a passive speaker control like the JBL PATCH or Mackie Big Knob Passive then the output from that to your LSR305's with this solution you would also continue to use the 2i2 for your mic input.

you could also consider a USB Mixer, like the Yamaha AG03 but I don't know if the headphone amp in it is great or not.

I would highly suggest getting a Dynamic mic. I have used a condenser mic in the past, and I had the same issue as you with white noise and it hearing every possible noise in the house. Currently I use the atr 2100 by Audio Technica. I picked it up for $100 and have not regretted it since. It comes with both a usb cable and an xlr cable (if you use a mixer, which i also suggest getting.)
Edit: http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B004QJOZS4

I use a mixer, to mute my mic, for the moments when someone barges in my room or i have my parents yelling at me from outside my door. Its also a great way to change the levels of your mic (for example the highs and lows. I currently use and suggest the Yamaha ag03 as it doesnt take up a huge amount of space and has a perfect amount of space for a single pc stream setup and ive made it work for two pc's. http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-AG03-3-Channel-Mixer-Interface/dp/B00TY8JE60

Hope this helps and good luck on your search for a new mic!

I'm using a USB mixer, specifically the Yamaha AG03 which was made for streaming/recording/podcasting: https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-AG03-3-Channel-Mixer-Interface/dp/B00TY8JE60/