RCA mixer beginner question.

[Cyberslash78]

Hey all, my first post, and it's a noob question . Sorry.

I am using DJing speakers for my sound on each side of my projector wall.

I am looking for a wall mounted mixer where multiple RCA cables can be plugged in and controlled by volume knobs. On the back side behind the wall(which is a closet) I want to be able to insert the RCA cables with 1 audio out.

Trying to explain it the best I can. Sorry if I've wasted your time.

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[WaynePflughaupt]

This is a home theater forum. I’m sure a search will find a forum dedicated to DJing.

That said, what you’re describing – a DJ mixer with inputs on the bottom panel – probably doesn’t exist. DJing systems by definition are portable, which means the mixers are designed for sitting on a table top. Doesn’t make much sense for them to have bottom-panel connections.

If control access in one room with connection access in another it is a firm requirement, your best bet is probably something from the pro audio world. You’ll have to give up RCA inputs for 1/4" or XLR, however.

One option is the Mackie 1604-VLZ Pro 16-channel mixer. It has a detachable input panel that could easily be adapted to your requirements.

Another is a single-rack-space line level mixer such as the ART MX821S or Ashly LX-308. These models have front-panel volume controls with rear-panel connections, so they could easily be mounted in-wall.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[Cyberslash78]

Thank you for taking the time.

And what you posted sure looks like what I want just on a much larger scale. Wish they had a wall mount version of the attached picture.

Thanks again.

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[WaynePflughaupt]

None of these devices are specifically designed for in-wall mounting. You’ll have to do some creative customizing.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[BMXTRIX]

Why would they make a wall-mounted mixer? Even having a purely RCA mixer is somewhat weird.

Wall mounting is for TVs and pictures. I understand that YOU want it, but they won't make one, for just you.

Also, why a RCA mixer, instead of a switcher? Do you have stuff you are trying to actually mix?

It's all kind of unusual, especially in this very digital age.

 

[highfigh]

Why would they make a wall-mounted mixer? Even having a purely RCA mixer is somewhat weird.

Wall mounting is for TVs and pictures. I understand that YOU want it, but they won't make one, for just you.

Also, why a RCA mixer, instead of a switcher? Do you have stuff you are trying to actually mix?

It's all kind of unusual, especially in this very digital age.

Why a mixer? Because the output from all devices isn't the same, so a mixer allows level-matching. Not everything is digital, has digital or accepts digital.

I used the Rolls mixer for a fitness facility and it works great. Low enough noise for most uses, too.

 

[BMXTRIX]

Why a mixer? Because the output from all devices isn't the same, so a mixer allows level-matching. Not everything is digital, has digital or accepts digital.

I actually don't mean it as a general question. I mean it specifically for this use case, as it is an unusual request for most installations. Perhaps a switcher is really what is needed here. I'm just trying to get details as to the solution, not saying that a mixer isn't a product which shouldn't be in use. It's just an usual request and we should be certain that it's the right solution when it may not be.

A stereo receiver may be the right solution. It often has level matching, and it integrates volume control.

If source matching isn't needed, then a basic switcher may be appropriate.

Depending on the projector in use, it may have analog audio outputs with integrated volume control, so perhaps that would be a good solution.

Just trying to get more details from the OP about his specific needs.

EDIT: Keep in mind XLR and TRS connections can easily be converted to RCA and something like this allows up to 8 stereo sources to be connected to it just fine:
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/RX1602

Everything playing, all at once.

 

[Speedskater]

You might find something in the structured wiring, multi-zone, audio distribution, controller areas.

 

[highfigh]

I actually don't mean it as a general question. I mean it specifically for this use case, as it is an unusual request for most installations. Perhaps a switcher is really what is needed here. I'm just trying to get details as to the solution, not saying that a mixer isn't a product which shouldn't be in use. It's just an usual request and we should be certain that it's the right solution when it may not be.

A stereo receiver may be the right solution. It often has level matching, and it integrates volume control.

If source matching isn't needed, then a basic switcher may be appropriate.

Depending on the projector in use, it may have analog audio outputs with integrated volume control, so perhaps that would be a good solution.

Just trying to get more details from the OP about his specific needs.

EDIT: Keep in mind XLR and TRS connections can easily be converted to RCA and something like this allows up to 8 stereo sources to be connected to it just fine:
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/RX1602

Everything playing, all at once.

If the OP had included more info about the system, we could be more specific but since they didn't, I answered your question as it pertains to equipment that doesn't have the ability to match levels. This mixer (or something like it) allows setting the levels and switching between sources (not actually switching, per se, but changing the source by stopping one and starting the other) without needing to adjust anything as long as the source material doesn't have wild variations in level. Also, a lot of basic switchers cost more- for the price, this is a very good value and I really didn't have high expectations for the two I bought, but they work extremely well although I only needed one balanced input. The Behringer is a good very choice if equipment is changed and something with/without balanced circuits is added when it may have had the other.