portable USB (or firewire) mixer

[mattoy]

hi folks....i'm shopping around for a portable USB or even a firewire mixer that I can pair with my macbook so portability is really a must.....right now i'm using a Samson Q1U usb mic for my mic inputs but in the very near future i'll be needing a portable USB mixer for my mobile recording studio.. i'm looking at this Alesis MultiMix 8 Firewire- http://www.alesis.com/product.php?id=40 or any of the Behringer UB series mixers- http://www.behringer.com/02_products/group_index.cfm?mid=2&ID=300〈=ENG#XENYX%20MIXERS%2 0SERIES ...my needs are quite simple really...i just need to do some voice recordings on garageband but will be needing a maximum of maybe 4 mic inputs in certain occasions....I was thinking of purchasing additional Samson Q1U's but i'm unsure if there will be conflicts...so a USB mixer is my best bet...unfortunately their are considerations...mostly on the budget side...sigh... ..it need not be branded...any suggestions on what products are cheap and locally available?

thanks in advance..

[dvsadvocate]

The Behringers are locally available at Electronics Depot. They have outlets in Megamall, Ali Mall, Robinsons Galleria. THe Behringers are the cheapest equipment you can get I think. Try to research on their USB Mixers and Control surfaces (the dark blue ones), I think they are suitable for your needs. Good luck!

[mattoy]

thanks for that! i'll definitely check it out...although upon my online research, it looks like i can connect up to 3 Samson QIU mics which is cheaper...but i'll also check out the behringers...if i have no other option...

[dvsadvocate]

Good luck!