DJRoby
i've been seeing a fair share of these Gemini Mixers on Ebay...theres a guy in my building who also has one for sale selling for 90 dollars american or less. assuming everything works on this vintage model any reviews or advice. see picture below:
Posted Mon 24 Feb 14 @ 8:00 pm
DJRoby
I also want to start collecting vintage old mixers that are in good to mint condition. Initially i thought this model was rare but I was kind of wrong..
Posted Mon 24 Feb 14 @ 8:28 pm
Dazmax
I would expect Mixers of this brand and era to be had for somewhat less than 90 Dollars.
Even in first class condition (which the one in the pic is not). They were not very expensive when new. Perhaps some research on the net might dig up some original sales info and let you come up with a realistic price.
These mixers tend to be quite limited in there use du to the global EQ. Mic channels do not perform well and they can be noisy. Things to watch out for would be. Noisy controls or noise when the controls are moved. Usually this can be sorted with a clean but can also be caused by failing components. The repair bill can out strip the value quickly so avoid buying unseen and more importantly, unheard. Missing knobs can be a pain to source.
I don't know how often they come up on EBay and so on but if you are looking at collecting. Keep an eye out for some of the pre 90s mixers made by Citronic. Citronic (a British company) sold some of the best made mixers and DJ equipment ever. Their gear had a solid, tank like build that seemed to last forever. Also keep a look out for equipment by Matamp.
Here is a link that might interest you http://forum.speakerplans.com/vintage-mixers_topic32679.html
Daz
Even in first class condition (which the one in the pic is not). They were not very expensive when new. Perhaps some research on the net might dig up some original sales info and let you come up with a realistic price.
These mixers tend to be quite limited in there use du to the global EQ. Mic channels do not perform well and they can be noisy. Things to watch out for would be. Noisy controls or noise when the controls are moved. Usually this can be sorted with a clean but can also be caused by failing components. The repair bill can out strip the value quickly so avoid buying unseen and more importantly, unheard. Missing knobs can be a pain to source.
I don't know how often they come up on EBay and so on but if you are looking at collecting. Keep an eye out for some of the pre 90s mixers made by Citronic. Citronic (a British company) sold some of the best made mixers and DJ equipment ever. Their gear had a solid, tank like build that seemed to last forever. Also keep a look out for equipment by Matamp.
Here is a link that might interest you http://forum.speakerplans.com/vintage-mixers_topic32679.html
Daz
Posted Tue 25 Feb 14 @ 5:12 am
DJRoby
Thanks DAZ for all your help and advice!
Posted Tue 25 Feb 14 @ 6:08 am