SD MP-1 vs PSC Promix 3

[prexdealer]

I have been reading a bit and trying to figure out if I made the right choice buying a used PSC Promix 3. I bought some equipment thinking I would be able to work as a sound man on films, but I have come to the realization that I think I should start just learning the trade. So I have been trying to sell the items I bought and acquire items that I could use. One of the issues I am struggling with is tying up a lot of money into equipment that I may use occasionally while I am trying to learn the trade.

I may just be having some buyer's remorse. I feel all that I need is one channel to boom. And that is all that I am prepared to do at this moment. And that is hard enough I think for me just getting started. That is probably what I should focus on learning, right? So that makes me feel like something like the SD MP-1 would be appropriate. Or should I keep the promix 3?

Seems like most people here feel that booming is the best way to get good sound and lavs are good in certain situations but booming is preferred.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

R

 

[Alex H.]

So... you're wanting to turn around and sell a three-input mixer with decent metering and flexible signal routing in order to replace it with a single-channel pre-amp that has no metering. Right?

That should pretty much help your decision.

If you try to sell your ProMix 3 and re-invest in an MP-1, you're going to take a loss on the mixer and end up with a piece of gear that isn't as versatile. Instead, use what you have to learn how to get good audio. And perhaps you might be better off, in addition to keeping what you have, investing in some educational resources (books and DVDs) to learn the craft.

I bought some equipment thinking I would be able to work as a sound man on films, but I have come to the realization that I think I should start just learning the trade.

Remember that paid, professional work is based more on what you know than what you own. At some point there's a standard of gear, but nothing that you buy can compensate for lack of experience. It's good that you came to that realization.

 

[prexdealer]

Alex thanks that clears it up! I have the dvd that is recommended on this board and I know that it is just gonna take some practice. I am a bit over analytical and a bit of a worry wart. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[maplecap]

An aside: The MP-1 is a quality tool, but with limited applications. The MM-1 is a superior tool for the same applications and much more. The MM-1 has many uses and is found on many or most film/TV/commercial sets.