desperately searching for a mixer...
desperately searching for a mixer...
hi there,
i'm looking for a 12-16 channel mixer that has the following features:
1. individual outs, post-fader
2. can be put in a rack for travel
3. small (ish) - as small as possible
4. decent pre-amps and EQ
5. aux support
i think that the soundcraft epm12 would be AMAZING if it had individual outs that were post-fader...
and the soundcraft GB2R12 is way too big and heavy for what i need, imo. maybe it'll turn out that it's an OK size, but for now i'm a bit concerned w/ the weight and portability of it.
does anyone have any suggestions?
thanks...
i'm looking for a 12-16 channel mixer that has the following features:
1. individual outs, post-fader
2. can be put in a rack for travel
3. small (ish) - as small as possible
4. decent pre-amps and EQ
5. aux support
i think that the soundcraft epm12 would be AMAZING if it had individual outs that were post-fader...
and the soundcraft GB2R12 is way too big and heavy for what i need, imo. maybe it'll turn out that it's an OK size, but for now i'm a bit concerned w/ the weight and portability of it.
does anyone have any suggestions?
thanks...
e.n.d.e.r.t.a.k.
i should mention that i'd love something like the venice midas 32 (because i can track in via firewire), but i'm not a fan of how large, heavy, and anti-rack unit it is (there is a nice 8-channel rack vers., but that's you know... just 8 channels).
really not portable for me.
i also don't like the onyx series - at all. not really into mackie.
i'd forego digital connectivity if i could have the individual outs and a small form factor.
i'd love to have ADAT/TOSLINK out if that made sense - no issue using an audio interface. but again, analog TRS outs are fine if post fader.
really not portable for me.
i also don't like the onyx series - at all. not really into mackie.
i'd forego digital connectivity if i could have the individual outs and a small form factor.
i'd love to have ADAT/TOSLINK out if that made sense - no issue using an audio interface. but again, analog TRS outs are fine if post fader.
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It sounds like you're describing the Allen & Heath Mix Wizard 16:2
http://www.allen-heath.com/ahproducts/wz4-16-2/
http://www.allen-heath.com/ahproducts/wz4-16-2/
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that's a nice board ? and light.
does anyone have experience w/ this board?
i've enjoyed AH before, but have no experience w/ this mixer. since they manufacture their units with a variety of quality, i'd be curious if it "sounds good" for the price point as in - can i record w/ this thing without regretting it?
as a marker, i find the venice midas completely acceptable w/r/t the way the EQs and pre-amps sound.
does anyone have experience w/ this board?
i've enjoyed AH before, but have no experience w/ this mixer. since they manufacture their units with a variety of quality, i'd be curious if it "sounds good" for the price point as in - can i record w/ this thing without regretting it?
as a marker, i find the venice midas completely acceptable w/r/t the way the EQs and pre-amps sound.
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i doubt if many or any of these mixers are gonna have vibey pre amps or eqs.endertak wrote:the QU 16 looks nice! Huh - I wonder how the preamps and EQ are?
I think I'd prefer analog because a lot of times the EQ and preamps sound characteristic and add something to the sound, rather than being "cold" and "digital".
probably just subtle shades of "clean". maybe paired with a rack of nice pres you can get there though. syteks with burr brown etc.
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I use the mix wizard a lot for live stuff, we have one for our church, which is a mobile setup.
Simple enough, Rack mountable. Tonality I'd take it over a lot of boards in that price point.
I've only used it for live, but if you have some decent converters I'd say it would probably be a better option than a lot of boards with a USB out. Would happily take it over a studiolive.
Simple enough, Rack mountable. Tonality I'd take it over a lot of boards in that price point.
I've only used it for live, but if you have some decent converters I'd say it would probably be a better option than a lot of boards with a USB out. Would happily take it over a studiolive.
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buddy of mine just got one of these
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/VeniceF16R
traded in his ghost and feels that this is sonically richer...
rackmount
NO DB25
is NOT mackie
16 channels
firewire
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/VeniceF16R
traded in his ghost and feels that this is sonically richer...
rackmount
NO DB25
is NOT mackie
16 channels
firewire
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