I'm looking for a good mixer gear.
But I don't know the trades to buy and not to.
I heard of MACKIE, PIONEER ...
Any advices ?
Thank you
Mixer
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marcuspocus
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Mackie is the bomb as far as I'm concerned.
Built like tanks and dead quiet.
Frankly, I don't think it gets any better than that for home/project studio use.
But I know there are other good brands out there. Peavey makes some decent stuff. So does Carvin. I guess Behringer is OK. I've had some experience with their stuff and it seems good enough. Spirit - good brand. I've always liked Yamaha gear.
Have fun finding the perfect mixer!
Built like tanks and dead quiet.
Frankly, I don't think it gets any better than that for home/project studio use.
But I know there are other good brands out there. Peavey makes some decent stuff. So does Carvin. I guess Behringer is OK. I've had some experience with their stuff and it seems good enough. Spirit - good brand. I've always liked Yamaha gear.
Have fun finding the perfect mixer!
Hi
I have a Behringer ddx3216. Overall a real winner, loads and loads of features for the money. Great reviews. Only down side is the Behringer name and the fan (but some of the yamaha mixers also have fans) I can record within 6 feet of mine no problems. I think you would have to spend 5 times as much to get any real improvement.
Check on the sound on sound forum for opinions.
I have a Behringer ddx3216. Overall a real winner, loads and loads of features for the money. Great reviews. Only down side is the Behringer name and the fan (but some of the yamaha mixers also have fans) I can record within 6 feet of mine no problems. I think you would have to spend 5 times as much to get any real improvement.
Check on the sound on sound forum for opinions.
as with all behringer mixer,check to see if there is a phonic branded version,(phonic is the manufacturer)and save some money.
the mackie is good as well.(although i sell them and i'm NOT in love with the way that they're eq'd.all that extra "air" might be good in a poorer studio,to my ears it's just too much and just "wrong.
)in fact,all of those nice brands are good,it's just a matter of the features that you need and the budget that you're working at.
personally,i'd look for an older board in good shape(unless you want digital).a real bargain around these parts are one of the wr series ramsa boards.i have seen mixers that were originally $3500 eight to ten years ago($6,000 if available today) go for $600 in GREAT shape!that's for a REAL recording board that has been on many records and film scores(disney's "the lion king" soundtrack passed through one that my shop put in a local studio,there was an 02r involved as well).my soundcraft 1600,which is a board that was in many mid to upper commercial studios cost me 2 dx-7 synths(about $400 each here).
the mackie is good as well.(although i sell them and i'm NOT in love with the way that they're eq'd.all that extra "air" might be good in a poorer studio,to my ears it's just too much and just "wrong.
)in fact,all of those nice brands are good,it's just a matter of the features that you need and the budget that you're working at.personally,i'd look for an older board in good shape(unless you want digital).a real bargain around these parts are one of the wr series ramsa boards.i have seen mixers that were originally $3500 eight to ten years ago($6,000 if available today) go for $600 in GREAT shape!that's for a REAL recording board that has been on many records and film scores(disney's "the lion king" soundtrack passed through one that my shop put in a local studio,there was an 02r involved as well).my soundcraft 1600,which is a board that was in many mid to upper commercial studios cost me 2 dx-7 synths(about $400 each here).
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snoopy4ever
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Hey guys.., what about Tascam Digital Mixers.., I've been using my OOOLLLDD TM-D1000 and I won't sell it.., full MIDI automation, 16 input channels (8 analog plus 8 digital), memory recall, good preamps (only 4), but yes...I also use my A16 to expand the inputs.
There is also the newer model the DM-24, with S/Mux on Adat and a nice screen, microphone modeling and really nice effects from Apogee.
my 2 cents
There is also the newer model the DM-24, with S/Mux on Adat and a nice screen, microphone modeling and really nice effects from Apogee.
my 2 cents
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marcuspocus
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Well, i got a tascam fw-1884.
Even tought it look small, it's pretty usefull, 8 mic preamps of very good quality (same as the SX-1 preamps) with inserts on all channels. ADAT, spdif, 4 midi ports with a router that a programmed to drive sfp stuff on multiple layer, 100mm touch faders, mackie & hui mode support (great in Nuendo & SX).
It's a standalone 18x18x2 digital mixer + an audio interface complete with GSIF, and multiclient asio2 and WDM + a 4x4 midi interface + a control surface, for less than a Logic Control! All on a single firewire cable.
Talk about a usefull piece of gear!
Even tought it look small, it's pretty usefull, 8 mic preamps of very good quality (same as the SX-1 preamps) with inserts on all channels. ADAT, spdif, 4 midi ports with a router that a programmed to drive sfp stuff on multiple layer, 100mm touch faders, mackie & hui mode support (great in Nuendo & SX).
It's a standalone 18x18x2 digital mixer + an audio interface complete with GSIF, and multiclient asio2 and WDM + a 4x4 midi interface + a control surface, for less than a Logic Control! All on a single firewire cable.
Talk about a usefull piece of gear!
Allen & Heath - great stuff if you can afford it.
A lot of the sound companies in my area use A&H boards. Ya gotta love them British consoles. A lot of Soundcraft boards too.
Many of the project studios in the area are using Mackie D8B boards.
Not sure what the story is with Mackie now that they are being run by a bunch of accountants. I suspect they'll be moving production off-shore to save money. That could spell trouble. We'll see.
A lot of the sound companies in my area use A&H boards. Ya gotta love them British consoles. A lot of Soundcraft boards too.
Many of the project studios in the area are using Mackie D8B boards.
Not sure what the story is with Mackie now that they are being run by a bunch of accountants. I suspect they'll be moving production off-shore to save money. That could spell trouble. We'll see.
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mythalethe
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I have been pretty happy using an Event EZbus as a front end for SFP. Cheaper than an A16 if you want an ADAT interface with lots of inputs. (16 1/4 inch plugs, SPDIF, and ADAT for 5-6 Franklins.) Probably doesn't sound quite as good as an A16 ultra, but seems pretty decent for the $$ to me.
I would avoid Roland digi-mixers that use the DIFAT breakout for ADAT. My old one gave me splitting headaches before I gave up on it.
-Mythalethe
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I would avoid Roland digi-mixers that use the DIFAT breakout for ADAT. My old one gave me splitting headaches before I gave up on it.
-Mythalethe
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Sorry to throw water on the fire here but as 'blacksun's question came and went unnoticed, so has the fact that there are many mixers within Sfp that can do the same, if not more than the 'One' you intend to get.
We all know the Sfp needs an AD converter and a controller, so my question's is :- What can an Outboard mixer do that a Sfp mixer can't?
We all know the Sfp needs an AD converter and a controller, so my question's is :- What can an Outboard mixer do that a Sfp mixer can't?
