decent compact mixer Hi folks,
any suggestions on nice sounding compact mixers (4-8 mic inputs)? Main uses will be as a sub mixer or for on location recording. I want it simple and sturdy. No fancy routing needed. I've been surfing the net a bit, finding very few alternatives. My budget for this project is in between the Spirit M series and TL Audio's Tubetracker, that is roughly $1000-$3000.
Thanks
Re: decent compact mixer I'm pretty much in the same situation..even if it would be mostly for monitoring.
I'm considering the A&H Wizard, the 16 channels.
8 channels are "ok" but if yoy have that budget
thinking a little bigger it's usually better.
Wiz. has effect on board..that's the only thing i could live without. Mixer looks solid, good feel working on it and i'm getting good feedback about overall sound quality. Check it out.
I've edited my prior comments on Spirit and HHB...
Jo
Re: decent compact mixer You might take a look at some of the Crest rack mount mixers. I saw them at AES and they looked pretty cool.
Yuri Terleckyj<BR>Broadcast Technician<BR>Recording Engineer<P>POP...POP "Is this thing on?"
Re: decent compact mixer Have you looked into the smaller Mackie boards?
They are strong, quiet, clean little mixers, and will be well under $1,000.
Jason Robert Lyle
QVC Broadcast Audio Engineer
Re: decent compact mixer I'm with Yuri: that Crest unit looks very tempting!
Re: decent compact mixer I have heard way too many horror stories about the new Mackie boards. :( . Crest is a way better board than Smackie [img]graemlins/retard.gif[/img] Allen&Heath or Spirit. Costs a little more but way worth it.
If you really need just super basic 8 channel summing there may be other options too. I didn't find many when I looked.
If you're looking for pres, several good pres have summing options these days, regular little mic mixers they are. This could be the ticket.
Ted
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