Hi everyone.
I'm interested in buying a small mixer, but don't intend to use the preamps on it. What I'm interested in is simple functions like panning and levels, as I need to use a Decca-Tree setup for some concert recordings, and want to a live mix to two channels.

I suppose what I really want to know is whether passing a signal through a reasonably priced mixer such as a Mackie VLZ will preserve its integrity, as I don't want any more noticeable degradation between preamps and converters than I can get away with.

Regards,
John Stafford