I have two mixers one for tracking and one for mixing.
For mixing I love the Sony MXP line from the 80's. You can buy these mixers cheap cheap these days.
Low noise spec really well for mixing, and they have great EQs with smooth yet powerful highs, a
clear, clean mid section to die for. You can literally push the mids on these mixers so much without sounding harsh!! Creamy punchy lows.. I'd scope one just for the EQ alone! Sony always made amazing, I repeat amazing audio gear! and the MXP line, from the home audio/video oriented 12 channel MXP- S390 to the big dog MXP 3000 are amazing boards.
The only thing is with Sony, some of the parts are difficult to get these days, some folks say proprietary, but buying $7,000-17,000 mixers for $200- $2000 bucks is a chance I am willing to take over and over again. IMHO of course.
For tracking I am huge fan of the Panasonic Ramsa WR and WRS mixers. Great preamps, direct outs and fat punchy sound. The EQ's are not great. But for tracking you can't beat them at their current value. you can buy a Ramsa for about $300. Best of luck to you. Lastly sorry about my English skill set.