HELP!! New console hook-up???

[getgo]

I just upgraded from my two Mackie 1604's hooked together to a Soundcraft LX7 II and I cant figure out how to hook up the dang effects. My ol' mackies had aux out 1 through 6 and so does the Soundcraft. The mackies had 4 pairs of stereo returns for the fx processors but the Soundcraft doesnt have anything labeled as effects or aux returns! I'm stressin'!!!!! The LX7 is a 24 channel version and I am using an HD-24 recorder. HELP!!!

[getgo]

Anybody???????

[MadAudio]

I was just looking at the manual online, and it looks like that board only has stereo returns for aux 1 & 2! For anything beyond that, looks like you'll have to return to channels (which is not an uncommon practice).

[getgo]

Yes, Unfortunately I think that the two stereo returns are it for this board. I can pretty much get the job done with just the two but jeeesh! With six aux sends, you would think that it would have more returns.

[MadAudio]

Well, aux send aren't always used for FX. Sometimes they're for monitor feeds, or sending a signal to a recorder. But yeah, that's annoying.

[getgo]

Went ahead and hooked the M-One up as two processors. This way I have use of two seperate fx from the M-One and I still have the use of another aux stereo input. The new board does sound a lot better! Fun fun!!

[coca]

Hi Geto,

I just brought a use Soundcraft LX7. I know you have the LX7 ver 2.0. I want to know what your comment on this board. I also have a Mackie 1642 VLZ Pro in which I hate the Mic Pre-amp and espeacially the EQ.

Kevin