16 Channel Mixer

[BurnBarfield]

Howdy, I've been working sound for a few local bands of late, mostly having them pay me extra so I could rent the gear to do it for them. Most of the places are just empty rooms that have nothing. So I have 1000 bucks, give or take, and would like the best mixer in that price range. It would need only 16 channels. So what would it be?

[xstatic]

Allen & Heath Mix Wiz 3 16:2

[Track Rat]

I'd be looking for something like a used Mackie CR1604 or a 1604VLZ. Full featured, reliable and built like a tank.

[ryanlikestorock]

I just bought a Mackie CR1604 for $180 US including shipping from Georgia to Canada. They're really cheap. If you have $1000, aim higher than that. Or, save some money and get some rack gear.

[Track Rat]

Also, if you run up on the CR1604, make sure it has the POD with the extra 10 mic preamps with it so all 16 channels can handle a mic input, otherwise it only has 6 preamps. The The 1604 VLZ comes with a preamp opn all 16 channels.