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Soundcraft M Series or Allen & Heath MixWizard? Or something else?
I've got a single ADAT setup currently using a Mackie 1202VZLpro. The preamps are pretty good but I'd like to upgrade to a mixer with better EQ (the 1202 is harsh) and more Aux sends for effects at mixdown (the 1202 has two aux sends).
The mixer will be used only in studio and its main functions will be to provide preamps during recording and then eight channels for mixdown.
So the things most important to me are:
1. High quality preamps (low noise, sit well in the mix)
2. Musical sounding EQ (as opposed to the harsh, crispy EQ of the Mackie)
3. At least 4 Aux sends for adding effects at mixdown
4. An over-all quiet board for mixdown of at least 8 channels
After some research here & elsewhere it seems that the Allen & Heath MixWizard (WZ3 16:2, 16 mono channels) or Soundcraft Spirit M12 (12 mono, 4 stereo) would be the best options but I do not have any personal experience with these mixers - nor any others than the Mackie.
Considering the four key requirements listed above, what would you purchase with a budget that does not exceed $1000 for a new (not used) board?
Please list whether or not you've had direct experience with the board you recommend and whether you've had experience with Soundcraft & Allen & Heath boards in the past. Thanks!
I've got a single ADAT setup currently using a Mackie 1202VZLpro. The preamps are pretty good but I'd like to upgrade to a mixer with better EQ (the 1202 is harsh) and more Aux sends for effects at mixdown (the 1202 has two aux sends).
The mixer will be used only in studio and its main functions will be to provide preamps during recording and then eight channels for mixdown.
So the things most important to me are:
1. High quality preamps (low noise, sit well in the mix)
2. Musical sounding EQ (as opposed to the harsh, crispy EQ of the Mackie)
3. At least 4 Aux sends for adding effects at mixdown
4. An over-all quiet board for mixdown of at least 8 channels
After some research here & elsewhere it seems that the Allen & Heath MixWizard (WZ3 16:2, 16 mono channels) or Soundcraft Spirit M12 (12 mono, 4 stereo) would be the best options but I do not have any personal experience with these mixers - nor any others than the Mackie.
Considering the four key requirements listed above, what would you purchase with a budget that does not exceed $1000 for a new (not used) board?
Please list whether or not you've had direct experience with the board you recommend and whether you've had experience with Soundcraft & Allen & Heath boards in the past. Thanks!