I've played a guitar with that system. A rep brought one into the shop I used to work at. All the guitar players agreed everything was so in tune up the neck it sounded wrong. Like too good. :p It takes some getting used to, since we all unconsciously tweak strings a bit as we play to bring...
I stroke with a broad brush.:p
Everybody has their things they are passionate about. The DAV from many accounts is a pretty good pre. And I don't have a take on the build quality and parts used, because I've never seen one, and really don't care anyway- I am a pretty strong believer in...
Snapping and popping could be some low-level arcing across a tube socket, more likely a fried cap or resistor. It could even be the output trannie, but since it's not blowing the fuse, probly not.
Xenyx is Behri's answer to Mackie's Onyx.
They are both better than other products by those two.
FWIW, I use a Behri mx9000 a bunch, it sounds way better than the VLZ Pro crap. I have a VLZ, I like it, VLZ Pro was a step back for Mackie in every way- sound, build quality, and reliability.
The Shure and Crown websites both have a ton of great info.
And of course, the thread at the top of this page is very informative, a must-read actually.
The Tama also comes in black, it's a great stand, though a bit heavy. Not an issue if it's for home. Other than that, there is only one choice for tripod boom stands, K&M. Atlas makes some good stands and boom arms, they have ones with counterweights that are great for really heavy mics. Cheap...
Again, pre-existing cushions and carpet are going to meet the legal standards. And danger to life aside, that's what you want to look at, the legal standards. Astoebe may be in violation of local fire codes, and therefore unknowingly be exposing his church to liability in the event that...
1) It's not hate. It's that Mackie stuff, in the big scheme of things, isn't really considered excellent. Mackie gear is totally usable. Their mixers are laid out reasonably well. And compared to many other budget mixers, which they certainly are, they are built well and perform well. You will...
Why the hell are you asking about Mackies then?
-16? You sure about that?
Anyway- I've never really paid much attention, but you can hit them pretty hard- if you clip, use a pad, that's the way it's done! :)
Read some more, and come back later.:) Signals don't degrade merely from passing through cable, you can make a telephone call to China on 12,000 miles of cable and hear just fine.
There is something else going on. Hint: resistance affects current, not voltage.
If you want it to be like the original, grab any two random piece of crap speakers you find lying around and throw them in there, that's what Fender did.