We have one; it does the job but it's pretty old and ours doesn't like having all the channels used at the same time IIRC; not sure about others. I prefer to use my more modern Peavey 48v unit as it's newer, has ground switching if necessary and 4ch is usually enough for me (I'm using tube mics and dynamics more and more). Dunno what the AKG is worth; I think I bought the Peavey new for about 80 bucks in the early 00's.