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charger
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It's time for me to get a new mixer. 16 channels, sub-$1000.
Of these 3 budget mixer types in my price range, I've only heard and used the ubiquitous Mackie 1402 VLZ Pro.
I'm looking for 16 channels. I know the Spirit only has 12 mic pres, but the MixWizard has 16 and the 1604 VLZ Pro has 16. This isn't a make-or-break feature for me, because I have some outboard pres. I guess I'm just wondering who has actually heard and used these, and how the pres are. Other features and usability stuff are interesting to me too. I probably won't use the eq much, but you never know, it could surprise me. Also, I don't think the efx are a huge plus (on the Mixwizard) but could be useful if I run into a singer who needs to hear some reverb on his voice while he's recording or something...
Thanks for your help, folks, I tried as hard as I could to narrow down the product field, but I know some of you have used these mixers, and I just haven't.
Of these 3 budget mixer types in my price range, I've only heard and used the ubiquitous Mackie 1402 VLZ Pro.
I'm looking for 16 channels. I know the Spirit only has 12 mic pres, but the MixWizard has 16 and the 1604 VLZ Pro has 16. This isn't a make-or-break feature for me, because I have some outboard pres. I guess I'm just wondering who has actually heard and used these, and how the pres are. Other features and usability stuff are interesting to me too. I probably won't use the eq much, but you never know, it could surprise me. Also, I don't think the efx are a huge plus (on the Mixwizard) but could be useful if I run into a singer who needs to hear some reverb on his voice while he's recording or something...
Thanks for your help, folks, I tried as hard as I could to narrow down the product field, but I know some of you have used these mixers, and I just haven't.