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papamaverick
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Hey all
I'm in the process of building a studio from scratch, and think I've decided on going the Digi001 route. Yes i know its unpopular among many, and there are several downsides...but there are three huge advantages that I see: (1) impresses ignorant local clientel, (2) allows me to use auto-tune and digital editing for talentless local bands that want to record, (3) cheaper price point (using factory plugins such as bomb factory, waves 'verb, etc) than analog 1/2" or 1" tape and outboard effects.
Anyways, I'm a student at Virginia Tech studying electrical engineering and music technology double-major, and will somehow force my way into the music recording biz after school, hopefully opening up a private studio...so I only want to buy solid equipment that I will be able to use 10 years down the road. More expensive short-term, cheaper long-term. I also have aspirations of moving to an all-analog (or at least analog tracking) recording setup eventually.
I'm looking for a mixer, generally thinking at least 16 individual channels for live recording of larger bands, would like six auxes for headphone moniters. I don't see EQ as highest priority, at least for now...preamps, however, are utterly important. I know that eventually i will need outboard pres for everything, but I want to put off that day as long as possible. I also want a mixer that will give me the warmest sound possible before i go to the computer.
I'm looking primarily at the Mackie 1604 VLZ Pro, the A&H Mixwizard WZ-16, and the Crest XR-20. Based on the background info I've given, any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
Dave
I'm in the process of building a studio from scratch, and think I've decided on going the Digi001 route. Yes i know its unpopular among many, and there are several downsides...but there are three huge advantages that I see: (1) impresses ignorant local clientel, (2) allows me to use auto-tune and digital editing for talentless local bands that want to record, (3) cheaper price point (using factory plugins such as bomb factory, waves 'verb, etc) than analog 1/2" or 1" tape and outboard effects.
Anyways, I'm a student at Virginia Tech studying electrical engineering and music technology double-major, and will somehow force my way into the music recording biz after school, hopefully opening up a private studio...so I only want to buy solid equipment that I will be able to use 10 years down the road. More expensive short-term, cheaper long-term. I also have aspirations of moving to an all-analog (or at least analog tracking) recording setup eventually.
I'm looking for a mixer, generally thinking at least 16 individual channels for live recording of larger bands, would like six auxes for headphone moniters. I don't see EQ as highest priority, at least for now...preamps, however, are utterly important. I know that eventually i will need outboard pres for everything, but I want to put off that day as long as possible. I also want a mixer that will give me the warmest sound possible before i go to the computer.
I'm looking primarily at the Mackie 1604 VLZ Pro, the A&H Mixwizard WZ-16, and the Crest XR-20. Based on the background info I've given, any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
Dave