"budget" consoles

[camus]

Hmm, went through the archives and saw alot of Alesis Studio32 bashing going on. Just when I was thinking of getting one! What I want to ask though is, what if I use one of these budget consoles purely for mixing only? For instance, if I got one of those Sytek 4 channel mic pres and a JoeMeek VC1Q, and used these purely for tracking, would the afore-metioned budget console (or any other for that matter) then suffice as a mixing tool? Or are they just COMPLETELY and UTTERLY sh*te in every aspect? I'd love an Allen and Heath GS3000 mind you, I just can't f*ckin afford it!!!

 

[skweeks]

i've heard that the eq on them sucks, which wouldn't be good for recording purposes.... anything by allen and heath is supposed to have much better eq than mackie/alesis, but then again you said you can't afford that... i don't remember whether mackie has better eq than alesis though, sorry

 

[camus]

That's ok. Finally had a look at one in the showroom and gave up trying to kid myself. The EQ is indeed fiddly and rather weak. Also, the whole darn thing looks and feels like a "junior" console for learning kids. Oh well. You get what you pay for, eh. Sigh.

 

[MISTERQCUE]

I wouldn't refer to it as a "junior board"
just a budgetary board for individuals who are into homerecording and must pay a mortagage,support 2 kids,car note,etc.
However,I do have some complaints with the A-32 such as
weak midrange controls,half-ass pres,but overall it suits
my needs until bonus time comes on my job.Then I can really invest in "Real Board"
Peace

 

[camus]

I get whatcha mean. Didn't mean to sound snobby or anything, just that it's difficult trying to pretend you're Phil Spector when you're hunched over an Alesis 32, heheh! Hell, I can dream can't I??!!

 

[MISTERQCUE]

So true Camus! So true!