Does anybody like the 12r mixer?

[henry_mullis]

Hey,
I just bought a delta 1010 card and am considering buying a 12r mixer to go with it. Someone give me some feedback on that mixer.
Thanks

 

[MISTERQCUE]

Nope!
It's overall capabilities are far too limited for recording unless used for monitoring tracking to the pc.
Equipped with only 2-band eq on ea channel rated from 12 to 80 hz, sub-par pre's, no "Group" or "L/R" options, single "MASTER"
fader and only 1 stereo aux return. The 12R is suitable for LIVE apps in small venue's but IMHO not worthy for decent to serious home-rec'ding or project work!
I own both the Alesis 24 & 32, both of which are average,middle-of-the road boards with acceptable features and offering more mixing capabilities than the 12R.

 

[Fishmed]

I would have to disagree with Q.

For the style of mixer that it is, I think it is very good. Yes you do have limited EQ, but you can get around that by using the EQ in your software. What I like about this mixer is that it has 8 mic pre's. Most mixers in its class come with only two or four - six at the max. Plus, the channels with the Mic Pre's also have inserts on those channels. I have had similar mixers like it by Mackie, and found them to be too limitting in their flexabilities.

The Alesis 24 & 32 do have a bit more to them, but then they also cost a little more.

Good Luck.

 

[wturner]

I also like the 12R. I've used it for home and live venue recording. The only drawback for me is that the pre's get a little noisy if you turn them up very high (way high). I think the quality if fine. Whether or not it has all of the features you need is another matter that only you can decide. Take care.