i was wandering if anyone knows of another desk in reasonable price range which has 8 channels with direct outs,,,,,and a better reputation?
This is my OPINION
What is a reasonable price? And what do you EXPECT for that price? Are you disappointed with the performance of the Behringer? If so, in what way? It would seem to me, with direct outs, price/performance would not have that much of a priority. You usually get what you pay for. However, lets look at a reality.
If you're a novice, or doing this for fun, for no ones ears but your own, then
you are the arbiter of what you hear. In otherwords, if you don't have a problem with its performance, then whats the point of upgrading? Not only that, but limitations can be the best teacher, If you can't get a decent recording through the Behringer, then maybe other things are at work. Such bad acoustics. Bad mic placement. No isolation(environmental noise), bad mics, bad cableing, bad interface, bad monitors, bad monitoring position. But only you can tell if its the mixer that is at fault. We can suggest some things if we know the other factors. Information is king to make good decisions.
If on the otherhand, other people are the arbiter of your product, then it is they who will determine your recording criteria. Its called COMPETITION.
The point is, what are you trying to do? Hell,when I first got hooked on this stuff. I would have used a Peavy stereo live board if I could have. But to compete in the realworld, there are competitive commercial realities to address. Whole nother ballgame. So tell us what the scenario is and maybe we can help you with your decisions.
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