Mic preamp question: how much improvement from a Yamaha MX12/4 to a Mackie VLZ?

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I've been using my Yamaha MX12/4 for a long time now, and I like it, but I'm wondering whether I could get more out of my recordings by moving up to a Mackie VLZ-series mixer with those preamps that are supposed to be so nice. My equipment is otherwise not of extraordinary quality--I mainly use SM57s, MXL603s, a CAD M37, and a Sennheiser e602 for mics; and I'm recording onto an M-Audio Delta 66 and Delta 1010lt synced. Would I notice a better sound from my recordings after unloading my Yamaha and getting a Mackie?
 
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Would I notice a better sound from my recordings after unloading my Yamaha and getting a Mackie?
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Theres nothing stellar about the VLZ pres, your money would be far better placed getting better mics, pres, monitors or maybe a recording channel.
 
Look at a Soundcraft M8 or M12 mixing board. They have the same pre design as the Ghost. I did an A/B with a new Onyx and the M12 had a much richer sound and better EQ.
 
Whoopysnorp said:
I've been using my Yamaha MX12/4 for a long time now, and I like it, but I'm wondering whether I could get more out of my recordings by moving up to a Mackie VLZ-series mixer with those preamps that are supposed to be so nice. My equipment is otherwise not of extraordinary quality--I mainly use SM57s, MXL603s, a CAD M37, and a Sennheiser e602 for mics; and I'm recording onto an M-Audio Delta 66 and Delta 1010lt synced. Would I notice a better sound from my recordings after unloading my Yamaha and getting a Mackie?
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How is your room acoustically?

That is the only way to improve your overal sound. Don't listen to morons preaching how mic pres are so fantastic. Thats only true when there is a good room to start with.

You might notice one pre is a hair brighter or a hair "smoother" (read: muddier), but you won't feel like you just made great use of $500-$1000 until the room is acoustically sound for tracking...and playback.
 
how do you go about finding out about your rooms sound and then making it better?
 
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