Mixer Choice

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I'm a recording newbie. I needed a compact mixer and just bought a Mackie 1202 VLZ Pro after returning a Yamaha MG 10/2, which I liked but was missing a couple of features I wanted (specifically the Alt 3-4 bus). I've been feeling like maybe I spent more money than I needed to because I could have gotten a Behringer 1204 for about $120 (not much more than the Yammie -- note that I decided against the Yamaha MG 12/4 at $199 because of its size and the fact that the inputs were on the back rather than the top of the unit). I hate feeling like I paid more than I might have needed.

I guess I was just looking for some positive reinforcement that the Mackie was a better choice than the Behringer (even given the price difference -- about $180).

Thanks for listening.
 
Relax

Sounds like you're suffering from a little buyer's remorse, but relax, and be proud, you made a good choice. Berringer tried to copy Mackie, but came up short ESPECIALLY in the preamp and EQ sections, which IMHO is why you're better off.

If it makes you feel any better - you're in great company. I do a lot of freelance work in "project studios", as well as professional video editing facilities, and MOST of them were using Mackie VLZ Pro boards. Which means a lot of the commercials (voiceovers, jingles, etc.) and documentaries you've seen were recorded and/or mixed using a VLZ Pro.

Now stop worrying and go make some great music!
Cheers, Rez
 
I'd look at it like this ... at least you have something that doesn't have a 90% chance of having something break or crap out on you over the next year. And if it does, you actually have a remote chance of sending it somewhere to a real person who might even be able to fix it for you. Plus you don't have to put up with people snickering every time they see the silly "Behringer" logo. That's at least some progress.
 
Don't sweat it, man. Those are some of the best pres for the money even without the rest of the mixer.
 
Yeah, the 1202 is a great choice for a small mixer. If I was in the market for that type of mixer I would pick the Mackie too.

I've seen those little Mackies everywhere, they get used for all sorts of things. The small mackies sound good in my opinion, no buyers remorse necessary.
 
Thanks everyone for the words of support. I've been playing music for a long time but the recording side is new. So I guess I was feeling a little like perhaps my skills don't warrant the better piece of gear and additional outlay, especially when there is so much more stuff I could buy (keyboards, software, etc.). Kind of like a kid whose learning to drive and his parents buy him a BMW (or fill in name of favorite car) for his 16th Birthday (OK, maybe that's a stretch, but you get the idea).

Anyway, I suppose quality pays for itself.

Positive reinforcement always appreciated :)
 
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