Dark Fader
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Has anyone ever used the Studio 32 or Studio 16 recording mixers by alesis? I am looking for a board with at least 8 really good preamps, something that will give me a good foldback, and at least 4 busses, for under $900. The Studio 32 is $900, and, as I have heard, fulfills the rest of the criteria, too, with 8 extra preamps. I also might need to use the console for some live sound reinforcement, too, and, though it may be clumsy, I think it will work. Any thoughts? Anyone know where I can get one CHEAP?!?!? Also, (slightly off topic) does anyone have any comments on which boards have the best preamps? Are the Berringer ones any good? I have heard that the mackies are good, but how do they stack up to the specifically-designed recording preamps of the Studio 32? Oh, and BTW, are the direct outputs on the Studio 32 balanced or unbalanced? I know I have a lot of questions, but I need to really know what I'm getting before I buy something, and all I can find anywhere on the net isn't helping me really compare sound quality. Thanks a lot.
-Matt Good.
-Matt Good.