Hi,
I was searching for
the 01v96 on this forum as well, as I am also going to be purchasing one to accompany my HD24.
Here are some of the reasons why I considered it in the first place:
There was some discussion here:
http://www.homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?threadid=92185&highlight=01v96
And a great review in Sound On Sound Magazine - Aug 2003:
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/aug03/articles/yamaha01v96.htm
From SOS review by Paul White: To sum up, the 01v96 may be Yamaha's entry level digital mixer, but its sound quality and facilities are anything but entry level. The only advanced feature it lacks is onboard automation, but in all other areas, includinding 1/0 count, it exceeds expectations while reamining very afforable.
Of course you can still automate it however, by connecting it to a sequencer. Also, you can cascade two togther - room for future expansion.
It's great that it supports all 24 channels of ADAT lightpipe via the built in ADAT and the addition of
a MY16AT 16 channel MINI-YGDAI card.
I've used many an
02r v2 and from what I can see, there's little difference between this and that (obviously there are differences) for eveyday practical use. Also Studio Manager.
Obviously I have got to go and demo it before I make a final comitment but I am already familiar with the interface, so if it performs well, it's a definate purchase. I see no reason why it wouldn't.
I think the only thing that would stop me considering this desk is if I had enough money for a Yamaha
DM1000, but that's life! Donations to....
Hope all that helps,
Stu