Forums - Mixing & FX
Subject: Upgrade to Digital Mixer or stay Analogue?
Original Message 1/27 25-Oct-00 @ 04:20 PM - Upgrade to Digital Mixer or stay Analogue?
i'd been eyeing a mackie 1604 vlz pro as my next logical upgrade. the sound quality is quite superb and far excels what i have now (studiomaster 16:2).
in the meantime however, i've noticed that alot of people here have digital mixers. i've always been told (mackie seminar) that analogue has a warmer sound.
now the newer generation is about i wondered what's new. hi-price digital mixers are now more affordable so should i indulge.
i'm not in a position to audition every mixer available (no stores nearby) but a recommendation would be good.
i have an akai s5000, supernova, vintage keys, R8, JX10 and effects units. i need inputs more than anything but cost is a factor.
whats the pros and cons?
thanx for unbiased advice
ciao
fink
Message 2/27 25-Oct-00 @ 06:39 PM - RE: Upgrade to Digital Mixer or stay Analogue?
I just got one used with a case for a grand..thats only $300 more than a VLZ.
warmer? sure. its analog. but thats what tubes are for? after your digital mixer...
Message 3/27 25-Oct-00 @ 08:01 PM - RE: Upgrade to Digital Mixer or stay Analogue?
If this site ever implemented signatures, mine would run something like that.
Message 4/27 25-Oct-00 @ 09:00 PM - RE: Upgrade to Digital Mixer or stay Analogue?
johnny loves his. hope I do too when it gets here. figger a couple weeks learnin it but hey..should be worth it!
Message 5/27 25-Oct-00 @ 09:10 PM - RE: Upgrade to Digital Mixer or stay Analogue?
Did anyone ever notice that the people who talk about analog being warmer or better than digital usually use stuff like Neve, SSL... Of course it's going to sound fantastic it's a hundred thousand dollar fucking console! There's really no comparison though between a mid-range Mackie desk and something like an 01V though.
-Craig
Message 6/27 26-Oct-00 @ 10:46 AM - RE: Upgrade to Digital Mixer or stay Analogue?
does anyone disagree that the 01v is the be all and end all??
Message 7/27 26-Oct-00 @ 11:49 AM - RE: Upgrade to Digital Mixer or stay Analogue?
Message 8/27 26-Oct-00 @ 12:40 PM - RE: Upgrade to Digital Mixer or stay Analogue?
Message 9/27 26-Oct-00 @ 04:46 PM - RE: Upgrade to Digital Mixer or stay Analogue?
-Craig
Message 10/27 26-Oct-00 @ 06:46 PM - RE: Upgrade to Digital Mixer or stay Analogue?
Pages: 1 2 3
There are 27 total messages for this topic
Reply to Thread
You need to register/login to use the forum.
Click here to Signup or Login !
[you'll be brought right back to this point after signing up]
Back to Forum