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Subject: Any point in having 16 stereo channels??
Original Message Date: 07-Nov-00 @ 01:45 PM - Any point in having 16 stereo channels??
My question is, would it be worthwhile to buy a mixer with more channels than you think you'd need so that you have the option of using all stereo channels? Are there any disadvantages to having all stereo channels?
Ta much,
Si.
Message 11/29 09-Nov-00 @ 04:41 PM - RE: Any point in having 16 stereo channels??
Message 13/29 09-Nov-00 @ 08:14 PM - RE: Any point in having 16 stereo channels??
the cr is WELL used, the mx is almost new... but the cr still feels better, more solid or something.
you can find used cr1604s for $300-400US, that's only ~$150 more than the mx but is more than worth it, for sure.
and yeah, if you need more than 24ch at once something's not right.
Message 14/29 10-Nov-00 @ 01:53 PM - RE: Any point in having 16 stereo channels??
Is it the sound quality of the Behringers that gives them a bad name, or the build of the units? Are they prone to breaking and generally being unreliable?
Cheers again,
Si.
Message 16/29 10-Nov-00 @ 06:38 PM - RE: Any point in having 16 stereo channels??
Message 17/29 14-Nov-00 @ 06:27 AM - RE: Any point in having 16 stereo channels??
that MX3242X is only a SIXTEEN channel mixer.
it has 16 tape returns that you can switch to, for monitoring off say ADAT or whatever. YES they can be used for inputs but no EQ, no Aux sends, naught.
16 channels really should be enough, but whats always struck me as funny was that companies like behringer say "16 inputs" when 2, or 4 of the channels are dedicated stereo. thats pretty cheesy.
I recommend the alesis studio32. its actually similiar to that behringer youre lookin at (which isnt even available yet btw, im pretty sure) and goes for about $500.
has a very nice sounding EQ, 4 aux sends, 2 monitor sends (can be used as aux sends) 4 returns, and bussing as well.
Ive had TWO and had very little problems with them
Message 18/29 14-Nov-00 @ 12:53 PM - RE: Any point in having 16 stereo channels??
I'll check your recommendation as well.
Cheers,
Si.
Message 19/29 14-Nov-00 @ 01:38 PM - RE: Any point in having 16 stereo channels??
The point is, stereo channels can be manipulated effectively to mono.
Message 20/29 14-Nov-00 @ 01:39 PM - RE: Any point in having 16 stereo channels??
Cheers,
Si.
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