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    Recommendations for an analog console

    Im actually planning to use it on a rotisserie so only one person required as far as that goes and ill only use it for large shows not clubs. I have a mackie 32.8 in the shop having the ribbon cables replaced and a line on a 24 channel A&H board for clubs. Eventually ill be adding a 24 track...
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    Recommendations for an analog console

    I did not come here looking for one as much as asking opinions about some. I paid 300.00 for a 40 channel yahama m3000a. I already own the outboard gear I need minus a couple units the main issue I have with digital is the up front cost when im doing this with what I can save each week from my...
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    Recommendations for an analog console

    The one I have is in a cadence road case. Im building a rotisserie for it at work so it can pivot vertical or horizontal to fit through doors and be laid flat by one person instead of 2 or more. Ill only be using it until I can replace it with a digital board.
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    Recommendations for an analog console

    Im going to upgrade to a digital setup once I have enough work to justify blowing 15k for a club system. I picked up a console that works great for 300.00, a yahama m3000a, does everything I need it to with tons of headroom. 40 channels, road case, power supply, the whole 9 yards and it will...
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    Recommendations for an analog console

    I agree. But I also not Require one to get good sound. Ill be buying one asap. But I seriously get the feeling that to most of the people on this forum its more about how much money you spent on your gear than actual skill. I dont need compressors and gates on every channel us stellar eq to get...
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    Recommendations for an analog console

    I did not take any video. Im booking at a private bar owned by a friend, and my only promotion is word of mouth and the results I get. I wont name names here but right now its singer songwriters out of Nashville and the outlaw country circuit. Part of the gear is mine part is the owners. I own...
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    Recommendations for an analog console

    Ran a show last Saturday and had to use a mackie 24.4 console, and no outboard gear. Three new bookings thanks to the sound I achieved. Its about skill, not the latest tech or how much money I spent on gear. Yes, I freely admit there are much better boards available, but I also know how to do...
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    Recommendations for an analog console

    Sorry man but have to disagree. For one, I dont have that fear anymore, sept the wedge. The other stuff I have is purpose built, and no, you can't get that sound any place else. Digital boards with all the on-board effects are like a Swiss army knife. Compromise. Sure it has a blade, but would...
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    Recommendations for an analog console

    Well, im using an analog system at the moment and his article still applies. His points are still valid. More flexibility, ease if repair, and up front cost go a long way in the decision making process. Im not a gear snob. Im not competing with anyone to brag I spent the most money. Yes, im...
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    Recommendations for an analog console

    Found an x32 for 1200.00 so thats the rout im going to go. Just have to wait a bit longer. Im going to get the rest of the cabs first. I set up a 24 channel mackie on a 50' snake and using an old peavey power amp to run monitors. Funny, a ton of head room, clean sound, no issues. Alesis wedge...
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    Recommendations for an analog console

    This is the last rig I used and never had any issues or breakdowns. The speakers were not mine and just used for a table that night. People will scoff today, but I'd wager they would be impressed at the sound quality.
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    Recommendations for an analog console

    The largest issue is the buy in cost. I plan to upgrade to a digital console later but I still have a family and day job. I can't spend 2000.00 on a mixer I mainly use on weekends until I get established again. As for reliability, iv read a lot of stories about digital stage boxes with built in...
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    Recommendations for an analog console

    Had several over the years and have a 32x8 mackie with a dead master section. Here is requirements 24 to 32 channels, real channels not stereo Decent eq Least 6 aux sends per channel Would like 8 sub groups but can live with 4 Would like direct outs and decent routing Don't care about mute...
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    So new to this site. Coming out of retirement to run live sound again. Live recording as well...

    So new to this site. Coming out of retirement to run live sound again. Live recording as well. Building a pa and have a permanent venue to work in plus booking outside jobs. Kids are now grown, so I can indulge again. At one time I was the most booked soundman in the state. I plan to take that...