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<blockquote data-quote="Arik Semagin" data-source="post: 115159" data-attributes="member: 5072">Re: New Midas M32 ConsoleAgree. I was writing about it, scalable modular system is the way to go (CPU+stageboxes+control surface). If Behringer would&#039;ve made a functional equivalent (not a copy) of AVID S3L for less, I&#039;d buy it in a heartbeat! S3L is a killer in this respect, being able to carry a 64-channel system on a plane in a checked baggage (in separate bags, of course), is a huge innovation. A&amp;H tried it years ago with iDr stage racks/CPU, was too raw.Why not just make a modular X32/M32-equivalent with small 25-fader surface (or bigger, may be two-piece, main plus extender like old Mackie MCU) as long as it fits into airlines&#039; baggage size limits), 48 channels at least and 2 or 3 stage boxes, and it will seriously undermine AVID S3L sales. AVID actually did smart marketing move in S3L by slicing one big stagebox into separate 16-channel boxes, so people can start with one and buy more when they need or can afford them. But S3 control surface design sucks (not the functionality), looks like it was made by a bunch of kids with no clue about industrial design. M32 or even Presonus SL looks certainly better in this respect.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Arik Semagin, post: 115159, member: 5072"] Re: New Midas M32 Console Agree. I was writing about it, scalable modular system is the way to go (CPU+stageboxes+control surface). If Behringer would've made a functional equivalent (not a copy) of AVID S3L for less, I'd buy it in a heartbeat! S3L is a killer in this respect, being able to carry a 64-channel system on a plane in a checked baggage (in separate bags, of course), is a huge innovation. A&H tried it years ago with iDr stage racks/CPU, was too raw. Why not just make a modular X32/M32-equivalent with small 25-fader surface (or bigger, may be two-piece, main plus extender like old Mackie MCU) as long as it fits into airlines' baggage size limits), 48 channels at least and 2 or 3 stage boxes, and it will seriously undermine AVID S3L sales. AVID actually did smart marketing move in S3L by slicing one big stagebox into separate 16-channel boxes, so people can start with one and buy more when they need or can afford them. But S3 control surface design sucks (not the functionality), looks like it was made by a bunch of kids with no clue about industrial design. M32 or even Presonus SL looks certainly better in this respect. [/QUOTE]

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