Hi Folks,
Most of my shows are smaller. The last time I needed more than 18 channels was two years ago.
But I still need a better quality mixer.
) 16 XLR inputs, two stereo inputs. Similar to QSC Touchmix.
) 34 mix channels. Ability to send any input to any output.
This is so I can double-assign one input to two or more channels, for sending one channel to House, another to Monitors. Sometimes I also do this with a Guitar with octave pedal for a subwoofer channel.
To be perfectly clear, yes, I want a mixer with 20 inputs and 34 channels!
) Digitally controlled preamp gains would be very useful, but not absolutely necessary.
) L/R Masters and 8 ~ 10 Auxes, plus built-in Effects buses. Four groups.
) Eighteen mute groups, so I can mute House and Monitor channels for an input with one button press.
) Fader linking. Ability to link L/R Masters and an Aux or Group delay fill send.
I like how Yamaha does this.
) Plenty of parametric EQ on inputs and outputs. I haven't used a GEQ in over a year.
With many open mics on stage, or just a few lavs, lots of EQ is very helpful.
I like the LS9 and DL1608 EQ. X32 is close, but not quite enough.
) Low latency, under 1ms. The 01V96 from about 2003 can do this. Surely newer digital mixers can?
) Excellent tablet interface. Mackie's app has grown on me.
) Front panel control, in case the router and/or tablet die. Like Touchmix.
) Multi-track recording. Touchmix looks pretty simple with just a USB drive connected to the mixer, though the software is pretty basic.
) Reliable. It works. Rock-solid hardware and software. No pops through outputs when turning on or off.
If the power fails and the UPS fails it comes back up running as it was when it lost power.
For me, Yamaha mixers have been solid.
) Small and light, similar to Touchmix, though I would be fine going up a bit in size and weight.
Basically, I want some of the best features of the 01V96, LS9, DL1608 and Touchmix in one box.
A&H QU32 looks interesting, but my understanding is that channels are permanently assigned 1 > 1, 2 > 2, etc.
And I like the Touchmix on-mixer interface better, with virtual faders.
Does anybody know of anything like this on the horizon?
Thanks and good health, Weogo
Most of my shows are smaller. The last time I needed more than 18 channels was two years ago.
But I still need a better quality mixer.
) 16 XLR inputs, two stereo inputs. Similar to QSC Touchmix.
) 34 mix channels. Ability to send any input to any output.
This is so I can double-assign one input to two or more channels, for sending one channel to House, another to Monitors. Sometimes I also do this with a Guitar with octave pedal for a subwoofer channel.
To be perfectly clear, yes, I want a mixer with 20 inputs and 34 channels!
) Digitally controlled preamp gains would be very useful, but not absolutely necessary.
) L/R Masters and 8 ~ 10 Auxes, plus built-in Effects buses. Four groups.
) Eighteen mute groups, so I can mute House and Monitor channels for an input with one button press.
) Fader linking. Ability to link L/R Masters and an Aux or Group delay fill send.
I like how Yamaha does this.
) Plenty of parametric EQ on inputs and outputs. I haven't used a GEQ in over a year.
With many open mics on stage, or just a few lavs, lots of EQ is very helpful.
I like the LS9 and DL1608 EQ. X32 is close, but not quite enough.
) Low latency, under 1ms. The 01V96 from about 2003 can do this. Surely newer digital mixers can?
) Excellent tablet interface. Mackie's app has grown on me.
) Front panel control, in case the router and/or tablet die. Like Touchmix.
) Multi-track recording. Touchmix looks pretty simple with just a USB drive connected to the mixer, though the software is pretty basic.
) Reliable. It works. Rock-solid hardware and software. No pops through outputs when turning on or off.
If the power fails and the UPS fails it comes back up running as it was when it lost power.
For me, Yamaha mixers have been solid.
) Small and light, similar to Touchmix, though I would be fine going up a bit in size and weight.
Basically, I want some of the best features of the 01V96, LS9, DL1608 and Touchmix in one box.
A&H QU32 looks interesting, but my understanding is that channels are permanently assigned 1 > 1, 2 > 2, etc.
And I like the Touchmix on-mixer interface better, with virtual faders.
Does anybody know of anything like this on the horizon?
Thanks and good health, Weogo
