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<blockquote data-quote="Scott Bolt" data-source="post: 83363" data-attributes="member: 3950"><p>Re: Presonus 32.4.2Al</p><p></p><p>Brad,</p><p></p><p>I completely agree.</p><p></p><p>I currently mix on a MixWiz. What I really WANT is:</p><p></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Ability to mix wirelessly</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Ability to re-eq the mix and channels to get a good scene for use in gigs.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">16 mic inputs</li> </ol><p></p><p>The SL can do this; however, it has the following drawbacks (the 16.4.2):</p><p></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">It can not be remotely mixed without a computer hooked up through firewire</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">The computer really should be an iMac if you want the firewire to work well</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">There is no support for MIDI scene changes</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">There is no support for Android remote devices</li> </ol><p></p><p>There are some very real advantages to the X32 that are either there already, or coming soon:</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">The EFX are exceptional, not just OK</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Android tablet app for remote mixing</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Integrated pitch correction</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Record straight to USB drive.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">MIDI scene changes</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Open interface specification for 3rd party applications</li> </ol><p></p><p></p><p>Now having said all those nice things about the X32, here are my beefs.</p><p></p><p>It is not as convenient to switch layers while mixing (minor quibble).</p><p></p><p>The big thing for me is usability. Guys, I am not a sound pro, but I am the Chief Engineer of my company. I can read an electrical circuit diagram, make board layouts, and program both embedded and server based programs in several languages.</p><p></p><p>The X32, and perhaps digital consoles in general, was not a walk in the park for me to figure out. I had to read manuals, watch videos, and ask questions to get it figured out.</p><p></p><p>Sure, it is HUGELY more flexible than the SL, but I don't really need it to be. I only really mix my OWN band .... and our I/O needs don't change very often .... if ever.</p><p></p><p>It took me about 5 minutes of playing around with the Studio Live to be completely at ease with its (admittedly much more limited) capabilities.</p><p></p><p>I will likely still go with an X32 family mixer (I am debating on either the Producer or the Rack). I am very particular about good vocals, and the X32 is significantly better at processing vocals and making them sound good than the StudioLive from everything I have seen, read, and heard. The announcement that Behringer would be making a pitch correction effect really made me happy.</p><p></p><p>Before anyone pipes in and says that you should just sing better .... well, not every singer in the band is going to be the "lead" singer, and even though I am the lead singer, when you are busy playing guitar, or trying to figure out who in the band just missed a cord, or an old lady is giving you the finger <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> it is nice to have pitch correction keeping you sounding good even if you stray. I am always surprised listening to my recordings when I hear a weak note... and I think .... I don't remember being off on that one <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>Anyway, I agree that the X32 isn't for everyone. There are going to be plenty of bands out there that feel more comfortable with the StudioLive series than the X32 just because they can "get it" fast.</p><p></p><p>The biggest disadvantage that the 32.4.2AI is going to face is that even IF the X32 is harder to figure out, I would be willing to do quite a bit of "figuring out" for the $1000.00 lower price of the X32.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Scott Bolt, post: 83363, member: 3950"] Re: Presonus 32.4.2Al Brad, I completely agree. I currently mix on a MixWiz. What I really WANT is: [LIST=1] [*]Ability to mix wirelessly [*]Ability to re-eq the mix and channels to get a good scene for use in gigs. [*]16 mic inputs [/LIST] The SL can do this; however, it has the following drawbacks (the 16.4.2): [LIST=1] [*]It can not be remotely mixed without a computer hooked up through firewire [*]The computer really should be an iMac if you want the firewire to work well [*]There is no support for MIDI scene changes [*]There is no support for Android remote devices [/LIST] There are some very real advantages to the X32 that are either there already, or coming soon: [LIST=1] [*]The EFX are exceptional, not just OK [*]Android tablet app for remote mixing [*]Integrated pitch correction [*]Record straight to USB drive. [*]MIDI scene changes [*]Open interface specification for 3rd party applications [/LIST] Now having said all those nice things about the X32, here are my beefs. It is not as convenient to switch layers while mixing (minor quibble). The big thing for me is usability. Guys, I am not a sound pro, but I am the Chief Engineer of my company. I can read an electrical circuit diagram, make board layouts, and program both embedded and server based programs in several languages. The X32, and perhaps digital consoles in general, was not a walk in the park for me to figure out. I had to read manuals, watch videos, and ask questions to get it figured out. Sure, it is HUGELY more flexible than the SL, but I don't really need it to be. I only really mix my OWN band .... and our I/O needs don't change very often .... if ever. It took me about 5 minutes of playing around with the Studio Live to be completely at ease with its (admittedly much more limited) capabilities. I will likely still go with an X32 family mixer (I am debating on either the Producer or the Rack). I am very particular about good vocals, and the X32 is significantly better at processing vocals and making them sound good than the StudioLive from everything I have seen, read, and heard. The announcement that Behringer would be making a pitch correction effect really made me happy. Before anyone pipes in and says that you should just sing better .... well, not every singer in the band is going to be the "lead" singer, and even though I am the lead singer, when you are busy playing guitar, or trying to figure out who in the band just missed a cord, or an old lady is giving you the finger ;) it is nice to have pitch correction keeping you sounding good even if you stray. I am always surprised listening to my recordings when I hear a weak note... and I think .... I don't remember being off on that one ;) Anyway, I agree that the X32 isn't for everyone. There are going to be plenty of bands out there that feel more comfortable with the StudioLive series than the X32 just because they can "get it" fast. The biggest disadvantage that the 32.4.2AI is going to face is that even IF the X32 is harder to figure out, I would be willing to do quite a bit of "figuring out" for the $1000.00 lower price of the X32. [/QUOTE]
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