Re: Presonus 32.4.2Al
Hey Dick,
What I have seen the vast majority of SL's in my neck of the woods being used for is small bands, most of which were mixed from stage (16.4.2).
The price range of the 24.4.2 is in the same ball park as the X32 and Soundcraft Expression Si (while the 32.4.2 is more expensive).
So with respect to market usage, and market price range, I disagree. The StudioLive is a direct competitor to the X32 and the Si.
Now as far as who the StudioLive may appeal to (despite its lack of features compared to the other 2 offerings mentioned), I can see a niche market for people that are used to analog mixers but want to make the jump to digital.
I have spent some time actually getting to know both mixers and I would say without a doubt that the SL was much easier for me to learn.
Both mixers have the ability to do what I really want most from a digital mixer (the ability to record a run of a song, then mix it after the fact and save the scene for live use). The big problem with the Presonus is .... it just doesn't sound as good as the X32 (I haven't played with the Si yet). The vocal efx on the X32 are quite a bit better than on the SL. For me, that is a big deal. If I am going to give up my TC Electronics M-OneXL, I need built in efx that sound just as good.
There is also a pretty large deficit of features, but I don't think I even want to argue that point. You are correct. Most of the bands I know using the SL today don't need any more features for what they do.
I don't think this is a case of a Mini Van and a Sports Car since I believe that the target market is the same.
