Re: Presonus Studio-Live 24
It's really true.. I get to use the mini-APB rack mounted console on occasion for the odd press conference and similar low channel gigs, and even though they are absolutely the greatest small format analog consoles I have ever used, I end up feeling like I'm missing something by the time the gig is over.
It might be the built in oscillator on one gig, the parametric EQ on the outputs (instead of a rack of graphics) on another gig, making a custom fader layer for the awkward corporate gigs with a bunch of stereo sources from Video World (not such a big deal on the APB with it's great stereo channel layout), or even just the ability to soft patch when something comes up in the heat of the moment, instead of digging around in the rack to get a comp inserted quickly.
I really would love to be excited about Analog, but I just constantly feel limited, and I REALLY miss the amount of metering I have available on even a modest 01v for things like in/out levels for the comps and gates (using studio manager).
If I ever had a gig where I could spec the whole rig (regardless of budget)... analog might be fun again... but until then, I'll be riding on the digital bus.
EDIT: I also NEVER expected to be SOOO addicted to the solo bus (clear) button on the small format digital consoles. I constantly use it, and wish it was a feature that could make it's way down from the BIG BOY analog gear to the smaller analog gear.
