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<blockquote data-quote="Brian Bolly" data-source="post: 214902" data-attributes="member: 32"><p>Hi Mike,</p><p></p><p>I'll address the questions/requirements in a minute, but first let's tackle the digital Elephant In The Room. I'm not sure what you mean by the above statement. Personally, I've been mixing on digital consoles for over 22 years. I can count on one hand the number of failures I've had across them that could not be attributed to an external factor that would have affected any console. And just because you're on digital does not mean you're forced into using a tablet - in fact, quite the opposite. </p><p></p><p>As for price? A 32-input, 40 channel digital desk (32 mic pres, 32 parametric eqs, 32 comps, 32 gates, PLUS output processing for every aux + LR) can be had for $2000 on your doorstep. And more DSP and effects than most of the outboard effects boxes you'd likely use. Food for thought.</p><p></p><p>Unless you're buying a brand new analog console (of which I think there may be <em>ONE</em> manufacturer left building live desks over 16 channels) a used analog console is now a great liability depending on the age, maintenance level, and original quality of the console. Not to mention the outboard equipment required to go with. </p><p></p><p>Be that as it may, I understand not being one to be deterred by the masses. So since you've asked, my console choices would be the following:</p><p></p><p>- APB Dynasonics Spectra (VCA) or ProDesk-4 or ProDesk-8 (non-VCA)</p><p>- Midas Heritage (something) short-frame</p><p>- Soundcraft K3, maybe a K2</p><p>- Allen & Heath ML3000-5000 (VCA)</p><p>- A&H GL3300 or 4000. Maybe a 2400 or 2800 if they were new enough, well cared for.</p><p>- Crest, only if it were an absolute gem of a specimen</p><p>- No Peavey.</p><p></p><p>Regardless of what desk you choose, I hope you either have sources for parts or a very handy electronics tech on speed dial.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Brian Bolly, post: 214902, member: 32"] Hi Mike, I'll address the questions/requirements in a minute, but first let's tackle the digital Elephant In The Room. I'm not sure what you mean by the above statement. Personally, I've been mixing on digital consoles for over 22 years. I can count on one hand the number of failures I've had across them that could not be attributed to an external factor that would have affected any console. And just because you're on digital does not mean you're forced into using a tablet - in fact, quite the opposite. As for price? A 32-input, 40 channel digital desk (32 mic pres, 32 parametric eqs, 32 comps, 32 gates, PLUS output processing for every aux + LR) can be had for $2000 on your doorstep. And more DSP and effects than most of the outboard effects boxes you'd likely use. Food for thought. Unless you're buying a brand new analog console (of which I think there may be [I]ONE[/I] manufacturer left building live desks over 16 channels) a used analog console is now a great liability depending on the age, maintenance level, and original quality of the console. Not to mention the outboard equipment required to go with. Be that as it may, I understand not being one to be deterred by the masses. So since you've asked, my console choices would be the following: - APB Dynasonics Spectra (VCA) or ProDesk-4 or ProDesk-8 (non-VCA) - Midas Heritage (something) short-frame - Soundcraft K3, maybe a K2 - Allen & Heath ML3000-5000 (VCA) - A&H GL3300 or 4000. Maybe a 2400 or 2800 if they were new enough, well cared for. - Crest, only if it were an absolute gem of a specimen - No Peavey. Regardless of what desk you choose, I hope you either have sources for parts or a very handy electronics tech on speed dial. [/QUOTE]
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