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<blockquote data-quote="Brian Bolly" data-source="post: 214908" data-attributes="member: 32"><p>I stand corrected - apparently there are TWO manufacturers still making analog desks **that fit your requirements** - A&H and Soundcraft. No Behringer, no Mackie, no Peavey. But since you mention $2k is too high, you are absolutely looking at a used analog console. </p><p></p><p>Let's do some math and say you managed to find some deals on things that meet your requirements:</p><p></p><p>- A console for $500. (locally/driving distance, as shipping would be +$200)</p><p>- 3x 2ch 31-band EQs @ $50/channel for L/R + 4 mixes - $300</p><p>- 4ch each of comps & gates @ $50ch - $400</p><p>- 3x 8ch patch snakes for EQs, comps & gates @ $50 each - $150</p><p></p><p>You're now at ~$1350 for what is most likely 15+ year old gear with unknown heritage and questionable reliability.</p><p></p><p>Option B: Behringer X32 for $1999, delivered to your doorstep. Real faders, real knobs, real buttons, and a USB port to multitrack all 32 inputs right to a computer. No WiFi, no tablets, no digital snake necessary, and a 3 year warranty.</p><p></p><p>What's the lesser of the evils?</p><p></p><p>Since you mentioned on PSW you are coming out of retirement, you probably aren't aware that the X32 is pretty much <em>the standard</em> (read: minimally accepted level of equipment) in "club sound", for a band that would need 24-32 input channels. It's now been out for about 9 years - the technology has been tested.</p><p></p><p>To borrow a phrase coined by an old friend from the early PSW days: <strong>Buy Once, Cry Once.</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Brian Bolly, post: 214908, member: 32"] I stand corrected - apparently there are TWO manufacturers still making analog desks **that fit your requirements** - A&H and Soundcraft. No Behringer, no Mackie, no Peavey. But since you mention $2k is too high, you are absolutely looking at a used analog console. Let's do some math and say you managed to find some deals on things that meet your requirements: - A console for $500. (locally/driving distance, as shipping would be +$200) - 3x 2ch 31-band EQs @ $50/channel for L/R + 4 mixes - $300 - 4ch each of comps & gates @ $50ch - $400 - 3x 8ch patch snakes for EQs, comps & gates @ $50 each - $150 You're now at ~$1350 for what is most likely 15+ year old gear with unknown heritage and questionable reliability. Option B: Behringer X32 for $1999, delivered to your doorstep. Real faders, real knobs, real buttons, and a USB port to multitrack all 32 inputs right to a computer. No WiFi, no tablets, no digital snake necessary, and a 3 year warranty. What's the lesser of the evils? Since you mentioned on PSW you are coming out of retirement, you probably aren't aware that the X32 is pretty much [I]the standard[/I] (read: minimally accepted level of equipment) in "club sound", for a band that would need 24-32 input channels. It's now been out for about 9 years - the technology has been tested. To borrow a phrase coined by an old friend from the early PSW days: [B]Buy Once, Cry Once.[/B] [/QUOTE]
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