Re: [LAU] Mixer for recording and live

On 09/10/2015 05:30 PM, Rhizomatic Nomad wrote: MIDI faders and an _analog_ mixer is a bit of a contradiction... If you can do with a completely analog mixer: * I liked the Mackie Onyx 16-channel desk a lot. Firewire out which works flawlessly with FFADO, but no Wordclock in, hence difficult to integrate into more complex recording setups. Mixer built like a tank, very nice to work with. * MIDAS makes a analog mixer with 2 full parametric EQs and Firewire in/out, I think it's called the F32. It's a thing of beauty, but it only has four auxes, which is a shame as it seriously limits its usefulness. I loved it when I got to use it, have used it 3-4 times IIRC. If you're looking for integration with Ardour etc. as a controller, _and_ you can live with a fully digital mixer (and hey, why not?) both the Behringer X32 and the Allen&Heath GLD 80 are quite nice to work with, the bugs have been shaken out by now, and they provide awesome value for the cost. The A&H QU might be another nice option at a lower price point. Personally, I have a strong dislike for the SI Compact and Performer (as in OMFG what an awful desk, display is a joke, patching is a pain, preamps noisy, each time I had to use them was an utter pain, and I now refuse to work with them). Presonus makes a digital mixer that looks great on paper, but it doesn't have motorfaders and that totally rules it out for me. Failed concept if you ask me. HTH, Jörn -- Jörn Nettingsmeier Lortzingstr. 11, 45128 Essen, Tel. +49 177 7937487 Meister für Veranstaltungstechnik (Bühne/Studio) Tonmeister VDT http://stackingdwarves.net