14 May
2017
14 May
'17
11:01 p.m.
This is not really a Linux audio question, but I'm sure some of you will
have suggestions
for the following:
I'm currently looking into providing the Audio system for our new church
building which is
expected to be handed over soon. At present I'm using a Soundcraft Ui16
digital mixer, but
that only has 12 real inputs. I'm thinking ahead and would like
something similar but with
twice (or more) as many inputs.
Any suggestions welcomed,
Many thanks
Bill
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15 May
15 May
1:02 p.m.
behringer/midas X32 would be the obvious choice.
On Sun, May 14, 2017 at 10:01 PM, Bill Purvis <bill(a)billp.org> wrote:
This is not really a Linux audio question, but I'm
sure some of you will
have suggestions
for the following:
I'm currently looking into providing the Audio system for our new church
building which is
expected to be handed over soon. At present I'm using a Soundcraft Ui16
digital mixer, but
that only has 12 real inputs. I'm thinking ahead and would like something
similar but with
twice (or more) as many inputs.
Any suggestions welcomed,
Many thanks
Bill
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2:22 p.m.
I agree. The functionality for the price is very impressive.
I use two on a weekly basis and I know four organizations that have the
and are pleased.
Being able to plop a laptop next it, plug in the usb cable and record 32
channels into Ardour is really handy. (Hat tip to Paul ;) Or play cued
music from LISP (Linux Show Player) or control a stage musical mutes,
faders, etc. with Linux Show Control makes it very versatile.
Mac
On May 15, 2017 7:02 AM, "Paul Davis" <paul(a)linuxaudiosystems.com> wrote:
behringer/midas X32 would be the obvious choice.
On Sun, May 14, 2017 at 10:01 PM, Bill Purvis <bill(a)billp.org> wrote:
This is not really a Linux audio question, but I'm
sure some of you will
have suggestions
for the following:
I'm currently looking into providing the Audio system for our new church
building which is
expected to be handed over soon. At present I'm using a Soundcraft Ui16
digital mixer, but
that only has 12 real inputs. I'm thinking ahead and would like something
similar but with
twice (or more) as many inputs.
Any suggestions welcomed,
Many thanks
Bill
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6:31 p.m.
Thanks for the suggestion. Just been looking at it, looks great - I'd
love one for myself!
However, I'm looking for something with a 'virtual' desk, like the Ui16
only more channels.
Looked around the Behringer range, and wondered about the XR18? Not as
many as I'd like, but
the price is good. The main spiel talks about control via iPad or
Android, but I note in the
small print that it says PC, Mac or Linux. The Ui16 just needs a modern
browser and runs well
with an old laptop running Linux/Firefox. The plan is to have the mixer
and amps rack mounted in a
back room, with just a PC with Cat5 ethernet connection.
I'm still dithering about whether to stick with a traditional snake
across to the performance
area, or maybe put the mixer near/on the stage.
Bill
Bill
On 15/05/17 13:22, Mac wrote:
I agree. The functionality for the price is very
impressive.
I use two on a weekly basis and I know four organizations that have
the and are pleased.
Being able to plop a laptop next it, plug in the usb cable and record
32 channels into Ardour is really handy. (Hat tip to Paul ;) Or play
cued music from LISP (Linux Show Player) or control a stage musical
mutes, faders, etc. with Linux Show Control makes it very versatile.
Mac
On May 15, 2017 7:02 AM, "Paul Davis" <paul(a)linuxaudiosystems.com
<mailto:paul@linuxaudiosystems.com>> wrote:
behringer/midas X32 would be the obvious choice.
On Sun, May 14, 2017 at 10:01 PM, Bill Purvis <bill(a)billp.org
<mailto:bill@billp.org>> wrote:
This is not really a Linux audio question, but I'm sure some
of you will have suggestions
for the following:
I'm currently looking into providing the Audio system for our
new church building which is
expected to be handed over soon. At present I'm using a
Soundcraft Ui16 digital mixer, but
that only has 12 real inputs. I'm thinking ahead and would
like something similar but with
twice (or more) as many inputs.
Any suggestions welcomed,
Many thanks
Bill
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Bill Purvis <bill(a)billp.org> schrieb am Mo., 15. Mai 2017 um 18:31 Uhr:
Thanks for the suggestion. Just been looking at it,
looks great - I'd love
one for myself!
However, I'm looking for something with a 'virtual' desk, like the Ui16
only more channels.
If you want something without physical faders from the X/M32 range you can
go either with a X32 Rack or a X32 Core/Midas M32C with one of the stage
boxes (Behringer S32/S16/SD16/SD8 or Midas DL16/DL32).
Looked around the Behringer range, and wondered about
the XR18? Not as
many as I'd like, but
the price is good. The main spiel talks about control via iPad or Android,
but I note in the
small print that it says PC, Mac or Linux.
I've been using an XR18 until a few days ago when I upgraded to a Midas
MR18. Both are great devices, very much like the X32 series but not
extensible like the X32 series. That's perfect for me as portability is my
main concern and I don't need many inputs/outputs.
Keep in mind, though, that the X32 series is much more versatile w.r.t.
routing than the X Air series. It has more FX slots, busses, channels, DCAs
and is simply more flexible in every aspect.
So, for a mostly fixed installation I'd definitely go with a X32 Rack (and
maybe an additional stagebox as mentioned above) instead of an XR18.
The Ui16 just needs a modern browser and runs well
with an old laptop running Linux/Firefox.
The desktop applications for both X32 and X Air series are not very
demanding. They even run on a Raspberry Pi (how do Raspberry Pi browsers
handle the Ui16?).
While there is no official Android app for the X32 series there's a 3rd
party app (Mixing Station) from which the official X Air Android app
descended. IMHO all those apps are superior to the Ui16 web interface, even
though the Android app is a bit ugly.
You can easily download and try the apps even without the hardware.
Moreover, all those mixers are controlled via OSC and the protocol is
documented. Thus there are a couple of 3rd party tools available for these
mixers.
BTW, both, X32/M32 and XR18/MR18, work fine as audio interfaces on Linux.
You might have discovered that there is a Soundcraft Ui24 coming soon which
is pricewise between XR18 and the X32 Rack. You'd instantly be familiar
with it but I'd prefer the X32 series anyway for it's flexibility.
Kind regards,
Felix
16 May
16 May
2:22 a.m.
How about a Soundcraft Ui24R? Still only 20 mic pres, but higher channel
counts in tablet controlled remote desks seem to be pretty rare.
I was going to suggest Midas Pro01 but that has full control surface and
is in a higher price bracket. It does run Linux underneath though.
Roger
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