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The Greening · 9th June 2005

If a lower console was only used for it's mixing purposes and maybe a slight bit of EQ, would it be sufficient, perhaps better than a more midrange console (midrange in my case is a Midas Venice 160)? **The console preamps would only be used for toms and room, outboard would be used for everything else.

What do you all think, would the ratio of 'cost:sound' be improved by buying a Allen and Heath (GL3, GL2200, other $800-1500), SoundCraft (Ghost, 200, Spirit, etc), TAC Scorpion (or other recommended lower end boards) and combining 16 direct outs into a Fulcrum RMS216

or

Would it be better to go with a Midas Venice 160?

Why the consideration:
1. I'd like a mixing board to patch and mix outboard effects on.
2. A little EQ for the final balance.
3. General feel and studio features

*Trying find the right balance between expenditure and sonics. You people are professionals with experience and your opinions know-how are valued, so thanks!

Will

9th June 2005	#1
The Greening Gear Head Joined: May 2005 Posts: 71 Thread Starter	Decent Console + Fulcrum VS Midrange Console If a lower console was only used for it's mixing purposes and maybe a slight bit of EQ, would it be sufficient, perhaps better than a more midrange console (midrange in my case is a Midas Venice 160)? *The console preamps would only be used for toms and room, outboard would be used for everything else. What do you all think, would the ratio of 'cost:sound' be improved by buying a Allen and Heath (GL3, GL2200, other $800-1500), SoundCraft (Ghost, 200, Spirit, etc), TAC Scorpion (or other recommended lower end boards) and combining 16 direct outs into a Fulcrum RMS216 or Would it be better to go with a Midas Venice 160? Why the consideration: 1. I'd like a mixing board to patch and mix outboard effects on. 2. A little EQ for the final balance. 3. General feel and studio features Trying find the right balance between expenditure and sonics. You people are professionals with experience and your opinions know-how are valued, so thanks! Will