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Originally Posted by GYang  If you can't foresee availability of at least 25-30k in predictable future don't enter this adventure. You can be easily disappointed.
I reached stage when ITB vs OTB is no question and difference (not only due to summing) is huge, wholly different paradigm and approach in work.
Why?
First, you would need high quality outboard compressors (and not one) for submixes.
Second, you would like to add at least couple of high end EQs.
Third, depending on rig some effects (as Lexicon reverbs), line level amps, good cables (not esoteric), converters etc. would become necessary.
Without above, just one summing box means a little, I understood this, many others wrote about that.
Stay ITB and enjoy that sound and if you inherit some good $$$ spend on high end analogue. |
I absolutely agree. I thinks it's worth it, but it's going to take a whole lot more than 2 to 3 k. That's just enough for (1) great 2 buss comp. Going OTB is a sum of all the parts as was stated, summing alone is not going to make that big of difference and a cheap console may just make it sound worst.
I love mixing OTB but it took a few years of accumulating gear and paying off loans to get there.