Any high end mixer around $10k?

MattioliCo · 26th July 2006

I'm currently using a Manley 16x2 mixer with no Eq on it.
I'm looking for a bigger (24 to 32) with good quality pres and eqs around $10-12k used. I'm really not familiar with the studio boards out there.
Let me know your thoughts!

MASSIVE Master · 26th July 2006

I don't know if you're going to find "high end" and "32 channels" in the same paragraph - much less in the same board.

But if you've got $10,000 to work with, perhaps a Soundcraft Ghost with the Creation Audio mods. That'll set you around $10k when all is said and done - And it makes a mighty fine budget-friendly solution.

It's not going to be Manley - It's not going to be Crane Song - But it'll get you where you want to go without too much of a hassle. The preamps (after the mods) are quite good and the EQ is probably the best around in that price range.

MattioliCo · 27th July 2006

Where do I get the Creation Audio Mods?
I've seen some Ghost on ebay recently...will check it out!
Thanks

Any other alternative?

AdamJay · 27th July 2006

may be able to find a 2nd hand 24ch. Neotek for that price range.

I went with a 32ch. AudioArts 8x inline console.
After shipping it cross country it set me back about $4500
I'm pretty happy with it as it is now. Great EQs, fantastic summing, and flexible routing.
I'll probably dump another grand into having it overhauled next year.

If you can find one, i highly recommend them!

Neve8128 · 27th July 2006

Perhaps you may want to consider looking for a Trident Console. If you are lucky you may even find a 80B for under $15,000 otherwise a 75, 65 or 24 Series usually goes for under 8,000. You will also need to consider the cost of wiring, recap and other issues that comes with buying used consoles.

Good luck!

Long live analog!!!!

derobertisdj · 29th December 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattioliCo

I'm currently using a Manley 16x2 mixer with no Eq on it.
I'm looking for a bigger (24 to 32) with good quality pres and eqs around $10-12k used. I'm really not familiar with the studio boards out there.
Let me know your thoughts!

AUDIENT ASP8024 (new) it's a good compromise

**Lindell** · 29th December 2006

Yes, Tom Lord-Alge charges $10k per mix!

jimivan · 29th December 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by derobertisdj

AUDIENT ASP8024 (new) it's a good compromise

A new 24 channel Audient runs about 26K here in the states and a 36 channel is around 31K without any wiring. Not in your range but a great desk. I happen to have an Audient ASP 8024-36 for sale if you have any interest.

Are you a commericial enterprise and have you considered using a leasing company? It will allow you to get into a much nicer desk without the up front costs. Same as driving a Mercededes when you can only afford a Ford.......

Jim Williams · 29th December 2006

A customer in Vegas picked up a used $45k Soundcraft Sapphire in new condition for $1000. Rick Luxenberg got his 36 input Soundcraft 6000 for $3k. I got a $11k Delta for $750.

Jim Williams
Audio Upgrades

studjo · 29th December 2006

Jim you got Souncraft stocks????

Jo

mltamisin · 29th December 2006

Check with brokers. People often list their consoles with them because they're a little safer than e-bay and such. $10K can buy you a decent board. Neotek and Trident have been mentioned. Although I'm not too fond of the 65 series stuff and the 80B stuff may be too high. Don't forget about Amek. Nice sounding boards as well. Just be sure to check the board out or have it checked by a tech of your choice prior to exchanging any money.

PlushWasRight · 29th December 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Williams

A customer in Vegas picked up a used $45k Soundcraft Sapphire in new condition for $1000. Rick Luxenberg got his 36 input Soundcraft 6000 for $3k. I got a $11k Delta for $750.

Jim Williams
Audio Upgrades

When does the white van come to my neighborhood?

Jim Williams · 29th December 2006

"As ye shall seek, ye shall find".

These consoles must be looked for aggressivly. Post as many wanted posts as you can. Many times someone will have one in storage and then see a wanted ad for it.

No, I don't have Soundcraft stock, but they do offer some of the best performance/values around. Plus, they have parts. Try to get parts for Trident or AMEK.

Jim Williams
Audio Upgrades

Musiclab · 29th December 2006

It seems like D&R's go for around 10 thousand mark. Someone on gearslutz sold one earlier this year.

u b k · 30th December 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Williams

A customer in Vegas picked up a used $45k Soundcraft Sapphire in new condition for $1000. Rick Luxenberg got his 36 input Soundcraft 6000 for $3k. I got a $11k Delta for $750.

in 2000 i nabbed a mint 24 channel 6000 for $2500. had you upgrade the eq's on a few channels, loved your eq on vocals.

gregoire
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26th July 2006	#1
MattioliCo Gear maniac Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil/ New York Posts: 267 Thread Starter	Any high end mixer around $10k? I'm currently using a Manley 16x2 mixer with no Eq on it. I'm looking for a bigger (24 to 32) with good quality pres and eqs around $10-12k used. I'm really not familiar with the studio boards out there. Let me know your thoughts! Last edited by MattioliCo; 26th July 2006 at 08:59 AM.. Reason: Typo

26th July 2006	#2
MASSIVE Master Lives for gear Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago (Schaumburg / Hoffman Est.) IL Posts: 2,632	I don't know if you're going to find "high end" and "32 channels" in the same paragraph - much less in the same board. But if you've got $10,000 to work with, perhaps a Soundcraft Ghost with the Creation Audio mods. That'll set you around $10k when all is said and done - And it makes a mighty fine budget-friendly solution. It's not going to be Manley - It's not going to be Crane Song - But it'll get you where you want to go without too much of a hassle. The preamps (after the mods) are quite good and the EQ is probably the best around in that price range. __________________ John Scrip - Massive Mastering, LLC - www.massivemastering.com Spoon-feed a newb some answer and he'll mix for a day - Get him to think about it and figure it out for himself and he'll mix for a lifetime --- JS

27th July 2006	#4
AdamJay Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,825	may be able to find a 2nd hand 24ch. Neotek for that price range. I went with a 32ch. AudioArts 8x inline console. After shipping it cross country it set me back about $4500 I'm pretty happy with it as it is now. Great EQs, fantastic summing, and flexible routing. I'll probably dump another grand into having it overhauled next year. If you can find one, i highly recommend them! __________________

29th December 2006	#7
Lindell Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,328	Re: Any high end mixer around $10k? Yes, Tom Lord-Alge charges $10k per mix!

29th December 2006	#14
Musiclab Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Elmont NY Posts: 6,028 3 Reviews written	It seems like D&R's go for around 10 thousand mark. Someone on gearslutz sold one earlier this year. __________________ Lou Gimenez www.musiclabnyc.com

27th July 2006	#5
Neve8128 Gear maniac Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 231	Perhaps you may want to consider looking for a Trident Console. If you are lucky you may even find a 80B for under $15,000 otherwise a 75, 65 or 24 Series usually goes for under 8,000. You will also need to consider the cost of wiring, recap and other issues that comes with buying used consoles. Good luck! Long live analog!!!!

29th December 2006	#9
Jim Williams Lives for gear Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: beautiful Carlsbad, CA Posts: 9,360	A customer in Vegas picked up a used $45k Soundcraft Sapphire in new condition for $1000. Rick Luxenberg got his 36 input Soundcraft 6000 for $3k. I got a $11k Delta for $750. Jim Williams Audio Upgrades

29th December 2006	#10
studjo Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: 2,399	Jim you got Souncraft stocks???? Jo

29th December 2006	#11
mltamisin Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 1,172	Check with brokers. People often list their consoles with them because they're a little safer than e-bay and such. $10K can buy you a decent board. Neotek and Trident have been mentioned. Although I'm not too fond of the 65 series stuff and the 80B stuff may be too high. Don't forget about Amek. Nice sounding boards as well. Just be sure to check the board out or have it checked by a tech of your choice prior to exchanging any money.

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