Harrison 32 Series or Harrison MR3

[niklassweden]

I have been searching a while for a Harrison console. I have found a Harrison 32 Series 32ch and one Harrison MR3 36ch. Anyone working with these consoles? What's the differences in sound of the EQ etc... do they sound exactly equal?
Is there a problem(high risk) regarding repair of these models? If so, are the parts in general expensive?
They have both been recapped.
The 32 Series console is 3000$ more than MR3.



Niklas

[thethrillfactor]

Originally Posted by niklassweden

I have been searching a while for a Harrison console. I have found a Harrison 32 Series 32ch and one Harrison MR3 36ch. Anyone working with these consoles? What's the differences in sound of the EQ etc... do they sound exactly equal?
Is there a problem(high risk) regarding repair of these models? If so, are the parts in general expensive?
They have both been recapped.
The 32 Series console is 3000$ more than MR3.



Niklas

1) Difference in sound? Yes.

2) Difference in functions? Yes.

3) Are they both maintance hogs? Yes the MR3 being more.

4) Are the parts expensive? It depends. Does the MR3 you are looking at have Plasma meters? If so than look elsewhere or figure away to replace the whole meter bridge.

[Musiclab]

Really I worked at a place for years that had an old 3624 and thge only thing that did last were the plasma meters.

[thethrillfactor]

Originally Posted by Musiclab

Really I worked at a place for years that had an old 3624 and thge only thing that did last were the plasma meters.

I wish i could say the same for an MR4 i had.

[niklassweden]

Originally Posted by thethrillfactor

1) Difference in sound? Yes.

2) Difference in functions? Yes.

3) Are they both maintance hogs? Yes the MR3 being more.

4) Are the parts expensive? It depends. Does the MR3 you are looking at have Plasma meters? If so than look elsewhere or figure away to replace the whole meter bridge.

Thanks,
More functions in MR3=More Problems!!
Maybe it's safer to go for the 32 Series console, not so much that can be broken.
You say they sound different. I have been working once with a Harrison 4032 and really liked it, the sound of it was beautiful. Maybe this is not what my experience will be of MR3?



Niklas

[hurricaneE]

I've got a TV-3 (MR3 with different routing) and haven't had any problems since getting it recapped four years ago. Mind you, mine's a semi-pro facility, at best, so it's not running constantly. Pres are solid (GREAT on bass, and most drums) and I love the eq. Very big, muscular sound.

I'm under the impression that the 3 series was the last to closely follow the 30-something designs; I've been TOLD it hews closely to the 30-sound but I don't know firsthand.

Good luck! -E

[Musiclab]

Originally Posted by thethrillfactor

I wish i could say the same for an MR4 i had.

Remoteness also had an MR4, I don't remember him having any problems with the meters, maybe you had a bum one. My general complaint with the Harrison is not really flexible enough, not enough ins. The one at the studio I worked at really wasn't well maintained.

[danbir]

Originally Posted by hurricaneE

I've got a TV-3 (MR3 with different routing) and haven't had any problems since getting it recapped four years ago. Mind you, mine's a semi-pro facility, at best, so it's not running constantly. Pres are solid (GREAT on bass, and most drums) and I love the eq. Very big, muscular sound.

I'm under the impression that the 3 series was the last to closely follow the 30-something designs; I've been TOLD it hews closely to the 30-sound but I don't know firsthand.

Good luck! -E

hello!
I just got an offer to buy a harrison tv 3, what can you say about the mixer generally? Is it a top of the line mixer or a semi pro mixer? I want to us it with a digi 002 setup with 16 channels in. Do some mixing on it and mainly summ thorugh it. Dont know much about it, so if you could fill me inn, I would ge thankfull. He wants 4 grand for it. Tanks a lot dannobir

[hurricaneE]

It's certainly "pro," but it's not an API, Neve, A Range ... I'm sure it'll sound better than mixing ITB. I think the eqs are great and, though it sounds like you won't need them, the pres are definitely usable.

If it doesn't come with cabling, you're going to need some Tuchels, so be prepared for that. -E

Originally Posted by danbir

hello!
I just got an offer to buy a harrison tv 3, what can you say about the mixer generally? Is it a top of the line mixer or a semi pro mixer? I want to us it with a digi 002 setup with 16 channels in. Do some mixing on it and mainly summ thorugh it. Dont know much about it, so if you could fill me inn, I would ge thankfull. He wants 4 grand for it. Tanks a lot dannobir

[danbir]

Thanks for the info.. Need to ask about the tuchel cords. Also, do they need a lot of maintenance? Heard that "thriller" with michael jackson was recorded on such a desk, has to be pretty cool then.. Thanks alot for help!

Originally Posted by hurricaneE

It's certainly "pro," but it's not an API, Neve, A Range ... I'm sure it'll sound better than mixing ITB. I think the eqs are great and, though it sounds like you won't need them, the pres are definitely usable.

If it doesn't come with cabling, you're going to need some Tuchels, so be prepared for that. -E

[hurricaneE]

The only problems I've had are with the vcas, which do give out. Otherwise no problems. -E

Originally Posted by danbir

Thanks for the info.. Need to ask about the tuchel cords. Also, do they need a lot of maintenance? Heard that "thriller" with michael jackson was recorded on such a desk, has to be pretty cool then.. Thanks alot for help!