5 Aux sends, low end desk

mainsman · 16th September 2008

Dear Slutz,
Please can anyone help. I'm looking for a friend for a low/ mid end analogue mixer for a live band. He needs a F.O.H mix and 5 separate monitor mixes.
So far, i've been checking Allen Heath mix wizards and I saw a used yamaha desk with lots of auxes on ebay but didn't make a note of he model no. Doh...!
Any pointers or suggestions would be most welcome!
Thank you.

GordZilla · 16th September 2008

How many channels are they looking for? My guess, for live, they would need at least 16 channels...yes?

The Mackie Onyx 1640 has 6 aux sends, and 16 decent XLR ins. I know a lot of folks around here tend to bash the brand... but IMO the Mackie stuff is good value for the $$, especially for live work. I have regularly seen used 1640s on eBay going for under $800-$900.

regards

mainsman · 17th September 2008

Thanks for the reply! Looks ideal.
Yes 16 channels would be good or even 12 at a push (8x mic/line and 2x stereo line) channels. I've seen Mackie and Behringer get a bit of a rough time on here, but as you say, it's all cost relative.
I think they are looking for the next "step up" from their behringer, i just don't know what that is...!
I assumed maybe soundcraft, Allen Heath....

I'll keep on web-trawling, but any suggestions are most welcome!
Many thanks.

ben m · 17th September 2008

The Mix Wizards are very good desks indeed and the build quality is excellent IMO - if you're based in the UK they are possibly better value for money than their American counterparts, especially s/h.

mainsman · 31st October 2008

Many thanks! He got the mixwizard and is super pleased!!

bdubya · 31st October 2008

If size isn't an issue, I've seen various old ramsa/panasonic boards go for very little money. They sound good.

16th September 2008	#1
mainsman Gear Head Joined: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 40 Thread Starter	5 Aux sends, low end desk Dear Slutz, Please can anyone help. I'm looking for a friend for a low/ mid end analogue mixer for a live band. He needs a F.O.H mix and 5 separate monitor mixes. So far, i've been checking Allen Heath mix wizards and I saw a used yamaha desk with lots of auxes on ebay but didn't make a note of he model no. Doh...! Any pointers or suggestions would be most welcome! Thank you.

16th September 2008	#2
GordZilla Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Northwest Territories, Canada Posts: 1,033	How many channels are they looking for? My guess, for live, they would need at least 16 channels...yes? The Mackie Onyx 1640 has 6 aux sends, and 16 decent XLR ins. I know a lot of folks around here tend to bash the brand... but IMO the Mackie stuff is good value for the $$, especially for live work. I have regularly seen used 1640s on eBay going for under $800-$900. regards __________________ "From the forest itself... comes the handle for the axe" - Matisyahu

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17th September 2008	#3
mainsman Gear Head Joined: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 40 Thread Starter	Thanks for the reply! Looks ideal. Yes 16 channels would be good or even 12 at a push (8x mic/line and 2x stereo line) channels. I've seen Mackie and Behringer get a bit of a rough time on here, but as you say, it's all cost relative. I think they are looking for the next "step up" from their behringer, i just don't know what that is...! I assumed maybe soundcraft, Allen Heath.... I'll keep on web-trawling, but any suggestions are most welcome! Many thanks.

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ben m Gear Head Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 37	The Mix Wizards are very good desks indeed and the build quality is excellent IMO - if you're based in the UK they are possibly better value for money than their American counterparts, especially s/h.

31st October 2008	#5
mainsman Gear Head Joined: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 40 Thread Starter	Many thanks! He got the mixwizard and is super pleased!!

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bdubya Gear addict Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 305	If size isn't an issue, I've seen various old ramsa/panasonic boards go for very little money. They sound good.