Soundcraft Spirit mixing board.

[PRS1JAZZ]

If I were you......and had to spend around 1,000..... I would just go on ebay and grab a 24x8. I used one for years and so have everyone else out there. They are good for the money. Transparent and workable. For short money it is the best buy!
Good Luck

[HiString]

Nama,

Assuming it is the S/craft Spirit Studio 24/8, then they are probably the pick of the bunch (as opposed to Behringer and Mackie 8 buss desks).............the Spirit Studio has much more useable pre's and EQ.

It could be anywhere up to approx., 10 years old and therefore it would be a wise decision to have it fully serviced by a competent tech. before installing it.

[Nama]

Thank you so much for the replies. Very helpful.

Yes. It's Spirit Studio 24/8. I'm sorry for having been unclear.

Presently, we only have a 828, but, we are thinking we should have a 24 channel mixing board for the future.
MOTU's 24 I/O out. We might buy one of those.

We have around $1200. But, cheaper is better.
What we really need for now is many channels (16 or 24)
and good pres.

If you can think of a better mixing board for the price, please let me know.
We are a bunch of young musicians. We'd really appreciate your input.

[Steve Smith]

One of the first project studios I works out of had one of these.. not great by any stretch, but for 1200, I don't think you will beat it.. it will certanily beat the pants off of a Beringer ( assuming it is in good order) and it also has a "proper" inline function, ( Mix B for monitoring, etc..) so at least you will be learing the right fundamentals.

I say go for it, but be sure it works properly!

[HiString]

The Studio 24/8 was probably the best of the "small frame" 8 buss consoles. I am sitting in front of mine as I type this .

As I said, it is at an age where switches, pots and faders may need servicing, but if you are prepared to have it seen to before you start using it, then it appears to be a good buy.

Just remember.............get your sound at the source right first and have a clean signal chain. If you are putting shit in, then that is what is going to come out.

Good luck.