Never said the placement bothered me...just that I use them often;-)lol
----- Original Message ----- From: "Phonopsia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mark S. Krüx" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "313" <313@hyperreal.org> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2003 6:55 PM Subject: Re: (313) OT: Xone32 Vs DJM 500 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mark S. Krüx" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "313" <313@hyperreal.org> > Sent: Friday, September 12, 2003 11:07 PM > Subject: Re: (313) OT: Xone32 Vs DJM 500 > > > > I use the gains for EVERY mix....that's pretty often. > > > > We do all covet your mixer though Pete;-) > > Call me a weirdo, but I like the gains back there. Yes, it's weird at first, > but with the fine amount of adjustment needed on gains, and the limited use > they get in the mix (I mostly tune the gains in cue), it frees up needed > space on the main console to get your grubby fingers between the EQs. If I > have any criticism of the Xones, it's that there still isn't enough space > between the EQ knobs to really get in there, but I'll make that sacrifice > for the nice long volume faders. I think those faders are one of the best > things about it. So smooth, clear and acurate. I've used the Pioneer > probably as much if not more than I've used my A&H, especially @ gigs, but I > much prefer the A&H 32 after living with it for 6 months. As everyone else > has said, its sound, feel and tank-ness far outweigh any additional features > other mixers provide. When shopping in March, I also considered the Red > Sound Infader (with 3 band cross faders that are super fun), but apparently > their durability is really questionable. I also had my eye on the Tascam X-9 > for ages, because the features are wicked and it feels plenty solid, but > ultimately I don't need all that crap. Get the Xone. It will treat you well. > > Tristan (who really doesn't like Vestax mixers) > ======= > http://www.phonopsia.co.uk > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >
