If you only need effects returns, why not something like an Alesis MultiMix 8 Line (or a multitude of other line mixers). Single rack space, 8 stereo line inputs to stereo outs, simple operation and integration, low cost. Buy two!

Jim

On 6/14/2011 9:07 PM, os wrote:
Hey Matt,
I am a bid fan of the Allen & Heath Mix wizzards... 16 x 2 with 6 sends, 4 band eq, rack mountable..
They are constructed a lot better than Mackies..etc.
They use a verticle circuit board under each channel.
I like the version 2 model the best..  Version 1 used nylon jacks.
Version 2 had metal jacks and internal conponents that are easy to repair..
Version 3 went to surface mount which can be a pain to work on.
I use one for live pa and small portable recording. They sound good.
greg dwinell

    -----Original Message-----
    *From:* [email protected]
    [mailto:[email protected]]*On Behalf Of *Matt Walsh
    *Sent:* Tuesday, June 14, 2011 7:08 PM
    *To:* [email protected]
    *Subject:* Re: NEOTEK: Neotek supplement?

    Guys--

    Thanks so much for the recommendations. About the Soundcraft 200
    series-- what's the difference between the "b" the "bve" and the
    "sr". They look like the same input module to me, but I have only
    worked on Soundcraft and it was a Ghost.

    The Midas Venice is a bit out of my range, pricewise.

    Best,
    Matt

    On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 6:10 PM, Josh Fry <[email protected]
    <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:

        If you want something super clean and a bit newer, you
        couldn't go past the Midas Venice. They may be a 'live'
        console, but they sound so far above their asking price. Pre's
        On them sound fantastic and the whole board is rock solid.

        Cheers,

        Josh

        Sent from my iPhone

        On 15/06/2011, at 6:59 AM, Matt Walsh <[email protected]
        <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:

        > Hi guys--
        >
        > I have a 28-input Series II and on some mixes, I could use
        more channels for reverbs, delays, etc. So I am thinking of
        getting a little "sidecar". Thing is, I don't have the space
        or money for a baby Neve or even a baby Neotek. For my
        application, it'd probably be okay to use something like a
        Mackie 1604. However, I know Yamaha and Allen and Heath--
        among others-- make similar compact pretty-decent-seeming
        compact mixers.
        >
        > Does anyone have any experience with the mixers of this
        type? Is there a "best in breed"? I trust your opinions more
        than those of the Information Superhighway, so if anyone could
        weigh in, I'd be highly appreciative!
        >
        > Thanks!
        > Matt
        ------

        View the list online at:
        http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]

        You can unsubscribe at anytime by sending an email to
        mailto:[email protected]
        <mailto:[email protected]> with "unsubscribe neotek" in
        the message body. If you have any difficulties, or questions
        --please send an email to mailto:[email protected]
        <mailto:[email protected]>.

        The Neotek list is lovingly hosted by Catapult Web. Remember
        that any message or reply sent to the list will be
        automatically forwarded to all subscribers.

        Vive Le Neotek!

        Thanks.


Reply via email to