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Re: Re:Mixer Question OT



To add to this Andy, I've had the A&H  MixxWizzard 20/8/2 in my studio since it came out in 87(ish) and have the WZ3-16/2 for my PA and am really happy with both - build quality, noise, eq, aux sends, long faders, seperate phantom power..... I guess the only Just a couple of things I'd say about the 16/2 are:
1. it doesn't have a talkback feature (important when needing all chanels and using a multicore).
2. the effects aren't that useful unless you reprogramme them with the software.
3. some of the control placement in the master section is a little strange -
 
But you're looking at the 14 version aren't you...
 
I had the Mackie CFX16 and was a bit disapointed on quality and features - but the A&H is significantly more for the 16chanel version .
 
Good luck.
 
Ian.
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----- Original Message -----
From: Sjaak
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 3:39 PM
Subject: Re:Mixer Question OT

Hi Andy,
I have recently reviewed most of the mixers on your list. If your budget allows you to buy an Allen & Heath, you won't be disappointed. The Mix Wizard series (I have the 14:4:2) are the most flexible mixers you will find in this price range. I use it for both looping and as FOH mixer when performing with my band. The Mackie 1604 was my 2nd choice, also a very good mixer imo.
 
Plusses compared to Mackie 1604:
- More routing options (matrix mixing)
- mono sub-out
- All 6 aux sends (1/2, 3/4, 5/6) are pre or post fade
- Configurable features (internal switches) e.g. mono/stereo aux send/returns 
- Extra inputs on stereo channels
- Very usable EQ
 
Btw, A&H also have a WZ 16:2 with internal FX. The most flexbile mixer for loopers however is the 20S, that's a monitor mixer with 12 aux send/returns per channel but almost twice the price of the 14:4:2 :)
 
Sjaak