Re: Mackie experts

["Mikell D. Nelson" <mnelson@dmans.com>]

David Myers wrote:
> 
> I am planning out a new feedback/looping setup and need a cheap but high
> quality small mixer.  Ideally it should have four postfader aux sends for
> the various loopers' paths; that's the rub.  And I'm tired of building
> electronics to attain what might be had commercially, so that's out.
> 
> The Mackie 1202VLZ is in many ways just perfect--if it only had a send or
> two more!  I'm aware that the insert jacks on channels 1-4 can serve as a
> sort of send, but that's not exactly the best solution.  Are there any
> Mackie experts here who can give me some tips?  Any way to make use of 
>the
> alt 3/4 bus?  I'm looking at the block diagram here, and there's 
>obviously
> loads of flexibility, but haven't figured it yet.
> 
> Also, does anyone have experience with the new "Pro" VLZ's?  Mackie's 
>info
> says "frequency response is virtually from DC to light".  What I really
> would like is a top end around microwave, but heck....
> 
> David Myers

  The 16 channel Alesis console, the 1602, I think, is a good mixer and
has 6 aux sends. I used one in a band a few years ago. While I believe
the Mackie gear sounds better, this is an inexpensive choice if you need
many auxes.

-- 
Motley