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Church Mixer help
I know this is not exactly the right place to post this, but I have been
reading this board for years and know that there are knowledgeable people about almost anything to do with audio so.... My church is looking to replace our Mackie 24-4 with a new mixer. Ever since lightening struck it a few years ago it has been in and out of the shop. We are tired of the hassles. I have been looking at 2 boards so far. The Allen & Heath GL2400-24 @$2000 and the Soundcraft GB4-24 @$3500. 1) Any other mixers in this price range I should look at? 2) Any preference on these two? 3) Anything else? TIA Max Arwood |
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On Oct 3, 2:40*pm, "Max Arwood" wrote:
I know this is not exactly the right place to post this, but I have been reading this board for years and know that there are knowledgeable people about almost anything to do with audio so.... My church is looking to replace our Mackie 24-4 with a new mixer. Ever since lightening struck it a few years ago it has been in and out of the shop. We are tired of the hassles. *I have been looking at 2 boards so far. The Allen & Heath GL2400-24 @$2000 and the Soundcraft GB4-24 @$3500. 1) Any other mixers in this price range I should look at? 2) Any preference on these two? 3) Anything else? TIA Max Arwood The A&H IS A GREAT CHURCH MIXER LOTS OF AUX AND MATRIX WE'VE HAD ONE AT OUR CHURCH SINCE THEY CAME OUT NO PROBLEMS |
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"featherfoot" wrote in message ... On Oct 3, 2:40 pm, "Max Arwood" wrote: I know this is not exactly the right place to post this, but I have been reading this board for years and know that there are knowledgeable people about almost anything to do with audio so.... My church is looking to replace our Mackie 24-4 with a new mixer. Ever since lightening struck it a few years ago it has been in and out of the shop. We are tired of the hassles. I have been looking at 2 boards so far. The Allen & Heath GL2400-24 @$2000 and the Soundcraft GB4-24 @$3500. 1) Any other mixers in this price range I should look at? 2) Any preference on these two? 3) Anything else? TIA Max Arwood The A&H IS A GREAT CHURCH MIXER LOTS OF AUX AND MATRIX WE'VE HAD ONE AT OUR CHURCH SINCE THEY CAME OUT NO PROBLEMS Featherfoot, please don't type in capitals, otherwise IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE SHOUTING!!!!! Gareth. |
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Max Arwood wrote:
I know this is not exactly the right place to post this, but I have been reading this board for years and know that there are knowledgeable people about almost anything to do with audio so.... My church is looking to replace our Mackie 24-4 with a new mixer. Ever since lightening struck it a few years ago it has been in and out of the shop. We are tired of the hassles. I have been looking at 2 boards so far. The Allen & Heath GL2400-24 @$2000 and the Soundcraft GB4-24 @$3500. 1) Any other mixers in this price range I should look at? 2) Any preference on these two? 3) Anything else? If the church has been satisfied with that Mackie, either of those boards will more than satisfy. For the difference in money I'd say go with the A&H. -- ha shut up and play your guitar |
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"hank alrich" wrote in message ... Max Arwood wrote: I know this is not exactly the right place to post this, but I have been reading this board for years and know that there are knowledgeable people about almost anything to do with audio so.... My church is looking to replace our Mackie 24-4 with a new mixer. Ever since lightening struck it a few years ago it has been in and out of the shop. We are tired of the hassles. I have been looking at 2 boards so far. The Allen & Heath GL2400-24 @$2000 and the Soundcraft GB4-24 @$3500. 1) Any other mixers in this price range I should look at? 2) Any preference on these two? 3) Anything else? If the church has been satisfied with that Mackie, either of those boards will more than satisfy. For the difference in money I'd say go with the A&H. -- ha shut up and play your guitar I do like those Soundcrafts but I was thinking the same thing. That's quite a difference in almost the same board.(or is it?) Thanks, Max Arwood |
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"Gareth Magennis" wrote in message om... "featherfoot" wrote in message ... On Oct 3, 2:40 pm, "Max Arwood" wrote: I know this is not exactly the right place to post this, but I have been reading this board for years and know that there are knowledgeable people about almost anything to do with audio so.... My church is looking to replace our Mackie 24-4 with a new mixer. Ever since lightening struck it a few years ago it has been in and out of the shop. We are tired of the hassles. I have been looking at 2 boards so far. The Allen & Heath GL2400-24 @$2000 and the Soundcraft GB4-24 @$3500. 1) Any other mixers in this price range I should look at? 2) Any preference on these two? 3) Anything else? TIA Max Arwood The A&H IS A GREAT CHURCH MIXER LOTS OF AUX AND MATRIX WE'VE HAD ONE AT OUR CHURCH SINCE THEY CAME OUT NO PROBLEMS Featherfoot, please don't type in capitals, otherwise IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE SHOUTING!!!!! Gareth. THANKS FOR THE REPLY!!!!!! CAN YOU HEAR ME OK? G Max Arwood |
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Sorry Gareth clicked the wrong post!
Max Arwood "Gareth Magennis" wrote in message om... "featherfoot" wrote in message ... On Oct 3, 2:40 pm, "Max Arwood" wrote: I know this is not exactly the right place to post this, but I have been reading this board for years and know that there are knowledgeable people about almost anything to do with audio so.... My church is looking to replace our Mackie 24-4 with a new mixer. Ever since lightening struck it a few years ago it has been in and out of the shop. We are tired of the hassles. I have been looking at 2 boards so far. The Allen & Heath GL2400-24 @$2000 and the Soundcraft GB4-24 @$3500. 1) Any other mixers in this price range I should look at? 2) Any preference on these two? 3) Anything else? TIA Max Arwood The A&H IS A GREAT CHURCH MIXER LOTS OF AUX AND MATRIX WE'VE HAD ONE AT OUR CHURCH SINCE THEY CAME OUT NO PROBLEMS Featherfoot, please don't type in capitals, otherwise IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE SHOUTING!!!!! Gareth. |
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"featherfoot" wrote in message ... On Oct 3, 2:40 pm, "Max Arwood" wrote: I know this is not exactly the right place to post this, but I have been reading this board for years and know that there are knowledgeable people about almost anything to do with audio so.... My church is looking to replace our Mackie 24-4 with a new mixer. Ever since lightening struck it a few years ago it has been in and out of the shop. We are tired of the hassles. I have been looking at 2 boards so far. The Allen & Heath GL2400-24 @$2000 and the Soundcraft GB4-24 @$3500. 1) Any other mixers in this price range I should look at? 2) Any preference on these two? 3) Anything else? TIA Max Arwood The A&H IS A GREAT CHURCH MIXER LOTS OF AUX AND MATRIX WE'VE HAD ONE AT OUR CHURCH SINCE THEY CAME OUT NO PROBLEMS THANKS FEATHERFOOT CAN YOU HEAR ME OK? G Max Arwood |
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"hank alrich" wrote in message
... Max Arwood wrote: I know this is not exactly the right place to post this, but I have been reading this board for years and know that there are knowledgeable people about almost anything to do with audio so.... My church is looking to replace our Mackie 24-4 with a new mixer. Ever since lightening struck it a few years ago it has been in and out of the shop. We are tired of the hassles. I have been looking at 2 boards so far. The Allen & Heath GL2400-24 @$2000 and the Soundcraft GB4-24 @$3500. 1) Any other mixers in this price range I should look at? 2) Any preference on these two? 3) Anything else? If the church has been satisfied with that Mackie, either of those boards will more than satisfy. For the difference in money I'd say go with the A&H. But also spend an hour or so playing with the boards and finding out which one has the ergonomics you like. Sometimes that's worth paying extra for. Peace, Paul |
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On Oct 3, 4:05*pm, "Gareth Magennis"
wrote: "featherfoot" wrote in message ... On Oct 3, 2:40 pm, "Max Arwood" wrote: I know this is not exactly the right place to post this, but I have been reading this board for years and know that there are knowledgeable people about almost anything to do with audio so.... My church is looking to replace our Mackie 24-4 with a new mixer. Ever since lightening struck it a few years ago it has been in and out of the shop.. We are tired of the hassles. I have been looking at 2 boards so far. The Allen & Heath GL2400-24 @$2000 and the Soundcraft GB4-24 @$3500. 1) Any other mixers in this price range I should look at? 2) Any preference on these two? 3) Anything else? TIA Max Arwood The A&H IS A GREAT CHURCH MIXER LOTS OF AUX AND MATRIX WE'VE HAD ONE AT OUR CHURCH SINCE THEY CAME OUT NO PROBLEMS Featherfoot, please don't type in capitals, otherwise IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE SHOUTING!!!!! Gareth.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - sorry senior momemnt |
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On Oct 3, 3:05*pm, "Gareth Magennis"
wrote: "featherfoot" wrote in message ... On Oct 3, 2:40 pm, "Max Arwood" wrote: I know this is not exactly the right place to post this, but I have been reading this board for years and know that there are knowledgeable people about almost anything to do with audio so.... My church is looking to replace our Mackie 24-4 with a new mixer. Ever since lightening struck it a few years ago it has been in and out of the shop.. We are tired of the hassles. I have been looking at 2 boards so far. The Allen & Heath GL2400-24 @$2000 and the Soundcraft GB4-24 @$3500. 1) Any other mixers in this price range I should look at? 2) Any preference on these two? 3) Anything else? TIA Max Arwood The A&H IS A GREAT CHURCH MIXER LOTS OF AUX AND MATRIX WE'VE HAD ONE AT OUR CHURCH SINCE THEY CAME OUT NO PROBLEMS Featherfoot, please don't type in capitals, otherwise IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE SHOUTING!!!!! Gareth. Maybe he's far away and wants to be sure we heard him! |
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"Max Arwood" wrote in message ... I know this is not exactly the right place to post this, but I have been reading this board for years and know that there are knowledgeable people about almost anything to do with audio so.... My church is looking to replace our Mackie 24-4 with a new mixer. Ever since lightening struck it a few years ago it has been in and out of the shop. We are tired of the hassles. I have been looking at 2 boards so far. The Allen & Heath GL2400-24 @$2000 and the Soundcraft GB4-24 @$3500. 1) Any other mixers in this price range I should look at? 2) Any preference on these two? 3) Anything else? TIA Max Arwood check out the Peavey scancuary series. http://www.sanctuary-series.com/mixers/ |
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Danny T wrote:
On Oct 3, 3:05 pm, "Gareth Magennis" wrote: "featherfoot" wrote in message ... On Oct 3, 2:40 pm, "Max Arwood" wrote: I know this is not exactly the right place to post this, but I have been reading this board for years and know that there are knowledgeable people about almost anything to do with audio so.... My church is looking to replace our Mackie 24-4 with a new mixer. Ever since lightening struck it a few years ago it has been in and out of the shop. We are tired of the hassles. I have been looking at 2 boards so far. The Allen & Heath GL2400-24 @$2000 and the Soundcraft GB4-24 @$3500. 1) Any other mixers in this price range I should look at? 2) Any preference on these two? 3) Anything else? TIA Max Arwood The A&H IS A GREAT CHURCH MIXER LOTS OF AUX AND MATRIX WE'VE HAD ONE AT OUR CHURCH SINCE THEY CAME OUT NO PROBLEMS Featherfoot, please don't type in capitals, otherwise IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE SHOUTING!!!!! Gareth. Maybe he's far away and wants to be sure we heard him! I must be going deaf. I didn't hear anything. LATER... RON CAPIK -- |
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Thanks Paul, I have to drive about an hour to get to Memphis to play with
both boards. I like Soundcraft alot, but don't know if my church would pay that much more or not. I will be especially looking at the Allen Heath, which I know very little about. Max Arwood "Paul Stamler" wrote in message ... "hank alrich" wrote in message ... Max Arwood wrote: I know this is not exactly the right place to post this, but I have been reading this board for years and know that there are knowledgeable people about almost anything to do with audio so.... My church is looking to replace our Mackie 24-4 with a new mixer. Ever since lightening struck it a few years ago it has been in and out of the shop. We are tired of the hassles. I have been looking at 2 boards so far. The Allen & Heath GL2400-24 @$2000 and the Soundcraft GB4-24 @$3500. 1) Any other mixers in this price range I should look at? 2) Any preference on these two? 3) Anything else? If the church has been satisfied with that Mackie, either of those boards will more than satisfy. For the difference in money I'd say go with the A&H. But also spend an hour or so playing with the boards and finding out which one has the ergonomics you like. Sometimes that's worth paying extra for. Peace, Paul |
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Max Arwood wrote:
My church is looking to replace our Mackie 24-4 with a new mixer. Ever since lightening struck it a few years ago it has been in and out of the shop. We are tired of the hassles. I have been looking at 2 boards so far. The Allen & Heath GL2400-24 @$2000 and the Soundcraft GB4-24 @$3500. 1) Any other mixers in this price range I should look at? You could look at the Mackie Onyx series, which is a big step up from the awful SR consoles. You could also look at the Yamahas, or consider stretching your budget a bit for the baby Crest or the APB Dynasonics console... they are a lot more solid and the up-front cost is higher but the long-term operating cost will be reduced. 2) Any preference on these two? I personally would pick the A&H because I like the layout and the way the muting works more than the Soundcraft, but both are perfectly fine consoles and you'll be happy with either. 3) Anything else? The limiting factor in the church gigs is usually the operator, and so get something the operators are going to be relatively familiar with and which is easy to operate. The fancy routing features on the Mackie just cause trouble with novice users. --scott -- "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." |
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On Oct 5, 10:49*pm, Ron Capik wrote:
Danny T wrote: On Oct 3, 3:05 pm, "Gareth Magennis" wrote: "featherfoot" wrote in message .... On Oct 3, 2:40 pm, "Max Arwood" wrote: I know this is not exactly the right place to post this, but I have been reading this board for years and know that there are knowledgeable people about almost anything to do with audio so.... My church is looking to replace our Mackie 24-4 with a new mixer. Ever since lightening struck it a few years ago it has been in and out of the shop. We are tired of the hassles. I have been looking at 2 boards so far. The Allen & Heath GL2400-24 @$2000 and the Soundcraft GB4-24 @$3500. 1) Any other mixers in this price range I should look at? 2) Any preference on these two? 3) Anything else? TIA Max Arwood The A&H IS A GREAT CHURCH MIXER LOTS OF AUX AND MATRIX WE'VE HAD ONE AT OUR CHURCH SINCE THEY CAME OUT NO PROBLEMS Featherfoot, please don't type in capitals, otherwise IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE SHOUTING!!!!! Gareth. Maybe he's far away and wants to be sure we heard him! I must be going deaf. I didn't hear anything. LATER... RON CAPIK -- Not even the voices in your head? :-) |
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Thanks Scott. I think the church is going to go with the 32 channel version
of one of these. Which makes the price almost the same. http://www.swee****er.com/store/detail/LX7ii-32/ http://www.swee****er.com/store/detail/GL2400-32/ Max Arwood "Scott Dorsey" wrote in message ... Max Arwood wrote: My church is looking to replace our Mackie 24-4 with a new mixer. Ever since lightening struck it a few years ago it has been in and out of the shop. We are tired of the hassles. I have been looking at 2 boards so far. The Allen & Heath GL2400-24 @$2000 and the Soundcraft GB4-24 @$3500. 1) Any other mixers in this price range I should look at? You could look at the Mackie Onyx series, which is a big step up from the awful SR consoles. You could also look at the Yamahas, or consider stretching your budget a bit for the baby Crest or the APB Dynasonics console... they are a lot more solid and the up-front cost is higher but the long-term operating cost will be reduced. 2) Any preference on these two? I personally would pick the A&H because I like the layout and the way the muting works more than the Soundcraft, but both are perfectly fine consoles and you'll be happy with either. 3) Anything else? The limiting factor in the church gigs is usually the operator, and so get something the operators are going to be relatively familiar with and which is easy to operate. The fancy routing features on the Mackie just cause trouble with novice users. --scott -- "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." |
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