#429

I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. The first thing I noticed when I was shopping for mixers long ago is that the A&H pots are fastened to the chassis directly and not just poking through a hole - a sign that the entire thing is made well. I have the ZED-10FX and wish I’d sprung for a 14 or 16 and gotten faders.

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#430

I have a generick 12 track Behringer Eurorack Mixer that I currently use and love. But I eould love a simple/great (mutlitrack) sollution to run my guitar/pedals straight into the mixer. Currently using 3 tracks of the mixer for different signals somehow connected to the guitar w/o any amp/mic in the middle. Does anyone know of a good LoZ to HiZ/DI sollution for this? Preferably not to big/expensive :slight_smile:

#432

Most pedals can take line level without any trouble. But, I think what you’re looking for is a reamp box. Try this one, if you’re handy with a soldering iron:

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#433

Are there any combination interfaces/mixers similar to the soundcraft mtk, but with the ability to record audio post-fader? I like to use the faders as part of a performance, but can’t actually record those fader movements with the soundcraft series and it makes me sad :cry:

#434

Opposite way around :slight_smile: to make my signal line level into the mixer.

#435

Oh woops, I misunderstood. On that end, yes, you’d probably want to use a DI, though, again, not entirely necessary, especially if you’re sending synth / line level signals into the pedal. If you’re sending hi-Z (guitar) into the pedals, then have a look around the site in the link I sent above. They also do passive DI box kits. Alternatively, there are many other DI’s out there. Pick one that fits your budget.

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#436

A DI is a great suggestion regardless (and I recommended the DIYRE version many posts above - it works great) but if you are running guitar > pedals > mixer, its likely that you’ve encountered a pedal with a buffer which will already take your hi-z signal to lo-z. If you are using any Boss pedal or otherwise non-true-bypass pedal, you probably have a buffer in your chain. The DI may still help some but unless you are encountering specific issues, I’d start with your pedals.

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#437

I think the Tascam Model series records individual tracks pre-fader, but then you can mixdown the tracks post-fader to a stereo file.

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#438

I believe Allen and Heath had a model, but it isn’t one that is currently in production, that would be switched between pre and post fader. I can’t remember the model number now though. I believe some of the currently models might be able to do that as well but that it involved opening up and modding the board.

While you can’t get the individual tracks with the fader movement you would at least get the stereo mixdown with the MTK if you record it. I was really irked at first by not being able to make the switch, but once I got over the idea it doesn’t really bug me anymore. I haven’t tried and my board has been packed away for a few months so can’t remember the configuration but if its not so many channels I think you could send them to auxes post-fade and send the aux returns to channels on the board. That would get you 5 post-fader channels per take.

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#439

Maybe the A&H R16? (20 characters)

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#440

Thanks, it hadn’t occurred to me to use the aux send/returns, that’s a good idea

#441

Sold my Mackie for $75 today. Good riddance. It couldn’t handle synths without bringing a bunch of extra stuff to make it not suck.

#442

got my ZED14 up and going. really taken with it, the eq is very musical, the gain is impressive, bussing options are great. sliders are so excellent too. thanks @equipoise for the recommendation.

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#443

I imagine it should work, I haven’t tried it myself so just fair warning

#444

Can I ask you what was the model you sold, and what extra stuff you needed to make it work with synths ?
I’m looking for an appropriate “budget” mixer, and have had nothing but good experiences with Mackie mixers in the past…

#445

Thanks for the warning, I actually already own the soundcraft but its been sitting in the closet since I don’t really have the space for it right now. I may pull it out to try out your suggestion at some point though.

My ideal mixer/interface would be a smaller version of the soundcraft 12 that records post-fader (I only need 6 channels or so), but I don’t think this really exists.

#446

Curious to know which model as well as I just added a Mackie 1202 VLZ4 and I’m quite impressed with it as a capable and quiet sub mixer for a larger setup. I’ve owned VLZs in the past too and been nothing but happy with them.

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#447

I had the Mackie ProFX8v2. I’m guessing the pres just weren’t up for the task.

Next I’ll opt for something more sparse, no effects, better pres, better sounding EQs. Sounding like the A&H are well regarded.

#448

I’ve made a decision that if I can’t use the Octatrack as my mixer I have too much stuff.

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#449

OK, I hear you.
The “FX” series does not have the same reputation as the VLZ series.
I’ve never used any other Mackie mixers than the VLZ ones, so I have no personal experience, but I’ve heard people being disappointed with the “FX” range.