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| Author: | hamsamich [ Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Upgrading: New vs. Old Mackie boards |
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Mackie-ProFX8-Professional-Compact-Mixer?sku=500316 http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Mackie-1202VLZ3-Compact-Mixer-120V-?sku=630131 I like both, but after 2 years of playing with my toy I still don't really know much more. The new mackie has nice new features like FX and USB, but I'm wondering if the old mackie has just got better internals, like mike pres. Opinions? Since the new ones don't come out for a while, maybe I should just wait until next year. Lon, chime it please! TY - jim |
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| Author: | letitrip [ Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upgrading: New vs. Old Mackie boards |
Actually everything I've read in the mags and such (as opposed to marketing hype) is that Mackie has improved the quality of their boards and in particular the pre-amp stages. I like the new ProFX line from what I've seen so far. Between the two you posted here, I think it's far and away the better of the two. But then opinions are like (_|_) so do with mine what you choose 
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| Author: | hamsamich [ Sun Nov 01, 2009 8:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upgrading: New vs. Old Mackie boards |
looking for opinions, just to make sure I'm not missing the big picture....thanks rip |
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| Author: | glmmantis [ Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upgrading: New vs. Old Mackie boards |
My original 1202 was flawless! Since then I've had 4 others and still have 2. I've had/have probs with everyone since the first. Mostly noisy pots or switches. |
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| Author: | Lonman [ Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upgrading: New vs. Old Mackie boards |
Out of the 2 I would probably lean more towards the PROFX for it has built in effects, the USB capability & faders as opposed to the rotary knobs. The VLZ actually has better pre-amps (IMO) on the mic channels though but then you lose the effects (not a big deal if you have an outboard) & uses the rotary knobs over actual faders. |
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| Author: | lyquiddye [ Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upgrading: New vs. Old Mackie boards |
I find the biggest problem with all the new mixer is that the connections are on the top instead of on the back. That would make my rack look ugly. |
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| Author: | hamsamich [ Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upgrading: New vs. Old Mackie boards |
thanks. yeah, I don't know why the hell they put all that up on top. |
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| Author: | Lonman [ Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upgrading: New vs. Old Mackie boards |
hamsamich @ Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:31 am wrote: thanks. yeah, I don't know why the hell they put all that up on top.
The 1202 has always been that format, nothing new since it's inception. Mainly it was because of the small format, it's designed for a tabletop & not so much a rackmount. I actually prefer the connections on top for my shows if I have to do a quick cord change, I don't have to get into the back of the rack and can change out quickly. As far as being ugly, it's a mixer? It's going to have cords to it. Just neaten them up and be done. |
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