karambos
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I've just been offered a Soundcraft 6000 mixing desk for 800 euros (circa 960 dollars). I've heard of the make but know nothing about either them or this particular model. I'm in the middle of googling it now to find out more.
Apparently, it cost about 17500 euros (about 21,000 dollars) new in like 1975, or something. Anyway, two of the bus channels crackle and need repairing. Gentleman selling reckoned on about 300 euros (360 dollars) to fix.
Just for comparison I now have a Behringer MX2642A and was thinking of upgrading to a Mackie 24/8 (or 32/8)
Has anyone ever used one? What are they like? Any opinions on whether it's worth the money? Should I get the Mackie or the Soundcraft? If the answer appears obvious to you please be gentle with me - I have no idea about these things!
Thanks for any help.
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wailingalleycat
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Im not going to pretend i know anything about mixers from 1975 (way before my time) but nowadays soundcraft are often a budget make, im not sure that was the same 3 decades ago but modern soundcraft mixers are not built to last.
However mackies are very tough, but ive used a 24/4 and i hated the layout of it, it is confusing to use in the dark when you cant see the writing and there are other odd design troubles such as the headphone socket being at the back underneath all the aux sends so you cant get to it without kneeling behind the mixer. Although they have very good pre-amps and i think the crosstalk is minimal i would not like to use one again in a live sound situation.
I will look into the older soundcraft mixers but are you happy to go through the trouble and cost of repairing the bus channels. it means its going to cost you 1200 dollars.
I am waiting to hear from someone who has used the soundcraft and will be able to give you some personal advice.
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karambos
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thankyou for looking into it for me. I'd be grateful to hear from your friends experiences.
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nclight
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Well, I'm not so sure of that Soundcraft, although, Soundcraft IS generally good mixing desk (Spirit by Soundcraft stinks!) I'll be really carefull about mixing desk from 70'! Mayor problem are electrical and electronical components and connections (capacitors can be "dry" and can produce havoc in electric circuits, not to mention old transistors which are almost impossible to find!) If you are into 70' style mixing desk, then you should go for AMEK (NEVE), SSL etc.. cause they are built to last, and they can be found in a almost perfect condition... if you are more concerned about the price, then choose modern or even brand new MACKIE,Yamaha, or anything similar. Good old mixers are good only if they wewre taken care of during their lifetime and it worth to buy one only if you know a lot about electronics because you will spend more time repairing it then mixing on it
My 2cents
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