"George Gleason" wrote in message ...
"Didier Morel" wrote in message
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Hi,
I am hesitating between two mixing console:

Mackie VLZ 1642 Pro
Soundcraft M12

I have carefully read the specs and they both seem to be able to do
what I want them to (plug it into a Motu 828, use it with TL Audio
compressors and Drawmer DS201, in a homestudio configuration and on
small live venues with strings quartet and accoustic/electronic
instruments).
I know the Mackie a bit but there is no way for me to test the
Soundcraft. Has anyone tested both ? How do you feel about these two
consoles. I know that there are other brands like Allen & Heath, Midas
or Crest (forget about Berhinger) but there not easy to get were I
live and more expensive.

So what I'm really asking is the advice of someone who has really used
these two consoles. How do they behave compared on to the other. The
soundcraft is a bit cheaper, is it only a question of different
configuration or the quality is really lower ?

Thanks a lot for your help,


The soundcraft has better headroom and a sweeter eq
George
Having used both products I'd say the M12 has a bit better mic
pre's(especially for loud mics or sources) and musical EQ, it's a bit
more plasticy feeling but seemingly made OK. I never have had problems
with Mackie products but lots of folks may argue with that. The Spdif
conversion is pretty cool, although it may not be any better than
external conversion...just handy for live to two-track.
kelly