Panzzi wrote:
(Mike Rivers) wrote in news:znr1079037194k@trad:
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Busses relate to the number of different outputs. The first thing you
need to do is learn to count them yourself since there are subgroup
busses, auxiliary busses, main program (left/right) busses, things
that look like subgroup busses but are really just outputs, and some
other busses too fierce to mention.
Ummm... might be my understanding... you still didn't explain what is a
"bus" in the mixer, and secondary how it can affect the performance? Will a
8 bus better than 13 bus?
The number of buses doesn't affect the sonic performance abilities as such.
It affects the flexibility of the desk to handle different mix situations.
In order to determine how many and which type of buses are useful to you - you
have to understand why you would need them - that means structuring your
requirements in a way that the group can relate to - rather than 'what is best'
- 'cos there is no 'best' without us knowing *clearly* precisely what you're
trying to achieve.
I'd suggest that you get a little better hands-on experience with
mixers before you make your choice. It will really help you to
understand what's important to you and what's superfluous.
I know, but if I have half your knowledge, I wouldn't need to post a
suggestion request here. Right? 
That Yamaha sound book sounds to be recognised as a good guide.
Maybe I'll write a simple guide to accompany our new products - seems like
there may be a need now that mixer owners aren't always so tech savvy as once
used to be the norm.
Graham