Re: OT Looper's Little Mixers...

[andy butler <akbutler@tiscali.co.uk>]

I used the earlier MX2642 for many years. 
Thought it sounded ok, though I never ABed it with the MX2642A.
(certainly sounded a whole lot better than the old TEAC maodel I had 
before that)

As the newer one came in at about a 3rd of the price I have a certain
scepticism ;-)

I don't trust Behringer to always be improving their stuff, more like
they are finding more ways to cut corners.
(note, at one time they used to feature the more expensive toroidal 
transformers)
 (same goes for most other companies).

...but, I'm not saying their older stuff is generally better, some of that 
was indeed pretty bad.

Conclusion...*some* Behringer gear might be usable for what you want,
but always try it out if possible.
( oh well, I think we all know that by now)

andy butler






Wavecomputer360 wrote:
> Yes, earlier Behringer designs tended to sound terrible. I use the 
>MX2642A
> in silver livery, though, and this one sounds very good. Not as good as a
> Mackie 1604VLZ but still very well usable. The earlier models (which 
>came in
> dark-blue or grey livery) sounded terrible (I went through several of 
>them).
> I guess Behringer is still the best "bang for the buck" ratio,
> unfortunately, especially when your budget is tight.
>