So I am considering buying a used Digidesign Control 24 and selling my Mackie 32.8 Analog Console.
As it stands, I use the Mackie's first 16 XLR inputs for most Drum mics and Bass. I use a Grace Design Model 101 for Vocals and Guitar and sometimes Bass.
I generally bypass the EQ section and use the Direct Outs to connect to my 2 Nuendo/RME Converters.
The other 17-32 inputs go unused. I could see them being handy if I used the other 16 inputs for Mixing but I have always done the mixing inside the DAW.
The only other features I use the Mackie for is Monitoring control and talkback.
Some people say going from the DAW to an Analog Console for Mixing adds back that Analog Warmth and so on.
I just haven't bothered to do it because it seems like going backwards to me and I see so many great recordings mixed all inside the box.
So I am looking for recommendations.
The Control 24 has most of the Monitoring, Talkback and 16 focusrite Preamp inputs which I assume are better than the Mackie. Does anyone even use the built in Control 24 preamps, or better external preamps? Andy?
And obviously it controls Pro Tools.
I don't mind using the keyboard, but I can imagine that its nice to just reach out and move a fader or twist a pan knob instead of clicking on a window then finding your knob and trying to manipulate it with the mouse pointer.
Obviously I will have to put out another $2-3k after selling the Mackie to get a used Control 24.
Would it be worth it, or should I experiment more with the Mackie and keep on using the mouse and keyboard?
Anyone have any similar experiences?
As it stands, I use the Mackie's first 16 XLR inputs for most Drum mics and Bass. I use a Grace Design Model 101 for Vocals and Guitar and sometimes Bass.
I generally bypass the EQ section and use the Direct Outs to connect to my 2 Nuendo/RME Converters.
The other 17-32 inputs go unused. I could see them being handy if I used the other 16 inputs for Mixing but I have always done the mixing inside the DAW.
The only other features I use the Mackie for is Monitoring control and talkback.
Some people say going from the DAW to an Analog Console for Mixing adds back that Analog Warmth and so on.
I just haven't bothered to do it because it seems like going backwards to me and I see so many great recordings mixed all inside the box.
So I am looking for recommendations.
The Control 24 has most of the Monitoring, Talkback and 16 focusrite Preamp inputs which I assume are better than the Mackie. Does anyone even use the built in Control 24 preamps, or better external preamps? Andy?
And obviously it controls Pro Tools.
I don't mind using the keyboard, but I can imagine that its nice to just reach out and move a fader or twist a pan knob instead of clicking on a window then finding your knob and trying to manipulate it with the mouse pointer.
Obviously I will have to put out another $2-3k after selling the Mackie to get a used Control 24.
Would it be worth it, or should I experiment more with the Mackie and keep on using the mouse and keyboard?
Anyone have any similar experiences?