Audio desk for audio set-up

[Thomaslainguk]

I am looking for an Audio desk for my personal setup, i have a desk in mind but i am interested to see peoples recommendations, it will need to be at least 12 inputs and must have faders. I only have about £250 to spend on this and i also need to be able to have stereo inputs on a single fader. I do have a lot of experience with mixing desks but i am interested in other peoples experiences. 

[defunkt]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Behringer-X1622USB-Xenyx-Input-Mixer/dp/B0036ECH3U/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1388880205&sr=8-10&keywords=behringer+mixer

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Behringer-X1832USB-Xenyx-Input-Mixer/dp/B0036E8DE2/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1388880205&sr=8-7&keywords=behringer+mixer

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Behringer-X2442USB-Xenyx-Input-Mixer/dp/B0037036QA/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1388880205&sr=8-14&keywords=behringer+mixer

[Thomaslainguk]

Why wouldn't i go for a Yamaha mixer for a similar price? 

[Guest]

The inputs, XLR or 1/4" Also I must ask, are the balanced or unbalanced line outs from things like acoustics, keys ect? 

[Thomaslainguk]

Oh hi windspeed, both inputs if possible which most desks have, also everything will be a balanced signal. 

[Guest]

Then I'd look at a Soundcraft EPM12 - 12 XLR mono channels in + 2/4 stereo channels with 2 pre/post sends. Few downsides with it; no subgroups, no direct outs on each, no onboard effects. As you said, you could also look at a Yamaha MG series. It'd cost more but give you effects, groups as well as I think more EQ settings and possibly another aux. 

 

Otherwise as suggested above, you could go with a cheap Behringer unit however the longevity of them is questionable if you're moving around a lot. 

[Thomaslainguk]

I think i looked at yamaha because of my extensive ls-9 32 channel use, there for the mute buttons would keep making sense. This desk is mainly for my home set-up and i am not really interested in a behringer desk unless someone wants to give me the X32 as it is basically a midas desk. 

[Guest]

Work has been thinking about X32's for a while. I've fallen in love with the Soundcraft Si Compacts though. 

 

But yeah, I'd just go the EPM12 - you hardly need reverb and 300 other different things for home use I'd think? 

[Thomaslainguk]

I love Cadac desks, i think ill look between the sound crafts and the yamaha MG166c. I much prefer the LS-9 32 to the X32 even though it is 3x the cost if i was going for a smaller desk it would be the behringer X32 producer as it is alor cheaper.