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Inspired
My band (4 piece) has been tip-toeing around going IEM for some time ago (I posted a question about IEM gear a year or so back) and, after lots of head-scratching and hesitating, we've decided to go for it - especially as there seem to be some powerful and reasonably priced digital mixing gear out there now. I've seen some threads here on the FAS forums about the X32, and it seems those that have it are very happy with it, though some mentioned that the learning curve is a bit steep. I managed to get some hands-on time with a QSC Touchmix 16 this weekend, and really liked its intuitive user interface, small form factor, light weight and built-in wifi router. However, would it be a good choice for an IEM mixing solution?
As much as I like the look and feel of the Touchmix, it only has 6 aux sends whereas we would want 4 stereo IEM mixes. It is possible that our drummer will stay with stage monitors, and therefore he can live with a mono mix, but we still won't have enough sends for independent mixes. (Unless I'm missing something.)
It seems to me that the X32 can definitely do what we want (8 aux sends, I believe?). However, I'm a little put off by having to use an ipad or computer, whereas the Touchmix still has some knobs to grab. I should also mention that we want a physically small and light as possible rig.
I'd love to hear from those who have been through the same decision-making process recently, and find out what mixer you went for and why. Of course, any comments on these two pieces of kit will be especially welcome.
Thanks.
As much as I like the look and feel of the Touchmix, it only has 6 aux sends whereas we would want 4 stereo IEM mixes. It is possible that our drummer will stay with stage monitors, and therefore he can live with a mono mix, but we still won't have enough sends for independent mixes. (Unless I'm missing something.)
It seems to me that the X32 can definitely do what we want (8 aux sends, I believe?). However, I'm a little put off by having to use an ipad or computer, whereas the Touchmix still has some knobs to grab. I should also mention that we want a physically small and light as possible rig.
I'd love to hear from those who have been through the same decision-making process recently, and find out what mixer you went for and why. Of course, any comments on these two pieces of kit will be especially welcome.
Thanks.