Yamaha O1V96 vs Tascam DM-24

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Help - as I am in a very urgent mixer need I hadn't time to save more $$ so I think I'll get a new Yamaha O1v96 or a 2nd hand Tascam DM-24.
Other mixers on my favourite list are too expensive or are not immediately available (2nd hand).

Has anybody experience with both ? Or with the bigger brother O2R96 and the Tascam DM-24 ?

I read e.g. that the Yamaha xxx96 mixers have great onboard EQ and dynamics features (even high quality) and I'd just like to know if the EQ and dynamics processing quality of the Tascam DM-24 is comparable ? Or is it inferior ?

And is one of these two a good choice for industry standard studio mixing quality ?
Or would you suggest other mixers (max. price $3000) ?

Thanks.
 
Go THM! Hey try the forums at Sweetwater.com. There are usually people over there who have used a variety of mixers.

There is also a web site, and dang if I can remember it, where people posted reviews of their mixer.

Try searching mixer reviews, maybe?

Goodluck
 
Decided on the 01v96 then THM? From what I could find out if there is any difference from the O2R96 and the 01v96, it isnt much.
 
Thanks Carnage !!
Should there be any chance to find one already on Ebay ? I'm afraid it is too early (and my wife is so mad :( )...
 
THM, a few spec differences and a recommendation.

The DM24 has 16 mic pres that are Tascam transaprent quality, good and uncoloured.
The 01V96 has 12.
DM 24 has 2 efx per channel.
01V96 has 4.
DM 24 has send and returns.
01V96 has standard Yamaha insert config using omni.
The efx on the Tascam are run of the mill, the 01V96 is much better in that department.
The DM24 has very good convertors, better than most DTRS machines, small LCD, supports TDIF i/o so compatable with DTRS kits. Optional AES/EBU dig i/o. Works well with Nuendo, Logic and PT. Expandable.
List of supported firewire chipsets is very small so check before buying.
Excellent ergonomics and solid.

01V96 has studio monitoring s/ware and is three times cheaper although the convertors are not up there with the Dm 24. Has better efx and dynamics but the fact that the DM 24 works well the platforms mentioned above this negates the use of a strip and you can work off the virtual domain. Thgis is still a very nice unit and if sensibly expanded, can be a potent setup.

Carnage, the 02R96 is exactly the same as the 01V96 in terms of DSP and efx but has more channels, more ins/outs .

However, my recommendation is to have a look at the DDX, it's half the price of the DM 24 and US residents get a meter bridge thrown in free.
This has 4 efx per channel, 8 more adat channels, built in LEDs and is quite an excellent mixer.
 
"Yes, the DSP and software is identical in the 01V96 and 02R96 and DM2000 and DM1000. The only difference is in the number and type of I/O, the number of channels and the number of internal effects chains. The mic preamps are slightly simplified as you progress down the product range, but that's about it. The algorithms for EQ, dynamics and so on are all identical."

Samplecraze, do you mean the DDX3216?
 
Yep.

The DM 24 has better internal routing but the DDx has 4 analogue SHARC devices so it packs a punch.
The pres and convertors are better on the DM 24 but the flexability of the DDX makes it quite attractive, also having 16 busses over 8 makes, mute and sole and encoder on every channel, makes it a touch more potent.

But they are all good for different reasons and I would weigh the pros and cons of the pres, the editablility and the convertors against the price.

If I had the dosh, overall I would grab the DM 24 but that's purely for my setup.

My system is based around analogue with a dig interface. I work off an Audient ASP 8024 and Apogee for my A/Ds. In my SF studio I work off a Motu slaved to a Lucid clock and off a Mackie VLZ Pro, so different setups for different functions.
 
Well the new price of an O1V96 is more or less similar as the 2nd hand price of a DM-24 (± $2,500/$3,000).
 
So, down to 2 then.
Best of luck THM, with whatever you go for.
Personally, the DM 24 sounds the nuts.
I know we all hate Behringer, believe me I'm no fan at all, but the DDX is an exception and many studios house them.

But the DM 24 at the same price as the 01V96 seems a good deal.
 
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DM-24 is cheaper than the 01V96 actually... I am looking at getting one and they are often offered around $1,500. The 01V96 is over $2K, and only avail. brand new

Samplecraze:
I am happy to hear your positive view on the DM-24 - this makes me feel comfortable about getting it - it is a couple of years old and I wasn't sure what to expect.
 
Samplecraze, what is the exact model number for the "DDx" you mentioned/recommended?
 
DDX = behringer digital mixer, there is only one at the moment. Havent heard a bad thing about it yet.
 
And it looks great too... but I just don't like the label "Behringer". :)
 
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