Yamaha O1V96 vs Tascam DM-24

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That's cool. Have 2 of the groups going into the 2 ins and the stereo master outs into the other 2 and you're set.
I recall from earlier that you opted, initially, for the Yam O1V96 because you wanted the efx over the DM's efx, so one of the big boys(TC3000/5000 or the Lexes) is crucial as you have a good mixer and a very good 'sepcial efx' a la Fireworx so a top quality reverb or muliefx is essential, to keep the signal path at pro level. The Behringer doesn't cut it with that mixer and setup, so I would ditch that or keep it if you want the odd dirty efx on a drum beat. A good multi efx and a top quality compressor are all you need but have a good look at the Powercore and the Uad1. We are releasing the Uad1 review off my site in a couple of weeks, it's already written so if you need a look then PM me and I'll email it to you.
Best of luck pal, it's a hard time making 'THAT' decision. Just a note tho, nice mixer choice. Would have had a peek at the Soundcraft range as well or even better the A&H GS range( a couple of valves never hurt anyone).
 
Thanks dude !!

Another final (well I hope so) question:

I still have the chance to get an A&H GS-3000 in my neigbourhood for $3,000. Is that a super price ánd is the mixer similar or better than the Soundtracs TOPAZ ?
(I mean especially EQ and overall sound)
 
Both have their own character. Some ppl have regretted sellin their 3000s but others have been happy to have moved onto the Topaz range. Both are very good mixers and the Topaz has more accurate and transparent eqs than the 3000, which has more musical eqs. Some ppl prefer eqs that are transparent and do as they're told, others prefer a musical eq whereby it has it's own character. My only concern on the 3000s has always been the faders, they are not the best in the world , but like my Audient, I would change them.

Here's alink where they've dropped the Topaz Project 8 mixer price down from 3 gees to under 2 gees:

http://www.gearbeat.com/show_products.asp?product_id=100

Worth a look. Anywhere you can try out the 2 mixers?
Also be wary of buying second hand mixers, there's along checklist to go thru, and rememeber the valves on the 3000 might need replacing at some point.
 
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