EDIT 9/15/14 - since this thread has evolved into me starting a 5u modular, see posts starting on the second page or so if you're interested in following my progress! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

not gonna lie, this is kind of badass the way its recorded. You should release an album like this!

If you have time...anything run through a channel would be great. And of course a version run through your regular interface to compare. Doesn't have to be fancy!

I've used a smaller vlz4 before - the 1642 will be my fallback plan for sure.

That option isn't completely off the table yet. I think the old stuff is something I'm just going to have to bite the bullet and experience for myself. As I'm discovering, one persons 'muddy' is another person's 'color' (the good kind). The particular sound I have for this project in mind would also...

hmmm...dude wants $200 + shipping. Not the worst deal on the planet for a cool mixer, but it looks like similar condition M35's can be had for less than 2 bills shipped.

Yeah, that manual is intense. I like it! I think I get how the FX stuff is going to work. Thanks for the dimensions - its big, but I think I can make it work! One more question: have you ever run a record player through it? I currently run mine thru two channels on my interface using a Radial phono ...

So of course, one of the only mysteries that remains is how much 'color' is 'color.' Like most people, I'm very used to modern transparent recording devices. The only gear I use these days that boasts 'color' are mic preamps - API, Neve, etc. These pres definitely have character, but are also made w...

Interesting. This one is definitely sounding like a possibility. The minimum EQ isn't a big deal, I usually try to sound design with final mix in mind. That being said, this project most likely is going to end up in Pro Tools for final mixing and mastering anyways, so if I really need more control, ...

Man this is a tough one....

Cool. That's good to hear, I was looking at one of those M35's.

I'm attempting to avoid buy/try/sell for this. But that's never worked before, so I shouldn't expect it now!

Anyone else?

Anybody on here have current experience with some of the older recording or live sound consoles? In the vein of the Tascam M or Yamaha PM series type stuff. They're cheap and cool to look at, but are they of any value sound-wise? Modern stuff is all focused on transparency - I wouldn't mind hearing ...

_dan wrote:i'd like to hear more submissions if there is anyone still wanting to post.

a little off topic / on topic, in case no one has seen this yet

Kick a*s!

Looks like you covered it all pretty well, without getting too opinionated or overloading it with too much info. Nice job!

Just came across this great article:

http://www.thevinylfactory.com/vinyl-fa ... d-1960s-2/

you guys beat me to it!