Hey All,
I'd love some input on my current dilemma.
I have a 32x8 Mackie console that, quite frankly, has seen better days. It was purchased new by my music partner about 8 years ago, and some of the faders are showing their age, especially the Master Fader -
*crackle*.
The meter bridge is pooched, too.
Now, because I'm a retail monkey by day, I could potentially get a deal on one of those new Yamaha MG or (shudder) Bear Ringer consoles, for about double what it would cost me to get the desk serviced. (I have a line on a guy who services Mackies on-site, and he's already given me a quote.)
I'd love to completely upgrade and get something like a Soundcraft Ghost (I'll never be able to afford better than that), but that's out of the question right now. I also haven't ruled out cracking open the Mackie myself, but I'd need to know that I could clean and reassemble it inside of a day - maybe a weekend.
Your thoughts?