Calrec Minimixer MK2 18/2/2

Modular console.
Available in several versions at the time we chose to order according to its need. Number of Mic / Line / Mono / Stereo etc. ...

* Is the rack?
It looks like a 19 inch rack.

* What type of connectors (RCA Jack, XLR ...)?
Everything is in NEUTRIK XLR please

* How many lanes, bus, auxiliary sends, returns ...)?
18 channels including:

- 2 PQ3212 Line Mono Input with EQ

- 8 BQ3261 Stereo Input with EQ

- 1 AY3134 stereo master output with integrated compressor (such as SSL Mixbus VCA)

- 1 ML3144 Master Output Monitor with built-in compressor (VCA Type Mixbus SSL)
The two compressors are stereo linkable

- 1 LS3139 Listen monitoring

- 1 MU3157 Seen PPM meter with source selector
* The parametric equalizer is it?
No, the Medium is semi para

UTILIZATION

Modular console.
Available in several versions at the time we chose to order according to its need. Number of Mic / Line / Mono / Stereo etc. ...

This console is simple to use

The manual is in English, it is clear enough.



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SOUNDS

The console is clear but if you push the preamp input, sound heating.

The EQ is simple but effective.

One of the quietest console I had the opportunity to hear.

OVERALL OPINION

For quite some time.

I have tried many models since 1996: Tascam M3500 / Mackie CR1604 (not VLZ) / Tac Bullet, Scorpio, Matchless / Soundcraft 200 / Chilton QM-3 / Lafont Producer / TL Audio M3 & M4 16 / Souncraft DC2020 / Amek Einstein , BC2.

What I like most about the Minimix Mk2:

- THE SOUND

- The compressors

- The number of admissions for the size of the console (18 inputs and very compact)

- The EQ is simple but effective

- The blast almost non-existent

What I like least? Nothing ... Ah, if it lacks an EQ with 12 full parametric knobs (Freq / db / Q)! lol ...

Be serious!

The value for money on the second hand market is more than good given that this type of new console was costing.