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Posted by romanch on Oct-25-2006 15:32:

Xone 92 vs. Ecler Nuo 5

I was just wondering if anybody had a chance to play with Ecler Nuo 5. According to many sources this mixer is very solid in terms of sound quality. Plus, it's manufactured in Europe. Is it really comparable to Xone 92 and Djm-800?

Roman

Posted by SPAWNmaster on Oct-25-2006 16:33:

Re: Xone 92 vs. Ecler Nuo 5

quote:
Originally posted by romanch
Is it really comparable to Xone 92 and Djm-800?

Roman

yes

Posted by anjunaaddict on Oct-25-2006 16:52:

ive not had a go on the Nuo 5 but i own the Nuo 2. class peice of harware

Posted by Allayla on Oct-25-2006 17:20:

quote:
Originally posted by anjunaaddict
ive not had a go on the Nuo 5 but i own the Nuo 2. class peice of harware

I have the same mixer, the sound is awsome but the mixer seems to be very mid heavy.. holds most of the sound in the mids, do you notice this too?

Posted by failsafe on Oct-25-2006 18:24:

I have a NUO 4 and it's truly an amazing mixer. I'd highly recommend anything from ecler.

Posted by Mimoza on Oct-25-2006 19:21:

quote:
Originally posted by starboy
I have the same mixer, the sound is awsome but the mixer seems to be very mid heavy.. holds most of the sound in the mids, do you notice this too?

With the edilab software you can preset your own range for the eq...

Posted by Alex on Oct-25-2006 19:52:

quote:
Originally posted by Mimoza
With the edilab software you can preset your own range for the eq...

With the software, could I combine this mixer with Ableton without having to use an external soundcard?

I mean, use all the mixer's functions in ableton, instead of having to plug it into an external soundcard?

I know the Nuo4 has midi control functions, but im talking about using the mixer to its full potential but purely with Live.

Posted by aLviNx80 on Oct-25-2006 21:47:

quote:
Originally posted by Mimoza
With the edilab software you can preset your own range for the eq...

hmm.. didn't know that. I also have a nuo4. I too felt that the mixer was very mid heavy. Anyways, other then the eq knobs being so huge, it's a great mixer.

Posted by Alex on Oct-25-2006 21:55:

quote:
Originally posted by Alex
With the software, could I combine this mixer with Ableton without having to use an external soundcard?

I mean, use all the mixer's functions in ableton, instead of having to plug it into an external soundcard?

I know the Nuo4 has midi control functions, but im talking about using the mixer to its full potential but purely with Live.

Posted by Spirit5 on Oct-26-2006 01:24:

How are the knobs on the Ecler? are they really as big as they look? I am thinking about getting on next year, a Nuo 4 probably, but don't want anything with overly large EQ knobs.

Posted by Soundwerks on Oct-26-2006 01:36:

no..the edi:lab is only to edit the EFFECTS in the NUO5.

Also, only the NUO4 has MIDI to use with Ableton etc...

And the knobs are about twice the size of normal knobs. Look at the silver GAIN knobs on the NUO5...those are about the size of "normal" knobs on other mixers....to give you an idea

Posted by AnomalyConcept on Oct-29-2006 22:30:

I'd take a picture with a scale for comparison, but my camera isn't working.

I rather like the large EQ knobs, but that's just personal preference.

Posted by Danila on Oct-30-2006 02:01:

The nuo 4 has MIDI

how many knobs can you assing to MIDI functions?

Edit: got it

Customizable MIDI control panel
72 different MIDI commands.
Dedicated panel sending MIDI all the time.
Controls grouped in banks for an intuitive performance.
Customizable labels and magnetic strip.
Extra channel 5 for computer connection with Master and Cue inputs.
Channel 5 rotary level control.
Channel 5 PFL control for computer signal cue.

Extra MIDI control on channels 2 and 3
Play professional: select MIDI or AUDIO control on channels 2 and 3.
17 different MIDI commands in all channels 2 and 3 controls.
IDI edition with Control4Lab MIDI edition with Control4Lab
Use the Control4Lab software to edit all MIDI commands: notes, channels, links, messages�
Save your settings and store it into the mixer
Update FirmWare

Posted by infinity HiGH on Oct-30-2006 04:41:

I have a 92 and the Nuo5 doesn't even compare. It's a good mixer, but the "feel" of the 92 is why it's leagues above the nuo imo.

Posted by gorex on Oct-30-2006 18:56:

quote:
Originally posted by infinity HiGH
I have a 92 and the Nuo5 doesn't even compare. It's a good mixer, but the "feel" of the 92 is why it's leagues above the nuo imo.

I disagree.

I played on both and bought the NUO5.

Most underrated mixer on the market in my opinion.
Its only "con" is the 2 nonassignable channels.

Then again, you should try em out and see how you personally react.

Posted by AnomalyConcept on Oct-30-2006 19:34:

In response to the MIDI on the Nuo4:
The total number of assignable may be a high number, but the the MIDI 'channel' only has 4 buttons and 4 knobs. There is a 3-position switch that allows changing between three different layouts, but I've found (in my limited use of the MIDI) that it's a bit limiting as to how many controls you can use simultaneously.

Nonetheless, I'd recommend trying out both mixers first in person, then deciding which one you like better.