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thinking of UREI 1603 mixer?
anyone used this has any opinions abt it ?
consider getting it but the onli gripe is the absence of led VU for channels unlike those on DJm-600.
Sound wise i really do not have an idea as local stores do not carry this .
I had a play with it at a shop a few weeks ago and I can say its the first mixer Ive had fun using. The grips on the knobs are great and the faders seem very sturdy and with a nice weight to them, the whole thing feels very sturdy and well-built. Have a play with one if you can since it's something of a personal preference, but personally Im looking at getting it for my next mixer.
I have 1601 and I'm satisfied - I like the sound..
like the absence of the UV indicators pose any difficulty in matching the volume of all the channels?
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| Originally posted by CiTrus like the absence of the UV indicators pose any difficulty in matching the volume of all the channels? |
thought i bump this rather than making a new thread! anyone with any hands on experience with this mixer? they are going for some crazy price atm. really tempting!
only that does put me off is the eqs being at 2 o' clock, but its no biggy.
was holding off for the mackie d.4 but its taking so long for it to be released! this looks like it could be an awesome purchase!
This is an awesome sounding and solid feeling mixer.
cool! i take it you've used or actually own this mixer in order to give a opinion like that? if so, are there any negative points to the mixer?
I've used it plenty of times though I don't own it. Only thing that bothered me about it was the position of the headphone socket. What price are you looking to buy for?
they are going for �300 atm! i was gonna save up and hold for the d.4 but its taking so long to be released like i said, then i saw this and thought it looked pretty solid but could find much on it in terms of reviews etc...
You won't get a better mixer for that money unless you buy second hand.
damn you making me spend money! think im gonna have to purchase one! 
Let me know how you get on and remember that you should be cutting and lowering your eq's as the mix progresses and not boosting them again and again, I reckon that's why the Urei is designed that way.
yes indeed. having that much manoeuvrability with isolatpr eqs can only mean more fun and possibilities give me a few weeks and i certainly see one of these bads boys on its wy to my house! 
Does it have a send/recieve? If so I'd say ir's probably one of the most hardcore 4 channel mixers out there.
It does have yeah. A very good one as well.
im so tempted to buy this right now! i should reli wait but i have no patience! 
*EDIT* too late i couldn't wait! 
Haha. Nice one. Record us all a mix.
oh i definately will. cant wait for it to arrive!
This thread prompted me to look at this mixer as an option, instead of an Ecler Nuo 3 I was considering. I found limited reviews of the 1603 and 1605 but they did raise some questions for me that I hope anyone who has used this mixer (or owns one) can answer.
- 1/4" headphone input "eats" adaptors, sometime can be very difficult to get it out.
- Super bright LEDs, basically too bright.
- Slightly flimsy faders and stiff (I am used to stiff faders and I trust they will last a while since this is made by Soundcraft, so this issue does not concern me too much).
If anyone can comment on these things (especially the first two), it would be greatly appreciated.
what an awesome mixer! defo worth it! came the other day, unfortunately not had a chance to have a proper play on it yet. will upload sumpics and stuff as soon as i get chance
thanks for everyones adive and input!
No problem man, the only thing as i said was the annoyance of the headphone input, apart from that it's realllllly nice.
yeah i just left a spare adaptor i had lying about in there, no biggie. although it hides the blue LED in there which is a shame!
bit of a bump but.....
I'm annoyed at my Vestax pcv 275 not having 4 channels and no crossfader curve control.
The 1603 apparently sounds really good but in reading the reviews online, someone was saying that ch1 does not go to the fader (like ch. 3 on my PCV 275). Is that true?
Also I've heard that there is not a send / return on every channel, only ch1. Can anyone confirm.
Basically I'm looking for a 4 channel mixer, with curve control x fader, full kill (eq or switches), send/return on each channel, with no built in FX and sound quality is my primary concern (so no pioneer suggestions please ). Any ideas?
Just from looking at their website (I have never used one)...
Channel one definitely cannot be routed to the crossfader. Check out this pic (http://www.ureidj.com/img/products/1603t.jpg), you can see the other three channels have a little switch to specify A/B side of the cross fader, or to the master.
I have not read the manual to confirm this, but I think there is an FX send/return on every channel, see the knob between the high and the volume. I am pretty sure that is the volume control for the FX loop.
I think the Ecler Nuo4 should fit the bill for you too. However if you aren't going to be using the MIDI features of it you can save some money by getting the Urei instead. You can get a new 1603 for $600 (USD) and I haven't been able to find a Nuo4 for that price.
EDIT: I did some quick reading of the manual and the way I read it what I described above is correct. In the manual the FX loop is the "aux bus", since it does not have to be effects, you can plug anything into the aux inputs at the top of the mix.
Another mixer you might want to look at is the new Mackie d.4 Pro. I don't know if it meets all your needs but I think it does. It is a bit more expensive than the 1603 but has integrated firewire cards which is interesting.
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