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Hello all,  

     I'm looking at purchase another mixer and needed some advice. I had narrowed it down to either the Mackie CFX or DFX 12. There are two things I'm looking for "Quality of Sound" and "Portablility". I currently have a Mackie micro-series mixer (approx. 8 years old) with a seperate digital effects processor. I heard the CFX has EQ'ing going to each mic channel enabling you to provide a better sound to the mics. With my current mixer the mics sound muddy at times. I was also wondering is it possible to run an EQ through the mic channels to help the sound (current mixer micro-series)? The rest of my system comprises of:

2 JBL eon G2's
Shure SM58 mics
Ales. digital processor

I guess what my question is does the CFX superior to the DFX in providing quality sound, EQ, and effects? I know that the DFX doesn't have mids and I'm looking to gain more control in the vocals and give the best sound possible while maintaining portability. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  :D  Also, if another suggestion on improving mic sound like running an EQ that would helpful.  THANKS

Well the DFX series is definately a little more portable.  Smaller footprint, but isn't rack mountable without a special case.  THe CFX is going to give you better sound overall.  With a sweepeable mid, this helps dial in a singer better.  The 9 band eq over the 5 band eq (although neither is really good for anything), the 9 band will help more in overall tonal shaping.  Don't try to ring out feedback with it.



Nothing wrong with your mixer really.  I'm assuming it's an older 1202?  These also did not have a mid control but the hi/low is a channel eq.  The only difference in channel eq's on the CFX series is the addition of the swept mid which again will help in the mic sound.    You can also utilize your current outboard effects as well as the onboard effects for a layered effect.  Running a delay into a reverb, which gives a nice lush sound.
Yes you can hook up a separate eq to your current mixer via the insert points.  If I recall, the 1202 had 4 inserts for mics.  



The CFX will sound better overall because of the additional eq's.  Quality of sound will pretty much be the same - nice & clean.  The effects on both are the same.

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Hey:

Lonman is correct. The CFX is rack mountable and it does add the mid controls, However, the effects, mic pre-amps, etc. are the same as the DFX series.  I own the CFX12 and have no regrets. I actually like the quality of effects on board and see no reason to add an outboard effects unit.  If your mic channels sound muddy on your existing Mackie remove the effect unit and see if that clears up the sound.  If it does, then the problem is with your effects procesor or the cabling.  But if you just want to buy a new mixer, you cannot go wrong with the CFX12.

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