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Aug 27, 2004 05:45 pm Well the 6000 series came in a couple of differant versions, the S6000 was an automatable board and the 6000 was the standard unit. They came in either 16 buss or 24 buss. Either way, for 1100 euros including repair that is not a bad deal. I guess it depends on how much console you need. It was originally designed for use with multi-track tape but would work fine otherwise for computer recording as well and would give you unlimited bussing options.
If it is the automated unit it is definately worth the price for sure. The 6000 was built around the mid 80's I believe so it is not really that old at all as far as consoles go.
I have worked with Soundcraft desks before and they are really not bad. Escpecially when you compare it to what you would pay for a new Mackie, and you would be getting much more option wise with the Soundcraft. Again, it really depends on your routing and bussing needs. As for sound, the channels sections would be much warmer sounding then either the Behringer or the Mackie as that really is a much higher quality console.
Hope that helps. And just a note here, you can get the manual in PDF form as well as a brochure from the website. Here is the link right to the page it is on. www.soundcraft.com/product_sheet.asp?product_id=42
Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions.