I really liked the sound of my GB8, which is the biggest reason I stayed with Soundcraft when I switched to digital. I like the sound of the expression, was just looking for a little more functionality, but I might can get some more mileage if I start running a separate monitor console like I said, as that would free up some busses that are currently on monitor duty and let me convert them to subgroups.
I just upgraded my subwoofers to the active JTR captivator 212 pro’s. Need to do a little system tuning, but their first show will be in a few weeks. Need to rebuild the bank account for my next big purchase. My current mains are Yorkville U15’s.
Very interested in your opinion on those suns too please. Maybe in another thread. Lots of anecdotal posts never a full gig review. It would be much appreciated.
I think a seperate monitor console is way too much complexity. My gosh the rack mounted Behringer (I prefer the midas branded stuff) has the same matrix as the console. If you don't want the physical surface you still can have 16 mix's going on L&R kill 2 and subs kill 1 (has built in crossover if wanted) that leaves 11 monitor or fill mixes. More than I have ever needed for clubs, small festivals and lawn chair gigs.
We even use the M32 with the DL231 a unique stagebox with 2 preamps and a/d converters per channel with the Midas Pro. Pro is FOH with 96Khz and M32 is monitor at 48Khz. All with one stagebox! Midas Pro is going for cheap on the used market and they are incredible mixers. If you go that path I have two of the DL231 stage boxes for sale. Those are the pro preamps. You would have a helluva rig. Add a Midas 1U core mixer if you ever do want separate monitor mixes and for $1000 the monitor engineer is on glass or of course they can use the full size M32 or the M32R a 16 fader desk.
So many options. Here is the link to those DL231's my A1 has them for sale.
https://reverb.com/item/81640749-midas-dl231-2010s-blue 2 gives you 48 mixes. They sound amazing and all setup is done on front panel no software. Much better for the field.
I have 2 in my stage rack and a 4 link Cat snake on a reel.