sorry ec, i really hate behringer. the sound quality of their products is bloody awful. whether it's mixers, effects, compressors whatever, definitely not something i'd recommend to anyone serious about this (and i know you r). i'd get better noise out of my ass (which incidentaly is pretty awful in the morning).

ok, you can't afford the mackie new. either get a second hand one as recommended or go for the yamaha (but you WILL have to upgrade sooner than you would had you got the mackie)

hell i've had my mackie for about 6 years and i still love it.

*kisses his mackie and fondles its low cut buttons*