So I just picked it up a couple days ago and here are my initial thoughts:
Sound Quality- Awesome. It takes a lot to get it to clip even though the levels run a little hot. There are 2 analog-only channels and 2 analog/midi channels (one or the other), along with a MIDI center strip that includes 4 push button encoders.
MIDI Implementation- Extensive and well thought out. USB cable into computer. 4 push button encoders, 2 full MIDI capable channels, MIDI crossfader and a toggle switch to flip between 3 layers creates a BUNCH of MIDI controls... lazy math: like 70 controls. PLUS, there's a 5th input channel that only has a Gain knob and PFL button to cue it. Which is AWESOME.
Knobs/Faders- Fat knobs give precise response, with a very reassuring center detent. The faders are smooth and sturdy.
EQ- I was at first slightly concerned with what I've heard about the frequency range of the MID EQ knob being wider than other mixers, but I actually like it a lot. I can keep/remove the deepest of the bass frequencies without taking away from the lower mids. This is important to me when I'm doing mashups and trying to extract vocals without making male voices, for example, sound tinny.
Build Quality- I got mine from the 2nd (possibly more) person to have owned it. From the demo the guy gave me, I could tell he tends to be rough with his equipment. There were some scratches and bumps and he slammed the faders pretty hard during his residency with this mixer for the last 2 years but its was still an 8.5 to 8.8 out of 10.
I was initially debating between this Ecler Nuo4, the Behringer DDM4000 (which I previously owned), and the Vestax 3 channel PCV-275. I considered the PCV-275 really only because it was cheaper and shiny lol. I LOVED my DDM4000 for the features but the quality of the potentiometers always bothered me, even though I liked the sound quality of the DDM.
I'm SO glad I went for this mixer and that I got it for $360 which is only a little more than the DDM new. I always told myself that if I could get an Ecler mixer I would go for it ASAP and I'm happy I did.
That's it so far, but hit me up if you have any questions about the Nuo or the DDM4000 (I had the DDM for a year).
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