Midas MR12 12-Input Digital Mixer for iPad/Android Tablets with 4 Midas PRO Preamps, 8 Line Inputs, Integrated Wifi Module and USB Stereo Recorder, Compatible with PC and Mac

Having installed the Behringer XR16 before for a client, decided to go for this for small independent gigs -- particularly in venues where space is at a premium, especially for a dedicated mixing desk.Firstly, can confirm; certainly less noisy pre-amps than the equivalent Behringer models. The MIDAS stamp on this definitely makes a difference; very clean sound, and just as easy to use. The MIDAS version also has locking XLR sockets, but depending on the nature of your gig, that's perhaps irrelevant.The only downside to this (and all of the MIDAS and Behringer digital mixers) is the built-in Wi-Fi. It's not nearly good enough to be useable, even when you're standing next to it. A minor problem though; spend £30 on any Wi-Fi router, plug in the mixer as an ethernet device, and you'll have much more fluid and near to real-time control over the mixer. I use an old Linksys (802.11N) router with the MR12, and 99% of the time have good reliable control, even in larger venues (with line of sight to the router).The M-Air app for iOS (which annoyingly only comes on iPad and not iPhone) is easy enough to use, as is the M-Air Edit app for desktop - which can also be used for live control.The ability to save layouts and scenes is particularly useful, especially when going between shows that have a predefined setlist.I also use the mixer for playback via its USB port, but that's also a bit of a frustration to prepare. All audio files need to be specifically in 16-bit 48kHz WAV file format... otherwise the mixer just won't recognise them. However, there are plenty tools that can convert audio files into the correct format (I recommend XLD for Mac).Seriously considering adding another one of these to my inventory, as the ability to mix from anywhere in the room is a real game-changer.