Advice and ideas for a mixing console build

[mytamhuyet]

Sup GDIY,

I've been planning a mixing console build for a while now. I started putting the frame together just yesterday from leftover wood I had from various speaker builds.
I'd figure it needs at least mic preamps, low cut, mute and EQs per channel, direct in/out routing, aux buses and some sort of monitoring capabilities. I've been thinking of a buss compressor and a meter bridge too. Initially I've been looking at 12-16 channels with 2 or 4 aux. The frame dimensions are approx. 980mm/780mm/390mm (WxDxH)

So I'm asking for advice and ideas from experienced builders.. also ideas on sourcing components/kits etc, tips for wiring and making the build a bit easier are welcome.

Thanks in advance,

 

[JohnRoberts]

do a search there are many here going down that road...

It is a lot of work...

JR

 

[abbey road d enfer]

The frame dimensions are approx. 980mm/780mm/390mm (WxDxH)

Starting a mixer build with the frame is a receipe for frustration.
Start with the paperwork.

 

[boji]

Starting a mixer build with the frame is a receipe for frustration.
Start with the paperwork.

Living that mistake. Please take Abby's word on this as gospel.

 

[gar381]

2nd on Abbey.   
Been there done that. 
The case is the last step before final wiring.

GARY

 

[kooma]

Dejavu;
https://groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=70275.msg896497#msg896497

Is this an spambot?

 

[Newmarket]

Dejavu;
https://groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=70275.msg896497#msg896497

Is this an spambot?

Looks like...

 

[abbey road d enfer]

I zapped him; if he's a bona fide member, he will re-subscribe. But I doubt it...