Massive gadget for your desk with all the whistles and the bells, we all like lights and visuals happening, right? The gain knobs are a bit moody, nothing happens until a lot happens, so to speak. Could have been more even all over the scale but you learn to adjust them to your desires. I wish it could have recorded 4 channels so I wouldn't have to reconnect the XLR and tele connections when I record different instruments but it's just a small setback in all.