[Chris Johnson]

Justin,

i think you are wise to be looking at multiple digital console options and the m7 should definately be on your list in this pricerange. i think this whole conversation has become a bit more narrowly focused than the topic really is. Your question about PTLE is very legitimate. there are of course many more differences between a SC48 and an M7 than are immediately obvious. the M7 has more potential monitor busses (and will be proper 24 buss in the summer) as well as more interfacing options with 3rd party equipment and has digital snake capabilities also.

Im sure you'll weigh up the options and settle on a good solution.