Hello Chony:

I have test the Behringers, Mackies and Yamaha newest, the MG series...in recording and in live situations....It did impress me very much, the models are Yamaha MG 10,12,16,16fx,etc. I recomend you without hesitation....Yamaha, low price, very well constructed.....silent....great....and for powered monitors.....well, the M-audio BX8 are an excelent option and in your range too( I have a pair myself), check also de Rolands D series....Samson..I hope it helps.

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mdorantes